Marlon Craft - State Of The Union (Official Video)

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produced by Arbus Beats
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[@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!💜

[@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

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MollyBrown-f9i]

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

[@quakermusic]

@@MollyBrown-f9i Good catch, thanks for responding to this. We have to try to catch these lies when they get spit out like that.

[@thisisisabella3634]

@@MollyBrown-f9i These fascists have to imagine a plot against them in order to demonize their perceived enemies.

[@allenantonioheyllatorre5720]

@@MollyBrown-f9i im not trolling. AoC is one there are others.

[@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!!

[@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.....

[@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.

[@robertschiavone5095]

I am 59 yrs old white man. I have have saying for a long time that this was a white supremacist problem. America's original sin. Thank you Marlon Craft.

[@ricksurratt9034]

I am a 59-year-old white male very impressed keep up the good work.

[@bobsmith3931]

@@ricksurratt9034 Your virtue badge is in the mail.

[@probablyabouttoargue3264]

How long you been subscribed to hobo shoestring? He’s pretty funny.

[@Nobody-w8n4s]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@KidCypherOfficial]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@wutflex]

This is what true honest expression sounds like.

[@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...

[@kom3toz3gold47]

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

[@unlikelysuspect5491]

mission accomplished

[@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

[@pedrovieira936]

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

[@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 ?

[@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!!!

[@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

[@insayno]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@lacedmichey6404]

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

[@pm6550]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzdfnVmd6anq6s

[@rodevans602]

I’m 75 years old and I don’t get most rap crap.... But this young man is a POET and a PROPHET; an observer of reality and a truth sayer.

[@mikecannady9064]

I just posted a reply saying something very similar. This isn’t my thing but, if I had children, I would be happy if a teacher wanted to show and explain this to them from a historical point of view. I know I’ve practically become a stereotype the way I look at some of our younger generations but this gives me hope. I can’t remember the last time I said that.

[@virtuallyme2518]

@@mikecannady9064 EXACTLY!!! I hear that and can totally relate!

[@THATBOISHAD]

Common, the roots, tribe called quest, queen latifah, mc lyte, kendrick lamar, nas, krs one, the fugees..... I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. Marlon is part of a long line of positive rap.

[@Xenoyer]

I'm an old rock n roller, so truth matters. Wisdom can't be denied.

[@kingkorey6526]

RAP CRAP that's funny, PROPHET that's even funnier. Keep up the good work Marlon because some only hear and see the people that look like them. The struggle is mosdefinetly real.

[@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.

[@a.l.a.7847]

Amen, Marlon.

[@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.

[@sherbert85]

"You can't fake lightning, but you can plan thunder..." 💯 That line really got me. It just includes so many things! And the fact that this song was all written BEFORE the riot on the Capitol... truly amazing. 👏👏👏

[@sherbert85]

@@babyberryuno1335 are you insane

[@mikehinson5935]

Iris Coleman So you like the song but not part about Trump??? SMH, Trump was ONLY for himself, u cant see that then you blind. TRUMP and other white folks planed for thunder, they want it..... cause American is changing from white to darker shades!!

[@rhowshad]

@@babyberryuno1335 what does it take for you to see that TRUMP was not it? How many disrespectful things need to be said, how many divisive speeches and rhetoric that divides need to be base, how many vaginas need to be grabbed, how many special needs groups need to be made fun of, how many ethnic group bans, how many wall promises need to be made, how many pandemics need to be mishandled, for you to see he was simply not it? He's a one term president for a reason, at some point you got to face the truth

[@kapoot5360]

What passerby’s don’t understand about Craft, is this man hasn’t changed his script. He’s literally been spitting about these issues for almost a decade, critiquing both political sides. Listen to some of his older works and EP’s. What he’s about hasn’t changed. He’s not hopping on any new wave. Craft has been steady leveling up, and staying true to what he’s about. Much love. Edit: I say passerby’s mainly for the haters and people quick to judge. Thank you to those who are stopping to listen, share, and appreciate this dude’s talent. Welcome to the show.

[@sebastianfairchild4733]

Definition of a trendsetter.

