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Yaser Bakhtiari, known by his stage name Yas, has carved a niche for himself in the world of Persian rap straight from the streets of Tehran, Iran. Born in 1982, Yas has not only championed the genre but is also celebrated as one of its founding figures. Renowned for wearing a Faravahar pendant, Yas symbolizes Iranian nationalism and a connection to Zoroastrianism, embedding his music with cultural and historical significance.
