American Reacts to UK Rapper! Dave ( Black ) Live at The BRITs 2020 🇬🇧

[@LayedBakDFR]

What should be my next Dave reaction ⁉️🤷🏽‍♂️ Drop it below 🗳

[@joburrows1984]

LayedBakDFR Dave : Thiago Silva

[@markmcg4]

React to professor x it fuckin slaps

[@beccig2216]

Thank you 🙏 ... Environment -dave

[@ebrimabayo3254]

LayedbakDFR please do Lucid: Godzilla remix It's lit

[@LukeDunleavyMusic]

Ocean Wisdom ft. Ghetts - Lowrider

[@celestemccormick4901]

"The least racist is still racist." Louder for the people whose heads it's flying over.

[@a.caitlin3668]

@GAZ GAZ No

[@aprilllouise]

GAZ GAZ Nah

[@aleenab55]

GAZ GAZ wtf are u on

[@orah3275]

@GAZ GAZ Um no. Guys see the comment by Zara where it says I'm white and British etc... Look at his comments fucking keyboard warrior. It should be above.

[@celestemccormick4901]

@GAZ GAZ gtfo of here with your idiocy.

[@jimroberts2994]

Tupac would have been proud of these lyrics

[@khalileid7320]

Factsss

[@someone7481]

I'd say their better.

[@Itsshadowgod]

This is better than tupac tbh and I'm American. He is the best lyrical rapper

[@lucysmith8150]

amen

[@K-Dot94]

SG2 As a song about racial issues? Probably. As an artist overall? Not yet. But I do love dave

[@tobycannon5830]

soon we'll be studying Dave lyrics instead of Shakespeare

[@pmcommando]

Lol, uhhhh no mate

[@sxge4673]

@@pmcommando thecniquallu they're more skilled

[@Maki-mk5rs]

press x to doubt

[@gaslewis]

lilboopi ay bro no one doubting

[@Maki-mk5rs]

@@gaslewis dave isnt the first to do a song like this and wont be the last

[@md.9912]

Dave is lyrically the best artist in the UK by a mile. He tells story’s in his music and addresses many things like racism, women abuse, anything!!

[@sunseeker9581]

Try Akala fire in the booth. He comes close.

[@themistro9231]

Mike Skinner I think you mean

[@leighduxbury3864]

Rhymes racist with racist x 4 😂 lyrical genius

[@DatMilkyGuy]

Him and wretch are next level

[@evakesia3012]

Like his song Lesley

[@K4MZCWG]

Let’s remember Dave is only 21

[@bradshaw1996]

Dam really?

[@Aaronlund10]

a Shaneee yup its crazy

[@leighduxbury3864]

Not sure why his age is relevant

[@K4MZCWG]

Leigh Duxbury because most 21 year olds don’t think like that

[@leighduxbury3864]

@@K4MZCWG think like what?

[@antzlck]

"The least racist is still racist", that line hit hard. The UK is often described as one the "least racist" countries, I don't think if that's true but even if it was, racism is still embedded deep into our society

THE DAY ALL AFRICAN COUNTRIES HAVE WHITE PRIME MINISTERS, WE CAN GIVE ONE EUROPEAN COUNTRY ONE BLACK PRIME MINISTER. HOW ABOUT THAT??!?!

[@SamS-uv2ql]

@ Ha ha ha how many white heads of state do you think Africa has had? What a stupid comment

[@antzlck]

@ Does a country being 'primarily white' mean racism should be so embedded in that country?

[@SamS-uv2ql]

@ If you don't care why did you bring it up? You do care, had your pants pulled down and now pretending you don't care. Unlucky mate.

[@gerrygroves]

@ originally a white country? it's still a white country. like 90% of Britain is white.

[@joestaniforth3897]

One of the best things about Dave is that ever since day he’s used his platform, big or small, to spread word on problems in the UK and has never been scared to call out bullshit. A bonus to that is that he’s just such a good lyricist and can really draw in a crowd and make people really listen. Dave gets the greatest pass in history IMO straight flames in every way possible

[@ClipsOfTheCentury00]

Joe Staniforth best comment I’ve seen on this channel, perfectly put

[@sekifo2701]

Joe Staniforth its not only uk problems

[@joker6-6]

@@sekifo2701 True.

