Gang Starr - Family and Loyalty (feat. J.Cole) [Official Video]

[@GangStarr]

What does #FamilyAndLoyalty mean to you?

[@undrethecreator]

It means LOVE!!

[@jacobm.p7044]

Only real things in a fake world 👌

[@vtecsux1]

Family is loyalty. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jvidalq]

All 4 me....Guru Say this....The Family is First

[@vanillacreamdream1293]

🙌🏻

[@TheKoshtex]

The fact j cole actually did this is dope

[@SbudaBuda-s9p]

Exactly ❤

[@dannyd7460]

Not really.

[@nabilster]

Hearing GURU’s voice on a PREEMO’s beat in 2019... Can’t describe this feeling ! #RIPGuru

[@teddyrubskin54]

You're absolutely right!!!! Indescribable feeling

[@thefumexxl]

I'm sayin. This got me feeling some type of way. Never thought I'd hear a new Guru verse.

[@SamSam-qj5ud]

This song makes me sad and fuckin happy at the same time

[@lamontturner5435]

He still here

[@MrEvileu]

sheevers all over my DAMN SKIN

[@jonoawadalla619]

I dont think we understand how lucky we are to still be able to listen to Gangstarr

[@johnathanpride1370]

FACTS FAM GURU IS MY GUY FOR LIFE

[@thedarkshinobi222]

thank god other people feel the same way !!!

[@onetruth013]

Gangstarr's music is timeless

[@onetruth013]

@@johnathanpride1370 goddam rite... Nuff said

[@lisakireiev]

YESS

[@crazviolin5385]

Guru....RIP! One of the best yet.

[@Bajanprince67]

Can we just permanently go back to this type of hip hop?

[@NineSixBennyG]

Echelon Is there a reboot button?

[@Awesomethunder16]

Yes please

[@jasenbolognasandwich4649]

Yes

[@sypialnia_studio]

There are so many artists out there who record this classic hip-hop. Just take a moment to look outside the mainstream media. Exactly like in the golden era.

[@aslaammahdi3244]

@@sypialnia_studio facts

[@droopysounds]

Imagine being Cole. Looking up to Gang Starr since a kid and now featuring on a song with the legends... #FamilyAndLoyalty

[@franciscolongoria1060]

Facts🙏🙏🙏

[@bobbydigital3061]

That has to be a cool experience. I’m not a fan of j cole but he sounds good on Preemo beats

[@mainemidgette6316]

RIP to Guru he passed in 2010 this was a song thrown together guys #LearntheCulture

[@koekii123]

@@mainemidgette6316 yeah but still

[@jdmorge]

he deserves it

[@hiphoptvwhy]

Guru Was The Most Underrated Rapper Of All Time RIP GOAT

[@Bajoryy]

No cap

[@Yelonek92]

Guru underrated? Naaaah, everybdy know, he is a fucking legend!

[@doomile6903]

true goat

[@johnuhjacobs2438]

you're delusional. guru is underrated by people who listen to hip pop. hip hop listeners give him his props

[@humbleking5953]

Lmfao 🙄no

[@DanceOffBRO]

Still rocking with this in 2024 RIH Guru

[@Freiheit1232]

In my book, J. Cole has transitioned to an OG after this verse. He's a legend.

[@yaady2366]

he has been chosen

[@hiiipoweriii2211]

Along with Kendrick, Ab-Soul, Joey badass, Rapsody & a few more

[@antdog775]

@@hiiipoweriii2211 Kendrick is the only other one on that list currently

[@nateschaefer1637]

@@antdog775 and rapsody

[@NineSixBennyG]

hiiipower iii Kendrick no doubt....but let the rest live a little and grow...undeniable that they’re all incredible...but they’re all still coming into their peak I feel.

[@juanzaldivar3651]

This song gives you 2 things - A life lesson - A beatmaking lesson

[@libertychip526]

Those two things are literally Gang Starr in a nutshell

[@3Mp3Rior]

it gives us 3 things and you forgot the most important part: Guru

[@juanzaldivar3651]

Lยςкץ L๏ς๏ Facts

[@kuhlecele]

DAWG!!!

[@6sk8wit6demons6]

Juan Zaldivar worf

[@ArgoBeats]

Man, can't imagine how much J. feels honored to be on this...

[@linuxd]

He even says it in the song. Definitely earned, that man is a healthy man.

[@FlipStar26]

On an interview with Sway, Premier said that Cole was SHAKING when he approached him with the feature request

[@sugams2s]

"Who da thought you woulda been rhymin' with Ghost Guru flows forever like a diamond"

[@duanejohn7059]

ArgoBeats shit bring chills hearing KING STAR AND COLE..SHIT CLASSIC

[@eugene188]

This is pretty hard to top no matter how good your rap career is.

[@thediaz07]

J. Cole is the reason why I have faith that true hip hop will never die. Hopefully not in my lifetime.

[@SEPHNOMAD]

IT AINT GOIN NOWHERE BROTHER

[@frontliner2]

Don't forget Saigon, Joey Badass and others.

