N.O.R.E.
Sign in to saveVictor James Santiago Jr. (born September 6, 1977), better known by his stage names N.O.R.E. (an acronym for Nigga On the Run Eating) and Noreaga, is an American rapper and podcaster. Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of the East Coast hip-hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga, which he formed in 1995 with fellow Queens-based rapper Capone. The duo released five studio albums, briefly disbanding after their second to pursue solo careers.
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- 1977-09-06
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Victor Santiago Jr. (born September 6, 1977 in Queens, New York), better known by his stage name N.O.R.E, is an American rapper, one half of hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga that debuted in 1996 and founder of Thugged Out Militainment. He released his debut album, N.O.R.E., in 1998 under the name Noreaga. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/N.O.R.E.">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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- Musical artist.name
- N.O.R.E.
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- N.O.R.E. in 1999
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- solo_singer
- Musical artist.birth_name
- Victor James Santiago Jr.
- Musical artist.birth_place
- New York City, U.S.
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1995–present
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- Capone-N-Noreaga
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- Born
- 6 September 1977
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Queens
- Occupation
- musician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Genre
- gangsta rap
- Instrument
- voice
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Musical career
- 1995–1997: Career beginnings with Capone
- 1997–2000: Solo career and debut album
- 2001–2007: Name change and reggaeton era
- 2009–present: ''Student of the Game'' and podcasting career
- Legal issues
- Discography
- Video game appearances
- Notes
- References
- External links
Victor James Santiago Jr. (born September 6, 1977), better known by his stage names N.O.R.E. (an acronym for Nigga On the Run Eating) and Noreaga, is an American rapper and podcaster. Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of the East Coast hip-hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga, which he formed in 1995 with fellow Queens-based rapper Capone. The duo released five studio albums, briefly disbanding after their second to pursue solo careers.
Santiago signed with Penalty Recordings as a solo artist to release his self-titled debut studio album in 1998. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100-top 40 single "Superthug". He followed up with his second album, Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler (1999) before signing with Def Jam Recordings to release his third album, ''God's Favorite'' (2002). Matching his debut in chart position, it spawned his highest charting-single "Nothin'" (featuring Pharrell), which peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with Jay-Z's Roc-La-Familia to release his fourth album N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe (2006), which saw his departure from hip hop in favor of reggaeton. It spawned the single "Oye Mi Canto" (featuring Nina Sky and Daddy Yankee), which peaked at number 12 on the chart.
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