To me (I know I'm late) I gotta go Thouht, R.A., Monch, El... Nvm lol. Let's just say it's a sizeable list of intelligent rappers frrl. Could probably sit down and name no less than 15 in 2 minutes.
I love how he acts as if he is clueless "I don't know you gotta ask him, I'm a listener" so humble lol he's never been arrogant nor cocky in his interviews. It's all based on work.
"I heard barbershops be in great debates all the time, Bout who's the best MC? Kendrick, Jigga and Nas..." - Kendrick Lamar, Control Sounds like nothin but praise to me!
I think Nas was just caught off guard with her question to him about that verse. He was there speaking about how rappers are not just a bunch of rhyming street thugs and that actually have mind and vision for creativity. Her question was in total opposition to the vibe and level he was on at that time and place. Nas is a living legend and still one of the best lyrical Mc's to bless the mic.. peace.
Nas respects Kendrick. Kendrick also referenced Nas, Andre 3000, and Eminem as the best rappers alive in his verse in Control. Kendrick has referenced Nas several times as one of his hugest inspirations. In all honesty though. I feel like Kendrick Lamar is amazing and will have a bigger impact than 2pac before his death. Good Kid Mad City is the best rap album I've heard since T.I.- Trap Muzik.
T.I. is probably my favorite rapper and Kendrick is definitely in my top 10. They really are the only two rappers right now who even rap about deep stuff that relates to life, not just shallow, superficial stuff like most other rappers.
T.I. and Kendrick are really the only ones put out solid shit that's relevant and deep at this time in the rap world. Wait for T.I.'s new album Paperwork: The Motion Picture. It's gonna blow the world away!!
Nas doesn't need to do anything, he's shown, he's proved, he's asserted his mark in not just hip hop, but in history. No matter how many generations pass, the new kids need to know this. Too many kids basing hip hop off of today's amalgamation of sound. Base it off Nas, he wrote the damn guide.
I remember this night... Summer 2013... I was at a concert at SOB's with KRS One... Then I found out this was happening at the same time... I was like DAMN... NY is on fire tonight lol
Kendrick verse was dope, but Nas response is there's no hope for these jokes, lol. My nicca staying in his lane & that's whateva he choose, because he help paved the roads to it. Nas is the greatest & that's from a Memphis kat!
When she ask Nas when was the last time when Hip Hop was so exciting and we were analyzing lyrics, Nas did not want to answer by saying when I murked the Camel.
Maybe not the best verse from him, but one i could think of is his verse on "B-Boyz" (which he randomly wrote on a day when Birdman called or something). And the best line from it is: "Die in a lake with a date with a catfish back flip head first smilin'. When fish die, they turn over with its back to the water and stomach to the sky. Kendrick calls this a ‘backflip’. And seeing as how a catfishes mouth is in the shape of a frown, if it was dead upside down it would be smiling, technical enough?
Nas is like 40 and considered one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time he doesn't give a fuck what kendrick said. He's not about to lip some kid whose half his age unlike fuck gay-z and pfaggit diddy who are so insecure about anyone threatening their status. Don't get me wrong kendrick ill and is something hip hop hasn't seen in a long time but kendrick would need another 3-5 albums to be even allowed to be in the same league as nas.
Its of the topic & subject matter of the video , Mainly the title tho! ..Ppl probably thought that they would get and interesting take from Nas. But Nas is an O.G. All he has to do is sit back listen & enjoy wats going on around him. He already killed the game
The whole fucking world is talking about that verse, so, i have to say, Kendrik is the Shit man! he put his name in all motherfucking rapers, everybody made a response to his verse, Man, Hip Hop have born again because about this nigga, he is totally the new fucking king! if he´s not, why everybody is talking about him? Respect for that.
Nas the GOAT. Interviewer asking silly questions. Nas didn’t fall for the bait. He respects Kendrick and Kendrick already stated he one of his goats. Nas loved the competition. Kendrick is like Pac Nas Canibus Wayne, Andre and Em combined.
