Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972), better known by his stage name AZ, is an American rapper. Best known for his affiliation with hometown native and fellow East Coast rapper Nas, they …

Nov 23, 2023 · AZ made his debut on Nas’ “Life’s a Bitch” before getting signed and releasing his debut album Doe or Die in 1995. He later earned a Grammy nomination for his Nas …

Jan 6, 2024 · Nas and AZ’s collaboration brought together distinct lyrical styles, with Nas known for his vivid storytelling and AZ for his smooth, intricate wordplay. Their partnership helped …

Jan 9, 2019 · One duo that instantly grabs your attention is the great pairing of Queens legendary MC Nas and the Brooklyn born underrated legend AZ. Over the years, these two have created …

Mar 10, 2022 · On Wednesday, fans of the Brooklyn rapper were treated with a surprise trailer, with cameos from Nas, 50 Cent, Buckwild and EMI executive Daniel Glass, who signed AZ to …

Dec 31, 2018 · AZ – 20th Anniversary of Doe or Die. AZ and Nas’s relationship dates back to the days of Illmatic. An album many would argue is one of the greatest ever. AZ was the only …

The original line-up included Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown and Cormega who were all featured on the song "Affirmative Action" from Nas' album It Was Written (1996). However, Cormega later left …

Mar 10, 2022 · AZ, one of the most underrated rappers of all time, is the subject of an upcoming documentary called 'Jewels, Gems & Treasures,' starring Nas, 50 Cent, Buckwild and more.

May 12, 2016 · From Mobb Deep and Wu-Tang to Kool G Rap to The Notorious B.I.G., Foxy Brown, Terror Squad, and, of course, 2Pac and Jay-Z. But no one has been connected with …

AZ: Mines is hot, how you livin' on your block? Nas: I got it locked, what's goin' down on your side, who got shot?