Unfortunately, the original cut of the video hasn't been seen since and is unlikely to see an official release, leaving the possibility of a recording as the only viable way for it to come to public eye. The second image was posted on Instagram by the video's director Hype Williams showing both rappers in the background on crosses, with Puff Daddy on the left and Nas on the right.

The first is a single still of Puff Daddy on the cross. Two images confirming the cut's existence have been released. This led to a lawsuit being filed against Puff Daddy by Stoute that it was later settled out of court. Within minutes, Puff Daddy had burst into the office of Steve Stoute (Nas' manager) with several bodyguards and struck Stoute over the head with a champagne bottle, allegedly taking the master tape afterward. However, when it aired on Total Request Live on April 15, 1999, the original cut was accidentally shown. Its been a long time, been a long time comin Looks like the death of me now. The backbeat is inspired by, and contains some samples from, Carl Orffs Carmina Burana. 'Hate Me Now' is a 1999 hit hip hop single by rapper Nas featuring Puff Daddy. In early 1999, a music video was produced for Nas single 'Hate Me Now', featuring Puff Daddy (Sean Combs), from Nas third album, I Am., the followup to 1996s hugely successful It Was Written. The video gained controversy for its depiction of the two rappers being crucified, among other things.īefore the video aired, Puff Daddy, being a devout Catholic, spoke to his priest and decided that he wanted his crucifixion scene cut from the video. Nas - Hate Me Now (Instrumental) Beat produced by D-Moet, Pretty Boy & Trackmasters. The cut version of the 'Hate Me Now' video.

In early 1999, a music video directed by Hype Williams was produced for Nas' single 'Hate Me Now', featuring Puff Daddy.

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