17. Hate Me Now – Best & Genuine

Puff Daddy, a devout Catholic, initially agreed to the scene but later requested its removal. An unedited version accidentally aired on MTV's Total Request Live .

Directed by , the video is one of the most infamous in hip-hop history due to its crucifixion imagery . 17. Hate Me Now

Those who criticize hip-hop culture or wish to see successful Black artists fail. Puff Daddy, a devout Catholic, initially agreed to

People from Nas’s past who resent his transition from "rags to riches". Those who criticize hip-hop culture or wish to

Frequently used as an entrance song in UFC and for professional wrestler The Miz at WrestleMania XXVII.

Reached No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 8 on the Hot Rap Songs chart . Thematic Analysis The song addresses three primary groups:

Produced by D-Moet and Pretty Boy; famously samples Carl Orff's "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana .