KRS-One - A Friend (Official Video)

[@TimetravelerKi]

KRS rapping about the one thing you really need in life. Not cars, not bitches, not drugs, not fame, just a friend.

[@caplinGrey]

+Timetraveler Ki word.. HIP HOP

[@Zaagvis]

+Timetraveler Ki Some ppl still searchin

[@TimetravelerKi]

Word.

[@brainFriedSindrome]

*GRAFFITI*

[@CYBERMIK4056]

+Timetraveler Ki true

[@Grisoliajv]

No Guns,no drugs,no undressed womans Just the real hip hop this is art not trash babyyy

[@erikbakker1639]

No autotune

[@lamarjohnson6859]

let's vote for KRS ONE to be in next year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame he really deserves to be in it he doesn't get enough credit for hip hop as is let's honor him for hip hop for the next 50 years.....STAND UP FOR HIP HOP!

[@dnice583]

The rock and roll hall of fame wants no part of him. He speaks truth. They promote puppets.

[@frankyymilkyy9001]

This is quite weird that you people put everyone into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. I like both, but Hip Hip doesn't have much to do with that.

[@dnice583]

@@frankyymilkyy9001 Rock is hip hops roots. Like jazz and blues are rocks.

[@dnice583]

Do u know who Rick Rubin is? He helped build Def Jam.

[@octaviamcdougall7170]

50 MORE YEARS OF HIPHOP

[@cj-s90]

I used to listen to this when I was 63, and now I'm 17. This will forever be a classic 💚

[@felixdoolan836]

Your classic ma bro!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😎👍🙌

[@唐揚げに転生した少年]

Bro reincarnated 💀💀💀

[@danieletognozzi7641]

wait this came out in 1997 if you are 17 now back then you must have been 44

[@0a1red]

​@@danieletognozzi7641 hum actually 🤓

[@jensensrecording704]

​@@danieletognozzi7641wtf that cant be right

[@N.O.NAME8282]

STILL BUMPIN THIS IN 2024 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alvincarter8159]

Yeap, July 2024

[@traholgar]

yeah, December 2024 and going strong into 2025 💪🏾 this song is a classic for tru headz!

[@jetaunstrong8570]

My aunt Robbie loved this song.... I remember her singing along to this. She passed in 2008 and this will forever remind me of her❤️❤️

[@ReevisbWealthy]

Rest In Power I/We appreciate her existence!

[@johndemech6397]

❤️

[@leonardshihepo1863]

She was your friend indeed, REPECT TO HER DAWG. May she rest in peace

[@deftrooper]

A woman of good taste 🙌 may her soul rest in peace. 🙏

[@seanarmstrong3231]

I remember when this came out, I was rocking out with ur aunt in spirit and she still here with me. SO MUCH LOVE FOR MY FRIEND

[@muratcicin223]

One of the Kings of Hip Hop 🤴🏽

[@sjfootball1692]

I actually thought he was a better rapper than 2pac tbf he really was a rare talent and so glad I’m finally getting the chance to see him perform live in the UK

[@DomrasalisonSiinggerman]

O yeah!

[@blazeking5778]

​@@sjfootball1692easily 😂😂

[@catalinIntimidatorul]

I love oldschool hip-hop. Time passes so fast.

[@hazeljohnson6012]

Yesss was just thinking the same

[@brianwright7461]

For real, I remember when this song dropped like it was only 10 years ago.

[@ngyoungisillegal]

Another one KRS! Been in prison for 15 years. So much catching up I have to do. Just hearing this for the first time!

[@SSenjo]

Welcome back to the free world brother

[@stalkerlohh]

can i aks for what You were serving time ?

[@ngyoungisillegal]

I'm a black woman! But thank you!

[@johnniemurray986]

Welcome back to Society.

[@CreativeLaelAsif]

N.G.Young Is illegal welcome back Sista

[@blacksilverchair3315]

I remember back in like 96 or 97 (I can't remember) when this song came on on the radio one Friday night. I was like 😳😳🥹🥹🥹🥲🥲🥲🥲. I cried a few tears cos I was a nerd and really had no friends. This song spoke volumes to me. I miss those years when music could speak to us.

[@mikesway4522]

Its so shit these days I swear

[@BrandonWilliamson-uu8eo]

Fr

[@OhSoCarmen]

Sometimes, being alone is a blessing ❤❤

[@blacksilverchair3315]

@@OhSoCarmen true. Some alone time could be a blessing.

[@OhSoCarmen]

@@blacksilverchair3315 Absolutely. It can give you some time to learn to love and discover yourself. Peace and blessings to you my friend 🕊

[@RapBox]

One of the best of all time! Shot outs from Brasil!

