FRANCE 24 interviews producer of viral Donald Trump-inspired song 'Eating the cats' • FRANCE 24

[@periel]

I love The Kiffness! It’s so amazing that he’s donating proceeds from the song to the humane society in Springfield!! He’s such a beautiful soul

[@bonniehowlingcrane580]

He's an awesome human

[@lorrie2878]

That's awesome. Shame we have to support a small town because some MAGA idiots turned into hate of LEGAL immigrants. But they're dark skinned! God bless freaking America.

[@marietjiehildebrandt1324]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@Not123Or]

♥♥♥♥

[@ajswanepoel911]

The kiffness is a clown. If you don't understand why I'm saying it then you need to dig deeper.

[@LateBoomer1964]

The Kiffness was famous before "Eating The Cats"! He's a genius!

[@Safe-and-effective]

These days EVERYONE'S a genius. I just bought a loaf of worlds. What's the difference between a loaf of bread and a genius? I'm curious.

[@LateBoomer1964]

@@Safe-and-effective you definitely are a curious person. Congrats on your purchase!

[@Dataraptor-v9l]

Lol I made exactly the same comment, just scrolled down to this.

[@tealsquare]

Clearly not famous enough...I live on the same continent and I had no idea who he was until this song

[@Gen_X]

I agree.. A man also with a social conscience.. Watch his remix of a Ukraine song in support of the Ukraines.. On KZbin.. Proudly 🇿🇦

[@happyslappy5203]

The Kiffness is the new Meowzart!🐱

[@verttijineu2776]

😅😅😅👍

[@vandolmatzis8146]

Fantastic.

[@alexandrert948]

😂

[@cykablyat6531]

😊approved by: my cat🐾

[@gdayitsme123]

Ja!

[@FC-bm4ug]

I am a 61 yo christian woman in the US and I have listened to Kiffness for years! HUGE FAN!

[@CPAndy-x5x]

Thank you from America for doing this. We need a little levity and charity!

[@chinesecrested9528]

Trump has provided a world of comedy

[@judithsaunders3634]

I don’t think the viewers of France will find levity when Orange pulls the US out of NATO, if he returns to the WH

[@annainspain5176]

​@@buds8423And for the intelligent outside observer.

[@billwilson5341]

EVERYONE EVERYWHERE could use levity and charity.

[@ingridcruickshank1221]

​@@buds8423terrifying for the Haitian community

[@MayBeMe...]

As a longtime fan of the Kiffness, I am very glad to see so many new people discovering him! He has the most wonderful ability to mix music and feelings, usually humourous, together. You cannot help but tap your foot, sing along and most of all SMILE at his videos! Music made with love and feelings, brings the world joy. Thanks David!!!♡♡♡

[@sunnymitra6372]

He helped Trump Win 2024 Presidential Elections !!!!

[@GrrliinaK]

He has been awesome for many years! Helped many of us get through the pandemic!

[@avecmusique]

Tellement vrai ce que vous dîtes! Un rayon de joie durant la difficile période de la pandémie!!! J'ai rencontré personnellement David (The Kiffness) lors de son spectacle à Montréal, il s'agit d'un authentique gentleman ultra doué!!! Xxx

[@kathleendubois7128]

❤🇿🇦 absolutely

[@jillnicholson7430]

Yes he did ....and inspired us to bake banana bread !

[@ferociousgumby]

His videos have real depth and heart. I ALWAYS cry when I watch "sometimes I'm alone. . . hello?" The high-quality musicianship is what makes them special.

[@jabbermocky4520]

Absolutely! I first heard his stuff in 2020. Cheered me up immensely. Worked for a LOT of us, worldwide, clearly.

[@marithatheron8406]

Kiffness is the best, a real treat to brighten your day. Thank you for all your charity work. Proudly South African,

[@pgabrielfreak]

He is your national treasure.

[@karens9455]

This is a humble human artist. Thank you.

