I agree. The broad context of what he's talking about is pretty clear, it's in the name. But exactly what he saying about it is much more subtle, and open to interpretation.
I think that's intended. I don't think he is trying to tell anyone what to think, he just wants them to think about it.
At least that's what I'm seeing in this ink-blot.
Different people seems to see different things, but most see something. If it gets people thinking and talking I'll call it a win.
I agree. The broad context of what he's talking about is pretty clear, it's in the name. But exactly what he saying about it is much more subtle, and open to interpretation.
I think that's intended. I don't think he is trying to tell anyone what to think, he just wants them to think about it.
At least that's what I'm seeing in this ink-blot.
Different people seems to see different things, but most see something. If it gets people thinking and talking I'll call it a win.
Well that was different.
My take is that the video is all about distractions. While we focus on the fancy song and dance put on for us, we miss the reality unfolding right in front of our eyes. When the background starts to attract attention, backup dancers are brought in. When another narrative takes over, it is shut down (choir shooting). When the violence and distractions are too much to take, sparking a joint makes it all fade away.
Then there's the obvious commentary on black-on-black crime, and the hypocrisy of hip-hop/rap culture. The video opens with one black musician killing another, with a third accepting the murder weapon like a gift. Again, a black musician kills the choir, and police run right past him in pursuit of someone else.
Most will miss the point and think this is all about guns, but I think it has much more to do with the music industry glorifying gun violence, and profiting off the publicity from the violence they help promote.