One of the numerous thoughtful gangsta rappers to emerge from New York during the mid-'90s, AZ enjoyed critical success early in his career, particularly with his debut album, Doe or Die (1995), but commercial success largely eluded him over the years. Born in Brooklyn, he initially garnered attention with his guest feature on "Life's a Bitch," ...
Net Worth
$17 Million
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor, Writer
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Fact
1
Father is Dominican, mother is Black-American.
2
Formerly 1/3 of the group 'The Firm' with rappers Nas and Foxy Brown.
3
Core of the 'Firm' supergroup along with rappers Cormega, Nature, Foxy Brown and Nas. Good friend of Nas, having appeared on his debut album.
4
Father is Dominican, mother is black-American.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
WE: A Collection of Individuals
2012
performer: "Bendetta" / writer: "Bendetta"
2010 Soul Train Awards
2010
TV Special writer: "Medley: 10 Seconds; Holding You Down Goin' in Circles; La Di Da Di; Holding You Down Goin' in Circles"
Fish Tank
2009
writer: "Life's a Bitch" - as Anthony Cruz
Light It Up
1999
performer: "That's Real" - as AZ / writer: "That's Real" - as Anthony Cruz
Bulworth
1998
performer: "Firm Biz" - as AZ / writer: "Firm Biz" - as A. Cruz
Caught Up
1998
performer: "Rock On" - as AZ / writer: "Rock On" - as A. Cruz
