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Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Kelis (2005-2010)
Parents
Olu Dara
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier A -- 95,861 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Career
Career spanning 13 years (2003-2016)
Year context
Born in 1973 -- OPEC oil embargo; Roe v. Wade decided; Richard Nixon was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Ox, sign of Virgo
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (4)
Biography
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, known professionally as Nas, is an American rapper and entrepreneur. 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. Nas made his recording debut on Professor's group, Main Source's 1991 song "Live at the Barbeque".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nas?
Nas is 52 years old, born on .
Where was Nas born?
Nas was born in Brooklyn.
What movies or shows has Nas been in?
Nas has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014), Hawaii Five-0 (2010), Uptown Girls (2003).
Where can I find more information about Nas?
You can find more about Nas on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