[@NuggetBS]

@@frontliner2joey badass is the only one left

[@MayDayakaLuxKudosGottaCheese]

IT’S … IT’S GRIPPY

[@BVSGV626]

Get the chills when i hear gurus voice..... 2019 history.... Shout out to Cole for being a Solid Poet

[@xMXWLx]

fareeeaall thoooooo

[@MitchMahoney]

Me too; absolutely.

[@escodream]

San Gabriel valley wassup

[@valentinodacarkid8068]

I was here thinking I was the only one 😮 damn GURU you are missed man.

[@deeznutz3633]

Fuck i thought i was the only one.....its cuz its real fucking music

[@HipHopUniverse]

Best Song Of 2019... We miss you Guru!!!

[@KJ-hg5ck]

You should mention this on your channel... 30,000 views makes me sad... This shit is 90's vibes in 2019...

[@flatmac]

WORD

[@Joshdyisdifh]

Best hip hop song of the decade!

[@kurmankipkeevmf363]

Hello

[@m3kbeatz]

W

[@DaBigHomie79]

I'm a 40 year old dad..who watched guru on the BOX...back in the day... now I have a 20 year old son...and I'm blessed to be able to pass the God Guru music on to a new generation.... I watched this video with my son...and could not hold back the tears 😢...(pause)... good to see guru son in video...salute to the young boy Jay Cole....great way to connect the generations....salute to premiere...continue the good work my brother... another CLASSIC on deck... RIP Guru

[@rasheedrodneyroberts1568]

About to be 40 myself bro, God willing. We definitely grew up during the best era of Hip hop & R&B. It ain't the same no more but at least we lived through it. 💯

[@prayermadepatna8439]

Smith Joe your comment is a tear jerker bro. I can dig it

[@kareeminyourdream]

Really talk

[@warriorsouljah]

"79... rub your ass in the moonshine" We the same age fam and my oldest is 19, but I feel the same way. Respect.

[@nienbloon]

Smith Joe I’m 14, this music and older like Wu-tang and Rakim are bomb

[@spencerst.dennis1339]

J Cole’s verse is good in this but it just reinforces how epic Guru was… His verses are so accessible. The way he annunciates, the rhyme scheme. It’s all so dope

[@mro9608]

Guru will forever be a legend, but Cole is on whole different level.

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

@@mro9608agreed

[@013Local]

A Premier beat always feels like coming home

[@peace_of_mind_00]

DJ premier is the best beat maker of all time. About 30 years of classic beats for rappers!

[@EsDAL77]

💯

[@Teknostorm108]

prem can always make the smoothest beats

[@TheReelRapNerd]

That's ridiculously accurate.

[@liamenglish5632]

Straight out.

[@KeekeeMwaniki]

This goes out to my friend Dennis who passed away yesterday.. till we meet again son

[@Nitagnelifs]

May he rest in eternal peace!

[@Gherkin4321]

Rest in peace ❤️

[@Tony19C]

Rest In Paradise

[@OriginalSoul]

Rest in power! Much respect.

[@knewmanmurrell]

Deep condolences family!! I know the feeling all too well.

[@estevan10189]

In Loving Memory of Guru [1961 - 2010] RIP

[@martinskursiss4769]

Crazy how times flies,already 9 years since he's gone .Feels like it was yesterday...

[@ranger7605]

Yes

[@marselmusic]

its almost 10 years... ):

[@julez2106]

❤️😢

[@vanman757]

Ye man... R.I.P. Keith Elam Mc Guru... 🙏🏻😇⚱✊🏻✊🏾

[@Rightfist83]

Im a grown man but this song brought me tears in my eyes man! Rip Guru👊🏿

[@crazyshitzs]

This song was a blessing I remember when it came out I was going through tough times and it's crazy what ONE song can do to you. RIP Guru ❤

[@magicknight13]

Same here, still makes me tear up, it's so powerful and real

[@jennifaohhh]

I thought I was the only one. As soon as I saw him with his lady and son I lost it. I miss this guy, his gifts unlimited and rhymes universal and his presence in an industry that desperately needs him.

[@kray9438]

Same family. 👊🏽 we’ll help keep real hip hop alive and ensure Guru’s voice is heard for forever. Let’s bump this sht loud 🔊

[@lwazimemela7123]

It's true that the good die young.

[@jsphcle]

This is how hip hop supposed to be

[@jaysidoumusic]

this is so much better than mumble rap

[@tobinichols1389]

Cle tsp yup hard like a diamond

[@kujjjooo]

You ain't lying brother 🤔

[@onetruth013]

Spot on..

[@juanmanuelgrajalesarboleda1810]

YES

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

Premier needs to produce an entire J Cole album.

[@sdotjohnson5048]

LIVEFRMNYC I said the same thing. The new generation rap game is not ready for that.

[@Slycoomer56]

Hell no!!!!!! that's not his sound. Just listen to his verse in this song. It doesn't even flow well. He is flowing like he does nowadays in his albums.

[@Zman72345]

Expensive Talk that’s what I’m saying it does flow

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

Fink Ployd You need your ears checked if you think Cole's verse didn't flow.

