Marlon Craft - State Of The Union (Official Video)

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Directed by Jacob Carlson + Marlon Craft
Shot + Edited by Jacob Carlson
produced by Arbus Beats
mixed by Bradley "Dula" Post
mastered by Lee La Roc @ Rocstar Mastering
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[@dianemuller8943]

Thank you for this. I'm an 84-yr-old white woman, and I am so sickened and exhausted by the racism and white supremacists in this country that first broke my heart and made me cry back in the first days of integrating schools. The sight of rows of whites lined up to scream and spit at a little black girl being guarded by National Guards as she walked along the sidewalk to school is seared into memory and on my heart. Those who would do that and worse still live in this country, and Trump spent all of his time at his rallies and in office stirring up that ugly brew of hatred and perceived victimhood. This brilliantly crafted message also made me cry. This time for hope that Marlon and others of his generation will help light the way to a more perfect union with respect and appreciation for the beauty of diversity. But the struggle goes on. May those of good will and good heart grow exponentially toward this goal. Bless you Marlon. May you have a long and successful life of creating and sharing your talent.

[@tytaylor1843]

God bless you MS. Muller.... Sorry you had to have all that in your heart for what this system has been doing for a long time. I'm glad to know you had the right mind set back then to know the truth. And I'm sorry if you had to receive any negative energy from any of my people who can hold all of that energy which has been passed down for generations. Just enjoy your years you have left in peace knowing its all by design of the creator.

[@sheryamiraslani6596]

U are a good person.

[@ramblinrosecottage5983]

63 and I love this. This young man speaks the honest truth.

[@jaelyn1630]

This made me so sad reading! God bless you! I’m hopeful we will have a bright future, I just think it will get worse before it gets better unfortunately

[@bjoyful2185]

@@ramblinrosecottage5983 ...I’m 72 and what he is rapping is brilliant! I shared it with my other senior generation friends! 🥰

[@dizz5838]

"Fuck a popular Lie, Id rather be a truthful secret." Facts

[@SammiSin69]

Those are words I adore and will live by now , my old motto was Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes . But his words are the best!!!! Sorry had to edit . Stupid old phone had stuffed my text up lol

[@susanweil7113]

Woke

[@sradadhakal3438]

"Fuck a popular lie, I'd rather be a truthful secret", just beautiful.

[@toob247]

This whole song is a popular lie. I guess the black Trump supporters are all white supremacist too. You can't name one thing in 2021 that black people can't do that white people can do. Just more propaganda to divide and conquer while they continue to rule us with the same two family dictatorship of bush Clinton and their puppet Obama Biden.

[@juicee5106]

@@toob247 Ah yes, the born millionaire who has a long reputation of not paying the people he owes and bankrupting businesses is the one who is fighting for the people. Take your head out of your ass.

[@drewbeedoobeedoo4068]

@@toob247 you completely overshot the mark on this one

[@ILoveYou-sg5bi]

@@toob247 I can name many things we can do, like storm the capital and get off on bail, but I'd rather talk about how a black person can be a white supremacists. White is an identifier, meaning you have to identify as white. Most people that unknowingly identify as white simply don't know their ethnic background, such as norwegian, swedish, german, spanish (a tricky one for most, but many spanish identify as white, and the spanish where/are some of the worst white supremacists to walk this planet) White, like black is a class designation, it was created by european aristocrats for various reasons, and later backed by a white supremacists scientist in his nazi style classification of race which is invalid due to his racial bias. One example is how the democratic party tries to label south americans as brown, when they actually have an ethnic background, mexican, it any other south american or carribean country. With that being said, people like jesse lee peterson identifies as white all the time, he says black on the outside and white on the inside. although he's pretty ignorant all together. Source: How the words white and black were created. www.jacquelinebattalora.com/white-people-did-not-exist-until-1681/

[@Prophetgoodwin]

What's beautiful if a truth is kept secret? Your basically living a lie..

[@Spook1906]

As a 54-year old Black Man, I shed tears EVERY time I watch/listen to this phenomenal cut! 💯✊🏾

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Love to you and love to all on here. We ALL need to unify against corporations/billionaires/corporate greed. We need to take care of each other.

[@drumfaktry]

So so good isn’t it 🤬😭🤯

[@xdrabbit]

58-year old white man here... and I'm with you friend. I love the beat and the message

[@mrswishadank2329]

@@xdrabbit Marlon brings us all together my friend!

[@overTVS]

You cry for some terrible political bs..... you must be a merican

[@maburg713]

I'm a 62 year old white woman, and I can still remember the stares of my mother's friends when I brought my best friend, Wanda Hunter (a beautiful Black girl with the voice of an Angel!) home with me from school in 6th grade, so we could practice (I played piano). My mother, a horrible racist, was furious with me, demanding that I "make" her leave. I would not do it, but the pure outright racism smacked me in the face that day (along with my mother), and changed my life forever. Thank you, Marlon, for this song, whose lyrics spoke to my heart in such a clear and defining way. I have been sending it to my sisters, and my sons, my friends - I'm just so gobsmacked (as my English friends say) by your talent and truth. And I am so glad to see others of my generation discovering you, as we need your voices. Thank you. Thank you.

