Nas is an American rapper, songwriter and actor.
Aside from rapping and acting, Nas is an entrepreneur through his own record label,
retail sneaker store, and magazine publishing. He currently serves as Mass Appeal Magazine's
associate publisher as well as an owner of a Fila sneaker store.
Since 1994, Nas has sold over 25 million records worldwide
and is often named as one of the top hip hop artists.
-Wikipedia
Birth name:
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
Also known as:
Nasty Nas
Nas Escobar
Nastradamus
Born:
September 14, 1973 ( age
)
Born In:
Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
From:
Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S.
Height:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
Parents:
Father Olu Dara ( jazz and blues musician)
Mother Fannie Ann Jones
Spouse:
Kelis (m. 2005-2010)
Children:
Daughter, Destiny
Genres:
Hip hop
Occupations:
Rapper, actor
Instruments:
Vocals, sampler
Years active:
1990-present
Associated acts:
3rd Bass, AZ, Bravehearts, Damian Marley, The Firm, Kelis, Mobb Deep
Nas Quotes:
These brothers right here is behind the "ooochie Wally"..have fun, you know but they from the projects so its the mixure of that hood, but its also another side to it so they got sh!t for everybody on there.
Always been around, always been the foundation, youn knw thats family first and formost... always been there.
Nas Awards:
2000
Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album ("I Am...").
2002
Nominated for 2 MTV Video Music Awards for Video of the Year and Best Rap Video ("One Mic").
2003
Nominated for 2 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group ("The Essence" with AZ) and Best Music Video, Short Form ("One Mic").
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