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People afraid of criticism but I always put myself in a sacrificial position,they been know I ain't just rappin for fame
Nas
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Nas
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: September 14
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Nasir Jones
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones
Nasty Nas
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