[@lm_b5080]

south africans are like that, nice people

[@marthamargarita-lm1ok]

❤🎉

[@marthamargarita-lm1ok]

@@lm_b5080❤

[@DanMace]

Dave is so incredibly humble. Makes me so proud to be South African!🇿🇦

[@halgrynshaun]

You too Mr Mace… loved your collab video.

[@malnaai6467]

as a south african this guy makes us proud!

[@christycunningham4517]

I lived in South Africa for 2 years. It wasn’t pleasant, being a black American. You just got it and I refuse to be silenced 🔕 This was a joy for black Americans, living the racist nightmare 🤘🏾💚👊🏾

[@Starting_anew]

Celebrating xenophobia -sounds about right.

[@christycunningham4517]

Who is celebrating xenophobia?

[@Starting_anew]

@@christycunningham4517 South Africans are some of the most xenophobia people in the world and Donald Trump’s rhetoric against Haitian immigrants is apparently funny to them not deeply offensive and cruel.

[@multipl3]

@@Starting_anewretarded

[@e1nd8482]

We so proud of you here in South Africa.

[@billnickels6667]

The host is brilliant. Opened the way for his guest with real respect. Both brilliant

[@blackbeardsdaughter2613]

I AGREE! The host is brilliant! You can tell he appreciates David. Lovely, lovely interview. Warm wishes from Northern California 🐕🐱❤❤

[@throughthevalleytherapy]

Yes! They both can teach our journalists and politicians how to behave. Much love from SoFlo 🌴☀️🌺

[@franceswitherspoon5462]

I’m so glad to see The Kiffness being recognized. He’s a great talent.

[@Sci-lives]

“The beat is brilliant!” Host made me smile there. Thanks for featuring The Kiffness.

[@nittayasmine9772]

It's really kind of "kaizen" in music industry creatively and timely involve cats + dogs (pets) in their music, brilliant ....

[@kippywylie]

It's been completely stuck inside my head since the first few seconds back the day after the debate. I'm here in the NW US we're often surrounded by hateful expressions and THIS helped me

[@7hilladelphia]

Thats WONDERFUL. Springfield animal shelter is benefitting. Thats so tops ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@susannabonke8552]

They NEED it!

[@herzl67]

Cat lives matter

[@jodyackland2150]

What a wonderful interviewer. We love The Kiffness he unites people through love ❤

[@aiaesthetics1124]

The interviewer is great. He’s genuinely interested and enthusiastic about this interview.

[@fooboomoo]

Yea, I loved that he asked about his inspiration for the beat.

[@DeutscherGospel]

A professional interview for sure!

[@markplain2555]

I can just imagine the SPCA in Springfiled, Ohio receiving serious cash from some South African artist thinking to themselves...... WTF???

[@beewest5704]

😂😂😂

[@susannabonke8552]

Animal rescues always in need of cash.. so many abandoned pets😢😢😢

[@justiceforrevina]

Beautiful cause . 🫶

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

This is what a silver lining looks like!

[@colleenvoncartier5536]

South Africa desperately need help for animals . ...please help South African SPCA .

[@annapurna391]

The song has helped bring humour to a terrible situation for Springfield. And the donation is wonderful. May this bring comfort to others, because laughter is so healthy.

[@susannabonke8552]

Tense atmosphere, so I needed that song ❤😂!

[@angiev1840]

It brought humor but also attention to what is happening there. Hopefully, it will make a difference.

[@wishihadanickel]

I can understand how he would hesitate performing this -- but as an American...it does provide levity to our entire horrible predicament of this election cycle....

[@susanbennett6688]

Agreed!

[@TheQuota2001]

I mean it’s like painting the Mona Lisa and getting recognition for a sketch you drew on a napkin at a coffee shop… I can understand his emotions a bit

[@lorrie2878]

I simply love it. Love the beat, the branched off dances! Vote BLUE ❤, 💙💙😻

[@earlofmar7987]

@@lorrie2878 Trump was just shinning a light on Kamala immigration issue. It is a communist tactic by professor's Piven's & Cloward.