[@Slycoomer56]

@Expensive Talk You've never listened to Gangstarr. That new flow from Jcole is trash and generic.

[@jinxPad]

Cole one of the only rappers today worthy of being on a Gang Starr track.

[@loyaltyuncrythro6788]

Yuh yuh 😄

[@djranlove]

NO DOUBT!

[@jpl3948]

You so damnnnnn right

[@shtickeh9715]

You must not listen to a lot of rap.

[@jpl3948]

@@shtickeh9715 ???

[@TakeOneGoodLookAtYourself]

J cole... No jewelry, no floss. Just hip hop and man.

[@moistnugget141]

I cant believe beats like this get released in 2019. Man Im so happy

[@LowKeyDee1620]

Yea real Hip-Hop making a comeback. Mumble rap is dying a slow death soon

[@beatsbytrapsouljoe4150]

Pro era do shit like this every day..where you been?

[@heathertrott463]

@@beatsbytrapsouljoe4150 lol true

[@CleanGhettoKids101]

Bro you haven't been listening too much hip hop than in the last couple of years.

[@thedarkshinobi222]

hip hop is not dead.... just needed some CPR.

[@charliegarvin517]

When Cole said "Who'd have thought you'd been here rhyming with ghosts" Beautiful. What a great way to honor Guru

[@iSnipNiT]

✌

[@butterfly-n-da2152]

Exactly 💯

[@frankrivera4982]

Really resonated with that line man. Cole's a gem (guess you can say a diamond lol) in today's industry, it's only fitting he was the one they chose to honor Guru's legacy on this track.

[@anudeep6123]

Double entendre to mean rappers with ghost writers?

[@penetratriodelsqautlage2094]

He shoulda said rhyming wit GOATS

[@stafcurtis1]

I wish we had more hip hop like this in 2019.

[@jaysidoumusic]

if you want real hip hop, check out my music

[@thedarkshinobi222]

im so glad to hear you say that. hip hop from the 80s and 90s is a lifeline STILL to many of us! show people the classics... they should get to experience the same feelings we did back then hearing music for the first time. :)

[@deftones4569]

staff curtis amen to that bro

[@kimwilliamson5373]

They kids like bullshit nowadays

[@wormmeade]

No doubt, we need more Locksmith too

[@vegsbeats]

2024 anyone?

[@Springfieldborn84]

2024 and forever I lived in the same place in Boston as guru

[@aviralverma566]

Yaassss

[@Scopedninjapc]

Yup

[@andreeoner]

im here homie🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@saulgonzales9586]

Definitely, let’s regroup the next following years

[@albundles8635]

We must protect J Cole at all cost.

[@TheWhtt]

[@nikkeipvck8529]

From who?

[@TariqAmazin]

WE MUST PROTECT DOPE MUSIC PERIOD AT ALL COSTS !

[@Allious131]

@@TariqAmazin True this is hiphop

[@siteone1354]

Nikkei Pvck From you. Run along....

[@thaslk1beats]

I don’t know how many times I’ve heard this song and I still get the chills. Even tho Hip Hop has evolved and I’m ok with that. This to me is the sound of Hip Hop.

[@PrimeraEspadaStark]

Well said. Everybody old & young should love Hip Hop of every era

[@rollajay5301]

That I couldn't say it any better my friend that's true as

[@m3kbeatz]

💯

[@rollajay5301]

@TIDDER yeah we the people that knows true music

[@IsaiP]

Hell yeah, this boom bap, sample production has always been my favorite. I feel like these beats allow you to use new types of flows and rap at a slower pace which allows you to tell stories. I absolutely love that.

[@Tupac2016]

Old School Hip Hop sound is slowly coming back

[@jaysidoumusic]

i dont think im old school but i definitely have a hip hop style, care to hear one of my songs Pac?

[@eddief984]

I wish that was true but only a handful of artist actually can make music like this and make it sound good in 2019....even some of the greats are just going with the flow and making garbage just to try and fit in with today's music instead of new classic material like this. R.I.P. Guru, Preemo nasty as always, J Cole blessed this track and continues being one of the chosen few🙏

[@davidvenegas6401]

Inshallah

[@Jeeppeeps]

Dude. Boom bap never left

[@letmegetahug1492]

it never left y'all just don't know where to look lol

[@omegamanGXE]

The first time I heard this song I shed a tear. Rest in peace, Guru!

[@BrianBarsBurns]

“Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M or My Melody.”

[@manueldrbanda9680]

Lol 😂 Look at This Kid He is 14 And Talking about Gangsta (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWnJe3ema72AhcU)

[@kayodabqueenbee]

Brian Bars Burns “Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought Like respect in the hood that can’t be bought” 🤜🏾🤛🏾💎💎💎

[@LuizGustavo-sl3hd]

C.R.E.A.M

[@paintballhaven9223]

Solid fucking hook

[@stillakilla]

Or Love Yourz

[@CORDsocials]

Man, J Cole’s verse was toooo cold - wish more current icons in the game did more tracks with old school rappers on their beats - cause this is 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@mblackops2]

The D&J Show listen to Griselda

[@oreotheone-_-6277]

J cole would be the only one i would be cool rappin with guru ina song...this is legendary

[@titaniumcranium5840]

What does this have to do with white supremacy?