Out of all of these younger set of rappers, you're saying that Kendrick doesn't have skills? The reason why Kendrick Lamar does have success is because of the fact that Kendrick Lamar can and does rap about almost anything, when other industry rappers seem to be one dimensional. Pac could do the same exact thing. I think that's what Kendrick meant by saying he was Pac's offspring and the King of NY, and because Pac was raised in NY. It wasn't meant to be taken personal, just friendly competition
lmao his whole demeanor changed once that kendrick question came up. looks he didn't even know kendrick said he was the king ny until miss info mentioned it and started writing bars in his head.
uhhh Nas did Ether, made Jay-Z resort to tactics in his response that were looked down upon by many ( even got scolded by his mother ). Nas won that one and everyone knows that
He said "King of NY" meaning his music is taking over NY clubs, NY radio staions and his NY shows are sold out...which is TRUE. It wasn't really a diss, he was telling his peers to step up their game.
Yup he actually gets quite nervous doing interviews and shows like this, sometimes when he's relaxed he's good otherwise he usually has an issue with interviews :)
Nas is a listerner I can understand that the Hove beef he had has made him realize screw beefin im a artist and a hip hop legend! So either way if Nas does not want to respond that's his decision I can understand that! But one thing me and him can agree on is that Hip Hop is being competitive again because of this! So I praise K dot for this and I hope Hip/Hop Rap stays competitive for many more generations to come!
I notice it's common interview etiquette among rappers when asked about whatever popular diss that's trending , even if their clearly rubbed the wrong way it's something that was said by that diss, to play it down like their collected & unbothered but you always end up being able to like physically see that they feel some type of way .
Nas is playing chest right now in this interview he is smart. First he's going to get that Hennessy Money in the bank account. Then when he puts his album together which will be highly anticipated since Jay-Z hasn't addressed Kendricks East Coast & West Coast Dominance. Now Nas is in the position that he was in when Illmatic & Stillmatic came out. He will hold on to his East Coast Queens Bridges Finest Crown. You know he will address this on his album i'm waiting patiently! Stellar Art!
I have a feeling that NAS never even heard the kendrick lamar control verse before this interview! He kinda looked surprised when she told him that kendrick said he was king of both coasts, and he didn't reply to if he had felt offended!
& Nas is one of the main reason ROC aint out today...dude killed their whole fucking vibe. and let Jay live. list goes on how Nas don't need to reply to young niggas
Nas has already proven his position. I believe he wanted to see a new jack that displayed some kind of self-confidence. Kendrick Lamar is dope and I think it's only right that he let the whole world know that he thinks so himself. #Salute
the difference between kendrick and nas is simple; one came out in an era with the greatest hip hop artists and made a legendary album without a legend on it... the other came out when the rap game was at its all time low and made a good album with legend(s) on it. Nas had that attitude and had concepts, cockiness, and was god gifted lyrically, you can't even put kendrick on his level.. thats why i said nas would put lil boy to rest. New York hip hop> the rest and im from Vancouver Canada.
Nas is been underrated for so long man. It is just sad to see him. You can tell someone is making him say what he has to say. He wants to reach out but can't. Get the album when it comes out. And I think he might be mad KL didn't mention him next to jay, em, himself and andre3000.
Correction. Kendrick Lamar didnt say anything about being the king of the west coast. Or being the king of the south. He only said New York. Which he aint even close to being close to that.
not at all. hes still in the game and he aint sweattin shit. you saw the way he reacted when she asked about the new album? hes not talking about it, its a secret that hes not revealing yet. hes a humble king
This is the difference between a general and a soldier right here. Nas showed his stripes once again by not letting himself be maneuvered. He makes moves when hes ready. The shit is chess not checkers........
He has plenty of verses/songs that are "deep". check out the songs - His pain, Sing about me im dying of thirst, Blessed, heaven and hell, ronald reagan, kiesha's song, cut you off, Faith, the heart part 1,2, and 3, vanity slaves, opposites attract, ignorance is bliss, poe mans dreams, kush and corinthians, and Hii Power....and believe it or not there are plenty more songs. i respect your opinion and i am by no means saying he's the greatest lyricist but one can't deny his greatness or success.