[@joker6-6]

@@ClipsOfTheCentury00 Really? 🤣😅

[@MrDelvey]

Agree, but some of his lyrics reference his brother, who was involved in a gang who stabbed a 15 year old to death on the tube. He is trying to defend it

[@joetaylor8602]

Bit of context: Jack Merrit was a Cambridge graduate who devoted his life to help rehabilitate people in prison for violent offences. A guy he was helping was let out but committed a terror attack on London Bridge killing jack and another person. The media and politicians then used it to further their agendas which has led to more focus on long sentences as opposed to rehab - something jack was against. Windrush generation was thousands of migrants that were encouraged to come to the UK after ww2 to fill the workforce, but have become increasingly ignored as time has gone on. Grenfell was an apartment block that burned down killing 72 people. The fire spread because of flammable cladding on the outside of the tower. Cladding like that used to be used decades ago but regulations now require different, safer cladding, yet Grenfell was still covered in the old, unsafe cladding. The government, who are responsible for these buildings, have been accused of not properly maintaining them because the apartment was full of migrants and poor people (low priority).

[@technojellybeans]

they aint just being ignored theyre being deported

[@crizzledizzle6146]

Grenfell goes deeper than that, it was government housing, meaning that it was there to help those struggling (mostly black and arabic families) and the cladding was put on the outside to make it look better so that those who were in offices didnt have to look at a big ugly concrete structure. It burned down and poor people lost their lives because of rich peoples doing. Poverty in the UK goes much deeper than black and white fam.

[@ImBennyHd]

and Jack worked with Daves brother who is currently serving time

[@jonnym610]

Not only were the windrush generation ignored, but threatened and in some cases actually deported because the government 'lost' their documentation. These are people that had been in the UK for 50+ years and were just thrown out due to either incompetence or racism

[@LiamSelby_]

Nice one Joe, thought the context might be missed. Well put 🙌🏻

[@simonhiggitt5594]

I'm a white british person and this perfomance genuinely brought a tear to me eye, incredible and all true, I can't pretend to know what it's like to be black, but all I can say is how much I respect people like Dave standing up and doing this.

[@rich8642]

You're white and you feel for the blacks? Congratulations buddy, would you like a trophy? You're not scoring social points by buying into race-baiting nonsense. Try to have an original thought for once in your life.

[@James-zj2ms]

Richard that wasn’t the point of the comment. No need for you to reply like that

[@chelseacomps829]

@@rich8642 "Original thought" See this is the problem with conservatives, apparently not hating people over statistics is so outlandish to you that you only see it as a definite. end of the day we are heavily affected by this shit and i will personally thank any white person who comes and simply says they understand/they feel for us

[@rich8642]

@@chelseacomps829 Hating people over statistics? What are you even talking about? Also, heavily affected? In England? Don't make me laugh.

[@chelseacomps829]

@@rich8642 lol we are heavily affected in england tfym, its not as bad as usa thank god but shit still happens.

[@MegaKojo99]

After this performance the British press attacked Dave with a headline “Dave thanks criminal brother after the brits performance” because he shouted out his bro who is in jail. They heard those lyrics and still don’t care.. it’s tuffff

[@mrsentencename7334]

The media is a joke. Controlling agenda pushing weirdos

[@kpaterson9717]

Well said mate....thank you!

[@patrickwatkiss7872]

I bet they were Tory rags. The Daily Fail or The reading age of 9 Sun by any chance or one of that lot...?🤔

[@harrysmith5353]

His brother stabbed someone lol idiots

[@MikeRees]

"Unconditional love is strange to them" the media just went out and demonstrated the truth he was speaking.

[@ashnsophsmith5439]

As a white guy, this makes me feel ashamed of our ancestors. This isnt rap, this is culture poetry. Respect to dave

[@gerrygroves]

feeling ashamed of your ancestors is pathetic. my ancestors were farmers, artists, fishermen, masons, gardeners and helped create the amazing country I was born in. and then some died fighting the nazis. I'm very proud of them.

[@ashnsophsmith5439]

@@gerrygroves you're talking about recent generations. Were talking slavery here not farming or fighting a war. It's not pathetic it's called realisation of what that era was really like and the fact race shouldnt matter black or white ect

[@degenerateme4356]

Sophie Smith my ancestors going as far back as i can track were poor as fuck and i have a few that fought for the union. Not all white people were rich enough to own slaves

[@buttersflynn1241]

I am not ashamed of my ancestors , I’m proud to be British , I was also born in Birmingham a multicultural gem where I’m glad to have beeen influenced by Irish , Caribbean, and Asian culture. There’s a old saying “ in order to understand your future you need to know your past”

[@matteo2297]

Rap: rhymes and poetry "this isnt rap" bruh

[@richyman1988]

What I like about Dave is that he could've chose any song to give him popularity but instead talked about a worldwide issue which is why I respect him

[@curtismyers597]

Bruh, you can feel his emotion in every word even if you don't understand the reference or accent. His artistry speaks volumes!

