Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn. With a career spanning over 30 years, he was a member of the Juice Crew, along with other legendary emcees such as Kool G Rap, MC Shan, producer Marley Marl, and others. Masta Ace debuted on the Juice Crew’s 1988 classic hit, The Symphony. He’s considered very influental, and is still active today.

Discography
Take a Look Around (1990)
SlaughtaHouse (with Masta Ace Incorporated) (1993)
Sittin' on Chrome (with Masta Ace Incorporated) (1995)
Disposable Arts (2001)
A Long Hot Summer (2004)
The Show (with eMC) (2008)
Arts & Entertainment (with Edo G) (2009)
MA Doom: Son of Yvonne (2012)

Memorable quote:

“You should’ve known the student can’t fuck with the teacher”