Rick Ross Shares Powerful Visual For "Pinned To The Cross" Ft. Finn Matthews

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Protesters take justice into their own hands in this politically-charged music video.

If it were up to Rick Ross, righting the wrongs of injustice would be in the hands of the people. The rap mogul released the powerful music video for his single "Pinned to the Cross" featuring singer Finn Matthews, and the visual struck a chord as it called attention to a controversy that currently plagues the political climate. Artistically, Rick Ross gave a nod to Breonna Taylor, the young woman who was killed at home while in bed after police issued a no-knock warrant on her residence. There has been a call for the officers responsible for the slaying to be held accountable, but it doesn't seem as if the legal system will prosecute.

In the "Pinned to the Cross" visual, Ross shows a team of young, Black militants who storm a police officer's home, pin him to the ground with a knee to the back of his neck a la George Floyd, and light his house on fire. The clip ends with Ross and the destructive crew standing in front of the blazing house as they hold their Black Power fists in the sky. Watch Rozay's latest music video and let us know what you think about the message.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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