Nas writes about the cross-generational connection between hip-hop and jazz in a special foreword for the Centennial Edition of the Miles Davis autobiography. In homage to the legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader, who would have turned 100 years old next month, the Grammy-winning rapper penned a new foreword for the Miles: The Autobiography , which was originally published in 1989. Davis co-authored his autobiography with author Quincy Troupe. In it, he (often profanely) recounts his origins in St. Louis, the development of his music career in New York City, dropping out of Juilliard, his volatile romantic relationships, and more. Nas’ father, jazz musician Olu Dara, ran in similar circles as Davis, who died in 1991 from a stroke, pneumonia and respiratory failure. Also contributing a foreword to the new edition of the bio is author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib . “Many musicians were born. Miles was lightning that hit the planet on May 26, 1926,” Nas wrote, according to VIBE .…