... streets in late 2002, highlighted by the classic street anthem "Made You Look" and the for-the-kids positivity rap "I Can." In 2004, Nas turned 30, married longtime sweetheart Kelis, and released Street's Disciple, an ambitious double album named after the first words he uttered on wax alongside Main Source back in the day. Arguably his most compelling work since Illmatic, it found him addressing his love for his family -- it even included a collabo with his dad on "Bridging the Gap" -- and taking aim at various black celebrities on the controversial track "These Are Our Heroes." Though his style and image have changed over the years, Nas remains one of hip-hop's most respected lyricists and a hero to the next generation of emcees.