[@Andre-sb9zm]

caralho eh o rap box!

[@_deejayww]

Rap Box King of the BoomBap

[@jr.guedess]

rap box só nos mocado !! massa mano

[@CarleneLenny]

É nois

[@paulomotadeoliveira]

Muito bom esse beat

[@Everlasting_7]

Maybe it doesn't sell fast but it sells forever

[@aaronnickey6119]

This beat and song is insane! KRS is a Genius

[@moianaya7046]

"A thug changes, and love changes, and best friends become strangers" - Nas

[@IronLungs69]

Wrong song my man

[@noro305]

@@IronLungs69 I think he was just quoting Nas in reference to KRS "Friend "

[@IronLungs69]

@@noro305 yeah ik

[@joni7767]

🤩

[@TimetravelerKi]

Man, one of my best friends moved away really far and I only see him every few years now. When we meet it's like we never parted ways, shit's beautiful. Keep positivity in your heart!

[@Bereadyforthesmoke]

If your in your mid 30’s to early 40’s, this hits different if you look back compared to now 🙏🏾

[@andrewagyeman3338]

exactly. lot of nostalgia looking back in the 90s. Makes me cry

[@jorgeparra1265]

Tengo 43 y 30 en la Hermosa cultura hip-hop... un abrazo Hermano desde Bogota Colombia.

[@sanyatesGRIA]

Facts. I was 8 when this was out I’m 35 now in a state of nostalgia

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

Krs is the Beethoven of hip hop.Truly unique in his delivery and the sound of his music sets him apart.

[@miguelmachuca1784]

This is one of those tracks that never lose its essence. Hip hop is life

[@RyanAtLARG3Daily]

i wish i could tell this dude how much he influenced me

[@dingolaystar3873]

StanginNbangin KZbin Account I know. Get the address bl of the Hip Hop organization he runs and send him a letter. He will read it. KRS is that kind of fellow. Sincere and genuine.

[@glenncole4490]

KRS one is definitely the teacher of Hip Hop

[@TheFlowNova]

I saw him last year in Dallas (:

[@banquetroom]

Brad Nowell of Sublime felt the same way and made a song for him.

[@hazeljohnson6012]

Me too

[@Marzimus]

Two decades later the message still rings just as true. Best age of lyrics, hands down.

[@mfundonomdikinya8870]

"I send this record to the well respected, friends that I've collected. I hope I am what you expected". That right there sums up this song, mutual friendship! Knowledge Reign Supreme Over Nearly Everyone!

[@WuTangChillaBee]

Such an underestimated KRS track. One of the stand-out hits for me and I think one of the best tracks to symobolise hip-hop, the history the mentality and the shared desires/goals of those oppressed in that environment, whether a little or a lot this reflects most peoples environments.

[@NIMMHATVRapBeats]

Nice name ChillaBee!

[@saptarshibhattacharya9442]

@@NIMMHATVRapBeats Agreed! Also, fantastic instrumental.

[@danv4299]

I cant believe I never fucking heard this. Its one of my favorite tracks ever now.

[@DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72]

KRS ONE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY TOP FIVE LIST OF ALL TIME!!

[@druidofthefang]

KRS One is the only rapper I can understand in every song. Love his easy-to-understand style to pronounce.

[@vincentpascalleguesse]

KRS is eternal.

[@maverickonthemic]

KRS is one of the OGs who inspired me to get into making music. Always a friend.

[@jeniferalexandre7123]

Diretamente do Brasil, até aqui KRS é uma lenda

[@jamesresendiz5018]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👽🛸💨

[@Afghanultimatechallengers_auc]

Krs-one the best Emcee i am 15 years old and he is my fev Emcee the art of keeping it real i am from afghanistan but i will do anything to meet this Emcee and thanks Krs-one for keeping Hip hop alive

[@davidemanrus4582]

Omg your 15 well done lad

[@Afghanultimatechallengers_auc]

David Emanrus thanks man how old are you ?

[@davidemanrus4582]

+Afghan ultimate challengers 73. Plus he's the realest mc of all time in my eyes plus his self titled album is one of the best rap albums in the 90s imo

[@ethanthomas9532]

+Afghan ultimate challengers Get the Gospel of Hip Hop.

[@rebeccam9]

I'm going to see him tom morrow...First time

[@pennyisdreadful]

All anyone really needs is a friend.

