Mason Durell Betha (born August 27, 1975),[1] better known by his mononym Mase (formerly Murda Mase and stylized as Ma$e), is an American rapper and minister.[3] In the late 1990s, he recorded on the Bad Boy Records label alongside its founder Sean “Diddy” Combs.[4] From 1996 to 1999, as a lead or featured artist, Mase had six Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles and five US Rap No. 1 singles.
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Birth name | Mason Durell Betha |
Also known as | Murda Mase |
Born | August 27, 1975 (age 46)[1] Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Origin | New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop[2] |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, minister |
Years active | 1993–1999, 2004–2006, 2009–present |
Labels | RichFishWestsideIce AgeBad BoyAtlantic |
Associated acts | Children of the Corn Harlem World G-Unit Puff Daddy |
Mase’s 1997 album Harlem World was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA.[5] His other two albums, Double Up (1999) and Welcome Back (2004), have been certified gold.