[@Oletechiegirl]

If I could give this post a million thumbs up I would. In 6th grade, you knew there was something not right about the hatred your mother displayed, and it seems like thru all those years you stood your ground in the same thought process. Your post confirms what we all know...racism and hate is taught, and with the right, pliable mind to receive it, it continues to be a problem. Thanks for not being pliable 😎

[@achempim2023]

wow I can only imagine the kind of embarrassment and horor u might have felt that day .I hope mum eventually changed her mind about racism tho .thanks for being such a genuine soul . God bless you so so much and please do stay safe from accra ghana .

[@philstuf]

I once, as a child, asked my parents what the "N" word was at dinner (I was like 6 or 7). I will never forget the responses... My older sister just froze in place, mid bite. My dad said, "It's what stupid people call black people." I said, "Oh," and then asked, "Does that mean Nannie and Pa-Pa (My grandparents) are stupid?" My parents paused and then, after a few moments, they both said, "Yes." I am so sorry your mother did not act like my mother, but I am glad you saw past it and acted on it.

[@richardcollier8001]

I am a 65 year old white woman (using my husband’s account) who’s sister wanted to go to a birthday party. My mother asked my sister about the little girl who was having the party. My sister told her the little girl’s name and then said “she’s different”. My mother asked how she was different and my sister couldn’t explain it. My mother asked if she was Japanese (we lived in Japan at the time), if she was disabled (did she use a wheelchair?), did she speak a different language? Each time my sister said no. She couldn’t explain it. So the day comes for the party and my sister got all dressed up in her party dress. She was so excited. My mother drove her to her friend’s house. A little girl came running out of the house. She and my sister stood on the sidewalk and hugged each other. They were so excited and happy. A nice story, right? And then my mother, while relaying this story said, “ imagine my surprise when a little black girl with lots of braids came running out of that house and hugged your sister!” That happened back in 1961. That is how racism starts in a household we all thought was not racist at all. We prided ourselves on being a family that accepted everyone no matter what. This young man needs to be recognized for the hard truths that he has made me and many others face. If everyone in his generation is like him, they will change the world for the better. Marlon, thank you. Your words and lyrics speak volumes to your wisdom at such a young age. Its my hope you continue to influence more people into recognizing their own foibles/faults, to look inward, and seek self improvement.

[@maburg713]

@@Oletechiegirl - Bless you for such a sweet and supportive post! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I've had a tough time with my mother, but never once regretted my decisions. And I hold out hope, every day, that ~this time, this moment~ we will finally get it right!💜

[@ericlewis3444]

Marlon does not disappoint. Christ, what a powerful message.

[@CamcorderSteve]

Maybe I'm getting old, but he speaks so very fast I find it practically impossible to follow the words, even with the subtitles. I feel sure they are very apt and clever but it's probably the wrong medium in which to say them...

[@MISTY1LUV]

CHILLS! & if dude wasn't on MSN I wouldn't even have seen this song! It should be the top no matter what u search so ppl will listen to!

[@gigitanksley3295]

This hits harder than any mirror conversation!

[@foggyfrogman1]

@@CamcorderSteve - You can decrease/increase video speed on youtube. Its in the settings...

[@lisawhitfield2794]

@@MISTY1LUV Right!! Yeah, I just saw Ari and Michael. That's what brought me here to "Listen and Learn". He's on to something.

[@kom3toz3gold47]

i'll keep coming back here until this reach a million views.

[@unlikelysuspect5491]

mission accomplished

[@user-rl2jl8zx1c]

Pop in every once in awhile to see if it hit a milly yet.

[@Liquidmetal702]

36 years old. Rarely impressed with rap any more. Right now i'm giving a standing ovation. About to pick up the quill.

[@pm6550]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzdfnVmd6anq6s

[@LyinLibtardsBeBarkyBarky]

n before any of you rodents come calling... I'm talking about his choice to invert the flag, not your perceived grievance

[@pm6550]

@@LyinLibtardsBeBarkyBarky it didn't post your other post. Can you see he link i shared?

[@Liquidmetal702]

@Lucius Rockwell Cheer up cupcake

[@Liquidmetal702]

@Lucius Rockwell You sound like the life of the party lol

[@rentharenegade]

Craft isn't just a rapper, he's an artist, and an MC. Keep speaking the truth, most real song of the decade.

[@johnlombardo7816]

Gang sh1t too

[@KrAOLo]

Love the song but there are plenty at the same level but that's the beauty of music. You don't need a winner just a message that makes things better or gives people perspective.

[@tytaylor1843]

Naw, I can't say that. I listen to too many rappers who been spitting like this. The best I can say is its up to par AT BEST with realist.

[@davidhunternyc1]

... along with Childish Gambino's "This is America."

[@mandeemichelle4668]

@@davidhunternyc1 came for this comment! That was the real, real!

[@bearclaw7441]

Damn!! This 60 year old just wants to thank this man for making what is truly one of the most truthful pieces of art I’ve EVER heard!!! Kudos to knowing there’s still brilliance out there fighting for a voice!!

