N.O.R.E.
Victor Santiago Jr.
N.O.R.E. is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1995.
- Profession
- Rapper, Podcaster, Songwriter
- Born
- September 6, 1977
- Years active
- 1995–present
Early life
A Queens native of Puerto Rican descent, Victor Santiago formed the duo Capone-N-Noreaga before going solo as Noreaga.
Career
He scored the hit "Superthug" and the reggaeton-crossover "Oye Mi Canto," and later co-created the hugely popular podcast "Drink Champs."
Major achievements
He charted platinum singles and became a leading hip-hop podcast host and historian.
Legacy
N.O.R.E. bridged East Coast rap, Latin crossover, and the modern podcast era.
References
Frequently asked questions about N.O.R.E.
- What is N.O.R.E. known for?
- N.O.R.E. is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1995. N.O.R.E. is recognized as a rapper, podcaster, and songwriter.
- Where is N.O.R.E. from?
- N.O.R.E. is from New York City, New York.
- When was N.O.R.E. born?
- N.O.R.E. was born on September 6, 1977, in New York City, New York.
- What kind of music does N.O.R.E. make?
- N.O.R.E.'s music spans Hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop, and Reggaeton.
- Is N.O.R.E. still active?
- Yes — N.O.R.E. has been active since 1995 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has N.O.R.E. been associated with?
- N.O.R.E. has been associated with Penalty, Def Jam, and Roc-A-Fella.
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