Real Name: Mason Betha
A.K.A.: Mase, Ma$e
Born: August 27, 1978
Raised: Harlem, New York

 Mase is a Harlem-based rapper who began his career by appearing as a guest artist on hits like the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money Mo Problems," Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s "Young Casanova" and Puff Daddy's "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down." In the fall of 1997, Mase released his debut album Harlem World, which featured guest spots by Puff Daddy, 8-Ball & MJG, Total, Monifah and the Lox.

-Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All-Music Guide