149. Nas

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For a moment, Nas was the reigning Rap king of New York City. Nas was (and still is) considered one of the great MCs and lyrically he was among the most gifted. His debut effort (Illmatic) was considered one of the best of the 1990’s and while arguably he hasn’t reached that height since, he has still showcased brilliant Rap albums since.

Having said all that, Nas has been overshadowed by Jay-Z in terms of East Coast Rap, and the man he feuded with for years will likely have to get in first. Nas actually has a very strong discography and his actual reputation is increasing year by year. He has a better chance than you might think.

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Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
Country of Origin: U.S.A. (New York City, NY)
Why they will get in: In terms of acclaimed hip hop artists, Nas has few peers.
Why they won't get in: He is behind quite a few rappers.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums:
Illmatic (1994)
It Was Written (1996)
Stillmatic (2001)
Hip Hop is Dead (2006)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: N.Y. State of Mind (From Illmatic, 1994)
Life’s a Bitch (From Illmatic, 1994)
If I Ruled the Worlds (From It Was Written, 1994)
One Mic (From Stillmatic, 2001)
Made You Look (From God’s Son, 2002)