[@swarajregmi435]

jon jon why ffs?

[@olliewills1227]

jon jon round the racist

[@Stevo985]

The UK (And probably the US)'s attitude to this stuff summed up in one lyric: "If you don't wanna get it then you're never gonna get it"

[@o_siddique8429]

We keeping it real only 💯

[@leighduxbury3864]

What stuff?

[@Stevo985]

Leigh Duxbury racism. So many people in the UK, and I assume the US, deny there’s any of these issues. And that we’re not a racist country. If they don’t want to admit there’s an issue then they’re never going to see the issue.

[@smith549371]

@@Stevo985 the UK is one of the least racist countries in the world. Stop all this nonsense

[@TamjidChoudhury-v8z]

smith549371 still has racism though

[@izzyinglis419]

I’m white and British and his performance gave me chills. He’s spitting facts. People who disagree are part of the problem. We need to rappers like Dave to talk about current topical issues.

[@shilpahosny4177]

I appreciate this comment, nothing but love ♥️

[@yorambo2857]

Mums

[@okpharoxh.9565]

@@yorambo2857 this is how I know ur british everyone says mums lmfao

[@yorambo2857]

@@okpharoxh.9565 your American lmao

[@sageof69paths84]

“Loud in our laughter, silent in our suffering”

[@lazarusa.b2001]

dizz black people laugh really loud and we dont like to share feelings correct me if im wrong

[@slowcosmic6176]

Abdul O i dont think u get it

[@lazarusa.b2001]

@@slowcosmic6176 tell me what i didnt get

[@narenedara3309]

Abdul O it means that people support black people when they’re doing well and don’t say anything when they are suffering

[@marlygee]

Love how we can debate how he meant it, goes to show there’s levels to it.

[@alexkeeling0447]

“ how the news treated Kate vs how they treated Megan” that’s one of the best lines and it’s unfortunate you didn’t realise that, probs because you dk who they are

[@joshheal7137]

That’s a bar right there 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joshheal7137]

Luca Hearn princess kate is white and princess megan is mixed and the news treated megan worse said she shouldn’t be royalty n all that

[@finarfin3042]

The media treated kate better than megan because kate respected her role as a leading member of the monarchy, megan wasnt cut out for it which was evident an the media responded was appropriate, wasnt a race thing at all thats just an excuse

[@jneal21]

Or cos Meghan wanted out straight away

[@danielatrindade5602]

Finarfin they treated Meghan terribly. Kate was much more protected. And I mean within the institution as well. Kate was completely off limits when she was pregnant. The press and the palace were so angry when Meghan announced her pregnancy they went harder on her!

[@izzyoldham9792]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate the bravery Dave has. He said out priminister was racist on the BRITS!! The UK biggest award ceremony!! Mad respect❤️🇬🇧

[@ClipsOfTheCentury00]

I love Dave, this is the best Brits act ever idc. All respect to anyone who isn’t treated equally and still keeps going on in life❤️

[@ClipsOfTheCentury00]

Charlie Lonergan that is iconic too to be fair

[@younus9298]

Yeah Stormzys 2018 performance was the best. And honestly his 2020 performance was also really amazing too. Especially toward the end.

[@seasidesmilertj1182]

All dogshit, one instrument played between these oppressed millionaires 😝

[@dogz7908]

React to these songs by dave: - Hangman -Psycho - Professor X -Disaster -Screwface Capital All bangers

[@ByLJT]

underated comment

[@kasimnawaz5421]

Can’t forget about Thiago Silva

[@kingyj95jk]

Yes!

