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“All on the street, you get treated like a street cat: "All right, you've been eatin' enough, you're fat, get out of the way now and let somebody else come by."”

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Nas, born Nasir Jones, is an American rapper and music producer. Born on September 14, 1973, he gained prominence in the early 1990s for his influential music style and lyrical content. Nas's career began on the streets of New York, and he quickly rose to prominence in the rap scene. His debut album, 'Illmatic,' released in 1994, is considered a classic in the history of rap music. more

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