The Official Video remains a significant piece of Ross's videography for its shift away from his typical "luxury rap" visuals toward social activism. If you're interested, I can also find: or public reaction from that time Details on other politically themed songs from Black Market
: The lyrics also criticize the Democratic Party and mention voting for André Benjamin (André 3000). Musical Collaboration The Official Video remains a significant piece of
: The visual concludes with sobering statistics regarding incarceration in America, highlighting that 1 in 3 Black men can expect to go to prison in their lifetime compared to 1 in 106 white men. Key Lyrics and Controversy Key Lyrics and Controversy : Legend provides the
: Legend provides the soulful chorus, repeating the word "amazing". The Official Video remains a significant piece of
: The video intercuts Ross's performance with the story of a man who is arrested by police while walking with his young child.
Directed by , the video uses stark imagery to underscore its lyrical message: