: Dube evaluates how Nas negotiates the relationship between religion and hip-hop, suggesting that artists like Nas use religious imagery to perform roles that traditional religious and political leaders have failed to fulfill.
: The song's anthem-like beat samples "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff. Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now
: The music video, directed by Hype Williams, famously depicted Nas being crucified. Puff Daddy (Sean Combs) was also filmed on a cross but later demanded his scenes be removed due to his Catholic faith. : Dube evaluates how Nas negotiates the relationship
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