These historical scenes are interpolated with modern imagery of police harassment, urban poverty, and incarceration in the U.S..
The video bridges the gap between local New York street life and historical global resistance: Nas - One Mic (Official HD Video)
The video centers on Nas alone in a barren room—a choice intended to strip away the "diamonds and drama" of typical rap videos to show the essence of a poet against the world. Themes & Global Symbolism These historical scenes are interpolated with modern imagery