Rapper Nas has revealed the video ... Although the album won’t be titled “N*gger” as originally planned, its cover — an image of Nas’ bare back with welts similar to the ones slaves ...

The album, out Wednesday, has no name. But don't think Nas is cowering from controversy -- the cover features the rapper shirtless with his iconic, gothic "N" digitally whipped into his back.

Nas could have easily looked at his enduring ... or an affirmation of his hardcore gritty NY rap roots with the double album “Streets Disciple”, or the intentionally controversial titled ...

Hit-Boy and Nas are looking to extend their winning run ... New York legend took to social media to share the news. The cover displays three gold bars that are symbolic of the roman numeral ...