Before “good kid, m.A.A.d city” changed Hip Hop, a young Kendrick Lamar sat down with Nick Barili for one of his earliest and most revealing interviews.In this rare, remastered Hard Knock TV conversation, Kendrick reflects on finding himself — evolving from K.Dot into the artist who would redefine a generation. He opens up about growing up in Compton, learning from Dr. Dre, and why he calls his sound “human music.”Kendrick also speaks on the moment Tupac’s passing pushed him to start writing and how DMX’s raw honesty reignited his passion for “real music.” He breaks down the influences that shaped him, from Nas, Biggie, and Jay-Z to the streets that made him who he is.And in a fan-favorite moment, Kendrick confirms that he and J. Cole locked in the studio and recorded “crazy” songs together — a glimpse into one of Hip Hop’s most legendary “what-if” collaborations.Originally filmed before good kid, m.A.A.d city, this remastered version includes never-before-seen footage — capturing Kendrick at a crossroads: confident, grounded, and already speaking like the artist he’d become.🎤 20 Years of Hard Knock TV: Celebrating two decades of culture, storytelling, and truth.👉 Subscribe for more legendary conversations and new content: @HardKnockTV http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=hardknocktv#KendrickLamar #NickBarili #HardKnockTV #DrDre #Jcole #Tupac #DMX #GoodKidMAADCity #Compton #TDE #RealMusic #KDot #HipHopInterview #BeforeFame #Remastered