| First Name |
Nas
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| Full Name at Birth |
Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones
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| Alternative Name |
Nasty Nas (1992–1995), Nas Escobar (1995–2001), Nasty Nas, Nas Escobar
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| Birthday |
14th September, 1973
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| Birthplace |
Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Muslim
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, investor, actor
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| Occupation |
Rapper
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| Claim to Fame |
Illmatic
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop, East Coast hip hop
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| Music Genre |
Hip Hop, Rap
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| Year(s) Active |
late 1980s–present, 1991–present, 1991-present
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| Music Style |
East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap
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| Music Mood |
Brooding, Bitter, Confident, Brash, Confrontational, Bleak, Street-Smart, Ominous, Menacing, Intense, Somber, Hostile, Angry, Aggressive, Thuggish, Rousing, Harsh, Cynical/Sarcastic, Visceral, Tense/Anxious, Rowdy, Producer, Executive Producer
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Sampler
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| Record Label |
The Jones Experience, Def Jam (current), Columbia, Ill Will Records (former), Def Jam, Mass Appeal Records (current), Def Jam (2006-2012), Mass Appeal Records (2012- present), Columbia (1991-2006), Ill Will Records (1999-2004), Columbia (1994-2007), Def Jam (2006-Present), Mass Appeal (2014-Present), Sony, Ill Will (1999-2008), Aftermath (1996-1998), Interscope (1996-1998), Def Jam, Mass Appeal (current), Ill Will, Aftermath, Interscope, Columbia (former), Mass Appeal, Columbia, Universal
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| Associated Acts |
3rd Bass, Az, Bravehearts, Damian Marley, The Firm, Kelis, Mobb Deep, Mary J. Blige, Salaam Remi, Chucky Thompson, Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, DJ Premier, DJ Khaled, The Game, Pete Rock, Will.I.Am, Olu Dara, Dave East, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Rick Ross, Scarface
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| Official Websites |
http://www.nasirjones.com/, http://nasirjones.com, http://www.nasirjones.com
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Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (nah-SEER; born September 14, 1973), known professionally as Nas (NAHZ), is an American rapper and entrepreneur. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas began his musical career in 1989 under the moniker "Nasty Nas", and recorded demos under the wing of fellow East Coast rapper Large Professor. Nas made his recording debut on Professor's group, Main Source's 1991 song "Live at the Barbeque".
