Description: (Rapper)
AZ, also known as Anthony Cruz, is an American rapper best recognized for his collaboration with Nas in the hip hop group the Firm. He gained acclaim for his guest appearance on Nas' single "Life's a Bitch" and released his debut album, "Doe or Die," under EMI. Despite the Firm's disbandment, their album peaked at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. AZ continued to release successful albums under labels like Noo Trybe Records, Virgin Records, Motown, and Universal Records, earning Grammy nominations for his work. Online magazine About.com hailed him as the "Most Underrated Rapper of All Time."