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Nicholas Neil Carter (born March 16, 1978), better known by his stage name Murs, is an American rapper and singer. His name is an acronym (or backronym) for which he himself has created multiple meanings, such as "Making the Universe Recognize and Submit" or "Making Underground Raw Shit". Murs is a former member of the rap group Living Legends, along with Luckyiam, Sunspot Jonz, the Grouch, Scarub, Eligh, Aesop, Bicasso and Arata. He is currently a member of several groups: 3 Melancholy Gypsys (along with Scarub and Eligh), Felt (along with Slug), and Melrose (along with Terrace Martin). He is also a vocalist in the Invincibles, along with Whole Wheat Bread. On October 13, 2016, Murs set a Guinness World Record for rapping for 24 hours non-stop during a live stream on Twitch. On June 11, 2013, Murs released an album as lead vocalist of a band called the White Mandingos. The album is titled The Ghetto Is Tryna Kill Me. Murs signed with Strange Music in 2014 and has released three studio albums through the label. His record deal with Strange Music was a three-album deal.

Quick facts about Murs

  • Full name: Murs
  • Born: 1978-03-16
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q338748

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Who is Murs?

Nicholas Neil Carter (born March 16, 1978), better known by his stage name Murs, is an American rapper and singer.

What nationality is Murs?

Murs is United States.

When was Murs born?

Murs was born on 1978-03-16.

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