[@millomancho]

"horrible Situation"?.....No, horrible candidate Is the right expression

[@jillnicholson7430]

As Canadians who have also lived in South A for 12 yrs we are long time fans of David. His remix of Ukrainian folk song Oy u Luzi was fantastic and the fact he donated the money to the Ukrainian army speaks to his character. Incredibly talented young man . ( And his dad is a wonderful singer as well ! ) . Best of luck to him and his young family !

[@ChapeauRouge921]

Do not forget the lovely Ms Kiffness. She has the voice of an angel.

[@MillyMolz]

You mean Cat Stevens? 😜

[@jillnicholson7430]

She really does !​@@ChapeauRouge921

[@herzl67]

I just hope that he will not become part of the woke political machine.

[@kamwickw933]

@@herzl67you like being in a coma?

[@marieslabbert6009]

The lonely cat is my absolute favourite Kiffness song. ❤❤❤❤

[@callycharles2515]

That one makes me cry...... I love it but, 'I go meow' is my favorite.

[@sabinekoch3448]

❤

[@n.e.sullivan7427]

My favourite has the lyrics:”pull my fur,I like it when the dogs are barking”. It’s a really cute cat in that video,unfortunately I can’t remember the title of the song…lol!

[@lucymoore403]

That one was viral too, me-ow

[@danickale8469]

🐱🐈🐈‍⬛😹😻😽😸😺😼

[@khantuta]

Bravo, David/The Kiffness. You are finally getting all the media attention your talent and message of love deserve. May you continue on your path to even greater success!

[@tarasri10]

First time to hear his spiritual music ....love from India ..to the land of Nelson Mandela..the rainbow country ❤❤❤❤

[@vera_nika2]

he is.such a talent...and paying the profit to an animal shelter in Springfield Ohio...good job sir

[@joankalyan1622]

The beauty of it is that your sensitivity to (and love of) cats and dogs shines through. You made a ridiculous thing sweet.

[@tarasri10]

Yes ..that's exactly what I thought .he turned a horrible thing into a chant of love ❤

[@susanbennett6688]

@@tarasri10Yes!

[@michellesmithunroe2463]

​@@tarasri10I really didn't see how that was possible even for The Kiffness but he did it! ❤

[@97140604]

It is ridiculous that illegals are eating Americans pets

[@tarabris243]

What a charming presenter!!! This song is amazing....Kiffness is so talented !!! ❤❤

[@shangobunni5]

This success couldn't happen to a nicer or more talented guy. Love it!

[@MichelleMocke]

What a gracious host.

[@Bluejeans123]

There is no paws... button for this man. Keep going 😁

[@stephenflanagan8518]

Thank you from the world. From Australia 🇦🇺

[@IamMarianaM]

Proudly South African! Well done!❤

[@daniellamcgee4251]

What? No trumpet solo mentioned, here?? The Kiffness' trumpet playing is far better than most people realise.

[@danakchampion]

Oh yes I always get excited when we reach the part in one of his songs where he picks up his horn. I played trumpet in high school. I appreciate his smooth flowy style. Takes chops to get such a gorg sound from the brass.

[@ferociousgumby]

His musicianship is top-notch, which is what makes these so remarkable. Way above most other parodies.

[@danakchampion]

@@ferociousgumby Agreed. His empathy for amplifying the voices of small vulnerable beings also exceeds the norm. His songs aren't just humour, they tell whole stories that often leave me misty-eyed as well as laughing.

[@nancy4980]

Best wishes always to David, "The Kiffness". Thank you for your generous donation to the animal shelter. There is nothing more pure and unconditional than the love of a pet. They don't judge. They just love and want to be loved. 🙂❤

[@lindaloevendie5461]

Great 👍 Love from Durban South Africa 😂🎉❤

[@Bsting1971]

Proudly South African. Lekka!. Well done, David.

[@personofinterest8731]

Oh, a South African 🇿🇦 accent, must watch!

[@wolfsisterhowls]

The name gave it away. Only South Africans call something cool "kiff" 😂

[@hetoako]

​@wolfsisterhowls oh, so that's what it means 😅 learned something new today ❤ thanks from the philippines 🇵🇭 🥰

[@annainspain5176]

​@@wolfsisterhowlsIt's used in France too, since like the 90s.