[@loopylynda1974]

I can't tell you how many I've shared this with so far...Marlon and Amanda Gorman are the proof in 2021 that the youth of our nation have power in their words. Thanks for being a great example to every generation!

[@LisLot9]

I'm a 78 year old black woman who thanks you Marlon for this wonderfully messaged rap.

[@ICONICFIGURES]

Stop it u trying too get this views when it’s already 🔥. U not 78. Most 78yrs don’t even listen to rap more less double time rap. Y’all some scammers foreal

[@LisLot9]

@@ICONICFIGURES I'm not MOST 78 year olds, I'm ME. So don't tell ME anything about ME. Comprendez?

[@ICONICFIGURES]

@@LisLot9 turn the hearing aid up

[@aliarshad3012]

@@ICONICFIGURES you must have terrible life. I bet you don't deserve to feel sorry for.

[@tohard5024]

I'm a 60 year old black person also. Most excellent Marion.

[@admir_]

This guy is something else. Gives me a hope for humanity, but we will need many like him.

[@joaolucas3418]

"There's only one person The future starts and ends with It's you" There are many of us. The problem is that we're just "truthful secrets"...We must act, and not just wake up.

[@letmeseethat1]

@@joaolucas3418 I've never even met a white supremacist and I'm a social butterfly... where are they all hiding?

[@TillieMchone78]

@@letmeseethat1 if you can't see it, you must not have a reason to. It must benefit you not to see. Don't think you can convince me reality isn't real. Only white people have that choice.

[@keithcolvin5107]

I hole Heartedly Agree.....

[@orateusdijin6557]

this the anthem people need each and everyday.

[@CheeseLayong]

This just reminded me of something...it's called real hip hop. One of the 5 elements of hip hop is knowledge.

[@pandamonium9255]

Been a minute hasnt it? All this mainstream garbage floating around, this is refreshing.

[@valentinesdate9461]

Fuck man honestly we gotta change man actually become a nation

[@geekasauruswreks8789]

Came here from the MSNBC segment about this song. Craft impressed with his eloquence regarding the current climate in America. I'm so glad I checked out this song. It's 🔥. Looks like I have a new artist to add to my playlist.

[@flowerchild108]

same

[@minecrafter023]

Was just about to comment the same :)

[@jeremyelias5197]

Same

[@anniejones07]

Me too!!

[@fredericko9294]

I’m very proud of him! Definitely my new artist too!

[@MoHo87]

Philosopher with a mic. Thank you for keeping it real and bringing the meaning back to hip hop.

[@luissanches5811]

He don’t plato

[@theherbpuffer]

The meaning back to hip hop? The fuck does that even mean?

[@thisisisabella3634]

@@luissanches5811 clever bro

[@paulineb2213]

Evidently some people don't know the true meaning of hip hop. Hip Hop is a way of life. I am someone who was born in the late 70's and grew up in the 80's & 90's in Jersey. Hip Hop was a lifestyle not just someone just trying to rhyme.

[@theherbpuffer]

@@paulineb2213 And hip hop is alive and well, better than ever.

[@NokturnalB]

"You can't fake lighting but you can plan thunder" ... Daaamn that's deep

[@blakebroussard3122]

This man has BARS. Hell of a flow too. But that aside, the words he is saying are absolutely, 100% important. And true. We have to wake up as a nation.

[@sharewolf10173]

Thumbs up ain't good enough . KZbin needs a standing ovations button. TY

[@robbtoyo]

Haha yes! A few of us in The Centre clapped for him when he showed up in the Zoom call the day after he dropped this.

[@small2cats482]

This man just delivered a damn sermon. I've got chills

[@coryhaynes6716]

Fo real mysonne type truths

[@sinfullyblondie]

Me too... Right On!!!

[@samm552]

Masterpiece right here 100% Listening to it should be mandatory for all Americans.

[@ufo828]

America is a continent, not a country. This is not America -> 🇺🇲 we're all Americans.

[@raulsantos193]

This song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I shared this video cause I think we all need to listen to this and reflect on all the things that has been going on with all these current events!!! Let's spread this all over social media. We need this!!!

[@Elizabeth-ep6dn]

Found this after seeing your interview on MSNBC and I am speechless! The world needs more minds like yours🌏

[@marthasimons7940]

Me to Elizabeth. His conversation with Ari Melber and Michael Steele was deep and poetic. With the masterful truth poet we heard at the Inauguration and Marlon here, I am more hopeful for the next generation. With the years I have left, I will try to leave the planet better for them- 61 yr old white woman in the South

[@dukemetzger3784]

I'm old and don't generally like rap, but every now and then someone writes a rap filled with so much truth and so damn honest that I have to stand and take notice! This is one of those! This song nails the reality right now!

[@themagickalmermaid]

Devil's Advocate here... (apology in advance)... Your message received tho... seems like Cultural appropriation ??? I'm all for music and cultural evolution... But let's not forget the 'Black Man's Struggle' just to have something called 'Rap' legitimized.

