Nardwuar vs. J. Cole (2021)

Nardwuar interviews J. Cole on December 9, 2021 in Santa Monica, CA USA ! Doot doo !
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Doot doo !

[@babalanis]

Cole a real one for keeping his promise🐐

[@so.beats.]

Quality of a goat for real🔥✊🏽

[@davellien3734]

Lmao I ain’t gone lie I thought Cole just forgot about that

[@kjbinladen]

No cap

[@so.beats.]

@@davellien3734 Me too😂😂

[@bka-18]

Fr!

[@beats6558]

the fact J Cole basically promised him an interview 2 Years ago and didnt give him some bullshit short halfass interview is amazing, shows the level of respect and appreciation J cole has

[@fightfannerd2078]

J cole is a big Nard fan

[@jonathansirmons7932]

That part

[@MrEherndon5]

Yeah I don’t watch those hallway interviews. If you don’t let nardwaur cook that’s your loss

[@napoleonbonerfarte6739]

He took two years studying his own life to prepare for the interview

[@DUNGSTA]

Dude probably forgot TBH. Almost 2022...

[@onlysmallbites]

They act like 2 legends can not co-exist.

[@anth0nybalb0a]

But I'd never beef with somebody for nothin'

[@everythingwastaken]

If I smoke a rapper, it's gon' be legit

[@himmothy111]

It won’t be for clout

[@AdamAbroad]

@@himmothy111 it won’t be for fame

[@johnathonhaikilla5109]

It won’t be cuz my shit ain’t sellin the same

[@Jay-xi8lc]

this man right here in 2024 will avoid the biggest bullet in his career

[@fmottnar01]

You gotta put out good karma man. It can save you later on.

[@savagejack5300]

Easily the biggest bullet

[@R-Penguin]

I mean I respect that

[@nebulagray88]

You know what, even if he did push through with it, I doubt Kendrick would have buried him like he did Drake. The hatred just ain't there.

[@Trippyahh]

​@@nebulagray88 Fr i feel like with drake it was automatically an exposing battle which is what made it so vicious, if it was just kebdrick vs cole it wouldve been a true exhibition of rap skill without all the petty shit drake and kendrick pulled up with

[@dreurbina1723]

can we appreciate how Cole approached Nardwuar??? and the way he said “yes, let’s do it 2020 or 2021” A MAN OF HIS WORD.

[@ivanfadeem5514]

*J cole is a real one* 💯💯

[@realinprod]

Too bad he fell off

[@MeLikeDragonsAndFunStories]

@@realinprod ahahahahahahahahahah u got jokes bro 💀💀

[@Ghosty716]

@@realinprod He just dropped one of the biggest albums of the year? Sure he fell off... You're favourite rapper probably sold 10k

[@grizzly9102]

@@realinprod troll

[@LLusion]

an hour long Nardwuar x J Cole interview? after he promised him 2 years ago? on Christmas?? BLESSED

[@bbtbigbeautifultiger5987]

fr tho

[@raxa9208]

When you dropping a jcole remix🥲

[@ivanfadeem5514]

Yessir

[@erickzamora921]

AMEN

[@Antfleezy1111]

Pandemic year doesn’t count 😂

[@joeduhownik5369]

I love how Cole is casually correcting him on certain things but not being an ass about it and Naurdwaur is just taking it in stride. Total respect both ways.

[@teenb302]

Nardwaur is the one being an ass always trying to put their guests on the spot

[@werdna7425]

@@teenb302 no

[@ponytart4245]

@teenb clearly you don't know the legend that is Naurdwaur

[@wideopenwounds]

@@teenb302 🙄🙄🙄🙄 how does it feel to be stupid?

[@teenb302]

@@ponytart4245 Clearly a legend but still an ass and y’all don’t realize that but oh well let the hate come at me

[@AlexaWalker-r5p]

j cole a legend for this. 34:27 "You're Nardwuar, we have to do interviews with you" UNDERRATED LINE.

[@oscarsalgado7995]

This is beautiful. Call me a sensitive man, but as a Nardwuar viewer, that was amazing.

[@kid_webster]

Respect for Cole for acknowledging The fact that Nardwaurd is legend

[@IAMFRESH]

Yeah for sure

[@TheEmeraldApples]

Nardwuardo

[@b_a_5_k_i453]

Hi i just started an album cover drawing channel I wouldn't mind your support 😁

[@elistone7810]

He’s a real one for sure

[@burgermind802]

@R S what's wrong with smoking weed?

[@socialjunkiedotcom]

J. Cole is easily the most accepting and personable guest I have seen.

[@ivanfadeem5514]

*Hes top 5 rappers*

[@doublehockeystix]

@@ivanfadeem5514 says you

[@SoonerIce]

Been waiting for this one

[@yvngfoolio1349]

@@doublehockeystix says all of us

[@knives5964]

@@yvngfoolio1349 facts

[@thekznetwork]

J Cole is so self-less, notice how everyone that Nardwar menions, J Cole bigs them up like they did something for him. Introduced them as their own entity rather than saying he put them on. What a guy!

