Recently, Nas gave props to Kendrick Lamar’s highly praised album, good kid, m.A.A.d city. In an interview with Fuse, he responded to the compliment by saying he’s honored to have someone like Nas enjoy his album. He also agreed with general positive criticism of the album as the best of 2012, revealing that it was his hard work and dedication that pulled it off. Watch the rest of the video above.

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