[@tytaylor1843]

Just for the record, there are many rappers who has been doing this. But the labels don't sign people like them. I can point you to at least 3 or 4. May blow your mind!

[@davidhunternyc1]

Thank you for the education. I did not know who Marlon Craft was until just now. This song has my attention.

[@mailman2332]

Yea .buddy. Amer-I-Can

[@AlwaysRight1776]

I agree with you, even during the times that I didn’t agree with him.

[@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.

[@grimacres]

I am 58 years old and you absolutely have a grasp on reality. You have renewed my hope in a upcoming generation.

[@moyndebs6759]

I’m a Black Nigerian guy. This my Lovely White Brother from another mother makes the American in me feel happy that people like him exist. I love y’all. God bless USA🇺🇸❤️👍🏻👍🏿

[@axofbrevity]

check out www.twitch.tv/hasanabi if you want to see more people like Marlon. There's a whole community of us over there

[@Militantreturns]

Hamites. Smh

[@dianatramm4938]

Respect - lots of good people in USA despite all the crooks in control.

[@jeangabrielcotto508]

This song should be the gospel of 2020

[@derekmorisco6004]

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

[@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.

[@truthbetold459]

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

[@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!

[@tracyjohnson1666]

Mic 🎤 dropped! After 100% authentic TRUTH TOLD!

[@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. ✊🏾

[@ants_in_my_eyes_johnson6844]

"The elite eat on backs of your labor and youd point at your neighbor instead of up to keep us off track" been saying this and thinking a lot of what he is rappin about. This song should be listened to by everyone.

[@tchoythao1730]

People rather do this because they don't want to admit that they are wrong, or else have to realize they are wrong, even if just partly. A good example is the Trump and Biden thing involving pedophilia. Both got cases of pedophilia pending, yet everytime you bring up their supporter, they point fingers away, essentially giving their supported person a pass. Whether the people are guilty or not isn't the problem, it's the lack of self accountability and hypocrisy.

[@rimachatterjee9769]

So agree

[@ants_in_my_eyes_johnson6844]

@@tchoythao1730 agreed. There should also be set time limits on how many times a politician can run for office. As well as a total clean out and replacement of anyone holding a seat in congress or jobs dealing in all government sectors as well as anyone appointed by the president and he himself. Both sides. The decision to who will replace them can be up to the popular vote for each state and the popular vote for the rest of all government seats and positions of power. No more bipartisanship or separate party systems. One that has its vested interest in the people who makeup their constituents and country as well as the interests of the greater good for person and country. These lifers that have been in politics for decades and even less have already been exposed to corruption of some level and they are all indentured to some big money business that financially backed or bribed them so they cant be trusted. There will be no lobbying whatsoever anymore. For profit prison systems will be banned and the facilities will really become places of rehabilitation and will provide real opportunities to restart your life after your debt to society has been paid. Prisoners with non violent offenses will be given parole, aside from pedos and the like which will be turned into automatic life in prison for any of those dealings and be lucky that the pedos and their ilk wouldn't be turned over to face what justice the parents decide. Rape will be just as bad as killing someone, a person who has suffered through it is no longer who they once were essentially that person has been killed and will never return. The person left in its place will have to suffer the rest of their lives. So yes rape will be akin to murder. Ive already wrote too much to where noone will read it but these are just initial thoughts on change I feel is needed. Tip of the iceberg stuff. I got blistahs on me fingahs!! 😆

[@robertjones8260]

"But that privilege they may acknowledge, they ain't givin it up" "Pay a racist brand before we pay attention" "Herd Immunity to truth and self-assessment" "Lot of the soft bigotry of low expectations" TALK to em Craft! TALK TO 'EM!!!

[@pm6550]

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[@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!

[@thenativegamer4053]

As a Native American I’ve always felt like we were just forgotten about and honestly we’ll die out before change happens..crimes against us rarely get looked into and women are kidnapped at rising rates. From one broken people to all others,if you don’t unite now then EVERYTHING that happened to my people will have been for nothing. Stand together or be remembered as nothing but a painful scar

[@Survivor58]

Sending a shout out to my Native American Brothers and Sisters. We’re all in this struggle together and you’re absolutely correct when it comes to the failures on bringing to light that this world is more than Black or White. 👊🏾

[@rokumi1424]

we're still here man. They tried everything they could to break us. They couldn't.