[@davepykett4427]

My personal opinion out of them.. psycho and Hangman

[@dogz7908]

Dave Pyke fr these two gotta be heard. Songs with a lot of meaning

[@willsmith3703]

These lyrics more relevant than they should be. Need more people like Dave to say it how it is. Respect my bro. #BLM

[@VexFS]

@Charlie Stock yea

[@aidenlelliottstevens2776]

@@jacoboc2244 that is where you are wrong, Dave raps about things that other people are too scared to admit are happening, he raises awareness for things that people need to be aware of and if this promotes anxiety in you then you are part of the problem

[@isaacpwatkins]

@@jacoboc2244 cry is free you sad little kid

[@danielbeards9890]

@@jacoboc2244 "if we just ignored it, maybe the problem would just go away" no... no it wouldn't.

[@maggie5429]

When he called Boris Johnson racist I screamed. Finally someone said it

[@SaudiSportsScene]

Stupid comment tbh, he was called racist literally every day in the election campaign 😂😂😂

[@blancmull3886]

There’s like 6 people in his cabinet that are not white. Do you really think a racist would allow that to happen?

[@shayyyxo1854]

Blanc Müll “image”

[@Dosser1995]

Blanc Müll look his quotes up yourself. There’s plenty supporting the racist argument.

[@adamdodd7373]

magzz are you serious??? He literally gets called racist every day

[@kacitrussler3615]

Respect that Dave is still talking about Grenfell, this KZbin probably don’t get it but the ending to the song wasn’t just on about blacks but people as a whole and how the UK government are supposed to be in charge of “great” Britain. How can we call it great if people aren’t treated fairly and people who’s homes have been destroyed due to lack of care from the government ( grenfell in particular) can’t even find a place to call home now especially when he says the rehabilitation bar. Much respect.

[@Millennial_Mike]

I'm white, European British man... This performance sent shivers down my spine. Amazing. You should have a listen to Sam Fender White Privilege. Its not HipHop, but I think you'll dig it.

[@FaithsFallen]

"Don't wanna hear about Brexit, them old cunts fucked up our exit" No thanks

[@rich8642]

You're white and not a racist? I'm so happy for you dude. Now that the world knows you're cool, a whole new cool side of the world will open up for you, you're going to have a million new friends by tomorrow and everyone will love you and you'll feel confident and beloved for the rest of your life. Is that what you expected to happen when you said "I'm white and i'm not racist?" You reek of desperation.

[@anthonyjones4586]

@@rich8642 going through anyone showing support and being a sarcastic prick, well done for showing the world how much of an arsehole you are

[@isaac_stone_7524]

Richard i thought you might have spewed an opinion out badly on another comment, but you’re just pissed because you think everyone wants relevance because they share an opinion. Use a smarter form of speech aswell you sarcastic fuck

[@rich8642]

@@isaac_stone_7524 The thing is, you buffoons aren't sharing opinions, you're desperately grasping for brownie points in the form of social relevance. That's pathetic, and the pathetic should be called out for it.

[@jobione3620]

I wasn’t shocked when he called Boris Johnson a racist, I was relieved that he spoke the truth most of our government is bigoted and entitled, thank you Dave 🙏

[@bigassworm]

Why exactly is Boris Johnson racist besides it fitting your agenda? It's sad how people these days just resort to smearing people if their parties don't get elected. The left wing media is causing a split in society.

[@jackgerrard6]

Ricardo He believes in eugenics

[@adamfoster7497]

Typical left wing twat who jumps on bandwagons for the sake of it, you haven't got a clue about Boris apart from the narrative that the msm and blacks want you to believe.

[@pauldocherty8566]

Adam Foster he compared Muslim women to letterboxes and said black people have watermelon smiles

[@isaacatkinson4457]

Ricardo I mean he did say Muslim women look like letter boxes and shit like that mate

[@ryanmclean4552]

The last verse isn’t in the original song he added it for that performance

[@DecoyOctopus33]

Actually he wrote that verse for when he performed at whitefest

[@ryanmclean4552]

DecoyOctopus33 never knew that. Thank you

[@MrOlivergorman]

Daves criminally underrated. Shits all over the current American hip hop scene

[@tomimpala]

"It's still racist even if it doesn't feel racist Our Prime Minister's a real racist"

[@ASWRFDFSDE]

Im speechless I only want to say 1 word NiGgAAa

[@leighduxbury3864]

Lyrical genius, rhyming racist with racist x 4 😂

[@ceostreams]

Fuck boris

[@jrenton7108]

@@ceostreams how so?

[@manus.P118.8]

Give me some examples of Boris's racism please ,,,??? As I don't watch news or read papers cos it's all bollocks..

