Jeezy and West both performed " Put On " at the 2008 BET Awards . The music video for " Put On " , directed by Gil Green as featuring Amber Rose in one of her first high-profile appearances , premiered on BET 's 106 & Park on July 21 , 2008 . The music video is aimed at the 2008 recession . In the video , silver and black U.S. flags are hung up around neighborhoods and businesses , representing change
2008 BET Awards
BET Awards 2008
Put On