[@user-kd5ox5iv7o]

It's crazy though, the U.S. government literally killed Native Americans to claim ownership of the land that they still to this day charge people to live on. Taxes, the thin veil of murder for hire, represented by an invasion oriented military. "We're looking out for you" they say, "that's what it's for". Over and over again. It's sick more than crazy, really. I'm a white guy who's mostly from Dutch and French ancestry, and I can honestly say that I've learned more about how to be a real and truly honorable person from Native Americans than any other group of people anywhere. I hear you, I see you, so please, we all need help. I don't see a broken people in you, I see a comeback story, of the mind and will, for everybody. Keep on.

[@nicholaswing6616]

I'm so sorry

[@colorblindvids]

We still here just look a little different

[@trentonschindele2400]

Craziest part is that he turned this in on the morning of January 6th. Before the riot. Says a lot..

[@amandagardner565]

yeah, but as he said the writing was on the wall. i'm an Australian in Australia, and when donald trump came down the escalator i said if he ever becomes president there will be a civil war to get him out of the white house, and he sure as hell tried to start one.

[@ironboy3245]

It was pretty obvious. Shit was planned on facebook, twitter, a little on reddit, and even trump told people to go to the Jan 6th 'protest'. To everyone else in the world it was blindingly obvious that shit was going to go down

[@jennifermarie3158]

What's more crazy is that so many people needed the riot to show them what has been going on for years

[@axofbrevity]

@@jennifermarie3158 too many still believe the republican party had nothing to do with the riot. They believe the lie that it was antifa (i guess antifa wears a lot of trump gear now), they believe that trump supporters aren't true republicans but the truth is that they are. Trump was right about the dissenters being RINOs, because the republican party has become a cult of personality so if you aren't ride or die for that you aren't really a republican

[@musiccreators6683]

When it was Marthur Luther Kings Day I prayed for more people like him that will impact the world and my prayers been answered, now it's time to do my part and join this inner movement, a wise man said "the relationship u have with yourself sets the tone for every relationship u have." This applies for every1 u meet the vibe u project and what not. So let's set the tone of truth together

[@Mary-rg4tl]

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

[@naturalfreeness322]

" fake tweets on how you love everyone but you want wear a mask to save someone grandmother" a perfect observation of the world we live in.

[@GoldAceNews]

True, people only care about getting praised and loved like gods. #VanityCorrupts

[@pm6550]

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[@DanielJohnMcKenna]

ehh, most people who are for wearing masks are morons who dont care enough to take time and learn this pandemic is actually a plandemic agenda based on lies. keep watching. america is done. you wont have any freedom by 2030

[@Dave-gi6id]

@@DanielJohnMcKenna stupid is as stupid does

[@josefmcbrady5790]

@@DanielJohnMcKenna Look everyone! I found another inbred!

[@donaldwafford5612]

BROTHER YOU SPIT A TRUTH EVERYONE NEEDS TO HEAR.

[@zacharymcelgunn9391]

chills and tears. Fully evolved MC - igniting purpose with your passion man. Craft's a different breed

[@akinnon2000]

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

[@deemunson2919]

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

[@soulphoenix13]

My favorite line.

[@krymsynrayne]

There's only one person the future starts and ends with; it's you. Damn.

[@pm6550]

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[@MHLnL]

Powerful. I just saw Craft's interview with Ari Melber and came here to watch and hear this whole performance. Truly grateful for this message and hope it goes viral. 🙏

[@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.

[@Barbados190]

"we trained people for survival of the fittest, in traumatic conditions, and sold em things that kill em, we made life into a gamble in the name of capitalism"

[@santiagojones1519]

How many times must I say? I’ll just say it till he gets his props... Most underrated rapper, this man is great🙏🔥

[@sdill86]

💯

[@mikemo5196]

100000

[@musicthemusicalperson4316]

Him and KAAN have been overlooked so much it’s disgusting.

