Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (born September 14, 1973), known commonly as Nas (formerly known as Nasty Nas And Nas Escobar), is a prominent American rapper. He was raised in the infamous Queensbridge housing projects in Queens. The son of jazz trumpeter Olu Dara, Nas is best known for his 1994 debut LP Illmatic, widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. This album established Nas as one of hip-hop's most celebrated lyricists, introducing his signature poetic style and storytelling abilities.

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