[@SwillMith16]

Best part is that it was at a national award show with the Prime Minister in the audience. Also Jack Merrit’s parents were in the crowd as invites of Dave and he didnt tell them he was going to do a verse for their son it was honestly amazing. This guy has several other music videos calling out UK societies problems and he doesnt miss with any of them. Best current artist by a mile

[@allthatslost2334]

‘Equality is a right it doesn’t deserve credit’ - this line i never forget

[@killallsuvivors]

The part where dave stands up was added for this performance but yeah the song is great and this performance is levels

[@tylersaraon2337]

Now you don’t know why I have likes 😉

[@samam4991]

Tyler Saraon That’s what I thought too 🔥

[@sqrzii]

@Callum tf? if thats what you took from that you need to retake english

[@charam6420]

@Callum fam, he has white people in his clique 😂 don't talk silly

[@user-wh2gp8ky6e]

Callum why would he promote equality if he hated white people😂 silly dude

[@shona5512]

@Callum He didn't mean it like "I'm better than white people" he meant it as the scenario that you could be in a workplace doing everything you can to prove yourself, working twice as hard as any of your lazy co-workers that you know you're better than, but not getting the praise or recognition because of the colour of your skin.

[@mannyjoseph5973]

I'm a white British man. This sends shivers down my spine every time I listen. He was great live. I was apart of this problem saying gross bigot stuff. but I changed and im disgusted in myself. My words led to pain and hurt. If you don't agree with these lyrics or realize these are true. You are apart of the problem

[@youneverseeanoldmaneatinga7416]

It's beautiful to hear stories from people who have the intelligence and insight to change. ✌

[@PetCentral2]

I was the same to be perfectly honest, lockdown was a huge turning point in my life in terms of political and social opinions

[@coolstertothecore]

Makes me cry every time I watch this. So impressed by Dave. As a white English woman, I agree with every word he says and so happy that our government/country is being called out publicly.

[@shonapark4916]

Massive Lad boris is racist- he said black people have watermelon smiles, that Muslim women look like letterboxes. And many more if you look it up

[@leighduxbury3864]

@@shonapark4916 Words are not racist.

[@teamturnip9944]

@Massive Lad r u ok

[@ja.812]

@@leighduxbury3864 so is the word 'nigger' racist

Amy Taylor You agree with every word he says? "Workin twice as hard as the people you know you're better than" must be one of the stupidest lines I've ever heard in decades, Lol! Whites built all of Europe and we've worked thousands of times harder than any black person has ever done! Also, the riches we've built should only be enjoyed by ourselves. We have the right to be a little lazy after 2000 years of hard work and hundreds of world-improving inventions. All buildings in Western Europe are built to 97% degree by white people. Dave is a pathetic racist, and a bunch of non-whites in Western Europe are more or less parasites on our success!

[@maxjowsey1194]

6:34 the bar about Kate/Meghan is about Kate Middleton and Meghan markle. 2 non royals who married into the royal family and were treated very differently before and after the marriage.

[@roryatkinson3303]

I’m white and I am disgusted, cause ones the typical royal white posh private education and the other is a mixed race and brought up through normal education

[@yolevi7565]

Rory Atkinson what the uk press are doing to meghan it’s outrageous she never done nothing to hurt and is targeted for her race.

[@daddynoah6210]

Tbf Meghan marble did create scandal after scandal

[@georgegibson6936]

I saw this live and this was the most emotional performance I’ve ever watched! Dave is so underrated man

[@jdoggydog196]

I'm sorry but I don't see how a single line on this song can offend you. It's one of the best live performances in recent times and extremely eye opening.

[@hwl8301]

My fav bar “the blacker the berry the sweeter the juice ,the blacker the killer the sweeter the news” 🤯

[@jfg1755]

Dave is the realest one out there rn- puts so much power and meaning behind his lyrics. Everything he said is true too- years ahead of his age with his lyrics and maturity🙌

[@chelseacomps829]

@ your view is completely shit and thats why no one agreeing with you go put on ur kkk hood

[@dannywilcock2789]

This performance should be in the national archives for future generations to admire

[@rovershomeaway128]

I’m a white Britain and these lyrics could not hold more relevance as to what has been going on in Minneapolis. I’ll never be ashamed of being white but I’m embarrassed and shamed by others actions that make the unwanted divide between different races.

[@shilpahosny4177]

I appreciate what you're saying, but you have nothing to be ashamed of, you clearly see everyone as equals and that's all that matters.