[@wolfsisterhowls]

@@annainspain5176 I stand corrected then. Do they use it as a substitute for the word "cool"?

[@wolfsisterhowls]

@@hetoako you're so very welcome! Shout out to the Philippines, my childhood bestie studied dentistry there with her in laws

The Kiffness is a musical Genius! 😎

[@christinaheater2500]

Hilarious😂😂😂 please continue! I hope it drives dt crazy

[@Catre-m8q]

Kiffness is very creative and I like his songs and what he does for our pets. Thank you Kiffness for your work!!

[@mariaang4617]

He is amazing 👏 🤩 😍 Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@justang762]

Proudly South African 🇿🇦 ❤

[@katsybo]

I love the Kiffness!💙💙💙Been a fan for awhile!

[@TheMagaMartinShow]

❤ Yes I know you all realize this wouldn’t be possible without Donald Trump ✊🇺🇸

[@elanabryanwest]

It's been my earworm the last two weeks and I can't get it to leave!

[@annalieff-saxby568]

Me too! And a friend I shared it with!

[@Mega-y8s]

😂😂😂😂

[@Mega-y8s]

It's me

[@Mega-y8s]

I haf an earworm 😂😂😂

[@bryonyallan2202]

Best song! Congratulations.👍🏼

[@lucystrider728]

Humor, a good heart, and amazing talent, such a beautiful place in a wild world. Thank you!

[@lunasky5635]

Congratulations, Kiffness!

[@marietteestabrook4098]

Hey! He’s donating profits from the song to Springfield animal shelter! What a dude!

[@NegritocitoCat]

I think I've watched that video seven times and I laugh every time. Especially enjoy your singing along.

[@beewest5704]

Could not have happened to a better man!!!!

[@judykinsman3258]

The video is absolutely addictive!!! Awesome!

[@mitnat5404]

I have liked this guy for a long time. His clips with cats are awesome!

[@christinaheater2500]

I also love his Ukrainian song

[@suehastings8355]

It is a hilarious song. From a republican from the USA I enjoy it very much. I’ve checked out more of your music. Thank you. Music makes a better world.

[@majaskogjordh627]

Much love and blessings from Sweden and thank you for all the donations to animal rescue centers🥰🥰🥰

[@marysteelman6534]

This is a great entree to touring the US! We love you here! Thanks for getting us through the pandemic and the 2024 election! 😍😍😍🇺🇸🇿🇦

[@lynetteprice8519]

Love having this song stuck in my head. It's hilarious and absolutely brilliant!!

[@denisemorris8819]

Nice to hear about this guy and his music/ videos.

[@user-kn1po5ig8p]

Been listenig to cat songs by the Kiffness since 2020. Amazing.

[@RG-5834]

The Kiffness is something special, and we in South Africa are truly proud! By the way “KIFF” is very much South African slang, which means nice, good or lovely. It’s pronounced as it’s spelt (KIFFFF) and NOT KEEF!!!

[@MichelleMocke]

The Kiffness !!🙌❤️🇿🇦

[@throughthevalleytherapy]

I’m a no party affiliated American with a broken heart 💔this song makes me smile and gives me hope. Soothes the ache of despair. Anytime the political angst tries to overwhelm I play this song. My favorite part that makes me chuckle is when the white kitty bobs in. If I don’t laugh I’ll cry. Thank you for creating this song. Meow meow meow meow 🇺🇸🙏🏽

[@herzl67]

Cat lives matttttterrrrr

[@sabrinatirabassi3529]

The white cat is Canadian...

[@jaquelinekaku1302]

@KIFFNESS: YOU ARE THE BEST !!! THANK YOU !!! 🙏🕊🌷

[@leanavine]

the meow heard round the world!!!

[@cynthia4326]

THANK YOU Both! And All people who LISTEN*

[@sulethofmeyr2906]

During the pandemic, The Kiffness got us through it with his zol song. South Africans tend to use humour to get through difficult times. Now this tendency is shared with the world through this brilliant man's talent. We are proud!