[@Tha_Chad]

Like on 7:58 🤔

[@EBG...]

@@Tha_Chad that was obviously a joke my guy

[@VinNY1360]

Definitely gained A LOT of respect for J.Kole on a personal level after this interview

[@Turfbaby831]

Light skinned niggaz always gotta give credit to the original black man🤷🏾‍♂️ without us there would be no them💯

[@nickelisblind]

​@@Turfbaby831💀💀 whish whish, sorry masta I'm roasting myself rn tho

[@mohamedaymancourses]

36:38 seeing Nardwuar smiling like that makes me feel happy for him, he did so much and it felt like cole was speaking from the heart.

[@lemonline3719]

Damn near teared up

[@cgill914]

So sweet and heartfelt. I loved that.

[@jakefromstatefarm8010]

I love how older artists acted like narduwar was a nuisance but the new artists that grew up watching him treat him as a bigger deal than being on a late night show or some other BS like SNL

[@wearygregory9827]

Kinda how snoop was at first

[@kgbofficer5629]

Being on nardwuar or seemed street are the two highest honors any musician can get

[@Ok_toker69]

Fr, like Nas. Nas was rude as hell

[@KingNikaDKota]

@@Ok_toker69 that mf was acting like he was too cool for nardwar, made me stop fw him fr

[@OrangeJuiceDripping]

He finally gets the love and recognition he had deserved all these years. Man truely has a love for music and has given us so much cool obdcure info on our favourite artists

[@NBAbound]

Nardwuar doesn’t get enough credit. He’s been so consistent throughout the years

[@trackshun]

The fuck does he need credit for🤦‍♂️

[@trackshun]

This dude nardwuar is on me of the leaders of the music industry. They make him look like a clown to hide his knowledge for creepiness. It’s all a joke.

[@410c-h1n]

He's a joke bro

[@thanos7110]

He has 3 million views in 9 days. I think thats proof he gets alot of credit.

[@MrTimequake]

Him and his team does so much research into these artists.

[@ill-nois2282]

Coolest thing ever seeing Cole give Nardwuar his flowers and acknowledge him for his legendary interviews. Cole is one of the greatest of my generation, much respect to him and the Dreamville crew.

[@Babysasuke3]

*thee greatest*

[@brycerivers1657]

Thanks for giving credit to Dreamville too. Underrated af

[@sawyerheery]

Well you’re naurdwar, we have to do an interview with you 🥺

[@yeahthatsright33]

oh for sure. Pharrell did the same in a big way by interviewing him himself and it got REAL weird lol

[@guccisayian2512]

Never listened to his music .Someone put me on

[@Brave_New_Tube]

43:36 “You’re Nardwuar, you have to know these things.” Nardwuar’s mind: “Challenge accepted.” **proceeds to blow Cole’s mind with the Kendrick/Dre question**

[@OmogoloGrinds]

500 likes no comment? I'm fixing that!!

[@aly3a869]

@@OmogoloGrindsshut up.

[@w2vkylebuschfan713]

@@OmogoloGrindsshut up bro you ruined it

[@jimmmystream]

@@w2vkylebuschfan713fr he did

[@OMGITSLegacy]

@@w2vkylebuschfan713 so sad 😢

[@CezaMVO]

They just casually start the interview, like this isn't a legendary moment that we've all been waiting for. The genuine admiration they have for each other has only gotten stronger. I almost shed a tear when J.cole was giving Nard his flowers, like he deserves. This was awesome, closing off 2021 with a bang.

[@LoverLikeNoOther]

Los owns u

[@nhlamulomlambo7001]

Don't even mention how they just casually called T-Minus out.. Smh 😭

[@shawnw8046]

2022 is coming and you can no longer say ‘giving flowers’ or ‘it’s been a minute’

[@b_a_5_k_i453]

Hi i just started an album cover drawing channel I wouldn't mind your support 😁

[@declanm2783]

Whos we

Cole is such a genuine, humble, down-to-earth person

[@misterkrabs2254]

Bot

[@ivanfadeem5514]

*Copied comment* 🤦‍♂️

[@Burning_Brimstone]

verified bot

[@rodrigocortez4382]

I know he hate getting told that about his outfits lmao

[@rodrigocortez4382]

@TheNerdy Lad no

[@Lifearoundray]

The compliment J Cole gave around 35:30 was great. Nardwuar need more credit for the amazing work he does. Man is a legend.

[@zeroxdaknightz3276]

800th like😊

[@satm2285]

@@zeroxdaknightz3276 900th ;)

[@KareemFloat]

nards face said it all.

[@nenad-seguljev]

@@KareemFloat right :)

[@amitabhsharma3916]

​@@KareemFloatYep. Such a proud dad smile.

[@Kevin12321]

I think we can all agree. We became even bigger fans of cole after watching this. His humility on the level he’s on is wildly inspiring

[@Above-Parr]

I feel that way after every interview I’ve ever watched of Cole. Which he doesn’t have very many but every time he blows me away with how respectful and humble and real he is.

