“Young N*ggas” by 1Up Tee is bridging the old-school with the new. It’s Tee’s clapback at those who judge young Black men without really getting where they’re coming from. He lays it all out—how tough choices are shaped by harsh realities, all while his own story from Detroit’s west side unfolds. The video, directed by Laka from No More Heroes, puts Tee in Chicago’s iconic Water Tower Plaza, focusing on lyrics that dive into everyday battles and the gap between real life and social media snippets. Overall, the visual creates the space for “Young N*ggas” to resonate even more.

Check out the video below and stay tuned for more from 1Up Tee.