[@tytaylor1843]

Naw, most underrated are at least TWO OTHER guys who has been doing this type of content for linger than him! Care to know? Or do you rather keep your perception untainted?

[@sdill86]

@@tytaylor1843 if you say any names other than locksmith and king Los......

[@CopperKey555]

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

[@MOEQGIN]

Yep. It is so refreshing to see the TRUE spirit of HIP-HOP is alive.

[@RaulDukeKnife]

This Sociology teacher is mad dope for posting this lesson on YT for us.

[@thisisisabella3634]

Funny enough he does have a bachelor's in sociology.

[@robbtoyo]

There's actually a Civics teacher in The Center who has incorporated this song into her curriculum with her students, and everyone on the school board is very enthusiastic about it. She'll be talking about it after Marlon's weekly zoom call with The Center.

[@thisisisabella3634]

@@robbtoyo Nice. I haven't been to any zoom sessions yet. But I've been following every release closely. It gets frustrating watching his growth not reflect the quality of his work. I'm super upset that Anthony fantano hasn't reviewed anything of his yet.

[@robbtoyo]

​@@thisisisabella3634 I hope you can make it to one some time. You should drop by the Discord too. Yeah, it's disappointing. Things are moving along, though! The MSNBC clip with Marlon is their most viewed of the past two weeks (which includes Biden's inauguration!), and a lot more people are seeing SotU. How We Intended is coming out within a few weeks, so maybe Fantano will pick up a piece of Marlon's work!

[@thisisisabella3634]

@Grimey D What's worse is that conservative media teaches that the stuff he's saying is the real problem. They teach that the people who talk about things like white supremacy and racism are the true racists. They think it's all the fault of the media making us think that it's real when it ain't. The problem is that this is the same narrative fascists always use to divide us. People like Tucker carlson profit off creating this white victim complex. Truth doesn't matter to these people. They have created their own narrative where they are the only good people and they will defend it at all costs. To some people even admitting that racism exists would be completely destructive to their worldview and personal identities.

[@AMetalWorld]

What can I even say that hasn’t been said yet? You are that once-in-a-generation artist everyone proclaims to be Inspiration isn’t a strong enough word my guy. For the love of god don’t stop. The world needs more of this

[@larryfarmer8728]

Yes 🙌🏾 Spitting, (The Truth) I’m so inspired by this young brother, that he has, so much insight on the issues of Racism (Black 🆚 White). Insight on the whole agenda ordeal about coronavirus. Insight on this worlds 🌍 (mentality, superficial). Insight on how (the love of money 💴, branding for fame & greed) with how it’s now the most influential way of thinking among the younger generation. Marion, thank you brother for sharing and promoting this young brothers STRONG 💪🏽 Message. Gods Blessings Glory Halleluyah…All Praise, Honor & Glory To Our GOD (YAHWEH ELOHIM)

[@NoticeMeShizun]

“There’s only one person the future starts and ends with and it’s you “ Powerful

[@sheilaoliver1376]

I don't listen to much rap, but recently started my adventure to make sure I wasn't just ignoring a whole lane of artistry I should be aware of. Yes, a late bloomer, but at least I'm blooming. I saw you on the news just a few minutes ago and went straight to this song. HOLY ####. What a brilliant take on our truth. You , sir, have a new subscriber. Thank you for saying what I have felt.

[@July8th]

There are a ton of amazing black rappers (more poet than just a rapper really). Check out Black Star. Talib Kweli and Mos Def (now goes by Yasin Bey) make up that group and have really beautiful lyrics. Brother Ali, an albino white person who was ridiculed for being albino found solace in rap and then Islam and also puts out very thought provoking music.

[@juanlopez4353]

And that Revolution Must Go On.......

[@ratildahoyden9864]

I'm crying... You were able to pack so much into this rap, so many important points...THANK YOU!

