who’s still here in 2018?🔥.

Holy shit

*6IX9INE was like Jesus.* *Pump wrote the bible*

5 years later... and still the best song ever🙌🏾🔥

Bro I bet Cole cried

A moment in hip hop 🔥🔥

Crazy this doesnt have 100+ M views. Legendary!

Deep.,...

This shit was different

This was so pivotal in Cole's career to hear this.

*Not above but equal* *amen*

Is this an official nas remix?

That's what's up when Generation collides....💥🌩️🔞

Nas verse, real talk.

Golden

Pac was like Jesus, Nas wrote The Bible!

Nas one of the greatest alive.

Greatest moment in Hip Hop history yet it was so understated

In 2018 Nas let J. Cole down😢

Man gotta be the realest words to go in yo ears and float in yo head true lyrics being said and real game being giving. Cole still going hard! You never let down King!

Still bumping in 2018

[Intro] Freedom or jail, clips inserted, a baby's bein' born Same time my man is murdered; the beginning and end As far as rap go, it's only natural, I explain My plateau, and also what defines my name [Refrain] Yeah, long live the idols, may they never be your rivals 'Pac was like Jesus, Nas wrote the Bible Now what you 'bout to hear is a tale of glory and sin No I.D. my mentor, now let the story begin [Verse 1] I used to print out Nas' raps and tape 'em up on my wall My niggas thought they was words, but it was pictures I saw And since I wanted to draw, I used to read them in awe Then he dropped Stillmatic, rocked the cleanest velour Fast forward, who'd a thought that I would meet him on tour I'm earnin' stripes now, a nigga got Adidas galore Backstage I shook his hand, let 'em know that he's the man When he said he was a fan it was too hard to understand No time to soak up the moment though ‘cause I was in a jam Hov askin' where's the record that the radio could play And I was strikin' out for months, 9th inning, feelin' fear Jeter under pressure, made the biggest hit of my career But at first, that wasn't clear, niggas had no idea Dion called me when it dropped, sounded sad but sincere Told me Nas heard your single and he hate that shit Said, "You the one, yo, why you make that shit?" [Hook] I can't believe I let Nas down Damn, my heart sunk to my stomach I can't believe I let Nas down I got defensive on the phone Resentment was in my tone, fuck it [Refrain] Long live the idols, may they never be your rivals 'Pac was like Jesus, Nas wrote the Bible Now what you're 'bout to hear's a tale of glory and sin No I.D. my mentor, now let the story begin [Verse 2] I couldn't help but think that maybe I had made a mistake I mean, you made "You Owe Me" Dog, I thought that you could relate But while I shot up the charts You mean tellin' me that I was not up to par When I followed my heart Granted, my heart was tainted By my mind that kept on sayin' "Where's the hits?" You ain't got none You know Jay'll never put your album out without none And, dog, you know how come Labels are archaic, formulaic with they outcome They don't know, they just study the charts Me, I studied the shows, the fans, study they hearts I had a feelin' I was killin', and this music we were spillin' out Would change lives forever, fuck the label, put it out Friday Night Lights blew, that was classic number two Now it seemed as if the Nas comparisons was comin' true Still no release date from the label—are they insane? Gucc told me play the game to change the game [Hook] But on the way I let Nas down I got no one to blame I'm a shame, I let Nas down But this is God's plan, you can never understand, fuck it [Refrain] Long live the idols, may they never be your rivals 'Pac was like Jesus, Nas wrote the Bible Now what you're 'bout to hear's a tale of glory and sin No I.D. my mentor, now let the story begin [Verse 3] I always believed in the bigger picture If I could get them niggas to listen outside my core Then I can open up doors Reintroduce them to honesty, show 'em that they need more The difference between the pretenders and the Kendrick Lamars, and so, I took the fall Like the son of the Lord on the cross Dyin' for that fake shit you niggas bought For the past decade If I should pass, please let this be my last essay Therefore I write from the heart Apologies to OG's for sacrificin' my art But I'm here for a greater purpose I knew right from the start I'm just a man of the people, not above but equal And for the greater good I walk amongst the evil Don't cry, Mama, this the life I choose myself Just pray along the way that I don't lose myself This is for the nigga that said that Hip-Hop was dead I went to Hell to resurrect it How could you fail to respect it? [Hook] Letting Nas down, I got the phone call Quietly I mourned, dog, I let Nas down Yeah, and on this flight May I never lose sight, fuck it [Refrain] Long live the idols, may they never be your rivals 'Pac was like Jesus, Nas wrote the Bible Now what you just heard's a tale of glory and sin No I.D. my mentor, now let the story begin

Nas Mr. Miyagi'd Cole on this

damn!

This beat with Nas on it is perfection

I feel this song in my spirit.

Goddamn these goosebumps

Who came back every month for 5 years

Another dope song in my playlist 👌

Wow...NAS Killed it.... This Song in my Top 10...

