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Nas

1973–

United States

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Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones ( nah-SEER; born September 14, 1973), known mononymously as Nas ( NAHZ), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record producer. 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.

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