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.
