The Top 5 Uncensored Hip Hop Music Videos
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When it comes to hip hop, there are a lot of music videos that are censored for one reason or another. Here are the top 5 uncensored hip hop music videos.
N.W.A- Straight Outta Compton
The rap group N.W.A released their debut album Straight Outta Compton in 1988. The album was a commercial and critical success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It has since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album’s lead single, “Straight Outta Compton”, peaked at number one on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The album’s title track peaked at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album’s third single, “Dopeman”, peaked at number eight on the Hot Rap Songs chart. In 1989, the United States Department of Justice launched an investigation into the group’s alleged links to gang activity.
Dr. Dre- Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang
Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” music video features explicit scenes of sex and scantily-clad women throughout. The video was banned from MTV due to its graphic nature, but was still widely available on other channels and quickly became one of the most popular rap videos of all time.
Snoop Dogg- Who Am I (What’s My Name?)
In 1993, Snoop Dogg released his debut album, “Doggystyle,” which included the single, “Who Am I (What’s My Name?).” The song was an instant hit, and the accompanying music video featured explicit content that was censored when shown on television. Despite the censorship, the video was still widely viewed and helped to boost Snoop Dogg’s popularity.
Tupac- California Love
Released in December of 1995, “California Love” was the first single off of 2Pac’s album All Eyez On Me. The song, produced by Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, samples Joe Cocker’s “Woman to Woman” and Zapp’s “More Bounce to the Ounce.” The video was directed by Hype Williams and features cameos from Dre, Snoop Dogg, George Clinton, and others.
The Notorious B.I.G.- Hypnotize
The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize” was released in 1997 and was the lead single off of his posthumous album “Life After Death.” The song was produced by Sean Combs and features a signature sample of Herb Alpert’s “Rise.” The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams and features cameo appearances from Puff Daddy, Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, and Flavor Flav. The video was shot in Los Angeles, California and is notable for its lavish production values.
