context: Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born 20 July 1968 [1]), better known by his artistic names as Kool G Rap (or simply called G Rap), Kool G. Rap, and Giancana (Meaning of the abbreviation "G. "), is a rappa, from Corona near Queens, New York City in the United States. [2] He started his rap activities in the mid-1980s as part of the Kool G Rap group and DJ Polo and also as a member of the Juice Crew.
question: When did Nathaniel Thomas Wilson start the art of music?
answers.text: activities in the mid-1980s