Nas — - One Mic (official Hd Video)

The "rioters" in the video were played by members of a local inner-city baseball team from L.A..

For Nas, the "One Mic" represents the idea that despite the chaos and "ignorant people" in the world, he only needs one microphone to speak his truth and reach the masses. He described the song as being about —the power to give voice to the voiceless and turn personal pain into something the world can relate to. Nas - One Mic (Official HD Video)