[@802Garage]

@@themagickalmermaid This is what they've been rapping for generations now too. Not that I'm an expert and I appreciated Marlon's song.

[@ImagNEerie]

There exists rappers that have deep political messages but the mainstream hates rappers that are not "vibing". Just like metal had certain bands that were promoted more than others because they wanted to push bands that game more of a party atmosphere, but didn't really promote bands that spoke of drug addiction.

[@sonjar9202]

Sounds like this young rapper used an art form to express a truthful observation. I care less whose culture he "appropriated". From him, i see it as a SHARED cross culture of unity and respect and love. Please, we must stop putting labels on TRUTH. Thats how they divide us all. Anyone for truth, just accept the message and for this, praise the messenger because he will influence others still trapped in a 'public lie'.

[@Eligh0716]

@@themagickalmermaid Yeah I'm sorry but that's a little far with the cultural appropriation. Like it even matters what color he is as well, just as long as people get the message. I find it more pressing to say cultural appropriation over them actually embracing, living, and learning that culture first at least. And to not know his come up over the years and hows hes been saying this shit from the get go makes it more pressing to me.

[@tracyjohnson1666]

Mic 🎤 dropped! After 100% authentic TRUTH TOLD!

[@Pancake310]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥If I gotta give up what's righteous to get it, You can keep it!Fuq a popular lie I'd rather be a secret! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 💪🏾 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯 HOLY GHOST FIRE!ALL PRAISE TO THE MOST HIGH 🙏🏾☝🏾😎

[@urmomsboyfriend8950]

"Fuck a popular lie I rather be a truthful secret" This is exactly why I respect him so much. He rather be one of those rappers who spit facts about how corrupt the world is than one of those famous generic ass rappers talking about shit they never did.

[@neorock6135]

That fuckin line needs to be plastered on the walls of Congress

[@48Volts]

@@neorock6135 agree

[@BustTh3Rust]

Big Facts bro i was just about to highlight and expound on that bar myself that shit was mind blowing

[@mzzzz3]

@@neorock6135 although biden is better than trump, he is just as corrupt lol don't let the ruse fool you

[@eyeamvirg]

🔥🙏🔥

[@patrickirishcharm6354]

Every once in a while in ur life people come along that actually have something to say this jus blew me away 🎧🙏💓

[@InarusLynx]

Here here. This is the truth this nation needs. For too long have we been going down this path. We've had a black strain since the day we brought slaves to this land. We let it infect us. We believe the lies to make ourselves feel better. Corporations are our enemy not our neighbors. Your neighbor doesn't affect your life. Your slave labor, as the lowest bidder, does to the wolves known as your corporate overlords. Your mad at the dude in town, but he isn't paying you $7 an hour, leaving you choosing between rent or food.

[@pineapplekrak6473]

That's great. But are you gonna do something

[@indigospringsfarm]

Straight up paradigm shifting banger.

[@TheDzavala85]

@@pineapplekrak6473 no :(

[@TheEcono]

👍💯☯️🙏

[@MajesticHalo]

I am a older black woman and this young man reminds me there still is hope

[@blackhawkcz1895]

"You can't fake lightning, but you can plan thunder" I used this mindset sometimes when shit gone wrong for me and it is one of the advice on the internet that impacted my life.

[@Gusty9229]

this needs to be playing everywhere on repeat.

[@musiccreators6683]

U better start blasting, "the future starts and ends with u."

[@kevinbrady3063]

I agree, just listened 4 times in a row, I wanna get the words right so I can rap along and even quote those notes to people that I talk to about it. I agree with him 💯

[@jawsdawg1]

23 year retired Air Force MSgt. The US is what I spent a career believing in. This helps to renew my dedication to make a difference. I served but over the last several years I see that the real war was here all along. THANK YOU

[@AdrianBrown]

@mrpickledick llc Faceless TROLL...

[@jackmehoff2503]

@mrpickledick llc feel free to recite the constitution n then realize you're the only one here that betrayed his country

[@jackmehoff2503]

@Benjamin thank you for your service

[@jackmehoff2503]

@mrpickledick llc provide examples

[@iskaykabeya609]

@mrpickledick llc leave him alone

[@derekmorisco6004]

Stop looking at the messenger and start listening to the message.

[@qdgamer7183]

MASHA'ALLAH from the beginning to end!! DEEP. Shockingly!!TRUTH

[@dontask5]

"can you track your opinion to it's origin?" I've never really thought about that, damn 💀

[@DuckMuthaFukr-ei7bj]

Jacque Fresco

[@Virjunior01]

I can. Seeing people in pain always felt awful. Even in first grade, when I saw another kid slip and fall, everyone else laughed... and I thought that was sick. And I've thought about that for almost 30 years now.

[@zippySquirrelface]

Now that you thought about it, can you recall? I think nofx and bad religion were my biggest influences since my early years.

[@vannah12222]

@@zippySquirrelface sorry, but what's nofx? I tried googling it but it just said it was some band.