[@chillhomie7]

@@shilpahosny4177 shut up as a black man im ashamed of gang culture. what he said makes sense.

[@l8Os]

You have an archaic way of thinking. Please evolve past 1940s logic.

[@shilpahosny4177]

@@chillhomie7 bro chill you lost the context of the convo!

[@rossi_arts]

One of the best lyricists out there at such a young age. Also the fact that he's using his time in front of the world to perform a song that talks about strong issues affecting him and all of us everday to send a message, rather than choosing a more obvious, popular choice of song from his album really shows how real of a person he is and how he wants to impact people with his music. Genius

[@abbie4344]

Couldn’t count the amount of times I’ve got goosebumps from this video

[@johnstokes6028]

Gives me goose bumps good reaction love from ireland

[@eWayxREAPzzz]

This had incredible power. The emotion behind his words can really be felt through his delivery. I'm not black, I'm a straight, white male. But even so you can tell he's really trying to convey how behind the UK is in terms of reparations for ancestors of slavery compared to the US, and we're still not doing enough. I love watching your videos, and while I can't empathize to what you've been through, or any of the black people I've met in my life have gone through, I'm hoping as our generation ages and starts to take more seats of power in the world real change can be made. Nothing but love and positivity man.

[@codymccormick5608]

Sad that this is relevant again and needs to be heard. Racism shouldn’t still be about

[@mindofafangirl2224]

it never stopped being relevant. nothing in particular had happened when he dropped this song. it's just our reality as black people

[@josephclark77]

Funny how the same thing happened to white women last year yet you dont talk about that

[@codymccormick5608]

Joseph Clark nows not really the time mate

[@josephclark77]

@@codymccormick5608 how is it not the time an innocent women was murdered by an officer yet you didnt want justice for her

[@MM-yv9mi]

Joseph Clark because it was not a crime of racism. Police brutality issues and racism issues are two completely different things.

[@milrr7287]

The grenfell tower comment hit me hard. I dont have to say any more

[@katjajeffery1128]

This was definitely the reaction we all needed, you should react to stormzy’s performance at the Brits next

[@lewiswalsh6309]

im white and british but everything dave said is absolutely true, he is a national treasure

[@Leileilani9]

Watched it a thousand times and get goosebumps every time. No other song gives me goosebumps on my face for real!! Dave is a genius.

[@laurentuck7835]

I watched the performance live. I’m a 20 year old while female but everything he says is true and it sent shivers down my spine

[@Thatonecel]

The way he walked off the stage man, He knew he just spoke absolute FACTS

[@miss.mandiaa]

I’ve watched this performance a thousand times but it still gives me goosebumps. Dave could of performed his most popular songs but he decided to do this one so props to him for using his platform to speak up.

[@davidmarcer7313]

"Black is stepping in for your brothers because your fathers gone"-A massive truth,that leaves many young black kids with no real male role model or influence in their lives.So,many find comfort in gangs because it fills the void and their longing for a family unit.I would die for my family in a heart beat and that is how they feel about the other gang members.If work can be done to keep the family unit together(i know its not always possible) and funding is given to provide placces for these lost souls to go and feel loved,respected,important and appreciated then it would go a long way to helping so many people turn their lives around.

[@Dylan-ym2fc]

No performance in music gives me chills like this. One of the most powerful performances in history for me, what an artist.

[@blackskull8440]

I’m white and would never see this song as being racist,, he’s just speaking the truth.. But where I’m from in Glasgow Scotland we all live as one regardless of race,,, 🤷🏻‍♂️ there is obviously uneducated idiots everywhere but we don’t have hate on nobody...

[@sambrown1144]

Sean Maine It happens everywhere fam, and I’m totally with u that Glasgow is a lot better here but it just so stupid how people can have a totally different mindset on someone just cause the colour on their skin. ITS FUCKING MAD

[@tomhardy116]

The only way I could perceive the song as even remotely troublesome is when he says that as a black person their struggle is more so than a white person's, which I think is meant to just be taken at face value. But by default it's incredibly wrong and sort of racist (implying that because of someone's colour they won't experience as much struggle as another, which just isn't true lol).

[@Jacoc323]

Tom Hardy He's saying it's a different kind of struggle which is true didn't compare it to any other particular struggles anyone might face cause that's not the message of the song

[@manzilla48]

@@tomhardy116 i'm neither white or black, but Dave is 100% right when he says black people in general struggle more than whites. Obviously there are plenty of white people in poverty etc but black people face extra prejudice on top of the normal struggles.

