Nas

Grammy-Nominated Rapper, Songwriter & Record Producer

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Nas Biography

Nasir Jones, better known as Nas, has garnered a reputation for his lyrical prowess and storytelling, validated by accolades from The Source, MTV, and Billboard, who rank him among the greatest MCs and lyricists of all time. His debut album, "Illmatic," released in 1994, is lauded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time and was awarded Best Album of 1994 by The Source. Nas's impact on the hip-hop culture is further emphasized by his involvement in supergroups like the Firm and Group Therapy, collaborative projects with artists such as Lauryn Hill, and his participation in the critically acclaimed album "Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath."

Throughout his career, Nas has been at the center of significant moments in hip-hop history, such as his highly publicized feud with Jay-Z, which was reflected in his albums "Stillmatic" and "God's Son." His reconciliation with Jay-Z in 2005 during a surprise appearance at Jay-Z's "I Declare War" concert marked a pivotal moment in the industry. Nas's commentary on the state of hip-hop, as expressed in his album "Hip Hop Is Dead," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts, further attests to his influence on the genre. His commitment to the culture is evident in his involvement in various ventures, such as serving as the associate publisher of Mass Appeal magazine, co-founding the record label Mass Appeal Records, and being an executive producer of the Netflix original series, "The Get Down."

Nas's dedication to his craft culminated in his first Grammy win for Best Rap Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards with his thirteenth studio album, "King's Disease." His subsequent albums "King's Disease II," "Magic," "King's Disease III," and "Magic 2," produced entirely by Hit-Boy, received critical acclaim. Nas's ability to evolve his music while maintaining his lyrical depth and storytelling is demonstrated in his collaborations with DJ Premier and his involvement in the 2024 concept album "Warriors" by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis. His contributions to the hip-hop genre and his ventures outside of music, such as his investments in technology startups and his fellowship at Harvard University, make Nas a multifaceted figure in the entertainment industry.

Nas Speaking Topics

  • Nas in Da House

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  • What topics does Nas speak about?

    Nas is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Business, Celebrity, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health, Music, Technology.
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Nas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Nas in Da House. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nas for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Nas generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, Pharrell Williams, Daymond John, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and MC Hammer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nas for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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