[@ilovemikerogers]

I can track it back to 1991 when I heard this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIi7kq2MndGsrrM

[@russeli1941]

Many of us don't recognize and delegitimize the voice of our youth today. This young man's lyrics are rooted in knowledge of facts and history along with wisdom and a heart that is open with a desire to make a difference. This young man is the epitome of hope who's voice needs to be heard.

[@TheFruitySloth]

couldnt have said it any better

[@SamM-gl9zc]

"TRUTH IS, IF IT WASN'T FOR COVID, TRUMP WOULD HAVE BEEN REELECTED IN A LANDSLIDE". That IS the truth. That's why our lives have been flipped over. Just to get rid of him. Do you see the lengths y'all are willing to go to, just because the TV said "orange man bad"? You HAD to get rid of him... One year later and gas is over 50% more expensive, prices of EVERYTHING rising faster than any of us have ever seen, empty store shelves, businesses can't find people to work. We can't find truckers. We can't unload cargo ships. Your party says I need to show my papers to eat or see a movie, but if I think we should have to show ID to vote, you call me racist. Apparently thinking non-whites are smart and capable enough to do simple things like get an ID makes me a racist, and thinking they're too dumb to get one means you really care about them??? You call Trump a Russian puppet, but on day One biden shuts down an American oil pipeline and then immediately turns around and paves the way for a Russian one to get completed. Now we're paying more for dirtier gas & oil, paying our enemies for it, using ships that pollute to send it around the world instead of getting it here, and you say NOTHING.

[@billw5189]

@@SamM-gl9zc I'm later middle aged. I've seen gas prices (& crude oil) higher both literally and certainly, relative to US average incomes. During my life, there have also been 13 years of higher rates of inflation in the US than there was in 2021. This is easy stuff to look up btw...Took me like 8 minutes to confirm. Things I haven't seen in my life prior to the past couple of years: its vast 3) 25% tariff on USA's largest supplier of goods. 4) Seditious president. (Who, as you noted, is indeed a bit orange). Good day to all.

[@Priestbokmei1]

S**t..that was heavy. I hope more rappers/poets follow your lead!

[@mandyskw91]

This made me tear up. Very impactful. It's nice to hear someone make music about things that matter and make you think.

[@wutflex]

This is what true honest expression sounds like.

[@LockheedLazar]

this is the most focused, direct, and thoughtful perspective i've heard, not even just from music, but in general the most thoughtful take on the current situation that i've heard thus far

[@Eligh0716]

I agree, and its crazy because he bars up and makes a song out of said perspective, when most people wouldn't even have the balls to just say half this shit, period.

[@devonjames9883]

yeah dude I was thinking the exact same thing

[@ivocanevo]

Serious talent. Have you all heard Amanda Gorman perform her inauguration poem? Similarly next level.

[@vannah12222]

Yo for real? Damn. Yeah it's an amazing song with an amazing message, but he ain't saying shit that leftists ain't been saying for years. They get labeled as dangerous communists and radicals though, so nobody pays attention.

[@furiousapplesack]

@@vannah12222 Truth! Maybe we're gonna win this "culture war" the right's been on about forever after all, so long as more content like this keeps coming.

[@gloriajacobs756]

as a green eyed mixed minority I feel your every word. The lies and the boundaries between the haves and the have not have perpetuated this country since Columbus displaced the original inhabitants. The exploitation of every non white or poor people built this country to what it is today. I'm proud of you son. Keep speaking out what I've felt my whole life . 68 yrs and grateful.

[@paulbroadway987]

On point, correct and sad all in one song. Thank you Marlon Craft.

[@alexxxO_O]

This song is like a culmination of every meaningful thought I've ever that pertains to America. What a fucking masterpiece. Nobody does it like you, Craft.

[@lawrenceshdow]

you mean all the shit constantly talked about by liberal talking heads at MSNBC or the righteous elites at CNN? Because i got some real news for ya: shhhh... you have no objections because your thoughts are fed to you just like Marlon's are. But keep thinking yall are intellectuals on some next. I fully think it's phony ass woke bullshit. (Hey, we all can have an opinion) Marlon does deliver it very well though. Dude has got incredible talent.

[@FJB_USA_1ST]

@@lawrenceshdow this coming from someone who believes that "masks kill". Chile have several seats. People like you are what this artist describes in his song, and when someone/People wants to talk about or tackle racism and injustice in our society, it becomes "phony ass woke bullshit". Boy bye!

[@gamingwiththegorgon6704]

Well said. Reminds me of Act III Scene II by Saul Williams. A call to step up

[@devonfitz5760]

@@FJB_USA_1ST " people like you"... How racist.

[@bazileia9222]

@@devonfitz5760 how exactly saying "people like you" racist? Where exactly is the race part implied and how? For example I don't actually know the ethnicity of any of people involved in this discussion, how do you?

[@d.shermandesantos3570]

You are a truth teller. Never sit down and shut up. I'm a 71 yr old grandma who hasn't been smiling much lately, but I am now. Thank you, Marlon

[@trendywipp3715]

Please never sit down! We need to share this, and listen to this bright young man's words.

[@kongengorm3360]

This deserves the Nobel Prize for literary arts.

