10 Incredible Animated Music Videos

4. Jay-Z - "Story Of OJ"

Premiering in 2017, Jay-Z's Story of OJ was nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Music Video in the 2018 Grammy Awards. In the song he is addressing racism and stereotypical black culture while the video utilizes the animation style like the infamous "Censored Eleven" cartoons from the 30's & 40's.

He leads us through his personal experience with wealth, investments he's made and mistakes he's made. You'll quickly realize he's trying to give a quick lesson on personal finance and how to better manage your money. Taking inspiration from the line O.J. Simpson once stated, "I'm not black, I'm OJ", Jay expands on the theme throughout the song that skin color supersedes wealth, class, and fame when it comes to society's viewpoint.

This is a video that is just as unsettling as the unfortunate truth behind his words.

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