Nas Quotes

Kendrick Lamar is a great, great thinker. He's a tremendous artist.

I loved John Lennon. I read interviews, and whatever he said he liked, I would go and listen to them. That is what I want to do with my fans.

Bob Dylan is as influential as any artist that there has been.

Bob Dylan was the source of pop music's unpredictability in the Sixties. Never as big a record-seller as commonly imagined, his importance was first aesthetic and social, and then as an influence.

I thought it was so cool that all you knew about Prince was about his artistry and music.

The Marley name resonates all around the world.

I think there's always been interest in Bob Marley.

King of kings, that must be Elvis.

I've always associated consciousness with artists like Bob Marley or Joni Mitchell or Bob Dylan. You know, artists that really talked about what was going on in the world and really artists that are timeless.

I think the first older artist I related to and loved was Bowie.

I like Bob Marley.

Jimi Hendrix, he was a rock star. But he played guitar; I don't. I've just found ways to use words to make my mark in this history book.

I would love to collaborate with Chance the Rapper. I love his lyrics and his sound and everything.

Nas is such a touchstone in my world.

I think people have gotten to know Tupac much better since he's been gone than they did when he was here.

I respect Soulja Boy.

Both my grandfathers and my mother's brother were musicians.

I grew up looking up to DJ Premier, who would have the illest hip-hop joint on everybody's album.

Earl Sweatshirt is very wise.

From when I first started listening to music, M. S. Subbulakshmi has been one of my biggest influences. She poured her heart and life into everything she sang.

I figure that most people will remember me for the songs I wrote.

The Saints - it gave people joy.

Offset is a boss.

My grandfather is a blues musician.

It's really a blessing that our music can reach across generations.