[@betonvs]

“Fuck a public lie, I rather be a truthful secret.” This dude is like the new generation immortal technique.

[@360.Tapestry]

needs harder beats

[@jamesfrancese6091]

You say that like it’s a good thing

[@360.Tapestry]

@@jamesfrancese6091 if a tree falls

[@wassum100]

“can you track your opinion to it’s origin” is one of the most significant lines I’ve heard since Hitchens left us. Really powerful, wish people would really think about that.

[@jfleming6656]

I’m not big into rap. I’m an old white woman. My brain can’t keep up with the words. I read what this young man said. It made me cry. He speaks words of wisdom. We came very close. It could happen again. It’s up to each and every one of us.

[@TrasteIAm]

Black rappers have made their message clear for decades, not too different.

[@Kraus-]

@@TrasteIAm White people (the ones who don't think there's a problem) don't listen to black rappers. That's an uncomfortable truth we have to acknowledge.

[@jfleming6656]

@@Kraus-. Well I’m listening now. Trying to anyway. My go to music is soft jazz.

[@enightc]

@@TrasteIAm whose first is not on trial here. All we wanted is more people saying the truth. Because we only just barely avoided a Trump second term. It's reality that Trump was a incompetent leader even with his attempt at a coup. But will we always be this lucky? We need to do something to ensure it never get this close ever.

[@paulojrg]

@@Kraus- Even if they did they couldn't relate to.

[@akinnon2000]

wow real rap with meaningful lyrics. The writing were indeed on the wall.

[@vova5450]

just doing my part and hittin play 5 times a day, so the algorithms can dictate us cheering this.

[@bjoyful2185]

Between Craft and the poet Amanda Gorman this week, their contributions of brilliance has given me great hope for the next generations!🇺🇸

[@GalacticCoast]

Could not agree more!!

[@jennybeam7226]

Absolutely! Both beautiful & powerful!!❤👊💙

[@arothmanmusic]

I was just thinking the same thing. 2021 is off to a hard-hitting start for the power of American poetry.

[@artiste1954]

I've been waiting for music that inspires change since it left us in the 1960s and 70s. and here we go! And it happens to be another Age of Aquarius. Let's make lasting changes this time.

[@destiny7654]

Marlon, dear brother, I saw you on MSNBC and decided to hear you again but I was far from prepared to hear the measure of your strength and bravery! I will say this, I used to consider Prince as a god and minister. As I watched you and listened to you I thought about him. Meditate, stay prayerful and KEEP WORKING! We need you. Thank you.

[@tylerjames7449]

I "like" very very, very few videos.. with Marlon's lyrics hitting home, hitting home HARD, I had to give this a thumbs up. Keep up the amazing work.

[@raidge49r]

Hands down, the verse most slept on of 2021, crying shame!

[@ciscojav6284]

This must of been like, a few generations ago, when the public first heard Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Goin On.” There is a paradigm shift in the public consciousness when prophetic lyrics are played openly for the masses to hear ....

[@tandt7694]

Well said...

[@keontaemorris1861]

Make me wanna cry... seeing others care about us like that 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@AsitdyaDsr]

Yeah . He is caring for America and its future for all in it.

[@brytoledo3534]

Love will win!

[@jackross956]

This song will never get old

[@shxtgigs4662]

“To convince that your 1 cast up” bro that’s the brutal truth we all at the bottom fighting on crumbs

[@apollochurch1957]

When an artist talks more truth in 5 min than most all others have in their whole career. Craft is cut from another cloth. Keep Killin it bro!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@neyland94]

That man just defended his thesis and earned his PhD on word craft. Holy shit.

[@oliviap.walker6425]

Correct.

[@roberthood7650]

Haha! So true. This was something else wasn't it..

[@ompaq991]

🙌

[@pm6550]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzdfnVmd6anq6s

[@wu-tangisimmortal5552]

Wow, this is amazingly well written and delivered. Marlon just got himself a new fan. I can't believe this doesn't have over a million views.

[@friedchickengossip]

Daaaaaamn, you know it hits good, when you feel like someone is saying out your thoughts loud while you listen to a song. God bless Hip Hop and you! Thanks Marlon!

[@lacedmichey6404]

There is nothing I can critique about this song. He said everything that needed to be said🤷‍♀️

[@pm6550]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzdfnVmd6anq6s

[@brattenj57]

Saw you on MSNBC so I wanted to look at this. It’s way fearless, deep, honest, wise. You have a gift; thank you for sharing it.

[@allenantonioheyllatorre5720]

Right the part about wwii 2, really strikes especially after democratic leaders calling for lists of trump supporters.

[@user-mb8qi3ky5q]

@@allenantonioheyllatorre5720You are trolling. Nobody called for a list of trump supporters.

[@quakermusic]

@@user-mb8qi3ky5q Good catch, thanks for responding to this. We have to try to catch these lies when they get spit out like that.

[@thisisisabella3634]

@@user-mb8qi3ky5q These fascists have to imagine a plot against them in order to demonize their perceived enemies.

