The music video, directed by Hype Williams, became one of the most talked-about moments in hip-hop history:
"Hate Me Now" is a cornerstone hip-hop anthem by , featuring Puff Daddy (now Diddy), released on April 6, 1999 , as the second single from Nas’s third studio album, I Am... . The track is famous for its defiant lyrics against critics and its grand, cinematic production. Streaming & Official Sources
: Watch the Official HD Music Video or the auto-generated audio track . Nas - Hate Me Now ft. Puff Daddy MP3
: Stream the song from the I Am... album or Nas's Greatest Hits . SoundCloud : Listen to the original upload by Nasir Jones. Audiomack : Available for streaming on Audiomack . Song Credits & Production
: The track was produced by Pretty Boy , D. Moet , and the legendary duo Poke & Tone (Trackmasters). Lyrics : Written by Nasir Jones and Gavin Marchand . The music video, directed by Hype Williams, became
: It features Nas and Puff Daddy being "crucified" on crosses, intended as a metaphor for the media and peers attacking them.
: The song famously samples "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana , giving it its operatic, high-stakes energy. The Controversial Music Video Streaming & Official Sources : Watch the Official
You can listen to or find official versions of the track on these major platforms: