AZ is American rapper, Anthony Cruz from New York city, who is known for being a rhyme partner of Nas, and also a member of hip-hop super group The Firm.

He released his debut album, "Doe or Die" in 1995, followed by: "Pieces of a Man" (1998), "9 Lives" (2001), "Aziatic" (2002), "A.W.O.L." (2005), "The Format" (2006), "Undeniable" (2008), "Legendary" (2009), plus 2021's: "Doe or Die II".