[@optimistaurus]

The white man want let them do it

[@HOPKINSMALIK]

Never thought I would be hearing this 2019, hip-hop never died... it just branched off

[@killedward9572]

Maleki Hopkins true that.

[@tnc4700]

The oldschool style is still out there bud! All the good shit just get drowned by the mumble ect.

[@blueberryhaze1293]

True stuff

[@mikeybeast]

Was always there mane never forget the classics pimp

[@pacampara123]

it kinda just, lost itself. to the point where stupid youtubers were abusing it. But the feel good aspect of REAL Hip-Hop never went anywhere...just hid underground

[@Dudja]

Legendary track

[@harrypool71]

Remarkable getting new music and a video release from Gang Starr in 2019.

[@Diego-oq3ih]

That's mind blowing

[@lonnienunez8571]

Is that guru son the white black guy

[@yuko1227]

@Lonnie Nunez It's called " Light Skin " lol

[@kdee868]

Wishing on an album of unreleased songs.

[@harrypool71]

Nk when Guru died premo mentioned people voluntarily wanting to send him unreleased vocals that guru did in Europe and other parts

[@DjPumha]

"To the OGs, I'm thankin' you now Was watchin' you when you was pavin' the ground I copied your cadence, I mirrored your style I studied the greats, I'm the greatest right now" This is the first tought that came to mind the first time I heard this song.

[@JSBM517]

listening to a new GANGSTARR track in 2019 Is like finding a raw uncut diamond in the ruff. #RIPGURU

[@slink434]

📠

[@ahoued42]

I swear!!

[@SudacaBeatz]

Word

[@robertbailey2171]

Tearing up bad...RIP GURU...N we lost a good friend. ..CAPONE from LU3

[@prayermadepatna8439]

Yup

[@mikadomly]

I love this song, it's like getting to hear the voice again of a dear friend & family member who passed away.

[@TrashBandicoot12]

Hottest track of 2019. Never would have thought I’d be lucky enough to hear some new Gang Starr in 2019. #RIPGuru

[@Yami-xc7ll]

its not new...

[@500blk.bineboy9]

I know

[@frenchmaverick3742]

yo check the new song of marco polo and masta ace ;)

[@googlehelpdesk]

facts

[@TrashBandicoot12]

liam shelnutt Bro this just dropped. It’s definitely a new joint.

[@ToraDaPimpu]

this one almost made me cry, right in the soul, the 90's will never die

[@oldies1831]

dios doodle 90 till Infinity my brother

[@migamilan]

I cried

[@4050N]

You got my like that got you that 300, cause just like they did it for Sparta I did it for Guru...Above the Clouds

[@ProperPerspectivePod]

No almost for me

[@jeyzeus]

I got teary for real

[@issa3910]

“I hope to heal the destitute before I leave this vestibule Between the heavens and the seven circles Where some dead homies maybe rest, I plan to resurrect a few”🤯🤯

[@ArashiKageTaro]

issa L Ridiculous. 🔥 🔥🔥

[@g-luu]

what is seven circles?

[@jllong21]

I think he’s referencing the solar system

[@jllong21]

I think he’s referencing the solar system

[@StrawbsOfficial]

@@g-luu the seven circles of Hell, a reference to Dante's Inferno.

[@gregjonestv1]

Guru, Premier & J Cole on one track is like setting off a positive nuclear bomb for the mind and soul. RIP forever Guru🙏🏾🙏🏾💎

[@irishboy664]

oh man, so nice to hear old school jams in 2019

[@What-ke7uh]

I still can't believe we got to hear more of Guru in 2019, freaking Unreal man!

[@yungandpimpin6439]

irishboy664 🚨Attention: If you like new wave music and fire 🔥 bars something you’ve never heard before go peep 👀 my account💯🌊.

[@Lynxchillin08]

You haven't been listening to oldschool jams in 2019 anyway ?

[@What-ke7uh]

@@Lynxchillin08 well not sure about the others but I still listen to lots of Old School Rap & Hip-hop myself. Not a week goes by without at least one Gang Starr track being played at some point :)

[@Lynxchillin08]

@@What-ke7uh Nice 😎 Check my channel for saved playlists 🎵🎶✌

[@marselmusic]

Guess what!? today is October the 3rd, 2019. EXACTLY 30 YEARS AGO, MC Lyte made a song, with that sample in it, _"Like a Freshly Cut Diamond"_ ... and this video came out exactly 30 years after October the 3rd, 1989..... Nice one Premo!

[@jd5726]

Wow that's crazy!

[@javonestephens7856]

Marsel Music this comment is 🔥🔥 you are speaking all kinds of truth 🙏🏾

[@daneilo777]

Somebody did their homework! 📖📚

[@rustymixer2886]

@@daneilo777 I'm glad you proved humans use their brain

[@djmadwax]

its the details

[@RAWSKILLZ1223]

Why is this song making me cry? Maybe because I'm a longtime Gangstarr fan, and Jcole is my current favorite rapper. Damn this shit is amazing!