I’m still waiting for my goosebumps❓❓❓😒😞😔😟😕🙁☹️😣😖😫😩😢😭😤😠😡🤬🤯💎💎💎💯💯🔥🖤❤️💚👑

2:40

1:46 - 2:01

5:00 chills

nice one.. you can support nas.. but only if you give everyting you got.. only true shit can save him.. know what I mean.. check my shit out.. I know you curious.. cause I tell the fucking truth..

The sax! Cole & Nas

NOW THIS IS HIP HOP 🙌🏽 ON REPEAT x100 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥👑👑

No words...

"nas let me down, cause i grew dreads and i'm fake woke now, and walk around with a meloncolic face"

2019?

This is beautiful

Nas is the Goat

Cole u a goat, this shit still so good every time I listen to it

Wooooooo (jayz voice) 🔥🔥🔥

Coles face when Nas replied and called him young king 🙂

I'm a old school cat who just love music and this just leaves me speechless, in a great way

Wtf it's a Chris rivers song

Can jay z do anything this genuine and powerful? Bet u jay wishes he was part of this classic.

Gang !

2 🐐

Nas is the greatest MC to bless the mic hands down, if you don't agree, you don't listen..

This dude j cole said he distance himself from the GOAT after hearing nas bitter leaving her nanny in Europe ass ex wife says nas abused her in their marriage over ten years ago. With no proof, she was trying to destroy nas legecy and character, and j cole dumb ass fell for it. I'm appalled, thought he was a stand up guy. Not a RAT.🐀🐁

Damn Nas Still Want Smoke With Cormega.

2018? Holy fuck where is the rap like this please hip hop come back in a real way

Man for me this is a top 10 nas verse which is crazy when you think of how deep his catalog is.

Who's here in 2018? 💯

So grateful to both these kings.

I'm here

The first time I heard it, I ran it back 10x. "I got defensive on the phone, resentment was in my tone." One of my favs. Cole, with every essay, I appreciate that you write from the heart.

X, J cole, pac , biggie, nas, nasty c, Kendrick they all idols and they will never be forgotten... real rap

Mann if i was cole this shit woulda broke me down man especially the end i woulda kried 😂💯

PAC WAS LIKE JESUS NAS WROTE THE BIBLE

During the whole song I had these faces 😖🤯😍🤤🤗 while simultaneously bopping my head. It’s crazy that you can feel real hip hop in your soul

LONG LIVE YOUR IDOLS MAY THEY NEVER BE YOUR RIVALS

Check out Infinite Marvelous aka INF MAN https://youtu.be/QdHJMH81xPk

Am I the only one who's late af hearing this?😑

"Yet still being my mama's son was my biggest honor" I swear the one line hitters Nas spits sometimes are too real

Fiya!

3:47 yo

"Let Nas down" "Made Nas proud" This shit still gives me goosepumps, imagine your idol recognizing your work like that and saying you're his equal...

Nas is the goat.

Jesus fucking Christ y'all wasn't playing bout the chills

Cole is one of the few (literally) that deserve the crown passed to them.

The first time I heard the remix with Nas on it and he said, "you ain't let Nas down", I cried. No cap

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

https://youtu.be/F6QXHMKjXsA

one of the best storytelling ever, nas is everything

Cool 😎 collabo with hip hops truest livin legends, Nas, J-Cole alwayz nice, one of the best in these times, that jazz tho, only real lyricists can flow like that to some smooth jazz beat. They could make a whole album!

That beat though!

It’s 2018 .... I needed a hip hop refreshment

Some of dopest shit I've heard in a minute

This instrumental is everything 😭😭😭😭😭

Gives me chills everytime I hear it

"Being my mommas son is my biggest honor" this coming from one of the most successful MCs in the game. Real hip hop

Honestly this right here was one of the greatest moments in Hip Hop. Gives you chills a bit

I just wanted to bring a warning, Global warming to that cole world you was breathing... damn!

Long live your idols may they never be your rivals.. Meanwhile mgk is dissing his for attention

Oh my! Nasir when in a certain vein is absolutely riveting.

1:21-1:23 "Long live your idols, may they never be your rivals" ------- MGK referenced here in Rap Devil

The Greatest Collaboration Ever. I used to listen to this like crazy when it first came out😍 Glad I came back to it again

MGK doesnt deserve to quote this song

Wow. I love love love this rap. Esp where Nas just gave him the crown at the end and said u ain't let Nas down. Flames

This beautiful.

Who’s listening to this masterpiece after the MGK -Eminem „Diss“ Track 😂

How come this don't have more views!!!!

🔥!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mmmmmmmmm damn

Real Rap 4 ever lives #Coleworld 2018?

I bet J Cole was crying when Nas said "you ain't let Nas down".

💫🗽💫