[@allenantonioheyllatorre5720]

@@user-mb8qi3ky5q im not trolling. AoC is one there are others.

[@davidharrison6535]

For me a Non American. This is just amazing This everything we had read and seen about the Orange painted Man baby wrapped up in just under 5 minutes I have played it 5 times so far. More times to come.. Also his song Gang shit is also Brilliant.

[@NobodyCaresAboutIt]

The point is that this isn't just Trump, it's the entire predatory neo-liberal capitalist system here. We're sold the stories that we need to keep us in line, the racism and division, but it's not about an R or D next to a candidate, it's all about the ongoing subjugation of the US to moneyed interests. And the point that the smarter, smoother talking fascist that steps up next will take us around the corner is valid. Without a massive health and economic disaster happening, Trump would have won a second term. But when the new candidate with a silver tongue and thinly veiled genocidal ideology steps up, we're going to be in real danger of falling for him. The US is failing.

[@jbird1224]

Biden is doing better? Look around homie

[@ES_Glenn]

DAYMN!!! GYAD DYAMN💯

[@jeangabrielcotto508]

This song should be the gospel of 2020

[@pedrovieira936]

"made us all addicted to fame so we work for free.." 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 straight truth - straight fire MC

[@CopperKey555]

Intelligent truth. Love your insight. PROPS!!!!

[@destombe]

Thank you! I am here with my 13-year-old son unpacking your lyrics-- you speak the truth and your words carry power and grace with some F bombs appropriate placed,

[@allysa2877]

"We could end up on the wrong side of World War II 2"-- Damn that hits hard. More people need to hear your brilliant, powerful words and take them to heart. Saw you on Ari and had to check-out full version.

[@allenantonioheyllatorre5720]

Right liberals calling for lists of all trump supporters thats insane.

[@reallyWyrd]

One of my life goals is to never put myself in a position where I'm being charged with Crimes Against Humanity. I.e. this is the kind of thing I think about a lot.

[@the_empath_etc]

Same

[@the_empath_etc]

@@allenantonioheyllatorre5720 nope

[@allenantonioheyllatorre5720]

@Spanky Ham lol

[@hawns5198]

“......Who knew that algorithms would dictate what we cheer.....” and that generational scheme was 🔥

[@sjostromalandnet]

Yeah incredible statement out of a long list 🔥

[@mattgraver3604]

That floored me 🤯

[@annediaz152]

That was a gut punch for sure

[@gennaterra]

Indeed... cheer or BELIEVE

[@politicallyincorrect4452]

the fact that this doesn't have a million views at this point shows a lot about the good o'l USA......this song is truth and fire.

[@rafaelvazquezcortes5230]

They rather listen to bullshit country and tom Macdonald

[@peanutsenlargmentpills9973]

That “end up on the wrong side of World War II 2” was a immaculate bar. Really makes you ponder where we as a country are headed and how we look to the rest of the world.

[@aafillon]

Mans literally looks his audience in the eyes and said, be better and do better so we can leave this world a better place. I have so much admiration.

[@insayno]

"Rappers been lazily refferencing the matrix for years Who knew algorithms would really dictate what we cheer?" DUDE THATS BARS!!!!!

[@mizzIN4M]

"rather be a truthful secret" 🖤

[@SunnyDee60]

Just saw him for the 1st time on MSNBC, had to come follow him. I like his style & knowledge ❤️👌🏾.

[@SunnyDee60]

@@jrgamer1243 Trump is a freakin racist! Point blank. Don't know abt all that other crap ur talking abt.

[@arnoldenglish8882]

MSNBC "The Beat" brought me here too.... young man has skills

[@BrendaRWyatt]

Me too. I love Ari for keeping it real

[@effiehaggerty2453]

Yeah The Beat brought me here too🙌🏽

[@erykacane29]

Same! Had to find and listen...he speaking facts that many need to hear🗣

[@tjadventures9163]

Me to.... Good stuff✌️

[@ricksimon9867]

Ari's a weird dude, but quite often he is spot on

[@OthaBrotha1]

Every once in a while, a lyricist steps up to the mic and stakes his claim, makes his mark. This is that time and Craft is that lyricist. Respect.

[@blue-calla]

Well said!

[@demetriusdion3804]

True.

[@MrRichiec09]

Omg! Yes! We needed this...I’ve been waiting for a new artist to step up.

[@eos48fan1]

Tom macdonald much?

[@OthaBrotha1]

@@eos48fan1 ?

[@a.l.a.7847]

Amen, Marlon.

[@4z6setmafia28]

“It was always gon get worse fore’ it got better” That hit me hard man

[@bikerjosh07]

"Herd immunity to truth and self-assessment" Damn, that's powerful. It's like he diagnosed our current social pathologies in one line.

[@maxuzumaki5754]

But told you to wear a mask?

[@maxuzumaki5754]

@@darylwhittakergoteborg1437 then make sure to wear 2 masks now. “Cause they said so”

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

Indeed he did...with style.

[@conard04]

@@maxuzumaki5754 Bro, you are making zero sense here. What does that have to do with the lyric?

