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Rapper

Birthday March 9, 1972

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Brooklyn, NY

Age 52 years old

#8,763 Most Popular

About

Brooklyn-born rapper best known for his collaborations with Nas. His verse on Nas' seminal debut album, Illmatic, was the only guest verse on the album and has since become legendary.

Before Fame

His debut solo album, 1995's Doe or Die, reached #1 on the U.S. R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts.

Trivia

He was ranked as the #1 Most Underrated Rapper of All Time by the editors of About.com.

Family Life

His parents are of Dominican and African American descent. His real name is Anthony Cruz.

Associated With

He was part of The Firm with Nas, Foxy Brown, and Nature.