Nasir Olu Dara Jones (born September 14, 1973), known commonly as Nas and styled on albums as NaS, is a prominent African-American rapper. Raised in the infamous Queensbridge housing projects in New York City and the son of a jazz trumpeter, Nas is best known for his 1994 debut album Illmatic, widely considered one of the best hip-hop albums of all time. This album established Nas as one of hip-hop's most profound lyricists, introducing his signature poetic style.
In the years following the release of Illmatic, Nas pursued a more commercial...
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