American rapper
Born: September 14, 1973
Nas, born Nasir Jones on September 14, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, is a renowned American rapper, songwriter, and actor. He emerged as a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene during the 1990s and has since solidified his status as one of the genre’s greatest artists.
Nas’s career took off with his groundbreaking debut album, “Illmatic,” released in 1994, which is often hailed as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. His intricate lyricism, vivid storytelling, and insightful social commentary quickly gained him recognition and respect within the music industry.
Over the years, Nas continued to release critically acclaimed albums, including “It Was Written” (1996), “Stillmatic” (2001), and “Life Is Good” (2012). He’s known for addressing important societal issues, such as racism, poverty, and inequality, through his music, making him a voice for social justice in hip-hop.
Nas has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including Grammy Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards. He’s also a successful entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and actor, showcasing his versatility beyond the music world.
With a career spanning several decades, Nas remains a respected and influential figure in the rap industry, leaving an indelible mark on the genre and inspiring generations of artists with his lyrical prowess and impactful storytelling.
Nas’s 5 most popular quotes
- Today, with the media, the internet, things get out there about anybody, anytime, so there’s nothing wrong about talking about your life, because someone else is going to talk about it and mess it up.
- You don’t want to disappoint. Especially someone like me who’s been out of music for years and hasn’t had an album in like, four years.
- In hip hop no one cares. No one stands up for it and it’s a mess. We need order so we can all follow the tradition of where we came from. We need to keep referring to the pioneers.
- My earliest memories of rap music was mixed with my earliest memories of reggae music. They were big sounds around the way, heavy bass lines, strong messages, definitely.
- There’s always going to be space for battle in hip hop. For competition. It’s just an inseparable part of the game.
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