Anyone who thinks Nas didn't destroy Jay needs to do their research... And anybody who compares Kendrick to Nas needs to stop listening to hip hop, we all know the score if Nas went there, it'd be over for Kendrick. Nas is a guy whose first album will always be the best platform for every rapper, this is a guy who made Rewind, Black Girl Lost, I Gave You Power, Ether, UBR and Life is Good which was album of the year in 2012. The guy is the greatest ever hands down!
You can look in Nas' eyes and see he was holding back. There was a time where if an MC said he was King of New York, every MC would step up and battle him for the crown. I'm guessing the industry cats are keeping dudes from stepping up and challenging Kendrick. Either that, or the vets that stepped up in the past are getting bored. Either way, I really did expect Nas to say more, being one of the illest MC's the 5 boroughs produced.
No matter how tough some of his lyrics are sometimes, I'm convinced that he's an introverted artist at heart.
to be honest with ya'll, Nas is the smartest rapper out there, respect brotha.. i like the way he responded to the control verse question...
Seems to me at the time of the interview he hadnt even. Heard it lol
To me (I know I'm late) I gotta go Thouht, R.A., Monch, El... Nvm lol. Let's just say it's a sizeable list of intelligent rappers frrl. Could probably sit down and name no less than 15 in 2 minutes.
I love how he acts as if he is clueless "I don't know you gotta ask him, I'm a listener" so humble lol he's never been arrogant nor cocky in his interviews. It's all based on work.
Only shreds through pen game🙌🏽👑
kendrick and nas need to make a song together maybe a album
y would Nas be offended when kedrick said Nas is da greatest mc
he never said, I don't even think Kendrick is a Nas fan. which is disrespectful as fuck because Nas is the GOAT
jaden williams kendrick is definitely a nas fan lol
lol...nas thinks tupac is better than him :)
Asokumaraan Selokumar well he is lol
probably cause kendrick said he is the king of new work which was a reference for biggie on that verse. so..
NaS is the best ever rapper ever dead or alive. Nobody can fuck with him even for publicity.
***** I think Em and NaS respect each other, not sure if they ever beef. But if they did, NaS will take him to old school.
*****
That will never happen
Aron S
I highly doubt that
@@kingShadow29 they never had beef. Eminem always respected & looked up to Nas & gave him free beats. They even got a new song out to
"I heard barbershops be in great debates all the time, Bout who's the best MC? Kendrick, Jigga and Nas..." - Kendrick Lamar, Control
Sounds like nothin but praise to me!
He talks like Al Pacino now. He's a fan of hip hop. He likes the verse. He knows when to say things, he knows when not to say things. Great interview.
That fade doe...
🔥
can't say Hennesy without saying Nas these days Hen- Nas- Sey
He's chill yet one of the best rappers
Nas: I'm a listener.
Love that.
I think Nas was just caught off guard with her question to him about that verse. He was there speaking about how rappers are not just a bunch of rhyming street thugs and that actually have mind and vision for creativity. Her question was in total opposition to the vibe and level he was on at that time and place. Nas is a living legend and still one of the best lyrical Mc's to bless the mic.. peace.
Nas respects Kendrick. Kendrick also referenced Nas, Andre 3000, and Eminem as the best rappers alive in his verse in Control. Kendrick has referenced Nas several times as one of his hugest inspirations. In all honesty though. I feel like Kendrick Lamar is amazing and will have a bigger impact than 2pac before his death. Good Kid Mad City is the best rap album I've heard since T.I.- Trap Muzik.
If you haven't give T.I.-Trap Muzik a listen. Best rap album I've listened to!
That's what I'm talking about!!
T.I. is probably my favorite rapper and Kendrick is definitely in my top 10. They really are the only two rappers right now who even rap about deep stuff that relates to life, not just shallow, superficial stuff like most other rappers.
T.I. and Kendrick are really the only ones put out solid shit that's relevant and deep at this time in the rap world. Wait for T.I.'s new album Paperwork: The Motion Picture. It's gonna blow the world away!!
