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Wikipedia article






"'Be a Nigger Too'" is a single released in anticipation of Nas' ninth 'Untitled' studio album. Because of sample clearance issues, it is not included on the album. It is produced by Salaam Remi, making it Remi's sixth single production for Nas.

Overview



A remix of the track featuring Dante Hawkins was released on a mixtape with DJ Green Lantern 'The Nigger Tape'.[http://www.rapbasement.com/news/nas/nas-and-dj-green-lanter-to-release-ngger-tape.html Nas and DJ Green Lantern To Release 'N*gger Tape'] . May 27, 2008. Accessed May 29, 2008.

Music video



The music video, directed by Rik Cordero, was recorded in Los Angeles and New York City. It has recently been released online and features cameos from actors of differing ethnicities.

The video, which was not released for television, is based on the monologue scene from the film '25th Hour'.[http://www.rap-up.com/?p=6191 Rap-Up.com:// rap-up summer issue on sale now! Blog Archive Nas Be a Nigger Too Video Screening]

In the beginning of the video Nas' song "Proclamation" from 'Untitled' can be heard.

Roles

*Andre Royo and Gbenga Akinnagbe of 'The Wire' are both seen in the video as the "nigga".

*John Cho and James Kyson Lee are both seen in the video as the "chink nigga".

*Danny Hoch plays a "kyke nigga".

*Larry Gilliard, Jr. also has a cameo in the video.

References



Category:2008 singles

Category:2008 songs

Category:Nas songs

Category:Def Jam Recordings singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Salaam Remi

Category:Songs written by Nas

Category:Songs written by Salaam Remi


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