: Because the sample was not cleared before release, Sting successfully sued for 100% of the song's publishing royalties , reportedly earning him roughly $2,000–$5,000 per day.
: It famously samples the guitar riff from " Every Breath You Take " (1983). : Because the sample was not cleared before
: At the 40th Annual Grammy Awards, it won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group . : Filmed primarily in Chicago , including the
: Filmed primarily in Chicago , including the futuristic Helmut Jahn-designed tunnel at O'Hare International Airport. : The song also interpolates the 1929 hymn
Directed by , the official music video is recognized for its sleek, cinematic style and emotional weight.
: The video concludes with a photo of The Notorious B.I.G., memorializing his life with his birth and death dates.
: The song also interpolates the 1929 hymn " I'll Fly Away " and opens with a choral arrangement of Samuel Barber’s " Adagio for Strings ".