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	~~[[File:Naslogo.png~~\|~~thumb]] [[File:~~Nas ~~- Interview - YO! MTV Raps - MTV Music.webm~~\|~~thumb]] [[File:Nas-04~~.jpg\|~~thumb]] [[File:~~Nas~~-01-mika~~.~~jpg~~\|~~thumb]] Nas~~		{{Infobox musical artist
			\| name = Nas
			\| image = Nas_(52380600682)_(cropped).jpg
			\| caption = Nas performing in 2022
			\| birth_name = Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
			\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1973\|9\|14}}
			\| birth_place = Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
			\| genre = Hip hop
			\| occupation = Rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur
			\| years_active = 1991–present
			\| label = Mass Appeal, Def Jam, Columbia
			}}

	Nas, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones on September 14, 1973, is an ~~influential~~ American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in the history of hip hop. Nas ~~first gained international acclaim with his debut album, "Illmatic,"~~ released in ~~1994, which is often cited as one of~~ the ~~greatest hip hop albums of all time~~.		'''Nas''' (born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones; September 14, 1973) is an American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in the history of hip hop. Nas has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and has been a prominent figure in the music industry since the early 1990s.

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Nas was born in ~~the~~ Brooklyn ~~borough of~~ New York City, ~~but he grew up~~ in the Queensbridge Houses~~, a public housing project~~ in ~~the~~ Long Island City ~~neighborhood of~~ Queens. His father, Olu Dara, is a jazz and blues musician, and his mother, Fannie Ann Jones, ~~worked for the United States~~ Postal Service. ~~Nas has a brother, Jabari Fret, who is also known as "Jungle."~~		Nas was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and raised in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, Queens. His father, Olu Dara, is a jazz and blues musician, and his mother, Fannie Ann Jones, was a Postal Service worker. Nas developed an interest in hip hop music at an early age and began writing rhymes as a teenager.

	Nas developed an interest in hip hop music at an early age, and he began writing rhymes ~~and playing the trumpet. He dropped out of school in the eighth grade, but he continued to educate himself through reading and studying various subjects~~.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
			Nas's career began in earnest with the release of his debut album, ''[[Illmatic]]'', in 1994. The album was met with universal acclaim and is often cited as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. ''Illmatic'' featured production from some of the most respected producers in the industry, including [[DJ Premier]], [[Large Professor]], and [[Pete Rock]].
	~~=== Illmatic ===~~
	Nas's debut album, "Illmatic,~~" was released on April 19,~~ 1994~~, by Columbia Records~~. The album was ~~produced by a team of renowned producers, including DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and L.E.S. "Illmatic" received~~ universal acclaim ~~from music critics~~ and is often ~~regarded~~ as ~~a landmark album in~~ hip hop ~~history~~. ~~The album~~'s production, ~~lyricism~~, and ~~storytelling were praised for their innovation and depth~~.

	=== Subsequent Albums ===		=== Subsequent Albums ===
	Following the success of "Illmatic," Nas released ~~several other albums, including "~~It Was Written" (~~1996~~), "I Am...~~" (1999)~~, and ~~"Nastradamus" (1999). Each of these albums showcased Nas~~'s ~~lyrical prowess and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of hip hop~~.		Following the success of ''Illmatic'', Nas released ''[[It Was Written]]'' in 1996, which debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and included the hit single "If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)" featuring [[Lauryn Hill]]. Over the years, Nas has released several other successful albums, including ''[[I Am...]]'', ''[[Nastradamus]]'', ''[[Stillmatic]]'', and ''[[God's Son]]''.

	~~In 2001~~, ~~Nas released "Stillmatic~~," which was ~~seen as a return~~ to ~~form and included~~ the ~~hit single "One Mic." The album addressed various social and political issues and reestablished Nas as a leading figure in hip hop~~.		=== Collaborations and Feuds ===
			Nas has collaborated with numerous artists throughout his career, including [[Jay-Z]], [[Kanye West]], [[Damian Marley]], and [[The Notorious B.I.G.]]. He is also known for his highly publicized feud with Jay-Z, which was eventually resolved, leading to collaborations between the two artists.

	==~~= Later Career =~~==		== Business Ventures ==
	~~Nas continued~~ to release successful albums throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including "God's Son" (2002), "Street's Disciple" (2004), "Hip Hop Is Dead" (2006), and "Life Is Good" (2012). His work often explores themes of identity, social justice, and the African American experience.		In addition to his music career, Nas is an entrepreneur with investments in various business ventures. He is a co-founder of [[Mass Appeal Records]] and has invested in technology startups, including [[Ring]] and [[Lyft]].

