NF (rapper)

Nathan John "Nate" Feuerstein (born March 30, 1991), whose stage name is NF, is an American Christian hip hop rapper, singer and musician. He released an extended play in 2014 with Capitol CMG and Sparrow Records, NF, and it was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts. His first studio album, Mansion, came out in 2015.

Early life

NF was born Nathan John Feuerstein, in Gladwin, Michigan on March 30, 1991. His parents divorced, and he was raised by his father. His mother died of an accidental drug overdose in 2009. He was a 2009 graduate of Gladwin High School, and was on the basketball team.

NF started his career by going to "Fine Arts Festival" and competed for Connection Church in Canton, MI.

Music career

NF started making music in 2010, and released his debut album Moments under the name Nathan Feuerstein. During this time he also started working on his EP, NF, but didn't release it until 2014 because of a label dispute with Xist Music that caused them to part ways. Despite this, NF did return to make a song for Xist Music for their compilation album. The album was released on August, 28, 2012. He released a single, Beautiful Addiction, on November 4, 2013 as Nate Feuerstein. He signed to Capitol CMG and Sparrow Records, in 2014, before the release of the EP NF This project was his breakthrough release on the Billboard, as it charted on the Christian Albums chart at No. 12, on the Top Gospel Albums at No. 4, and on the Top Rap Albums at No. 15. This extended play was reviewed by Jesus Freak Hideout and New Release Tuesday, receiving two, three and a half star reviews.CCM Magazine reviewed the EP and awarded it four stars. His first studio album, Mansion, released on March 31, 2015 by Capitol CMG and Sparrow.