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Nas

Nas

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14 Sept 1973 (52 years)
Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (September 14, 1973), better known by his stage name Nas, is an American rapper and businessman. Rooted in East Coast hip hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Jones's musical career began in 1989 as he adopted the moniker of "Nasty Nas" and recorded demos for Large Professor. He was a featured artist on Main Source's "Live at the Barbeque" (1991), also produced by Large Professor. Nas's...

Also Known As

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, Nasty Nas, Nasir (Nas) Jones, Nasir Jones

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