Famous For
Classic Hip Hop Album 'Illmatic' (5 Mics in Source magazine)

Beef Jay-z

Married to R&B/Pop Diva Kelis

-Discography-
1994: Illmatic
1996: It Was Written
1999: I Am…
1999: Nastradamus
2001: Stillmatic
2002: The Lost Tapes
2002: God's Son
2004: Street's Disciple
2006: Hip Hop Is Dead
2008: Nigger


Quick Bio
Nasir Jones (born September 14, 1973), known simply as Nas, formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper. Son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas is well known for his 1994 debut album Illmatic, which many consider to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. This album established Nas as one of hip-hop's most profound lyricists, introducing his signature poetic style. Raised in the notorious Queensbridge housing projects in New York City, he represents a continuation of a hip-hop tradition in Queensbridge that has spanned through early hip-hop, including the Juice Crew, Mobb Deep, and MC Shan.