[@miabrooks3156]

Sam Brown I disagree. My auntie genie is a black women who was just as qualified for certain jobs as her white friends but didn’t get hired for over a year out of uni. You’re telling me that’s not because she was a educated black women. White People are very racist and hate to anyone else but a white face winning. Not all but many do! My cousins still get called dirty N*** denied being allowed in certain shops with his brother but watch a group of white boys walk in as a group. It’s very easy to miss unless you are there to whiteness it.

[@lollyb10]

This guy is amazing and so wise beyond his years. An anthem like this is needed right now ❤️🇬🇧

[@sirimi_171]

Apart from the story of the song which was one of the most factual songs I’ve heard, he is so lyrically gifted and just such an inspiration for anyone this blokes amazing

[@samrahaley7652]

I’ve watched this Dave performance like 20 times now and still gives me goose bumps every time

[@krisjets23]

And that's one of the reasons he one album of the year!!!I'm so proud of him and stormzy I just wish these brothers were played over here in the United States 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@emzlouise4736]

I swear every time I hear this song I get choked up. Speechless. Beautiful. Great review as always!

[@dam8697]

He is lyrically gifted im a white irish man and this still sent shivers down my spine. best uk rapper

[@theo_2949]

Three Rivers is another Dave song that will make you tear up aswell. Dave is the best lyrical rapper

[@Phones007]

I'm black British this song made me tear up😭

[@carlbutler3936]

I am a very proud englishman from Liverpool and i also know all my heritage is Irish. I can not pretend to ever a tiny clue about these incredible lyrics and the meaning. I honestly was amazed at the quality and thought and depth of intelligence at this young mans lyrics. wow !!! Without doubt if this was 400 years old we woul be calling this man Shakespeare.

[@stephenpugh3914]

I have daves album. All of them. Heard Black many times and it was powerful. But this shit brought a tear to my eye while watching it last week 😔

[@theofficialiris]

I love how Dave has never been scared to voice his opinion on things happening in Britain, especially our Priminister, on national television. Dave is a real one, he's one of the best acts ever on the Brits, I'm done. 👏

[@SwainyOne]

One of the most inspiring performances of all time💯

[@c_mckenzie5675]

Dave honestly speaks facts my heart goes out to him he ain’t one to start beef all he wants is peace and people to understand how life really is ,his music has such an important storyline behind it 🙂

[@tropical9913]

Dave is definitely the greatest UK rapper already. Insane talent and putting it to good use.

[@retnugnahte]

Facts

[@izzygarner9449]

I remember listening to this when the album came out and it still gives me goosebumps

[@samuelthompsonjr9766]

I grew up in America in 80s an 90s an dave this song wow pac n big would b proud dave hands down a generational talent listen while hes here!! 4real !!

[@Kaylz29]

I’m white and have lost count at the times I’ve viewed this performance; I cry every time. Powerful stuff. Nice to see people across the pond seeing him. Dave is one of the best lyricists I’ve ever seen!

[@BenWRC]

being from the uk it’s cool to see Dave getting reckonised in the USA

[@nicolanewell-wooby2863]

These lyrics are spot on. When i watched this live i was amazed. This man makes me proud to be British. Nothing else. LOVE DAVE

[@soraya7]

That last verse is not on the original track. Dave used his Brits performance to talk some home truths! love it

[@Danny-hk7sp]

This was the reaction we all needed. The power of music

[@tyrantpeeps5968]

I've watched this more than 20 times and every time I get the tingles. Big up Dave, he's best british rapper, no cap.

[@hamzah1325]

I liked how this guy reviewed this, well spoken. Amazing reaction vid.

[@abbieferrar2748]

He touches so many deep subjects, listen to “Dave - Lesley (ft ruelle)”

[@Gdiz28]

One of the most powerful, honest, thought provoking, pieces of art I've ever seen.