Born Sinner >>>> GKMC
GKMC wasn't even the best rap album of it's year. I don't get the Kendrick hype
Nas doesn't need to do anything, he's shown, he's proved, he's asserted his mark in not just hip hop, but in history. No matter how many generations pass, the new kids need to know this. Too many kids basing hip hop off of today's amalgamation of sound. Base it off Nas, he wrote the damn guide.
Nas ain't know what Info was talking about lol... He ain't care about that shit lmao
Am I the only one that thinks Nas hadn't even heard Kendrick's verse prior to this interview lol he's dodging ever question.
Nah he gave an extremely detailed reaction lol it was just cryptic
Nas looks like he seen a ghost when he heard that statement. I think he felt the presence of 2Pac.
Much respect to Kendrick and even though it's not 1994, Nas would beat Kendrick in a battle. Nas has a perfect balance of "big words" and street.
Nas is a great rapper but he ain't beating Kdot in a battle. Kdot surpassed him on that battle rap level.
@@ronaldjames7843who did kdot win a battle against equivalent to Jay z???
I remember this night... Summer 2013... I was at a concert at SOB's with KRS One... Then I found out this was happening at the same time... I was like DAMN... NY is on fire tonight lol
What noow
Kendrick verse was dope, but Nas response is there's no hope for these jokes, lol. My nicca staying in his lane & that's whateva he choose, because he help paved the roads to it. Nas is the greatest & that's from a Memphis kat!
Nas keep staying 💯 ✌🏾
why would she ask if he was offended? kendrick said nas was top 5. did she even listen to it?
My boy is dodegin them questions
Nas seems like a cool ass guy to just sit in the studio and talk music with and watch a Knicks game or some shit .. Chill laid back guy
I could look and listen to nas all day
the greatest rapper (mc) alive in my opinion
I LIKE THE POINT THAT NAS KNOWS HE STILL GOT IT BUT AINT WORRY ABOUT IT CUZ HE'S GETTING OLDER AND AINT WORRY ABOUT NO 26 YEAR OLD
Nas 40 years old looking 28 still. Jesus
"I'm the king of New York"- kurupt. Kendrick mentions him in the song as well.
When she ask Nas when was the last time when Hip Hop was so exciting and we were analyzing lyrics, Nas did not want to answer by saying when I murked the Camel.
All these media pest just want an ignorant reaction. Nas proves once again hes a real MC.
Maybe not the best verse from him, but one i could think of is his verse on "B-Boyz" (which he randomly wrote on a day when Birdman called or something). And the best line from it is: "Die in a lake with a date with a catfish back flip head first smilin'. When fish die, they turn over with its back to the water and stomach to the sky. Kendrick calls this a ‘backflip’. And seeing as how a catfishes mouth is in the shape of a frown, if it was dead upside down it would be smiling, technical enough?
Nas is like 40 and considered one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time he doesn't give a fuck what kendrick said. He's not about to lip some kid whose half his age unlike fuck gay-z and pfaggit diddy who are so insecure about anyone threatening their status. Don't get me wrong kendrick ill and is something hip hop hasn't seen in a long time but kendrick would need another 3-5 albums to be even allowed to be in the same league as nas.
Typical Nas fan, had to say something about "Gay-Z".
what you think of kendrick now 🙂
Its of the topic & subject matter of the video , Mainly the title tho! ..Ppl probably thought that they would get and interesting take from Nas. But Nas is an O.G. All he has to do is sit back listen & enjoy wats going on around him. He already killed the game
Nas is one of the best dressed rappers facts stay fresh
Old classic interview great mindsets 👌💎
When actual king of NY or king Nas in general has no problem no one else matters.
The whole fucking world is talking about that verse, so, i have to say, Kendrik is the Shit man! he put his name in all motherfucking rapers, everybody made a response to his verse, Man, Hip Hop have born again because about this nigga, he is totally the new fucking king! if he´s not, why everybody is talking about him?
Respect for that.
Kelso, you're the king
Nas will always be the king of new york
He MUST'VE but to me his reaction almost seemed like he hadn't heard the verse or something!?
when was the last time people were excited about a verse or a song like kendricks control verse? ETHER!!!
