Just saw the video for "Be A Ni@@a Too" and I must say...it brought more confusion than clarity:
But that's just how I felt personally. Sorry, I just don't get the message. The song didn't strike me as profound when I heard it, and the video didn't seal the deal for me either. But I'm sure the internet will be rife with faux intellectual musings waxing poetic on Nas' prolific cinematic/ lyrical statement. Just give it a few more hours.
In the meantime, I'll spare you the migraine-inducing philosophical drivel. Instead, here's the much rumored mixtape. See what all the sensationalism is all about. The floor is officially open for discussion:
In related news, it looks like Def Jam reneged on plans for the original album title (big surprise). Here's the alternate album cover, which aims to be just as controversial:
Guess we'll have to wait till July 1st to see what the brouhaha (a.k.a. publicity stunt) is really all about...or just bank on the inevitable leak. I mean...it is a Hip-Hop album...right?