It’s bigger than Black Star. New York rap veteran Talib Kweli takes a few minutes to reflect on just how much he respects his longtime friend Yasiin Bey a.k.a. Mos Def. Even better? The Brooklyn native admits he was a fan of his music before they officially teamed up to create classics together.

Clocking in at nearly five minutes, the New York rap lyricist goes down memory lane with details and acknowledgement of their close-knit bond.