[@rh333]

Beautiful song, I’m Middle Eastern some things I can relate too but even though I haven’t, it felt like I lived through every word that’s how good it is, makes me emotional how people have to still live through suffering like that 🥺

[@TheBelaidKL]

Was eager for you to see this, so glad you've reacted to it! Highlight of the Brits

[@neilmanning428]

What powerful words from a very intellegnt man... In the wire one of the best lines "what's the most dangerous thing in America... A nigga with a library card!!" Dave highlights racism and inequalities that still go on today!! An amazing young man

[@raginghardon4597]

Seeing him gassed at the end got me man 😢

[@westhamboi18]

Dave is special talent man, the truth is in his words, it might not be truth to others but it is to many including me and I’m a white British man but brother we speak the same language. The bar where he says equality doesn’t need credit is spot on. I had debate on this recently where on LinkedIn I saw loads of posts saying “x company announce 1st female ceo” or some shit and I put a comment saying why can’t we just say the persons name becomes CEO. When you put statements like this all you want is that positive attention but it feels forced and questions if it’s what the company really wanted. Equality is at its best when it doesn’t need recognition it’s just normal and the right to everyone, women, men, non binary, black, white, gay, straight or whatever. We all have our own lives and choices we make, we should be loving and supporting one another naturally not all this other shit going on which drives mental health through the roof. Anyway that’s my piece, stay safe everyone

[@kirby4230]

I agree with this comment 100%! Stay safe mate ❤️

[@TeamGavlar]

Have watched the original video dozens of times (and even shared in on FB and LinkedIn) but this is the first time I have seen your reaction video. I’m a middle aged white man and I genuinely think this is the song that we should use to drive equality. It’s so powerful, emotive and fact driven. You cannot disagree with it. It essentially describes an effect of all inequality. It is so fucking powerful.

[@ilcsoadala3113]

Big up Dave he’s always been on top 🇬🇧🔥

[@justethan2731]

This made me feel so many emotions. Being white I just don’t know what to say. I feel ashamed. I’m sending all my love. BLACK LIVES MATTER. LETS MAKE CHANGE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gimtillies5778]

Have listened to tbis songs so many times and EVERY single time. it sends shivers down my neck. 🖤

[@thomasjamesritchie]

It's an older song of Dave's but 'Question time' is a very good song, similar to this but about problems within the UK government, that i think you should react to.

[@DYNASTYPRODUCTIONS.]

Big up all the coloured people who deal with racism not just black or brown everyone who deals with racism ❤️

[@riamonique1]

Reaction to Lesley from Dave’s album. One of, if not the deepest song I’ve ever heard. He is a gifted lyricist/ writer/ actor/ rapper/ poet. The stories he tells are moving, powerful and relatable. Legend in the making at just 21 years old.

[@danielpastor4953]

i don't know why but it gives me chills every time i listen to this absolute BANGER

[@Psatch94]

I keep trying to find reactions of this and now you've reacted. Yeeee

[@catherinedingley482]

This is lyrically the most touching song ever in my opinion and its all facts. Everytime I hear this song i get emotional.

[@joebutler2349]

Equality is a right, it doesn’t deserve credit

[@lewiskirby9036]

As a white person I cant begin to imagine what black people go through on a day-to-day basis it's sad how we're still living in a world that's so full of hatred towards people that are of a certain ethnicity 😔 hopefully one day that'll all change but for now stay strong 👍🏻

[@lovefromlucyy]

@Callum welll....

[@brynbrew]

@Callum you're a blind fool mate. You think people don't experience racism? You dont think some places are far more racist than others? Seriously mate how can you even say that you need to open your eyes.

[@serenabailey4444]

Massive Lad history says otherwise

[@Jasonrm92]

Tell that to White Farmers in South Africa lmao. I agree with 99% of things Dave mentions here but everyone seems to forget the millions of white families/kids in the UK especially in the north who are dirt poor that the government doesn't give a fuck about. It's insulting to these people when Black folks say if you're white your instantly better off. It's the UK's ruling white-class vs everyone else. These people don't give a shit about working-class people whether you're black/white/purple/green. and yes, Boris Johnson is a racist as are many of these elitist cunts.

[@MercurialRed9]

Callum You don’t get to draw a line over other peoples’ reality. You do you, Boo, but you don’t know me so you don’t decide how hard or not my life is vs white counterparts. This ain’t about socio-economics. Listen to what Dave said about the way the media treats Duchess Meghan vs Duchess Kate. If you still get don’t it then Dave got a lyric for you too; “You’re never gonna get it”.

[@amazinglyace]

I watched Dave perform this as it went out on TV and it hit me hard. Pure emotion.

[@ilcsoadala3113]

I liked how he improvised towards the end 🔥