Nas,Jay, Em etc probably feel its above them
I swear after 20 years of rapping nas will still end niggas careers even if they hot/lyrical/old school/ new school/street or whatever
Nas the GOAT. Interviewer asking silly questions. Nas didn’t fall for the bait. He respects Kendrick and Kendrick already stated he one of his goats. Nas loved the competition. Kendrick is like Pac Nas Canibus Wayne, Andre and Em combined.
King 👑
Yeah, Nas spoke with Miss Info rmation about Kendrick's control verse
Yeah it seemed like he hadn't heard it yet at this point.
Love me some Nas
the way he is shy to talk about his upcoming album means a lot for Hip-hop...
Why you say that? This is an interesting statement
i love how calm he is when the chick said you're not offended tho?
cos he know hes the shit no questions asked!!
nas is a real fan.he cant let a nigga down.period.
Nas don't have to respond he's Nas like he said he is a listener...
Out of all of these younger set of rappers, you're saying that Kendrick doesn't have skills? The reason why Kendrick Lamar does have success is because of the fact that Kendrick Lamar can and does rap about almost anything, when other industry rappers seem to be one dimensional. Pac could do the same exact thing. I think that's what Kendrick meant by saying he was Pac's offspring and the King of NY, and because Pac was raised in NY. It wasn't meant to be taken personal, just friendly competition
Nas is the King of Hip Hop...east west north south
Nas understand the media and the social network. They want him to give an opinion so they can say he hating. Real dudes never throw they hand in.
the flyest nicccah
lmao his whole demeanor changed once that kendrick question came up. looks he didn't even know kendrick said he was the king ny until miss info mentioned it and started writing bars in his head.
WHY HE SO CLEAN,,UGHH I LOVE NAS N HIS EVER SO FRESH CUT
uhhh Nas did Ether, made Jay-Z resort to tactics in his response that were looked down upon by many ( even got scolded by his mother ). Nas won that one and everyone knows that
He said "King of NY" meaning his music is taking over NY clubs, NY radio staions and his NY shows are sold out...which is TRUE. It wasn't really a diss, he was telling his peers to step up their game.
Nas is looking so sharp
nas stoned off his head as usual.... wouldnt want to see any other way!! best living rapper
I think what he was saying was Nas has already proven his greatness, while Kendrick is trying to prove his.
Yup he actually gets quite nervous doing interviews and shows like this, sometimes when he's relaxed he's good otherwise he usually has an issue with interviews :)
my nigga nas be spittin ill shit kendrick lamar be on that i squeal type shit
"Album...you know." thats all I heard and needed to hear.
This is the same lady who wrote the 5-Mic review of Illmatic for The Source.
Nas is a listerner I can understand that the Hove beef he had has made him realize screw beefin im a artist and a hip hop legend! So either way if Nas does not want to respond that's his decision I can understand that! But one thing me and him can agree on is that Hip Hop is being competitive again because of this! So I praise K dot for this and I hope Hip/Hop Rap stays competitive for many more generations to come!
I notice it's common interview etiquette among rappers when asked about whatever popular diss that's trending , even if their clearly rubbed the wrong way it's something that was said by that diss, to play it down like their collected & unbothered but you always end up being able to like physically see that they feel some type of way .
Nas is playing chest right now in this interview he is smart. First he's going to get that Hennessy Money in the bank account. Then when he puts his album together which will be highly anticipated since Jay-Z hasn't addressed Kendricks East Coast & West Coast Dominance. Now Nas is in the position that he was in when Illmatic & Stillmatic came out. He will hold on to his East Coast Queens Bridges Finest Crown. You know he will address this on his album i'm waiting patiently! Stellar Art!
I have a feeling that NAS never even heard the kendrick lamar control verse before this interview! He kinda looked surprised when she told him that kendrick said he was king of both coasts, and he didn't reply to if he had felt offended!
& Nas is one of the main reason ROC aint out today...dude killed their whole fucking vibe. and let Jay live.
list goes on how Nas don't need to reply to young niggas
Nas the king
Definitely wouldn't end his career, he'd still keep making good music
I love Nas. "I'm a listener."
