Between the Bars: 20 Great Songs About Prison

The biggest hit off Nas' acclaimed debut Illmatic, "One Love" is a letter from the rapper to a buddy that's in prison, updating him on what's been going on in Queensbridge since his bid started. In one verse, Nas both congratulates his friend on the birth of his child and shares some bad news that his lady is messing around. It's harrowing information, but Nas at least leaves half a hundred in the prisoner's commissary to make it go down a little better.