[@pumathegod2554]

Just you …mf been goated before this interview

[@-Teague-]

I don't even listen to j Cole but I saw a clip of this interview and immediately wanted to watch it just because of how friendly and honest his demeanor was

[@rickeykoga2312]

Literally been a fan of him since the Warm Up mixtapes era and I fall deeper into fandom everytime I watch this interview or clips of it - J.Cole truly has goat status and a suit of armor that inulates him from haters and weak critics

[@alondrasanchez49]

He’s so genuine it doesn’t even feel like an interview, more like casual conversation.

[@auggie9364]

Nardwuar is so different and not boring everyone chills with him

[@sino2245]

Man that’s why Nardwuar is such a good interviewer. Like you gotta ask the right questions so the interwied person talks by himself. And Nardwuar is a freaking cool guy who can do that

[@undrachevr]

Mad respect to J.Cole, he is humble and doesnt shy away from throwing compliments to everyone else.

[@Connector7th]

Amen. Good role model.

[@adichatterjee]

So humble man Cole so humble man wow humble man

[@Biotoze]

Cole basically telling everybody if Nardwuar calls you better answer. Best interviewer in the game.

[@LeeBeast6]

He asks real questions that catch you off guard, not many can do that

[@justindbutler87]

The beginning where he promises to schedule something and gives specifics on time/date is really admirable.

[@dontwren]

the way J. Cole takes him serious and shows respect makes me so happy like you know he's a good dude and understands Nard is way more than his gimmick and has a deep passion for music...

[@apseudonym]

yeah I really like cole's energy and level of respect

[@Kresnt]

Vancouver we uppppp 🐐 🇨🇦

[@Anu-dn7hb]

34:27 "You're Nardwuar, we have to do interviews with you" UNDERRATED LINE

[@camiifu]

how the turn tables 🤝

[@kirsteneldridge4489]

It made me wanna cry !!!

[@dbzmasterdevil]

Brought a stupid huge smile to my face when he said that

[@Keatoil]

@@camiifu I see what you did there Lmao

[@floringamez9373]

He pulled a uno

[@juanblanco4131]

Shoutout to Cole world man for keeping that promise and not giving a half assed interview. Nard never disappoints with the questions he asks. Dude take his job extremely serious and learns his subjects b4 interviewing. He's what a interviewer should aspire to be.

[@hamig306]

for real. he got balls too. peep his channel. he got vids from the late 80s interviewing random cepebs b4 they even knew who he was.

[@foxdog9332]

@@hamig306 dude is a OG legend in the music industry for sure.

[@jackalack7234]

I love how nardwaur doesn’t ever interrupt anyone, he stays very quiet and listens and waits until someone is finished speaking. He really does what a proper interview should be, he gets the person he’s interviewing to really talk a lot

[@colewarnock8694]

such a big personality too but he really doesn’t over play it

[@Manahyde]

Love Nard but bro he interrupts all the time. Ski Mask even gave him a look for that.

[@joseolguin988]

I love how Cole's interview is 58 mins when others averages about 15 to 20 mins. It shows how much Cole is dedicated into talking and opening up with others

[@ivanfadeem5514]

*J cole is a real one*

[@jamesfoote9685]

Was thinking the same thing. Also had him wait over a year for the interview. Came through and took everything in stride. Its amazing to watch!

[@FRUNKED17]

Drake did 1 hourr 😀

[@PatrickBateman12871]

J. Cole is the 🐐 bro

[@wah666]

most of the others are shorter i think because they are normally done at a venue before a show/festival, and the artist's management only allots a certain amount of time for each "press" person, which nardwuar qualifies as in their eyes

[@millybadison8166]

No one gives nardwuar enough credit for holding the mic this long🤣

[@slimeslime2123]

I know nard lowkey shredded under dem garms

[@callmecheese0]

@@slimeslime2123 forearms gotta be crazy

[@user-xb1uc4fk9i]

I don’t know if I can get a a pic or or something but I

[@jerryezel4530]

Nah fr my arm hurts holding my phone😂

[@sabombanyana7323]

He be not shaking😂😂😂

[@TheVBC]

Legendary !!! What a Christmas present. Thanks Nardwuar!!

[@Oppenheimerfan4269]

Hi

[@sam-py9lq]

Trevor ayyy

[@billybobsagget]

Thats right loko mans trev is with the vibez 🤘🏽

[@leonardodentis4065]

Pp

[@jon35693]

trevorrrrrr

[@everybodycallsmesir]

Let's all just respect that this is the ONLY interviewer on the planet that ever did his job correctly. Isn't out there trying to cause drama, ask some ridiculous personal questions, make people uncomfortable, try to make fun of, actually does research and if you ask me he legitimately seems interested in wanting to do these interviews and document...life. Living Legend!

[@BigEBikes]

This is an underrated comment, respect to Nardwaur.

[@besthero12345]

he defo started off doing those things tho

[@BlvckG0d1]

Might get hate for this but that is how i feel about joe rogan interviews

[@tj-mb3fy]

@@BlvckG0d1joe is a good interviewer he’s just kind of stupid sometimes

[@SamanthaC641]

You should definitely watch the Tedtalk with nardwuar.

