Yes, Amy Winehouse wrote a song that is confirmed to be about Nas, the acclaimed American rapper.
Her 2006 track, "Me & Mr. Jones", from her highly successful album Back to Black, features a character named "Mr. Jones" who is indeed Nasir Jones, better known as Nas.
Key details regarding the song's subject:
- Official Confirmation: Nas himself has officially confirmed that the "Mr. Jones" referenced in the song is him.
- Inspiration: The song was inspired by Amy Winehouse's intense feelings for him, a sentiment that Nas has acknowledged.
- Context: The lyrics are widely understood as a personal reflection on their connection or relationship during that period.
The table below summarizes the confirmed subject of the song:
Song Title | Confirmed Subject | Specifics |
---|---|---|
Me & Mr. Jones | Nas (Nasir Jones) | The rapper Nas confirmed the song is about him, reflecting Winehouse's feelings. |
This confirmation definitively resolved long-standing fan speculation about the true identity behind "Mr. Jones" in the popular track, cementing its place in music history as a song with a very specific, real-life muse.