	~~In 2020~~, Nas ~~released "King's Disease," which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, marking his first Grammy win~~.

	~~== Influence and Legacy ==~~
	~~Nas~~ is ~~widely regarded as one~~ of ~~the greatest lyricists in hip hop history. His storytelling ability, complex rhyme schemes,~~ and ~~social commentary have influenced countless artists~~ in ~~the genre. Nas's work has been praised for its authenticity and depth~~, and ~~he is often cited as a major influence by contemporary rappers~~.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Nas has been ~~involved in various business ventures~~, ~~including~~ a ~~record label,~~ a ~~sneaker store, and~~ a ~~restaurant~~. He is ~~also~~ known for his philanthropic efforts~~, particularly~~ in ~~the areas of education and~~ social ~~justice~~.		Nas has been married once, to singer [[Kelis]], with whom he has a son. He also has a daughter from a previous relationship. Nas is known for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in various social causes.

	Nas ~~has a daughter~~, ~~Destiny~~, ~~from a previous relationship~~, and ~~he was married to singer Kelis from 2005 to 2010. The couple has~~ a ~~son, Knight~~.		== Legacy ==
			Nas's influence on hip hop is profound, with many artists citing him as an inspiration. His storytelling ability, lyrical prowess, and social commentary have earned him a place among the greatest rappers of all time.

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Illmatic]]		* [[Illmatic]]
			* [[Jay-Z]]
			* [[Queensbridge Houses]]
	* [[Hip hop music]]		* [[Hip hop music]]
	* [[~~Queensbridge Houses~~]]		* [[Mass Appeal Records]]
	* [[DJ Premier]]
	* [[Pete Rock]]		{{Authority control}}

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	[[Category:1973 births]]		[[Category:1973 births]]
	[[Category:Living people]]		[[Category:Living people]]
	[[Category:~~Grammy Award winners~~]]		[[Category:American rappers]]
			[[Category:Musicians from New York City]]
			[[Category:African-American musicians]]

			[[File:Nas_-_Interview_-_YO!_MTV_Raps_-_MTV_Music.webm\|thumb\|Nas during an interview on YO! MTV Raps]]
			[[File:Nas-04.jpg\|thumb\|Nas performing live]]
			[[File:Nas-01-mika.jpg\|thumb\|Nas in concert]]

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	[[~~file~~:Naslogo.png\|thumb~~\|Naslogo~~]] [[~~file~~:Nas-04.~~jpg~~\|thumb~~\|Nas-04\|left~~]] [[~~file~~:Nas-~~01-mika~~.jpg\|thumb~~\|Nas-01-mika~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Nas_in_Ottawa,_2007.JPG\|thumb\|~~Nas ~~in Ottawa, 2007\|left]] [[file:Nas_and_Damian_Marley_performing_in_Wellington_Photo_By_Brady_Dyer~~.jpg\|thumb\|Nas and Damian Marley performing in Wellington Photo By Brady Dyer]] [[file:NAS_performing_at_the_2015_Sugar_Mountain_festival,_Melbourne,_Australia.jpg\|thumb\|NAS performing at the 2015 Sugar Mountain festival, Melbourne, Australia]] == Nas ==		[[File:Naslogo.png\|thumb]] [[File:Nas - Interview - YO! MTV Raps - MTV Music.webm\|thumb]] [[File:Nas-04.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Nas-01-mika.jpg\|thumb]] Nas

	~~'''~~Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones~~''' (born~~ September 14, 1973~~), better known by his stage name '''Nas'''~~, is an American [[rapper]], [[songwriter]], and [[entrepreneur]]. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in the history of [[hip hop ~~music]]~~. Nas ~~has~~ released ~~numerous critically acclaimed~~ albums ~~and is known for his complex lyrics and storytelling ability~~.		Nas, born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones on September 14, 1973, is an influential American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in the history of hip hop. Nas first gained international acclaim with his debut album, "Illmatic," released in 1994, which is often cited as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

	=== Early Life ===		== Early Life ==
	Nas was born in the [[Brooklyn]] borough of [[New York City]], but he grew up in the [[Queensbridge Houses]] in the [[Queens~~]] borough~~. His father, Olu Dara, is a [[jazz]] and [[blues]] musician, and his mother, Fannie Ann Jones, ~~was a~~ Postal Service ~~worker~~. Nas ~~dropped out of school after the eighth grade~~, ~~but he developed a love for reading and self-education~~, ~~which would later influence his lyrical content~~.		Nas was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, but he grew up in the Queensbridge Houses, a public housing project in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens. His father, Olu Dara, is a jazz and blues musician, and his mother, Fannie Ann Jones, worked for the United States Postal Service. Nas has a brother, Jabari Fret, who is also known as "Jungle."