[@TimeBucks]

Nardwuar is truly legendary

[@LeeBeast6]

He truly is! Dude knows everything 👌🏽

[@lb7164]

Bro got interviews with Kurt Cobain, ain’t nobody fucking with him

[@MasterYooda94]

He the feds

[@hike4424]

36:51 you can see the joy and happiness in nardwuars face when he was breaking character while jcole was acknowledging and appreciating his work, wholesome shit

[@sympathy_for_strays]

best moment of any N interview i've ever watched. glad somebody else appreciated it enough to comment

[@CS-xn6vb]

Came looking for this

[@daf676]

he was so proud❤️

[@clarkpark]

Was a good moment but just saying that was just him genuinely smiling, not breaking no character. He’s fr been like that from the start, just look back when he was young, same good old nardward. He’s precious

[@newsiderecords]

Why does noone doing a Interview with nardwuar , a Person from the Hip Hop biz that trys to find Out everything about him and His Life and waiting for him anywhere in Canada where He is Not expecting it and filming that for us. That would be amazing! JCole could do that, he is a normal guy with the right heart to do that.

[@itsOrba]

J. Cole kept his promise 🙏

[@ziblackingbestww444]

random ^

[@craigmcg7381]

You fell off

[@s0vnds]

@@craigmcg7381 one of the few faze members who ain't scam nobody tho

[@LordsiVR]

hi orba

[@giannipuface9441]

@@s0vnds or just hasn't been exposed yet

[@Pistol_pixie]

Dawg, Cole knowing exactly what Nardwaur was gonna say at 11:05 is mfn hilarious

[@mauix1735]

It made nardwuar laugh too cuz he realized J knew the deal🤣🤣

[@GumSkyloard]

You can tell he *loves* Nard.

[@Heywood_yablowme]

man I was comming down here to say that 😂

[@alessandraguevara4913]

Nardwuar will go down as one of the best interviewers in history. Nothing but raw content and original questions. Nobody could ever top this man.

[@princem.1501]

i disagree. he’s a bad interviewer. he doesn’t care bout the answers. the best interviews are convos.

[@jvb6961]

Sean Evans is my personal favorite

[@lakemanson8051]

@@princem.1501 Then it is just a conversation, not an interview. In an interview you ask questions.

[@suriyahsam2852]

@@princem.1501 no

[@princem.1501]

@@lakemanson8051 yes and you ask follow up questions as well. you don’t just ask question after question.

[@anastasiapandora1595]

I feel like Nardwuar knows who’s gonna get famous, before they get famous, and just stalks and keeps tabs on them, knowing that he’ll interview them in the future. That how scary and legendary Nardwuar really is.

[@hussein3274]

lmaooo imagine how much stuff he knows about all the ppl who turned down his interviews

[@MrMlbfan6]

@@hussein3274 exactly loll he’s the fbi

[@Kinobambino]

I feel like before every interview Nard dawg lays down in a ritual circle soaking up all the knowledge he needs fit the interview. Then acts like he's innocent when he's really the devils child

[@luv3835]

🤫

[@cavemanvi]

if you see nardwuar anywhere drop your mixtape link

[@BstWrstJ32]

Nards smile at 36:37 is the most genuine look of happiness and pride I've ever seen on him. Cole just lets out what a lot of people have been feeling for years, and it's good to see someone fully give Nardwuar his due in an interview on film. Love to see it.

[@kirshg3969]

J cole really flipped it and said we have to know your a legend

[@ayoonine]

Shout out to nardwuar for keeping his arm still. my joint would have cramped up.

[@anthonyskeeters3467]

Damn, I ain’t even think about this but seeing ur comment that’s wild 😭

[@tyronebiggumsakaduke4587]

He use to it every video he freeze at the end… he a different breed🤣💯

[@eliitethundergaming8744]

He has the strongest delts in the world 😂

[@b_a_5_k_i453]

Hi i just started an album cover drawing channel I wouldn't mind your support 😁

[@tommyosborne2420]

@@b_a_5_k_i453 got my support ❤️

[@JordanNMusic]

Cole was a man of his word back in 2019 👏🏽

[@Joey.9]

In 2022 too.

[@chadwick47]

Man of his word? It took him 2 years to do an interview, I wouldn't call that reliable and trustworthy.

[@howardside958]

@@chadwick47 covid

[@justernieee]

@@howardside958 was just about to say this

[@supslion6641]

@@howardside958 fr some shit happened

[@8illy]

this guy is really good at articulating his words. definitely needs to start making music 🔥👏

[@jaytheaqua2795]

If he dropped an album or something I would listen to it, idk.

[@thelostlegendnoe4502]

You should start making videos 🔥👏

[@arneasia333]

thought i heard him say he is a poet or something idk... dont quote me on it

[@cdxst3968]

Seems kinda tall Maybe he plays basketball

[@jacobstgelais25]

He's black maybe he should try out for the track team

[@middleeastbeast81]

The concept of him asking for an interview and JCole in all seriousness being like “yea, maybe in a year or two i gotchu” and then actually having the interview in a year or two is fucking hilarious to me for some reason

[@DR61411]

Dude means what he says

[@PAKallman]

Hollywood

[@babyface1466]

I love cole

[@tinicoleofficial]

@@DR61411definitely a man of his word👏🏾

[@johnpineros7197]

More than being a lyricist, more than being creatively inspiring, more than having an amazing work ethic - I love J Cole’s humility and down to earth energy.

