Nas, nicknamed Nasty Nas or Nas Escobar is one of the renowned rappers of the music industry. No one can dispute the fact that his songs are heartwarming and his ability to control his breath while tapping is mind-blowing. To date, he has produced one outstanding record throughout his musical career, releasing eight consecutive platinum-multi-platinum albums and selling over 30 million records worldwide.
The American rapper is said to have had a small start, making his debut as an artist with New York-based American hip-hop group Main Source’s Live at the Barbecue in 1991 . He started with that and released his first single Illmatic (1994). Since then, he’s only gone from strength to strength, and so many of his albums have gone on to become some of the best-selling in history.
Is Nas a Nigerian?
This question caused a lot of traffic on the internet. In this regard, there are various reports that he is Nigerian while others deny this.
Nas was born Nasir Olu Dara Jones to Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones on September 14, 1973 in Brooklyn. The various speculations as to his origins all began with his father Olu Dara, originally named Charles Jones III at birth but later adopting the name ‘Olu Dara’ after moving to New York in 1963. The name, meaning God is good, is associated with the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria.
A test performed on him later showed that his African DNA suggested he had roots in countries with high Yoruba populations, including Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana and the rest of them.
What was Nas’ relationship with Nicki Minaj?
Aside from gaining popularity through his career and the true identity of his origins, his personal affairs have also propelled him to fame. He was once married to Kelis Rogers who is a popular American chef. He recently made headlines again due to his relationship with popular rapper Nicki Minaj.
The core of Nas and Nicki began way back in 2012 after which they are said to have been in a relationship for seven months which later hit the rocks. Earlier this year, pictures of the duo on PDAs of all kinds hit the internet. However, their relationship has not been defined or confirmed.
It was later revealed that Nicki was in a relationship with Meek Mill. This lasted until 2017 when she announced that she broke up with him because she lost focus at work. Not long after her announcement, she posted a picture of herself and Nas cuddling over dinner. At this point, fans wanted to know if they were back together.
Subsequently in the interview with EllenDeGeneres, Nicki later confirmed that she had stayed at Nas’ but also had plans to retire for the rest of the year. However, she added that she might start a relationship with the American rapper.
Nicki later coined a name for the American rapper, calling him King and calling himself his Queen. However, there was no confirmation of their togetherness, but they continued their platonic relationship. A video taken on Nas’ 44th birthday showed how intimate they have taken their relationship, holding hands and showing off essential PDAs.
While many of her fans were trying to digest the content of the pictures, they received them via video upload with the two closing lips. A few months later, Nicki was rumored to be dating Nas’ child, however the news turned out to be a hoax.
After much back and forth, the two split after seven months of dating. They have reportedly called off their relationship because of the distance, while some others have questioned whether a relationship even exists.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Undeniably, Nas is making a fortune from his career as a rapper and is also making extra income as an entrepreneur. He has sold over 30 million records and founded his own record label called Mass Appeals Records . He is also an associate publisher of Mass Appeal Magazine and runs a Fila store.
Through all these income streams, the rapper has amassed a net worth of $60 million.