	~~=== Music Career ===~~		Nas developed an interest in hip hop music at an early age, and he began writing rhymes and playing the trumpet. He dropped out of school in the eighth grade, but he continued to educate himself through reading and studying various subjects.
	Nas~~'s debut album~~, ~~''[[Illmatic]]'', was released in 1994~~ and ~~is widely considered one of~~ the ~~greatest hip hop albums of all time~~. ~~The album featured production from some~~ of the ~~most respected producers in hip hop, including [[DJ Premier]], [[Large Professor]], [[Pete Rock]]~~, and ~~[[Q-Tip]]. ''Illmatic'' received universal acclaim for its lyrical content, production, and Nas's vocal performance~~.

	Following ''Illmatic'', Nas released several more successful albums, including ''[[It Was Written]]'' (1996), ''[[I Am...]]'' (1999), and ''[[Nastradamus]]'' (1999). His 2001 album, ''[[Stillmatic]]'', marked a return to critical acclaim and featured the hit single "One Mic."		== Career ==

	=== ~~Business Ventures~~ ===		=== Illmatic ===
	~~In addition to his music career~~, ~~Nas has been involved in various business ventures~~. ~~He is~~ a co-~~founder of [[Mass Appeal Records]]~~ and ~~has invested~~ in ~~several technology startups~~. ~~Nas has also ventured into the restaurant business~~ and ~~has a partnership with [[Hennessy]]~~.		Nas's debut album, "Illmatic," was released on April 19, 1994, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by a team of renowned producers, including DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and L.E.S. "Illmatic" received universal acclaim from music critics and is often regarded as a landmark album in hip hop history. The album's production, lyricism, and storytelling were praised for their innovation and depth.

	=== ~~Personal Life~~ ===		=== Subsequent Albums ===
	Nas ~~has been married once~~, ~~to singer [[Kelis]]~~, ~~with whom he has a son~~. ~~He also has a daughter from a previous relationship~~. Nas ~~is known for his philanthropic efforts~~ and ~~has been involved in various charitable activities, particularly those aimed at improving education and opportunities for underprivileged youth~~.		Following the success of "Illmatic," Nas released several other albums, including "It Was Written" (1996), "I Am..." (1999), and "Nastradamus" (1999). Each of these albums showcased Nas's lyrical prowess and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of hip hop.

	~~=== Discography ===~~		In 2001, Nas released "Stillmatic," which was seen as a return to form and included the hit single "One Mic." The album addressed various social and political issues and reestablished Nas as a leading figure in hip hop.
	* ''Illmatic'' (1994)
	* ''It Was Written'' (1996)
	* ''I Am..~~.'' (1999)~~
	* ''Nastradamus'' (1999)
	* ''Stillmatic'' (2001)
	* ''God's Son'' (2002)
	* ''Street's Disciple'' (2004)
	* ''Hip Hop Is Dead'' (2006)
	* ''Untitled'' (2008)
	* ''Life Is Good'' (2012)
	* ''Nasir'' (2018)
	* ''King's Disease'' (2020)
	* ''King's Disease II'' (2021)
	* ''Magic'' (2021)

	=== ~~Awards and Recognition~~ ===		=== Later Career ===
	Nas ~~has received numerous awards~~ and ~~nominations throughout his career~~, including ~~several [[Grammy Awards]] nominations~~. ~~He is~~ often ~~cited as an influence by other artists~~ and ~~is considered a pioneer in~~ the ~~genre~~.		Nas continued to release successful albums throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including "God's Son" (2002), "Street's Disciple" (2004), "Hip Hop Is Dead" (2006), and "Life Is Good" (2012). His work often explores themes of identity, social justice, and the African American experience.

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		In 2020, Nas released "King's Disease," which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, marking his first Grammy win.

			== Influence and Legacy ==
			Nas is widely regarded as one of the greatest lyricists in hip hop history. His storytelling ability, complex rhyme schemes, and social commentary have influenced countless artists in the genre. Nas's work has been praised for its authenticity and depth, and he is often cited as a major influence by contemporary rappers.

			== Personal Life ==
			Nas has been involved in various business ventures, including a record label, a sneaker store, and a restaurant. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the areas of education and social justice.

			Nas has a daughter, Destiny, from a previous relationship, and he was married to singer Kelis from 2005 to 2010. The couple has a son, Knight.

