The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Videos Of The Week (2/14/14) [VIDEO] - Page 11

The national news says 49 of the 50 U.S. states have been hit with some sort of snow struggle. If your electricity remains to be intact, it’s a good enough reason to ignore the winter wonderland beyond your door and check in with The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Videos Of The Week.

Personality bleeds through art and a lot of artists in this week’s lineup shed a few personal layers to make incredibly powerful visuals that should hold down their fair share of conversations throughout the year. (And it’s only February.)

Bullying is still a hot button issue in the world and the game’s biggest independent superstar not named Macklemore shows kids there can be a silver lining through the sometimes gray area of high school. Same goes for a troubled youngster who is known for spitting in the face of authority but still gives the children hope for a better tomorrow.

Still, the Valentine’s Day countdown still gives us some rosy reminders that T&A is great–especially if it’s the actual artist you get to do the gawking at.

Stay warm people and enjoy. One love.

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10. Angel Haze ft. Sia – “Battle Cry”

Director: Frank Borin

Ya girl is a wild one. Always has been and most likely always will be. But that doesn’t stop her from helping the kids who can’t help themselves.

9. Thurz – “Punky Brewster”

Director: Zack Warren

If your art class never featured naked women for you to paint on, now is a good time to envy Thurz.

8. Ashanti ft. Rick Ross – “I Got It”

Director: Eif Rivera

Ashanti is back thicker than a Snicker. No wonder Nelly tied it back down.

7. Diplo ft. Travis Porter & Angger Dimas – “Biggie Bounce”

Director: Jason Miller

Diplo is a big star in a little bar and nothing but foolishness is afoot. Blame Travis Porter.

6. Starlito – “Eyes Closed”

Director: Charles M. Robinson

El Lito is still eating leftovers from last year and he has since upgraded to the penthouse.

5. Tech N9ne ft. Kendrick Lamar, ¡MAYDAY! & Kendall Morgan – “Fragile”

Director: Anthony Devera

Teens these days are faced with increasing pressure to fit in but a taste of Strange Music can provide just the right amount of inspiration. Even if it happens to be from the violin.

4. Nicki Minaj – “Lookin’ Ass N***a”

Director: NABIL

Barbz’ needs to fire her online marketer but her video team is definitely good money.

3. R.A. The Rugged Man ft. Eamon – “Still Get Through The Day”

Director: Douglas Quill

The Rugged Man’s family tree grew to be twisted and gnarly but he still allows viewers to take a peek of the garden anyway.

2. J. Cole ft. Amber Coffman – “She Knows”

Director: Sam Pilling

Jermaine Cole is a motherf***** for this one.