[@ivanfadeem5514]

I agree

[@Raulgonzobonzo]

All the jcole fans deserved this. Yall a good fan base i wont lie

[@lordsafro]

ty

[@adolfotristan6736]

Been in this for the long haul. Been repping for the boy since 2010

[@Atlas92936]

Jermaine?

[@guzman7590]

@@Atlas92936 cole?

[@lordsafro]

@@Atlas92936 Cole

[@tmol]

j cole a legend for this

[@MussaK_]

ur a goat too bro

[@supremecanis6411]

I love ur videos legit one of the few actual funny content creators anymore

[@Kotizus]

@@supremecanis6411 aint no way bro

[@supremecanis6411]

@@Kotizus gimmie the name of someone else then

[@nosa8954]

tomol

[@SheenylHassan]

I love it when the right kind of people find success. J Cole is definitely one of them. Very wholesome, kind, and and humble.

[@daveevangelist4633]

J-Cole is such a “real” guy, he is so comfortable being himself it’s rare

[@Cooz-h1l]

It’s not rare if you’re comfortable being yourself

[@mrbigd75]

No quotations needed. Cole World is REAL!💯🔥

[@JeromeProductions]

Agreed

[@daveevangelist4633]

@@Cooz-h1l you don’t get it bro

[@jaimehurtado2138]

The level of respect J. Cole has for Nardwuar is EVERYTHING! That’s the level of respect and appreciation that every real artist should have for em! Nardwuar VS Dreamville next PLEASE!!! Thank you for this gentleman & Merry Christmas

[@dengmandang]

He even made Cole decide to think I’m gonna actually do my hair today and get a line up and look fresh for this interview 😂

[@karsonmapes]

When j cole said, “well you’re Nardwuar, we have to know” So much respect given from both sides

[@spiritorbs317]

"should we go grab them" "maybe you could yell" I love how the yelling for people became a whole thing in this interview

[@skyrock1759]

At 25:48, you can just see the genuine happiness on Nardwuars face, he loves blowing his interviewee’s minds and dragging untold stories about them, best interviewer in history period

[@chrismanfredi7783]

And 36:40

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

Sean Evans pretty good too

[@jackpicone.]

Big facts

[@NaTe.oo7]

I'm from Fayetteville, NC. I went to school with J. He is still as humble as he was back then as he is now. Glad to see my brotha 🙏 Thanks for the badass interview Nardwar!

[@BootyWonka]

No u didn’t!

[@Steezealways]

Ong

[@kllaterall]

@@BootyWonka were you there

[@BootyWonka]

@@kllaterall yeah

[@heyitsmethan351]

@@kllaterall i was j coles pencil he def didn’t go to his school

[@freal]

I never thought this would happen and then boom. Best Christmas present Nardwuar could give us.

[@nasiemrichardson]

facts

[@b_a_5_k_i453]

Hi i just started an album cover drawing channel I wouldn't mind your support 😁

[@stevebutabi9084]

Nardwuar is seriously so intelligent, the way he picks up on what the interviewee is wanting to say and remembers people/places/things is truly a talent in itself. It really enhanced this entire interview. Thanks for this banger vid Nardwuar!

[@flawlesslawless4180]

Yep a ticking encyclopaedia

[@guywithapencil]

The mark of a terrific journalist. Love me some Nardwuar.

[@SurgeFYSB]

I loved how he subtly stopped Nard from having T-Minus boast about him in front of him. shows how humble he is, and proceeds to speak on how great and amazing T-Minus is without missing a beat.

[@JasonHong]

J. Cole is a standup guy…love seein shit like that

[@chootybeeks1088]

I see what you did there

[@IAMFRESH]

Don’t get that much these days

[@TobiOlan]

Question. How many fakin' they streams?

[@tuomash.5724]

@@TobiOlan Getting their plays from machines.

[@ishgaet]

@@tuomash.5724 I can see behind the smoke and mirrors

[@CLTRUnfiltered]

Met J Cole in 2010 at FAMU’s Homecoming and he was really nice and personable. Not surprised he kept his promise!

[@marcusgardner1626]

I did remember their interview back in 2010. It's good to see them touch base again.

[@marcusgardner1626]

I did remember their interview back in 2010. It's good to see them touch base again.

[@chareifl4110]

Same back when him and Wale didn’t even fill up Gaither gym

[@Ultralitebeam]

Go rattlers

[@datura_boof]

I've heard hes a really bad guy

[@mauix1735]

43:39 “you have to know these things” then seconds later it was almost like Nardwuar was like “oh you wanna know what I KNOW????!!!!” 🤣🤣🤣 dudes a legend💪🏽

[@LAUGHINGJOKER22]

This is *THE* coolest Nardwar interview. Literally the coolest moment of the video was seeing Cole talk about how important Nardwar has been and Nardwar just smile and look so happy. I can only imagine how cool that moment must’ve been for him.