[@fohduhskreets8301]

I think this guy could bring 90's hiphop back kzbin.info/www/bejne/f16agaiJrdqBm8U

[@hamiter2045]

Same here man. This shit is just beautiful... like a diamond.

[@hendrickramirez8916]

It’s been 2 months I’ve been listening to him too , and this made me cry too bruh. It feels good to cry to this type of art

[@lebowski3748]

@@fohduhskreets8301 Why would i want 90s rap back? Just give me quality content...

[@ftyropek]

You done did just answered your own question

[@zenosama299]

May your memory be Blessed ... "Guru" Rest In Power.

[@bs6662]

J Cole has been practicing self-isolation sense October, this man can see the future

[@tjisbored1149]

BS 666 - Ahhh, I get it

[@nikolasselimis202]

Since*

[@coltranesupreme]

Longer than that lol

[@antoniot.6594]

Lol he was dropping wisdom on these cats through teleconference, practicing social distancing

[@karlshephard3656]

BS 666 j cole is the 🐐

[@OmniCloud987]

This song makes me want to open a barber shop, get a masters in finance, open a community center, build a school, fix the hood, cry and pray to God.

[@ishe728]

Do it! It's time to enrich the hood... Everyone visits different areas except the hood... I'm waiting the day for the"hood" to be a place that's the hot spot.

[@jayxav3159]

That stampede coming to the us too..

[@traplover6357]

No need for a Masters in Finanace when the Internet is a wasteland of knowledge.

[@DynamoDeniro]

Take care of the little ones in your community and they will see your vision(s) and carry out your dreams for you. Let them know there's people like you who balance out the negativity in the world. Keep on pushin!

[@MIKEO96]

Omni Smiley Good

[@tumisolebang605]

This track right here , just saved hip hop for 2019 and infinity

[@CiceroMagnus]

🤣

[@zapata5756]

Jack Harlow

[@whoisneezy]

Growing up in Houston, I eventually would find my way to the sounds of DJ Premier. Heard his collabs with Nas, Rakim, Jay-Z, etc., but I regret not coming across Guru and Gang Starr work until after Guru passed. Dude was indeed gifted. It just made me miss real hip-hop even more.

[@mpelle15]

Can't believe it's 2019 and this song would have fit perfectly with the Moment of Truth album.

[@500blk.bineboy9]

Definitely💯 my favorite album by them

[@pfanieldister1226]

DITO

[@BluntforceJ]

This beat brings tears to my eyes. Just perfect.

[@boosted211]

i feel that. i grew up on gang starr. 💎💎💎

[@tamie341]

Thanks Tom.

[@squangelnutz762]

Lol that time of the month?!?

[@shadowsndust]

BluntforceJ zachbox?

[@salazam]

Are you gay?

[@jerrodkilla23]

Warms my fucking heart to hear some real hip-hop in 2019. Crazy I was literally just saying guru was my favorite rapper, so imagine my surprise when I saw this in my suggested column...

[@Infiniteeyes13]

jerrodkilla23 same here 💜 They r my fav duo & I was just saying we need new songs like theirs... It’s like we wished into existence 👏👏👏

[@What-ke7uh]

Aye still feels unreal to hear a new Gang Starr Joint in 2019. Makes me realize how much I actually miss Guru man. RIP!

[@edwimliberal2562]

No diss to you but there’s a lot of great artist out here in 2019

[@JohnnySensei7]

Edwin Jordan so many .. seriously man

[@p.j._staten]

This joint is a freshly cut 💎. Rhyme in Peace, Guru. Cole bringin it as always.

[@Hypno_BPM]

i can’t trust anybody who doesn’t start bopping their head to a premier beat.

[@Trillspill795]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6eoYoacn51qrtE

[@thulanigule9282]

ME TOO BRAH

[@chandrastar5939]

Lol that comes from your DNA. Boom Bap = bob ya head.

[@mrwilson2225]

Immediately start!!!!! You already kno what Its gonna be!!

[@smokebuddha4745]

Facts

[@illuminowls9194]

✔Sweet tunes ✔Good vibes ✔Real hip hop Legends ◻More of this in 2019 🔜

[@LethalTurd]

plenty of this if you look further than radio

[@henrymarriott7587]

Well Danny Brown just dropped his new album which is ridiculous. Hip-Hops in a good place

[@SpoilerAlert__]

2019? Boiii we closer to 2020 at this point

[@martonnagy7988]

My favorite Hip-Hop song in 2019 so far.

[@villiantwo]

100% G!

[@flatmac]

this IS the best in 2019!

[@veltape]

Márton Nagy mine since the ownerz

[@PlatinumChipsnDip]

Same 🔥💯🖤 rip Guru

[@yungandpimpin6439]

Márton Nagy 🚨Attention: If you like new wave music and fire 🔥 bars something you’ve never heard before go peep 👀 my account💯🌊.