[@annabrisley479]

Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Kim-lc3fv]

I'm glad to see this interview. Have to learn more about him as I'm on my way to Johannesburg in a week.

[@Davidvancoller]

Proudly South African❤

[@SylviaHawley]

I'm in Oregon, have heard / viewed the song fifty times on You Tube. Thank you for doing this. It will be a classic.

[@cheahkaimun1]

You have unite the world……that’s wonderful……

[@marilynphillips988]

🥰😂🥰 “hold on to my furrr, I like it, when the dogs are barking….” Much love to the Kiffness

[@themonkster333]

Just watched that one today

[@Iammscrooi]

South African beats are 🔥!

[@Shelly_B]

The Kiffness has had a following for quite a while. I love the Trump song, but it is not even The Kiffness' best... He is a wonderful artist and is wildly talented!

[@anjieismyname]

Proudly South African !!!

[@againstthemachine86]

Well done David! Been following this guy for a long time. He deserves all the praise and recognition. You have gone far bru.

[@juleshappy741]

So excited to see this interview celebrating The Kiffness’ amazing talent!

[@AvrilMorris-w1i]

Hi David, from a fellow South African living on the West Coast two hours drive north of CPT, we love you to bits! Keep up your good work and inspiration. Wishing you sterkte going forward and more success. Avril in Port Owen. 😂❤

[@trenttan3779]

I love the lonely cat song and the alugaluga cat song the best! ❤

[@themonkster333]

TOTALLY!!!

[@downtownhealthcenter]

The Kiffness will save all the cats in the world. Godspeed Kiffness. You channel is incredible. Very well done. Consider a north american tour.

[@JLeonSarmiento]

Long term fan of Kieffs, this was inevitable.

[@woufff_]

Great interview, loved it, and the host is really brilliant, well done, thanks for this ❤

[@priscillazietsman1300]

Our Kiffness❤❤❤

[@halleluyah757]

Thank you; that was very wonderful!

[@Anand_KL]

I heard/saw the song on YT a few days after the debate and loved it. I shared it with all my WAGs. And then found his channel and saw all his other amazing videos. Became a fan. Now to read/see that the song has had 7.5m views and he is performing it live, is absolutely amazing. Well done and continued success.

[@SN-zb7ew]

👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you from America👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sugeshnisanasey5930]

Diddy who...The kiffness is the new breed of music mogul...Proudly South African 🇿🇦 😻🐶🐇

[@EJ-lc4fm]

Awesome, South African talent and humility!

[@Anybodyoutthere]

This is proof that the other countries are laughing, hysterically at what a joke the United States of America political climate is.

[@bondmood]

Yes, true. Biden/Harris has been the worst regime, ever.

[@irisinthelightofthemoon9258]

Ooh first time I’m hearing him talk! He is South African 😍! The song is genius!

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

Before: Conservatives and liberals beating each other up. After: Conservatives and liberals literally partying together.

[@juanchevere10]

Meowing together. Brilliant.

[@dougtheslug6435]

I can't get that jingle out of my head for days now.....brilliant.

[@FluxyMiniscus]

A luga luga lug! 😸we love the Kiffness!

[@mcjs8640]

I have loved The Kiffness for ages. His work is so original, catchy and inspirational. His collaborations with humans and with animals are so cool! 💛

[@k.6160]

Well done! From the U.S.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Alma_Kane]

This is literally my favourite song ATM

[@brandillysmom]

I’ve been listening to this most excellent man’s songs for a while and his 💞humanity shines through so well. His beats are fire🔥

[@theresamealer3314]

Yes!! Kiffness DID help us thru the pandemic- lotsa smiles, plenty of tunes stuck in our head instead of sad things!! Sincere thanks to Kiffness & family❤

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

I love his work! 💓

[@irockluculent961]

Answering absurdity with absurdity is a proper response by a musical artist, so it is a hit in these times.

[@TP-om8of]

Except there’s nothing absurd about what’s happened in Springfield and other American cities

[@TP-om8of]

@@ChaniKynes-xc8qi Why would I do that? Eat something else .