			== Also see ==
			* [[Illmatic]]
	* [[Hip hop music]]		* [[Hip hop music]]
	* [[Illmatic]]
	* [[Queensbridge Houses]]		* [[Queensbridge Houses]]
	* [[DJ Premier]]		* [[DJ Premier]]
	* [[Large Professor]]
	* [[Pete Rock]]		* [[Pete Rock]]
	* [[Q-Tip]]
	* [[Mass Appeal Records]]
	* [[Hennessy]]

	~~== Categories ==~~		{{DEFAULTSORT:Nas}}
			[[Category:American rappers]]
	[[Category:1973 births]]		[[Category:1973 births]]
	[[Category:Living people]]		[[Category:Living people]]
	[[Category:~~American rappers~~]]		[[Category:Grammy Award winners]]
	~~[[Category:Songwriters]]~~
	~~[[Category:Entrepreneurs]]~~
	~~[[Category:People from Brooklyn]]~~
	~~[[Category:People from Queens, New York]]~~

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[[file:Naslogo.png|thumb|Naslogo]] [[file:Nas-04.jpg|thumb|Nas-04|left]] [[file:Nas-01-mika.jpg|thumb|Nas-01-mika]] [[file:Nas_in_Ottawa,_2007.JPG|thumb|Nas in Ottawa, 2007|left]] [[file:Nas_and_Damian_Marley_performing_in_Wellington_Photo_By_Brady_Dyer.jpg|thumb|Nas and Damian Marley performing in Wellington Photo By Brady Dyer]] [[file:NAS_performing_at_the_2015_Sugar_Mountain_festival,_Melbourne,_Australia.jpg|thumb|NAS performing at the 2015 Sugar Mountain festival, Melbourne, Australia]] == Nas ==

'''Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones''' (born September 14, 1973), better known by his stage name '''Nas''', is an American [[rapper]], [[songwriter]], and [[entrepreneur]]. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in the history of [[hip hop music]]. Nas has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and is known for his complex lyrics and storytelling ability.

=== Early Life ===
Nas was born in the [[Brooklyn]] borough of [[New York City]], but he grew up in the [[Queensbridge Houses]] in the [[Queens]] borough. His father, Olu Dara, is a [[jazz]] and [[blues]] musician, and his mother, Fannie Ann Jones, was a Postal Service worker. Nas dropped out of school after the eighth grade, but he developed a love for reading and self-education, which would later influence his lyrical content.

=== Music Career ===
Nas's debut album, ''[[Illmatic]]'', was released in 1994 and is widely considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. The album featured production from some of the most respected producers in hip hop, including [[DJ Premier]], [[Large Professor]], [[Pete Rock]], and [[Q-Tip]]. ''Illmatic'' received universal acclaim for its lyrical content, production, and Nas's vocal performance.

Following ''Illmatic'', Nas released several more successful albums, including ''[[It Was Written]]'' (1996), ''[[I Am...]]'' (1999), and ''[[Nastradamus]]'' (1999). His 2001 album, ''[[Stillmatic]]'', marked a return to critical acclaim and featured the hit single "One Mic."

=== Business Ventures ===
In addition to his music career, Nas has been involved in various business ventures. He is a co-founder of [[Mass Appeal Records]] and has invested in several technology startups. Nas has also ventured into the restaurant business and has a partnership with [[Hennessy]].

=== Personal Life ===
Nas has been married once, to singer [[Kelis]], with whom he has a son. He also has a daughter from a previous relationship. Nas is known for his philanthropic efforts and has been involved in various charitable activities, particularly those aimed at improving education and opportunities for underprivileged youth.

=== Discography ===
* ''Illmatic'' (1994)
* ''It Was Written'' (1996)
* ''I Am...'' (1999)
* ''Nastradamus'' (1999)
* ''Stillmatic'' (2001)
* ''God's Son'' (2002)
* ''Street's Disciple'' (2004)
* ''Hip Hop Is Dead'' (2006)
* ''Untitled'' (2008)
* ''Life Is Good'' (2012)
* ''Nasir'' (2018)
* ''King's Disease'' (2020)
* ''King's Disease II'' (2021)
* ''Magic'' (2021)

=== Awards and Recognition ===
Nas has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including several [[Grammy Awards]] nominations. He is often cited as an influence by other artists and is considered a pioneer in the genre.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Hip hop music]]
* [[Illmatic]]
* [[Queensbridge Houses]]
* [[DJ Premier]]
* [[Large Professor]]
* [[Pete Rock]]
* [[Q-Tip]]
* [[Mass Appeal Records]]
* [[Hennessy]]

== Categories ==
[[Category:1973 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American rappers]]
[[Category:Songwriters]]
[[Category:Entrepreneurs]]
[[Category:People from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:People from Queens, New York]]

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