[@javon8082]

Gangstarr is one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time and Guru is one of the best lyricists of all time. Money and Grammys dont always tell the whole story. I'll listen to this all day over today's watered down commercialized rappers!🎤🔥

[@eugenedantzler4485]

💯💯💯

[@jamie2206]

Perfectly said brotha

[@PrimePCGaming]

Blew my mind when I heard we were getting a new Gangstarr album in 2019, and was wicked excited to hear about the J. Cole feature. Still didn't expect it to be this good. This is like an instant classic, somehow it sounds like all their other songs from back in the day, like it will transport you back to the past, but it's also timeless. Song of the year.

[@tyeyop6838]

What's your Sr tho

[@Hashashin8]

@@tyeyop6838 came to this video directly after watching completely unrelated OW content. Thought I was tripping for a sec

[@Andrew-se9dg]

i think i cried when i heard guru's voice on such a reminiscent beat 😭

[@ItumelengS]

I too wasn't ready...

[@buroniconley8057]

J. Cole is a legend..... hes been approved by many greats

[@sheng2596]

J. COLE the truth!

[@johnsantos4621]

PAY RESPECT TO GURU HES THE REAL LEGEND

[@sheng2596]

@@johnsantos4621 guru is underrated.

[@buroniconley8057]

Guru needed no validation. We been knew he was the goat over a decade ago

[@jwatkinsville2.534]

Facts! J Cole has true talent

[@mcdan2696]

RIP Guru! You will always be remembered! DJ Premiere, Thank you for your INCREDIBLE beats!

[@mr.ezback3232]

"The mind is a terrible thing to waste, so I show love cause it's a terrible thing to hate"💎💎💎💎 - GURU

[@dagawdgreezyp4046]

Timeless Line right here R.I.P. GURU 👏🏾

[@youngmightymetro170]

My favourite Guru line

[@justanotherday9388]

🤧😥 Wonder if hundreds of years from now. Will gang starr legacy live?

[@flatmac]

@@youngmightymetro170 _"Actions have reactions, don't be quick to judge, you may not know the hardships people don't speak up, it's best to step back, and observe with couth, for we all must meet our moment of truth"_

[@heartbeatingpriest]

justanotherday 93 You know the answer, my man. #GangStarrForever

[@stevielikesdick]

This is already a classic. Much respect Guru, Preme and Cole. I’ve been getting roasted for liking Cole on this track, older hip hop heads saying they’re only here for Guru and I get that. Preme himself wanted a younger artist on it, he said either Drake Kendrick or Cole and he said Cole fit the best. Cole is one of the realest in the game right now, I’m a “hip hop head” myself but I don’t see how you can’t appreciate Kendrick and Cole just because they’re younger.

[@darionnejohnson7237]

Can't agree with you more.

[@dnyl1488]

stevielikesdick yeah utmost respect for younger catz for recognising and representing a legend G.U.R.U that's peace

[@ishe728]

All 3 of them earned my respect way before they got popular. I'm thankful for them keeping it alive now my ogs are back to help. Not the biggest fan of the latest but nevertheless the less I'm still a fan i don't just drop em like others do

[@ericdemby4644]

Cole n kendrick are good but joey badass would have been good too.

[@ishe728]

@@ericdemby4644 Joey has always been like the black sheep amongst them. I believe he can out rhyme them but one thing he lacks is swag which i don't care about but everyone I've tried to push joey onto just doesn't vibe with them. I don't know if it's he's too lyrical or his islander like voice that does it. All-Amerikkkan-Bada$$ album was my favorite! Wish people would of listen to that!

[@josephlohman245]

"Look at the youth just like a precious pebble, meant to be protected"

[@kadeemrouleau1091]

GangStarr was the purest form of Hip-Hop.

[@shawnfallon9871]

** is the purest

[@words_on_a_screen]

^^^ Word!

[@Mrknubbe]

it's amazing to see this name again in 2019. The legends never die.

[@mocasinuldomnuluipablo2237]

fo' fucking real !!!

[@allthingsafrika]

The niggas only multiply

[@10Diamonds]

Hearing Guru's voice always feels like home... I will forever miss him.

[@nightwolf9991]

Word is born

[@chazrivers7200]

Cool seeing the Millennial Gen Rapper still respect these legends. RIP Guru

[@DwayneSummers]

The first Gangstarr record I ever heard was ‘Code of The Streets’ back in 1994 and I’ve been a fan ever since. I bought every album Gangstarr ever released including the Greatest Hits double album. I had the honour of meeting the legendary Premo in London, back in the Summer of 2003 and he was gracious enough to allow me take a photograph with him after he asked me for directions to the nearest sneaker store. To hear the Immortal MC Guru and DJ Premier in 2019 as a long-standing Gangstarr Foundation supporter brings tears to my eyes. Salute to Cole for paying homage. Real Hip Hop 💯

[@ethmac1]

DwayneSummers was it on Tim Westwood show by any chance?