[@dionisakissakis2297]

truth

[@slumheem1559]

James Day yup..i see him..doug e fresh..grandmaster caz and Sammie b from the jungle brothers..or and his wife and son

[@chefboyardee7445]

ISORROWPRODUCTIONS IS THE BEST

[@chipchipperson101]

biz markie would disagree

[@doorluchtigheidthewondeear4809]

Real friend.Maybe you fake friend and friends with me for money or hype??

[@glittersparkle5148]

The sounds he brings and lyrics are classics. Love his vibe. I feel this type of music is on its way back. Chicago love

[@markquiles5057]

So true.. His vibe is the heart of my city the Bronx

[@down4whuteva830]

Over 20 years later, and every time I hear this beat drop, I do that side to side rock like Angie & Red.. Classic shit.

[@Niwde73d]

As someone that loves rap with all my heart and keep a small circle of.friends. this song makes me tear up. Such a heavy classic

[@londonmaths1557]

That 3rd verse is straight up flawless

[@katsin5514]

This song hurts me soul sometimes. It’s words I can’t describe this track tells it perfectly

[@Billyung.official]

2024 we still here!!!! shout out to the blast master.

[@thegreatderpino3853]

I only have two true friends but I consider myself doubly blessed for them and this song immortalizes how it is

[@ayntk98.1ym4]

When a KRS joint gets only 4.8 million views, it’s a world gone numb

[@onkemabude4818]

Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone..

[@beautysguess2266]

Very lyrical!

[@Frankenstein110]

K.R.S.-O.N.E for real ;)

[@lifeismusikmusikislife4684]

What a name.

[@fernandopulido4232]

Call up KRS, I'm guaranteed to rip a party

[@oblivion_007]

​@@lifeismusikmusikislife4684 a quote from Bhagavat gita, hindu holy book. He was influenced by hare krishna

[@socialkonstruct5397]

The fact that I shook hands in person with The Teacher makes this video very poignant. I really am glad that being a Buddhist makes me connect with this dope track.

[@abssnw2329]

real rappers never die

[@MicJones]

One of my absolute favorite KRS records.

[@HoloceneDreams]

when youtube plays an ad before the video starts: THE BEAT WAS SUPPOSED TO DROP RIGHT THERE

[@mareksaltberg1484]

There will be no such wonderful person and MC like KRS-One, one love my friend

[@mareksaltberg1484]

and FUCK VEVO

[@crossdubz.producer]

lol

[@raymondsandberg6882]

Marek Saltberg fuck vevo

[@fernandosepulveda8748]

Truly one of thee best!

[@ViktorVZ-ro]

Best rap song ever made. I miss all of of you people who I've lost.

[@kleaaaaaa]

This song makes me wanna cry cause of how beautiful this is 😔❤

[@beyallluv]

Man, I'm doing that right now.

[@Maksmonster]

Feeling blessed I had the opportunity to see this legend perform live!

[@RutgerRuckus]

One of my favorite Krs1 records ever. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@Sapsche]

*Hot Damn!* Showbiz's beat is so good ... really looking forward to seeing KRS live in June, one of my favorites that I haven't seen live yet.

[@VICENTXIII]

WTF? this music need be 1M of views .... WTF PROBLEM WITH THE PEOPLES? ... OLD SCHOOL IS THE BEST ... Respect From Brazil .. V13

[@Angel-VTek]

man, it'$ almost 1 million now...

[@dingolaystar3873]

Brazil shows us mad love. We love you too, as long as you represent Africa. Much love from the U. S. of A.

[@kauzmanentertainment]

More than 1M...like 100M

[@Nonse7se]

Venice? Los Angeles?

[@samuelcloutierlandry3487]

1M of views bois we did it

[@MirkoMachine]

I love this song since i heard it first in 97. big shout to my man Showbiz, he always hit us with a banger beat

[@arkhitektz3150]

no doubt....show dont play

[@kitttenxo1148]

Mirko Machine such a banger

[@Maksmonster]

Somehow showbiz always finds the most obscure samples and turn this into a real good beat. Easy top 5 producers of all time imo.

[@ismaildavis7692]

OMG this has got to be one of my all-time favorite KRS 1 tracks and also one of my all-time favorite hip-hop cuts as well.

[@laurareed8412]

Good friend of mine sent me this at the right time….I gotta thank him for reminding there are still good people in this world. Thanks Alex

[@craigtechno]

Oh my Gosh. Ain't this as good as it gets? Beyond words. Poetry and motion baby

[@rihhard1072]

One of the realest, purest and greatest to ever bless the mic.. underrated 🐐

[@annortiz2694]

Truly!! Mad love and respect for the realest purest and greatest to ever bless the mic for sure!! KRS One is one of the greatest Mc's to ever exist!! Pure legend!! Thank KRS One for blessing us with your amazing talent and music!! Much love and gratitude towards you!! Blessed be!! One Love ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🌈☮️♾️

[@robgizzle30]

True hip hop..I miss hits like this…Simple but important topics.I miss these days!!

