Too $hort - 19,999

What this video is

Released in late 2014 as the title track of Too $hort's *19,999* EP on Dangerous Music / EMPIRE, this video arrives at a pivotal moment when legacy West Coast rappers were navigating the digital-first independent distribution landscape. The song—produced by The Dream Team at 100 BPM—references Wilt Chamberlain's claimed record of 20,000 sexual conquests, framing Too $hort's career-long sexual braggadocio as an…

Why it matters

Represents the animated music video as a cost-effective, creatively liberated format for explicit hip-hop content in the mid-2010s indie rap ecosystem. Demonstrates how legacy artists like Too $hort maintained cultural relevance by embracing digital animation aesthetics while staying true to…

The director

Maxwell Benson is the CEO of MBIND LLC, a multimedia production company specializing in animation, documentary content, and branded media. He has produced and directed content for major brands and hip-hop artists including Beats By Dre, Coachella, Red Bull,…