[@DwayneSummers]

Ethan No bro, though I spent many a weekend listening to Tim Westwood, recording his shows onto cassette tapes that I still have to his day. I met Premo back in the Summer of 2003. I was in an area of London called Angel for a conference and after went to go get some food from the one of the local restaurants . He was just there on the busy street, talking into his phone and walked up to me and to ask for directions. At first I didn’t recognise him because he wasn’t wearing his usual fitted hat but as soon as he spoke and I heard the his raspy familiar East Coast accent I knew it was the world famous producer for Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, Group Home and the list goes on. I can say without shame that I fanned out. Angel wasn’t as culturally diverse an area back then so I think because I was wearing a Yankee fitted at the time, Premo recognised I was from the culture which probably made him comfortable enough to ask a complete stranger where the nearest sneaker store was. I directed him to the local Footlocker and JD Sports store and the humbly asked for a picture to which he replied “No Question!”. It was truly an honourable moment. I’ve now put the picture up as my profile pic here. One of my favourite Hip Hop memories. Salute the Gangstarr Foundation and RIP Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal aka GURU 💯

[@ethmac1]

DwayneSummers love that mate

[@tato8352]

This song hitting different rn... RIP to the black mamba 🐐🕊

[@ElLadronBryan]

ta to We need a compilation of Kobe ASAP

[@austinpace7885]

[@NobleVagabond2552]

KOBE🗑☄️🐍

[@billybaker1563]

Fuck Kobe .. Guru was amazing

[@dominicpellicano3196]

@@billybaker1563 dont say that I love Guru and Kobe

[@joelvarela7335]

Love how Cole’s verse dropped in the middle of the song. He’s such a middle child.

[@-BeatsKids]

Joel Varela from 21 savage to gangstarr. Respecting both generations of hip hop and bridging both sides together. That’s what makes a middle child

[@nikolasselimis202]

@@-BeatsKids Word up

[@dashuntas.m4045]

Lmao this is the kind of lame shit Cole fans get killed for

[@mr.cloroxbleach1303]

@@dashuntas.m4045 okay 😐😐😐😐

[@grezzer1427]

J cole is an amazing lyricist what's your favourite album from him💯

[@goodboyfly]

It's always guru and premier and there's always a message involved 💯

[@kri8beats778]

My god, this sounds timeless... Could have been released early 2000's 2010's or 2030. Incredible music

[@jaysidoumusic]

if you like this kinda rap, could i suggest one of my own songs?

[@Mahavolhoff]

So good

[@s422224]

No.. Morelike the 90s.

[@kri8beats778]

@@s422224 Still fire, for me though I got that early 2000's rap vibe

[@s422224]

@@kri8beats778 its sure is 🔥🔥

[@fwaters6644]

R.I.P. Guru. Definitely one of the greatest lyricist to ever pickup a mic.

[@leesog3203]

It’s the voice, the wisdom, the knowledge.. He really was one of a kind.. God Bless his spirit :)

[@jasongutierrez7811]

Guru be the realest, his bars inspired me to become a teacher and help educate the youth.

[@yolsmoove]

Jason Gutierrez me too bro🔥

[@AboveALLRacing]

Bless you brother

[@spoken_truth6661]

Me too bro

[@neal4721]

that fuckin awesome man keep grdinkng

[@BiggLesane]

Jason Gutierrez Woww... thats strong, respect

[@vx1experience245]

J Cole just proved that boom bap keeps showing us what real rap is and that it brings us all together . R.I.P Guru .

[@willrich7209]

Cole need to work with premier more he had him deep in his element

[@atav220]

Will Rich facts.

[@peehaha9742]

absolutely

[@FederalEmployee]

No

[@FederalEmployee]

All he spat was some knock off mos def

[@5-in-ny873]

Will Rich ‼️‼️‼️

[@mcshiram.o.s.s6617]

"Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody" Guru is Dragon!!!

[@jaredbalazs2857]

Literally one of the most underrated bars ever IMO!!! Wu tang forever 👐

[@omegamanGXE]

Real recognize real!

[@kangwa-musolechisanga242]

This could easily be a J Dilla Beat 🎧 ❤

[@tjisbored1149]

Its official boys. J. Cole is officially a great

[@NineSixBennyG]

TJisBORED I think his verse should be looked back on one of the ones that solidified his place in hip-hop. It’s an art to blend lyricism and messaging.

[@leticiaraya394]

Done been better than great.

[@MrBryan90]

Hi, you must be new here.

[@coates27]

He been great man

[@siggismallz686]

We must protect jcole at all cost!

[@iralowe9381]

I spent a lot of my life lost until I discovered guru. your lyrics bring wisdom and enlightenment. rip guru

[@jaytwice09]

I shed a tear when I listened to this thanks for this in 2019.

[@Fernando-ub5qh]

Same...

[@DiceB]

Man me too and i'm at work ...

[@jlnolan1]

@@DiceB Yo fam I'm trying not to let my coworkers see me tear up watching this. R.I.P. Guru and peace to you and yours. Gonna have to listen to some Griselda now to get my work face back on lol.

[@Mr.4MG]

Word up. Same here.