[@reginaldwilliams7348]

From 1973 to now 50 years old hip-hop has evolved into something beautiful for the black community .

[@MuzikM_85]

This record gives me such a positive feeling within and makes me smile. I love the purity, simplicity and low key lessons taught. Shout out to all the real friends out there. Keep it real.

[@ayslanramos68]

Um salve diretamente do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@reachshishir]

Another KRS ONE classic!! The lyrics are pure gold

[@flaviop3904]

This was real hip hop, miss the gold era.. Krs allways was genius

[@xlb7479]

KRS ONE definitely Top Five ! 💯

[@شاد]

lyrics The beat was sposed to drop right there The beat was sposed to drop right there The beat was sposed to drop right there Yeah yeah yeah, uhh I send this one out, to my right hand man Or mens, or women's, the whole crew The real fam We can count the dough or kick a flow Or chill out watchin videos Or actin really silly yo but really doe All that can end Whether at the bar with superstars Or cruisin in the trooper car I really don't care who you are All I really need is a friend If we can't have trust then you can't hang with us We respond to those who show respect with respect We respond we connect on the same deck Same intellect, my man, never shifty, thinks quickly If you can't understand, we boys we boys We could stand on the corner with a hat sellin toys It ain't about your Benz I hope it ain't about mine My man, I be dissin in my freestyle rhyme Gettin G's around the world, I can trust you with my girl My man, we chillin at the jam, what's the plan? I'm not a yes man and none of my friends are yes men Or women, I'm drivin, I see my peeps yo get in Where you fit in? True friends are quick to sit In the beginning of all trouble, and when your bankroll doubles Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble Still I got my own space like Hubble We can count the dough or kick a flow Or chill out watchin videos Or actin really silly yo but really doe All that can end Whether at the bar with superstars Or cruisin in the trooper car I really don't care who you are All I really need is a friend Cause don't nobody care about us, all they do is doubt us Until we blow the spot then they all want to crowd us And want to shout us, but you my man from way back I just gots to say that, actin large I don't play that But I can't say that, where I play at isn't fast-paced A friend can acquire the taste to become two-faced And that's a disgrace there ain't nothing you can say to us When the kid you grew up with betrays your trust When we used to ride the bus we had trust Now we cash checks and drive Lex, and can't show respect to one of us Yo the heads I hang with ain't tryin to just get What they can get, sit quickly backstabbin the click I roll thick, but only some are friends really Down to the end, my right hand men and women Mutual support, from the beginning Been in, exactly what I've been in We can count the dough or kick a flow Or chill out watchin videos Or actin really silly yo but really doe All that can end Whether at the bar with superstars Or cruisin in the trooper car I really don't care who you are All I really need is a friend Back to back we attack corporate America Gettin fees that amount to G's in every area You my man I ain't gotta drag you along You pull your own weight, yeah you definitely got it goin on I don't see nothin wrong wit a little bumpin car system Thumpin, between the crew we always got sump'un But if we had nuttin no frontin whatever We'd still be crew you and me, me for you together Word, fake people ain't worth a turd They only want to be your friend because of what they overheard I send this record to the well respected Friends that I've collected, I hope I am what you expected Yeah, so check it, so check it We can count the dough or kick a flow Or chill out watchin videos Or actin really silly yo but really doe All that can end Whether at the bar with superstars Or cruisin in the trooper car I really don't care who you are All I really need is a friend

[@badsports2684]

Damn son

[@bugawugz5979]

Jeez

[@alphazen3108]

Word, peace to all real hiphop heads out there in cyberspace 👽

[@marcusjames9353]

This is the rap music that I loved growing up, dope lyrics, great songs, boppin your heads, dope messages. It changed when beef was too much, not getting worked out and too much over saturation with trying to dumb it down for record sales. It needed to be balanced

[@coxgary9267]

Ever since Criminal Minded, KRS ONE has been my favorite rapper. One of the best.

[@augustknight3483]

What a timeless joint. This song even has more meaning in 2019.

[@diddiefree]

I always loved this song. He's got a twinkle in his eye but a growl in his voice that commands attention.

[@DJ-kq4pz]

Love this background music for this song. KRS One is truly a dope MC along with Big Daddy Kane.

[@impossibletv4807]

Had the opportunity to meet him whilst he was giving a show in the Netherlands a couple years ago. Awesome dude!