[@maxuzumaki5754]

@@darylwhittakergoteborg1437 you mad mad

[@clivegrant4241]

I saw this.in ARIE MELBER show on MSNBC, and I had to go look it up on KZbin, ALL i can say it DAM, THIS IS TALENT lets get this to hundreds of million of views

[@dertwiller]

ARIE MELBER is genius

[@ultimately-sabrina]

Same here!

[@user-Tina8462]

Me too..love it!!

[@ms.meganemetz1873]

Me 2!

[@kirstituomi5309]

Ditto

[@aliceianwillis8644]

WORD...

[@scottsmyth87ss]

Not even a million views??!! MC is so underrated.

[@KevinMay222]

"fuck a popular lie, I'd rather be a truthful secret."

[@JustMe-pi1zi]

That was a great line

[@travelingtootie6945]

Gave me chills

[@philstuf]

You beat me to it, but thumbs up. I posted similar before seeing your comment: I may have agreements and disagreements with some of the lyrics, but damnit, man... "Fuck a popular lie; I'd rather be a truthful secret." You just summed up my core ethic more concisely than I could...

[@ultimately-sabrina]

That line was my favorite!

[@makikogi]

This gives me hope that hip hop will once again talk about real issues

[@Sight2Behold]

Don't count it...these bonehead rappers could careless about issues, all they see is dollar signs, women, drugs, etc 🙄

[@brethrenjefferson2150]

@@Sight2Behold I mean... when records sell they sell clearly someone’s listening to that garbage and buying it or it wouldn’t happen.

[@mattgraver3604]

@@Sight2Behold Eventually people will get tired of all that nonsense

[@lonoprime7176]

That hip hop has always been around. The corporations will not give them any airplay. This man has been doing this for 10 years and now we here about him because everything that has been going on.

[@khariheru4980]

First thing is, theirs a different between Hip Hop and Rap. Rap is just music and words that turn into just Entertainment. Hip Hop is so much more than music, it's a culture, an attitude, a movement. Hip Hop has stayed true to what it is, unfortunately society has just labeled anything to do with people of color as Hip Hop. This Kat has a nice message, but he's not alone by far. Stop allowing Society to dictate what is not theirs. ✊🏾

[@christiemanis4695]

I love his truth, that's hip-hop...TRUTH

[@bonniedrasco8166]

Respect but check the hate on this kid and the message

[@miscellaneouslyric]

God bless this man, he understands the meaning of humanity . Marlon you are the truth brother, thank you for standing with my people

[@tylerd1297]

No he don't he's been bashing the unvaxxed non stop he's part of an agenda

[@allstatemademehomele]

Dam You converted us seniors when it comes to Rap. Well done young man.

[@chrisodediran3039]

Marlon's not just a musician. He's a poet, a philosopher, an activist and others qualities wrapped in one package. Brilliant!

[@lyrangear]

He sucks

[@thisisisabella3634]

@@lyrangear Go away troll. Marlon should already have Grammys.

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

Right, Chris?! He's BEAUTIFUL and he delivered POWERFUL words that people need to hear, not rubbish or flowery BS to put people in a (deeper) trance. Why wasn't HE speaking at 46's inauguration? This man actually IS brilliant.

[@lyrangear]

@@thisisisabella3634 sheep

[@thisisisabella3634]

@@lyrangear Trumpists 😭. Move along you snowflake. Can't even handle a center right Democrat. This is how we know that all conservatives are fascist. It's because Biden is basically a republican yet he's not evil enough for you somehow. Oh well please keep crying about it. Maybe in 4 years you'll get some revenge. Probably not though.

[@briancastillo5577]

Marlon craft next up, he a genius 🔥

[@truthbetold459]

God Damned.......he nailed it. "The future starts and ends with you" powerful words. This kid is🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LitCast]

"Ask why we on different teams, we ain't playing the same sport" 🔥🔥🔥

[@wsol80]

It sounds good, but if that is true, then there is no hope. If the NHL goes bankrupt and all of their ice melts, what do you expect the NBA to do about it? They owe nothing to the NHL, they won't give their fans or $. If humans are like that, then everybody is on their own and nobody can complain about being oppressed or held back because nobody owes them. It's all competition and the strong survive. That view sucks.

[@Mary-rg4tl]

Tell it like it is son, tell it like it is. Thank you 😷🙏✌

[@GhettoWhiteGuy]

Haven't pressed replay on a song that quick in forever. This song was beautiful man.

[@kaysha]

Crafted flawlessly Marlon

[@SwuaveWEB]

lol, simpleton.

[@MARLEYDIDIT]

@@SwuaveWEB lol, hater.

[@austindavis2406]

@@SwuaveWEB Hm, I wonder what kind of elitist you are... I think what's far more indicative of a lack of intelligence is condemning those that you disagree with- purely on musical taste- as stupid. Makes you seem rather insecure, might I add. Simpleton.

[@rgwak]

@@SwuaveWEB 👈 😅😂🤣

[@SwuaveWEB]

@@MARLEYDIDIT Not my fault the music is simpleton bullshit, by someone that looks like they can barely remember to breath in the morning.