[@AdamSmiff]

If only more interviewers did their homework like nardwuar does we would get so much more content

[@Danzvide]

Yeah but nardwuar is on some wizzard shit tho

[@helinsaid]

Yeah Nardwuar and Sean Evens from hot ones 💪🏼

[@thegreatestegg8045]

@@Danzvide for real

[@iquelanga1524]

Maybe less content but better interviews

[@jv-rc8zu]

not only did j cole come through with his promise he gave him almost an hour interview

[@gxghxstdxnny1895]

Let’s just say an hour bc it was prolly edited

[@s.s5933]

@@gxghxstdxnny1895 damn you right so it probably was 2 hours. Damn

[@GotGoodStuff]

I think Drake was the last 1hr + that Nardwuar had, gotta respect artists giving their time to have a great convo & show love

[@candicem8931]

8:10 - the humbleness in J. Cole is one of the big reasons why he has made it far.

[@Polo-715]

man you gotta respect that

[@4FreeFinance]

Not lying but even if he was an asshole his music would still stand for itself

[@ForrestDoStuff]

It's funny how Cole be correcting Nawrd about certain things but in the nicest way possible

[@VishalHussain]

Man, J-Cole made me teary eyed about Narduwar, can't even imagine how that made you feel. I think we're all like that about you big guy. The questions are so different, so soulful, lets you get to know the artist. Crazy to see J-Cole think the same way the rest of us do. You are a master, and I hope you do it forever. King shit.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Same 💕🙏🏼

[@myacct8304]

Nardwuar has unparalleled levels of empathy. To so meticulously curate gifts that reflect the very best of the people that he interviews, and to make them feel so comfortable to share their stories…wow. That is an absolutely invaluable quality of character.

[@KidNamedKuddy]

Great comment

[@patrickharrison965]

Great comment. Unbelievably worded

[@daniellereed9822]

Perfectly put

[@taxxddlleetadpoleelletpoac7622]

Thats mii.

[@taxxddlleetadpoleelletpoac7622]

UO -me

[@anomaly1711]

nard went from having douchey punkrock bands physically abusing him and trying to break records in his face to being respected as musical intellectual equal by goats thats my dude

[@ladycwin07]

Wait really 🤬🤬

[@olliesmith4997]

@@ladycwin07yeah nardwar been doing this since the i wanna say early to mid 90s and yeah they treated him like shit. It was the youth and the hip hop community that welcomed him with open arms

[@StreetfighterU]

They ain’t ready for that conversation yet tho 🤐

[@Munchman1]

Do you remember or know who properly disrespected him?

[@scrumbo_2096]

​@Munchman1 i know Blur, especially the drummer, literally bullied the guy. you can judge an artist by how they treat Nardwuar.

[@neolithicobject]

From James Brown, to Nirvana, to Kendrick Lamar, to this gentleman, and to all the future superstars he'll interview.... In my books, Nardwuar is the best music reporter in history.

[@theogofguitar]

He needs a full out compilation over 30 years to show how much he has been in the pocket, consistent and niche his entire artistic career

[@pgh11]

All things considered, Nardwuar is probably the greatest interviewer of all time.

[@TFM_Vibe]

@@pgh11 has to be

[@karltee7862]

I want to see Nardwuar go on Hot Ones and see if Sean can out interview him haha

[@SchmackTheScythe913]

I absolutely see no lie here 😤

[@shopdancingbaby]

J Cole and Nard go crazy together. The way they connect just shows what better interviews should look like💯

[@kid_webster]

Facts

[@vedantkochar]

the reason i have so much respect for cole is cuz he never highlights his success by himself, he don’t need do controversies, no fake public stunts nothing. this guy is an absolute underrated legend

[@isolated.J]

Not underrated tho

[@efremmarzatico4443]

@@isolated.J honestly hes not known on the international stage as much as other rappers like ye drake kendrick lil baby or eminem

[@MsObeyy]

i love him humble and raps with actual stories.

[@chasecarter1170]

JCole is so cogent and present during this interview. You can tell he respects Nardwuar as much as he respects anyone.

[@siiiiiuu7]

"...as much as he respects anyone" This part. Cole has always come off as that type of person who lifts everyone up and looks down on no one. Makes sense why he's so unanimously respected.

[@twig9314]

If I talked to Nardwuar for a whole hour he would probably start pulling out my social security numbers out of nowhere

[@TBGmario]

"And tell us about your credit score" ayoooo

[@mardengonzalez3561]

@@TBGmario 😭😭😭 “AYOOOOO”

[@DrTae233]

@@TBGmario facts

[@FarFromIncident]

number(s)?!?

[@theblazedbro]

Nardwuars interview style is so unique, how he came up in the 90s as being openly “weird” is legendary.

[@WyGuy]

34:22 I love how Cole pulled a Nardwuar and said, "You're Nardwuar, we have to do interviews with you."

