Mase

Mase
Birth name	Mason Betha
Born	(1975-08-27) August 27, 1975
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Bad Boy

Mason Betha, known simply as Mase, (stylized as Ma$e; born August 27, 1975) is an American rapper and minister. Mase first performed under the name Murda Mase.

Life

Mase was born on August 27, 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up in Harlem, New York City. In 1993, he formed the group Children of the Corn ("corn" short for "corner") with fellow Harlem rappers Killa Cam, Big L, Herb McGruff and Bloodshed.

Mase's first album, Harlem World (1997), was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. His second albums, Double Up (1999) and Welcome Back (2004), were certified gold.

Other websites

• Mase on IMDb
• El Elyon International Church