Nas is King
Nas has already proven his position. I believe he wanted to see a new jack that displayed some kind of self-confidence. Kendrick Lamar is dope and I think it's only right that he let the whole world know that he thinks so himself. #Salute
He doesn't even want to talk about that verse. You can tell that it had him mad
you know nas is coming with some fire
He said he doesn't like doing interviews,cause he doesn't get the respect he deserves!
Nas is lit.
the difference between kendrick and nas is simple; one came out in an era with the greatest hip hop artists and made a legendary album without a legend on it... the other came out when the rap game was at its all time low and made a good album with legend(s) on it. Nas had that attitude and had concepts, cockiness, and was god gifted lyrically, you can't even put kendrick on his level.. thats why i said nas would put lil boy to rest. New York hip hop> the rest and im from Vancouver Canada.
One cool ass dude.
nas never use to be on that rah rah shit talkin shit bout any rapper , hes a true poet respect to the big homie !
Nas is been underrated for so long man. It is just sad to see him. You can tell someone is making him say what he has to say. He wants to reach out but can't. Get the album when it comes out. And I think he might be mad KL didn't mention him next to jay, em, himself and andre3000.
nas looks like he don't wanna b there answering questions!!!
Correction. Kendrick Lamar didnt say anything about being the king of the west coast. Or being the king of the south. He only said New York. Which he aint even close to being close to that.
Interesting thing is that it was Miss Info who reviewed Nas' classic album 'Illmatic' back in 1994.
Whaaaaat!!new album!!I'm excited
Kendrick gat Nas all sweaty and Silent
Nas isn't really in the game anymore, but if this was 1994 and we had the Nas who had the fuel and the fire, Nas would eat Kendrick alive, seriously.
not at all. hes still in the game and he aint sweattin shit. you saw the way he reacted when she asked about the new album? hes not talking about it, its a secret that hes not revealing yet. hes a humble king
Children Of Desire
Word, it is the next generations turn. We're slowly seeing the new kings step up. Love hip hop right now, as Nas said.
2 days later : NEW Nas - Control freestyle (kendrick response) !!!! King is back! haha
This is the difference between a general and a soldier right here. Nas showed his stripes once again by not letting himself be maneuvered. He makes moves when hes ready. The shit is chess not checkers........
He has plenty of verses/songs that are "deep". check out the songs - His pain, Sing about me im dying of thirst, Blessed, heaven and hell, ronald reagan, kiesha's song, cut you off, Faith, the heart part 1,2, and 3, vanity slaves, opposites attract, ignorance is bliss, poe mans dreams, kush and corinthians, and Hii Power....and believe it or not there are plenty more songs. i respect your opinion and i am by no means saying he's the greatest lyricist but one can't deny his greatness or success.
Anyone who thinks Nas didn't destroy Jay needs to do their research... And anybody who compares Kendrick to Nas needs to stop listening to hip hop, we all know the score if Nas went there, it'd be over for Kendrick. Nas is a guy whose first album will always be the best platform for every rapper, this is a guy who made Rewind, Black Girl Lost, I Gave You Power, Ether, UBR and Life is Good which was album of the year in 2012. The guy is the greatest ever hands down!
The verse was for Artists in the game now. Nas, Jay, the rest of them are the Kings of NY ofcourse, its common sense man!
Nas.... He is Handsome.
You weren't offended though? - I'm a listener, I'm a listener... so that's what I do
hahah best answer to that question
Exactly nas aint even had to say shit....you can tell he had shit to say.....respect
Nas was at a loss of words lmao couldnt even describe how he feels about it
Nas knows that Kendrick is what hip hop should be
You can look in Nas' eyes and see he was holding back. There was a time where if an MC said he was King of New York, every MC would step up and battle him for the crown. I'm guessing the industry cats are keeping dudes from stepping up and challenging Kendrick. Either that, or the vets that stepped up in the past are getting bored. Either way, I really did expect Nas to say more, being one of the illest MC's the 5 boroughs produced.