[@millymonroe1465]

He didn't use his mentality he just shouted him out and his own style

[@adampena8030]

yea cole was waiting for a reaction from him but got nothing lol I laughed out loud 😂

[@childofthesunn]

Nardwuar: Ight check this out.... "J. Cole did you tell Dr. Dre about KenDriCk?"

[@thanos7110]

I like how j. Cole has on a black shirt.

[@kingj_da1st377]

@@childofthesunn g I was fucking crying nardwaur was like u wanna play games bet

[@andyparkinson1996]

2:40 - the beat to G.O.M.D is wildly good, nice to hear the story behind it ! Lovely to see J Cole’s recaction to Nard praising the beat!!

[@Nerdylady]

my favorite j cole song

[@el_dank_sinatra]

The first part of the song is so good 🐐

[@Timathos]

Mad respect to Cole for having mad respect for Nardwuar

[@danmurphy980]

Mad respect to Timathos2820 for having mad respect for cole for having mad respect for Nardwuar

[@xdsenpaiii]

Mad respect to dan murphy for having mad respect for Timathos2820 for having mad respect for cole for having mad respect for Nardwuar

[@ekpopraise7759]

Mad respect to jezviL for having mad respect for dan murphy for having mad respect for Timathos2820 for having mad respect for Cole for having mad respect for Narduwar

[@neverabandonsuccessagain9219]

Y’all funny as hell in these responses lol

[@saggins76]

Mad respect to ekpo for having mad respect for jezvil for having mad respect for dan murphy for having mad respect for Timathos2820 for having mad respect for Cole for having mad respect for Narduwar

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

Nardwuar is such a legend!

[@XXXTentaclez]

Finally jcole did the interview

[@ivanfadeem5514]

*2 legends*

[@louxadams93]

Hilarious

[@Fortheculture233]

Notice how Cole plugged multiple people & showed mad love to his Dreamville artist cuz he knows the power of dropping a name/brand during a interview. He’s the goat for so many reason.

[@SlitWalk]

i swear an artist says anything and ya'll try make it deep lol

[@therealNeuw11]

@@SlitWalk to be fair Cole was tryna set up nardwuar interviews for all of em too, bro tryna let everyone eat, he hella real for that

[@ish3927]

@@SlitWalk superficial green bean

[@Monk0405]

51:06 it’s funny that Cole took this question so deeply considering earlier in the video he brought up when Hov did the same thing in his Nardwuar interview

[@Whodnl]

We will look at this interview in years and just appreciate how amazing it is.

[@streyy1740]

Facts, NFR Classic

[@Whodnl]

@@streyy1740 OFC

[@conklyn]

J Cole is so chill and inspiring , really opened doors for so many artists. This is such a dope interview too lmao

[@Kenny02120]

43:39 LEGENDARY question from a top tier interviewer. if you can get anyone to be stumped like that, you know they’re good

[@djcharlez]

Fuxked my head up.

[@acdc14terrace]

@@djcharlez Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame. Holy fucking shit

[@aniyahisrael2003]

🔥🔥🔥🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽

[@Stiffclits420]

Bro he was fuuuucked up after that one, feds go to nardwuar for leads mane

[@dujoboi]

After Cole said "ur narduwar u have to know that" Narduwar prolly thought "are you challenging me?" and then pulled out this crazy question

[@p00ki62]

Man, a mother who paid a year for her boy to get the thing he truly wanted puts me in my feelings

[@alesshadorsey]

Yes yu said it

[@Carlitosweyyy]

Dude is just so humble and chill af. Mentally and spiritually that’s where I want to be.

[@cell85043]

Wym spirituality

[@mclovin2514]

Cole really is my therapist man. Dude saved me from a lotta shit. Coleworld forever.

[@TheKingdomofHeavenisHere]

The real McLovin. I'm such a fan

[@Adiossean]

Bro I swear yo. He honestly helped me in my darkest moments

[@romanista9776]

@@Adiossean same. He and Linkin park for me

[@parnuco11]

Love yourz fr 🤞🏻

[@bradleymitchell3808]

Get a real therapist. Damn y’all lame.

[@Als_Attic989]

There is no one even CLOSE to my boy Nardwuar at interviewing. The amount of time and effort he puts in to these things is remarkable. I’ve seen just about every interview there is that he’s done and I’m always impressed. He brings something special into every interview he does and really brings out the personalities of these artists. The best is when there is mutual respect between the artist and him, that’s when the real genuineness comes out. I do love watching the old interviews too though when no one really knew of him as much. With out a doubt my favorite interviewer of all time. A legend in his own right.

[@dr.anont3ch514]

the only interviewer i know close to nardwuar is sean evens from hot ones

[@realmadridman2478]

Sean evans is pretty damn good

[@HiiiRabbit206]

James Lipton when it comes to actors is fantastic!

