From Kanye West to Missy Elliott, Here Are 12 Game Changing Music Videos Directed By Hype Williams

Since the mid ‘90s director Hype Williams has defined the classic music video. From the Notorious B.I.G. to Missy Elliott to Nas to Beyoncé to R. Kelly and Jay-Z, Hype has turned hit songs into classic music videos. Here’s a look at some of Hype’s best work.

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