 Despite being the only rapper to perform in the song 's musical composition , the music video neglects an appearance by Shakur because of his incarceration for alleged sexual abuse . Directed by David Nelson , the video features celebrity guest appearances by Adina Howard , B @-@ Real , Bill Bellamy , Cheryl James , Coolio , Crystal Waters , DJ Spinderella , Ice @-@ T , Isaac Hayes , Jada Pinkett Smith , Jasmine Guy , Kenya Moore , Shock G , Joe Torry , Treach , Warren G , and Yo @-@ Yo . 