[@geothovideoman]

@@dr.anont3ch514 I was about to say this...Nardwuar on hot ones would be lit

[@SpiderByte9710]

@@geothovideoman would end up with Narduwar and Sean blowing each other’s minds with each subsequent question lol

[@raidernationkmc]

This one and Jack Harlow's are the most wholesome Nards interviews they showed what a legend and were so polite etc

[@TheMultib4eyedy]

Nardwuar is a master of his craft. Glad he’s interviewing someone as down to earth as Cole. Makes the interview more interesting.

[@StanleyMOV]

This guy is a national tressure

[@tylerpeterson5179]

Which guy and which nation?

[@H-Vox]

@@tylerpeterson5179 Both

[@kingkelz215]

international*

[@thepurplekidx]

@@tylerpeterson5179 cole and the world

[@BaneVsGRNR]

a national what ?

[@steph8592]

This man is talking like he's conversing with one of his homies. He's super chill no extraness with him ✊🏾

[@instinctmlbb757]

Nard literally accepted by everyone it’s such a wholesome thing, I mean his work is incredible the passion he has to interview people is amazing!

[@alexmathewmendoza]

I'm really glad Cole let Nardwuar know just how important he is, he's speaking for all of us who love and appreciate the great work he does. 🙏🏼

[@yadsewnde]

Fr. Nardwuar's little smiles throughout that part made my day bc he really a goat

[@GirlySniper10]

fo realllll

[@youngfreddy]

T-minus this u?

[@Swoozy724]

When Nardwuar passes away there’s gonna be so many people at his funeral. He is a living legend. Atleast once a month I watch all the compilation videos of him asking questions that shock his guests. He’s so entertaining

[@Swoozy724]

@Jay-Def you right fam. My bad for even speaking on that. More life 🕊

[@Gabe4President88]

He’s immortal

[@AntJonez218]

@@Swoozy724 nah man speak yo mind I was literally thinkin the same thing 20 mins ago and now I see this. Dude might not get his true recognition until he passes but I bet he'd be known as the best interviewer of all time. He's definitely my favorite. But yea it'd be a dream of mine to get interviewed by him but wit my bad luck IF I became famous he'd probably pass around the same time or something. He's one of a kind.

[@theryncle]

Give Nardwuar his recognition while he’s still here! Humanizing these people and documenting history.

[@MrEherndon5]

Most definitely

[@jet724]

yes

[@maad1670]

well J.Cole just did lol. But I got what u mean.

[@wHy-ln1im]

Yesh

[@noname-bu1ux]

Real shit. I love how some artists just ooze respect for him. The way Logic, for example, treats nardwuar for example is precious

[@threeminuteshate]

I don’t really know much about modern rap artists. For years, I’ve heard the name J Cole but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a song by him. That said, I have BIG, BIG respect for him based on this interview alone. Nowhere do you see an hour long interview with anyone and you rarely get insights into a person’s life the way he’s providing. It seems like he has all his shit together, pays homage to the past and gives of himself to the future. This interview sincerely amazing. It’s like watching Pippen and Jordan.

[@okie2280]

I highly highly recommend you listen to his albums they are great and he speaks up about a lot of shit especially on his album KOD

[@jasooma6869]

wait until you hear his music mate! enjoy

[@TheAnimeContrarian]

Waited a whole decade for this. Two legends. Two genuine souls. What a great way to end the year. We need Kendrick next… Thank you Nardwuar and Cole…

[@samanthaedwards3742]

There already is a Kendrick interview ? From 6 years ago

[@TheAnimeContrarian]

@@samanthaedwards3742 updated one…

[@distinguishedallureproduct879]

@@TheAnimeContrarian Def a updated one, it's crazy seeing a young hungry up and coming Cole meeting Nard, and then a more season but busy Cole meeting Nard again but not being able to make the interview but promising Nard next year...and then seeing this dope ass hour long interview, lol yooooo I want to see that new seasoned Kdot interview something serious now, especially hearing Cole put Dre on Kendrick

[@theogofguitar]

A new Kendrick is needed, especially after the question did you float KDots name to Dre….like bruuuuuh we need that timeline and story

[@SaulLopezVideo]

They need to make a movie on Nardwuar's life. His passion and energy is truly inspirational

[@SniggityDiggity]

Look up his TED talk. He explains how he became famous from interviews

[@nicholas6900]

If he ever retires he has to reveal his process on researching artists. I would imagine it would consist of a lot of phone calls and many hours of reading.

[@SaulLopezVideo]

@@SniggityDiggity Yeah it's soo good! the crowdsurfing part always gets me

[@SniggityDiggity]

@@nicholas6900 ive watched a lot of interviews where the only way he could have known things would have been talking to the persons parents. I suspect he does that a lot

[@CatFighterForce9]

the fact that nardwuar recovered from his health problems and is still out here is a massive W

[@Maltrix]

What did he suffer with?

[@michaeljay3044]

?

[@PurgatoryProductions]

@@Maltrix I think it was issues with his heart

[@CatFighterForce9]

@@Maltrix stroke

[@JebusChrust]

@@Maltrix he had a stroke

[@chocella]

What a quality, care-filled man. You're an inspiration J. Cole. I know you'll never see this, but thank you for being genuine.

[@jstrong3656]

You can tell they are truly fans of one another 💯