[@drillgirl718]

grow a pair

[@cupojoebrand6158]

Premier and guru in 2019?! Feels like I'm in another reality. 💯 Long Live Guru. 🙏🏽

[@joshlewis575]

Dudes underrated as frick. Very distinct voice

[@iernie1]

CupOJoe Brand freal✊🏾

[@uniquehoward8375]

Fuck guru died

[@bjb860]

I knew J Cole was great but I’m even more impressed after hearing him spit like this on a premier Beat. 💯 RIP Guru

[@jasonhawkins6187]

He is a hip-hop MC

[@sinrac8076]

Jahi Boyd Truth

[@jonesoverton9209]

exactly

[@vanko1235]

@hafizul faizal are you fucking insane? J cole is a beast but dont fucking mix and match two fucking separate eras like that. Premier is in his own league and deserves much more respect than what are you offering

[@jibberist]

Jahi Boyd best beats

[@bhunganeeeee]

Cole beyond gifted.

[@jay_dub]

I'm emotional listening to this. This took me back to a time when I felt like Hip Hop was flooded with an extreme level of genius, collaboration and competitiveness that made the genre perfect. Artists were hungry to be legendary. There was a supreme pride in lyrics, delivery and production to deliver a product that was sonically unique. Meanwhile it connected with everyone on every block. Folks today who don't know Hip Hop don't understand what it was like to have about 2 dozen artists that would give you Hall of Fame type material and performances within a single year. Though they were competitive, they were intelligent, genuine and humble enough to marvel in each other's success. That is how we got incredible collaborations like this one here. J. Cole had to deliver a legendary verse spitting amongst one of the Gods of the game! #RIPGURU I still love Hip Hop. It continues to feed me and heal me. Thanks DJ Premier for bringing us another masterpiece!

[@lnielrid]

💯

[@staygold9798]

Amen 100% on everything you said ... real hip hop is our language ... From its rap roots.. To break dancing.. To bombin... To MCing ... (If hip hop ever went by another name it would be called "PREEMO") one love an respect my Brother in Hip Hop ... May We always be connected together all of us of all shades an colors an creeds from every corner of the world

[@wouterjanse4012]

Wow man you couldn't have said it any better! Respect!💯💯

[@devmiles]

I feel you bro, so we are a hip hop family

[@authentikproductions9130]

AMEN bro FORREAL

[@allhiphopallthetime]

dope RIP Guru

[@fohduhskreets8301]

I think this guy could bring 90's hiphop back kzbin.info/www/bejne/f16agaiJrdqBm8U

[@AB-uy2vh]

@@fohduhskreets8301 nice!

[@No-man369]

Royalty 4 Real.... True K8ngs 💯

[@devotheambivert9875]

Rest in power Keith

[@allhiphopallthetime]

@@devotheambivert9875 🙏

[@HusseinCD4life]

People be like ”I wish Hip Hop was like the 90s” but they just say that to sound cool or someth.. guess what, THIS IS IT, this is what you call ”Real Hip Hop”, if you dig deep enough you will find it

[@tjisbored1149]

Hussein Ibraheem u don’t need to dig that deep

[@wlf-hly]

Ok boomer

[@_RobBanks]

Not everyone saying that is fronting

[@HusseinCD4life]

Rob Banks I agree with you, but my comment had more to do with people who claim they want ”real hip hop” but they don’t want to listen to it or show it love. They just chat shit. Reminds me of Kendricks verse where he said ”Critics want to mention that they miss when hip-hop was rappin' Motherfucker, if you did, then Killer Mike'd be platinum”

[@clouds5927]

Absolutely 💯🎯🎯

[@TheDJWolverine]

I teared up after watching this..... Guru will always be with us in spirit & in or hearts. But we can always find him... JUST PRESS PLAY.... #RIP

[@bobbyboi1317]

One of the best beats I’ve heard in a while.

[@xItzBlizzy-]

BOBBYBOI u already kno preemo 🔥💯

[@tobikay3553]

One of the best beats I've ever heard!

[@3ddythagoat3ddythagoat47]

You ain’t lied

[@abbasaltake1414]

@@tobikay3553 I love the end part of the beat.. Its soo good..

[@Felicidade101]

PREMIERRRR

[@Glocksmith_]

It's like hearing a good friend's voice again after years... GURU, we miss you man. Rest In Peace.

[@boristheblade569]

At the age of 37 cant hold tears...

[@derek5598]

I got the chills. Them diamonds Guru and Cole too cold for the game.

[@rodrigoalvarezpallete8898]

"Hurt brings wisdom wisdom brings a whole other sort of understanding,diamonds only worth what we demand them" Great lyrics by the best rapper alive

[@naypomjack6459]

The raw lyricism of J Cole, you can thank Guru for that. His influence is forever.

[@wiseknowledge82]

"Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought, like respect in the hood, that can't be bought" Thank you Guru

[@leg1t-]

This song should have a couple hundred million views, but it's just a diamond that hasn't been found yet. I consider myself lucky to have been blessed by this masterpiece.

[@keith819]

10 million views is legit. That's amazing even though a lot of people came for Cole