[@terrymanning2285]

KRS one of the great lyricist of all time. His wordplay has always been phenomenal.

[@genghisdaze7425]

most realist track in my opinion

[@thembekilemsomi1149]

The King of Hip Hop

[@espobellaespo]

Since the first time i heard this song, still got goosebumps...

[@mrisor892]

I grew up listening to KRS-ONE and BDP on my journey as Graf artist, his style and message, as always, relevant and on point. Listening to him is like revisiting my roots. coming home.

[@alexanderpocock9028]

Never fails to put a smile on my face no matter my mood one of the greatest!

[@oblivion_007]

Krs one and Kool Keith... Two artists I love the most..... 😘💕💞Lots of love from India.

[@LB9000J]

"I HOPE I AM WHAT YOU EXPECTED" SALUTE BLASTMASTER KRS

[@AhmarClark]

Been here since the beginning. KRS IS HIP HOP.

[@jenniferkokoskakadash7781]

I truly appreciate this song ...its a great relaxing beat with dope funkadelic hip-hop to smooooth lyrics tyvm

[@user-zs5of5en5o]

I think in a world where ppl have more virtual friends then physical friends, this song is more relevant today than when it was made.

[@banquetroom]

I’ve been down with KRS-One since his Boogie Down Productions prowessed experience. Our Hip Hop Bob Dylan and Marley. 👏🏾👍🏾

[@jeunniwee6901]

How come has this man been ahead of times for this long ? Real genius

[@MCDRASTYCKMEAXUREZ]

2020 and just hearing this. Homework time. Topic : KrsOne

[@noro305]

Bruh where you been

[@mastershockvalue6499]

Me too

[@pfcaraujo]

Best HW assignment ever!!!! One of the most thought producing humans alive

[@truthtruth3717]

Classic♥️🖤💚

[@shakes307]

Me too m8 lol

[@michalkrzyzanowski3216]

What a beat. The good old times. mmmm I miss... Greetings from Poland, Peace

[@youngyadie]

aint to many friends nowadays!

[@swerdy200]

Hip hop just gives me sich an energy, when peolpe tell me on partys , turn that slow "shit off" , i cannot understand them. I feel everything from this and it keeps me up everyday. Sry bad english

[@graftedbars7184]

My favorite KRS One joint!

[@DeadHandX]

Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is a masterpiece!

[@botreez]

straight up spectacular track. Peace to da teacher blast master....

[@SuperCilios]

The legend never stop dropping bombs! One love for KRS

[@Micky7545finesse]

you made me cry, you are the best and your song is something beautiful

[@StrangeManCalledSeb]

One of the best tracks from KRS. Classic.

[@curtisriley2901]

One of the best to ever do it. Still bumping this in 2019, when you can make a song without talking about guns, jewelry, drugs, hoes and still be hard... not to mention, nobody wants to battle this dude because he will eat you alive !!!

[@RobLett]

Mutual support from the begin-in Been-in Exactly what I been-in...

[@GMboxSMG2]

This sample is so amazing!

[@user-zs5of5en5o]

Real Hip Hop...manifesting itself as KRS ONE!

[@edsonlopesfulano9718]

The one and only MASTER. Shot outs from Mozambique!

[@Pdrock2001]

He is like the Tim Duncan of hip hop , meaning he is not flashy at all but is FUNDAMENTAL when it comes to history and evolution of Rap .

[@anthonylewis8253]

Shout-out Redman and Angie. East coast.

[@8dragonquest]

I like to pet my cat while I listen to this song! He is my friend! A friend! Such A good cat friend!

[@oldschoolfreak98]

lol

[@yourdaddy9986]

+Jason P oh man, that's funny

[@8dragonquest]

+Jason P I happened to be on KZbin today and saw this comment and laughed myself. ALL I REALLY NEED IS MY CAT!

[@8dragonquest]

My cats are my friends! My friends are my cats!

[@Strusz]

same here XDD

[@roguesheep3083]

Everybody needs a friend, or at the least to feel connected to some kind of community. It is pretty much the solution to anything. You don't have to hug the weird guy on the street or even give him anything, but learning their name and just saying hi when you see them may make a giant difference to them because they know they got a friend, or at least a connection to the community.

[@ismaildavis7692]

"WORD fake people ain't worth a TURD. They only wants to be your friend because of what they've overHEARD I send this record to the well-RESPECTED friends that Ive COLLECTED I hope I am what you EXPECTED "

[@younggrasshopper3531]

This song is profoundly soothing. I don’t fully understand how 💜