Music1992–
Nas
Queensbridge poet who dropped Illmatic at 20 — one of the most perfect debut albums in any genre — and has continued releasing critically acclaimed work for 30+ years.
Origin
Queensbridge, New York
Genre
Hip-HopRap
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | #5 | 72.7 |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Magnum Opus
Illmatic1994
Light‐Years2025
Magic 22023
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Nas Is Like / Dr. Knockboots1999
EP & MixtapeR
Rule2001
EP & MixtapeRank History
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