Chris Brown - Look At Me Now (official Video) Ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes Apr 2026

The video is renowned for capturing what many consider the pinnacle of rapid-fire "double-time" rap in the mainstream.

The music video for (2011), directed by Colin Tilley and featuring Chris Brown , Lil Wayne , and Busta Rhymes , stands as a definitive moment in early 2010s hip-hop. Characterized by its minimalist, futuristic aesthetic and technical vocal performances, the video serves as a visual manifesto of professional resilience and artistic evolution. Artistic Direction and Visual Aesthetic The video is renowned for capturing what many

: The opening imagery features Brown in a mirrored mask inside a giant birdcage, a metaphor for his public confinement and subsequent transformation. The use of baggy clothes and bright, red laser lights pays homage to Spike Lee and classic hip-hop aesthetics. Artistic Direction and Visual Aesthetic : The opening

: Beyond its initial release, the video spawned numerous high-profile covers—most notably by the duo Karmin —and remains a staple for viral dance and rap challenges on platforms like TikTok. Director Colin Tilley employs a visual style that

Director Colin Tilley employs a visual style that blends 1990s hip-hop nostalgia with abstract, futuristic elements.

: A cameo by the DeLorean sports car from Back to the Future further reinforces the theme of a "new school" sound rooted in the past. Technical Prowess and Collaboration

: The video won three awards at the 2011 BET Awards, including Video of the Year and Best Collaboration .