Tracy Morgan Unearths Unexpected Family Ties with Rapper Nas
In a candid moment on the "Connect The Dots" podcast, Tracy Morgan shared an intriguing family revelation. The star of "30 Rock" revealed that he discovered he was related to rapper Nas, whom he affectionately calls Esco. The revelation came during his appearance on the PBS series "Finding Your Roots."
During the podcast, Morgan recounted his surprise at learning they were third-cousins. "I flipped to the last page and said, 'Who's sitting there? Nas. Nas and I are cousins, maternal side,'" said Morgan.
The duo had already been close, with Morgan having featured on Comedy Central's "One Mic" show, which was made in honor of Nas's late mother. Morgan said their kinship had only brought them closer, with both reacting emotionally to the news.
"I called him and said, 'Yo, Esco, you know what? I just finished 'Finding Your Roots' and I'm connected to you.' He started crying, and I started crying," remembered Morgan. "I told him, 'If you need me, I'm here.' He said, 'If you need me, I'm here.'
"Finding Your Roots" is a show hosted by renowned Harvard scientist Henry Louis Gates Jr., aiming to broaden Americas self-awareness and fostering national conversations about identity with humor, wisdom, and empathy.
Prominent guests share stories about their familial traditions on the show. Morgan's episode is slated to air in February.
This familial connection has deepened their bond, with both expressing warmth and support towards each other.
Additional Insights:
- Tracy Morgan's connection to Nas is noted in Nas's family connections on Wikipedia[1]. There is no specific detail regarding their reaction to discovering their familial ties.
- The "Connect The Dots" podcast episode featuring Tracy Morgan and his family revelation has not been identified in available sources.
- Nas, whose real name is Nasir Jones, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor, who first came to prominence in the early 90s with his debut album "Illmatic."
[1] Accessed 18 October 2023.
