Nas' Ring Investment: A Hip-Hop Legend's Lucrative Tech Venture

Nas, also known as Nasir Jones, is known as an MC par excellence and one of the chief architects of the 1990s golden era of hip-hop, but his talents extend far beyond the music industry. The legendary rapper is reportedly joining forces with Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) on a $5 billion expansion plan for a casino in what could be his latest high-profile investment move.

An early investment Nas made on a doorbell security company is finally paying off now that Amazon has acquired it. Legendary rapper Nasir “Nas” Jones reportedly earned more than $40 million thanks to his early investment in Ring, a smart doorbell security company that has since been acquired by tech giant Amazon.

Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Big names such as Jay-Z and Diddy have always made headlines for their entrepreneurial pursuits, but while you weren't looking, Nas has made a name for himself in Silicon Valley. Now that Amazon has acquired the company for a whopping $1.2 billion, Nas' investment in Ring has proven to be a wise move.

Nas has been making all kinds of tech investments over the past few years as a founding member of Queensbridge Venture Partners, a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies. Nas is not only a successful rapper, but a great businessman too. He recently earned $40 million by investing in Ring, a smart doorbell security company that has been making waves in the tech industry.

Nas is more than just a rapper. To those who were born and raised in the culture, the man born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. His investment in Ring is just one example of his savvy business acumen, and it has paid off handsomely with Amazon's acquisition of the company.