Nas Named Kendrick Lamar’s Album His Favorite Of 2012 And Kendrick Lamar Responded

Kendrick Lamar responds to Nas when he praised his album “good kid, m.A.A.d city.” Nas gave props to Kendrick Lamar and stated that it was one of the best albums of 2012.

In a recent interview Nas said, “No disrespect to nobody else in rap music, but Kendrick Lamar. I’m really happy about his record. I needed that. His record reaches you. It gives you hope.”

In a recent interview with Fuse Kendrick Lamar responded to Nas’ compliment. Kendrick Lamar said that he was honored that someone as influential as Nas would show his support for his debut album.

“That’s crazy, I didn’t hear that,” he said. “That’s amazing, just of the fact that it’s Nas. You can hear the influence of him on my storytelling. For somebody who’s been a lead player in this game for so many years, a veteran as far as longevity and skill, that’s an accomplishment just on words alone.”

Kendrick Lamar even agreed that his album was the best release of 2012, and he also said that he put a lot of time and effort into making it.

“I definitely feel like that. It’s about hard work. Not to knock anybody else, but I know the work and the time that I put into this album. Months and no sleep and just working in that studio. I definitely feel like I can’t slide nothing away as far as the accomplishment and accolades that the world is saying. I definitely feel that way.”