Nas Protégé Dave East Goes From Nothin’ To Somethin’, Joins Def Jam Family: “I’ll Never Have To Live In The Projects Again”

Mass Appeal’s Dave East has reached a new high in his rap career. The hip-hop newcomer has officially joined forces with music empire Def Jam.

East went to Instagram Thursday (September 29) and revealed his new label status.

Rap veteran Nas also went to social media to applaud Dave’s latest accomplishment.

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A few days ago, Dave hooked up with State Property’s Beanie Sigel.

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This year, Dave East landed on hip-hop publication XXL’s Freshmen Class.