[@martymarl4602]

what a beautiful name you have

[@ratildahoyden9864]

@@martymarl4602 , wow, this is the nicest thing anyone ever said about my name! Most often, I hear complains about how long it is and how difficult it is to pronounce it. Thank you, Marty, you made my day!

[@martymarl4602]

@@ratildahoyden9864 You are very welcome. take care

[@crazygrady127]

Caught him on Ari Melber and had to check him out. As far as leaving a comment? Well Damn, he said it all. Nothing left to say. 🤜

[@darkmankind]

This man is going to be a lyricist for the ages. We all should heed the message.

[@xaviersmoke9695]

He's been around for over a decade

[@elizabethk6658]

Word!

[@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.

[@arsallanakram3581]

Wow! This is a masterpiece and having just watched you talk about the lyrics, it's all from your heart. Amazing work man, thank you!!!

[@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]

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[@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

[@raidge49r]

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

[@djhollywoodpolo6037]

This is dope. Plain and simple. Can we continue to demand for the return to inspirational and meaningful music?

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

Whoa let's not lose our minds here. His lyrics are dead- on honest, and bear nothing but the truth. Incredibly wise point of view from this man. But leave 'good music' out of this conversation..... This is cookie cutter level music at best. His lyrics are amazing and on point. This track is not important for its ' musical content'...Sorry Marlon.

[@IvoryTaurean]

We need to get back to having J Cole Kendrick Lamar, Vic Mensa doing music like this again.

[@Dboi1000]

This one of the rare songs that makes you think so much you can hardly hear what he's saying. Only the Real 🔥🔥💯💯

[@thafox8380]

I had to rewind so many times

[@Dboi1000]

@Weißer Wolf Tom MacDonald ain't on the same level no where near dude. MC all facts no gimmicks jus the truth

[@Dboi1000]

@Weißer Wolf I'm not hating but whatever lol

[@Dboi1000]

@Weißer Wolf gravy brother but since you asked Tom MacDonald like CringeLord of the nation. He draws attention to social issues for monetary gain with no intentions of making real change in society but he's a grown man trapped in WWF fantasy.... Let him make the most of it 😊

[@chrisk28]

That this song actually dropped on the morning of January 6, 2021 is so prescient.

[@mizzIN4M]

"rather be a truthful secret" 🖤

[@D3robotics]

"you can't fake lightning... but you can plan thunder" HOLY SHIT

[@1967KID]

That line is the Keller. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sebastianfairchild4733]

That went over a lot of ppl head ya heard me.

[@QTownMayor]

Heard him explain the line on Ari Melber. This man is brilliant.

[@gbeana81]

I still don't get this line. Can someone kindly explain it?

[@flowerchild108]

@@gbeana81 me too please, thanks!

[@deedriver4566]

POWERFUL "Theres only one person the future starts and ends with.. Its u!"

[@HustlevilleTV]

Bro this song is very powerful and I love it

[@queenredpill6561]

Wow....this actually made me cry!!! Most folks have no idea what's coming down the pike. Give a shout out to those that are Waking UP.

[@haroldjr1969]

so did i

[@leftnutrightnut2097]

Unless your username is ironical, i don't think you truly understood this song.

[@frost9681]

Is your username a joke, or did you severely misunderstand the song?

[@jordanmercier3616]

@@frost9681 there was shots at the right and shots at the left, Marlon is clearly more left leaning but it doesn't mean right wing people can't appreciate a good msg and honest intentions, stop adding to the divide. Left vs right is just another way to keep the people fighting amongst ourselves while the robber barons run out the back door.

[@jordanmercier3616]

@@leftnutrightnut2097 same for you lol

[@TheDarXide.]

I have to rewatch that, the lyrics are so deep and powerful you can get it with watching just one time.

[@francisodum5931]

He should have performed this at the inauguration.

[@pandamonium9255]

Man what!? Good comment.

[@pcorporan45pc]

YESSSS!!

[@dilsadmeraler]

I prefer him to make the actual state of the union speech 👍

[@alima3304]

He's words are way too powerful, I don't believe people are really ready for him.....Between Amanda Gamon and his performance ,would have had the entire country Shaking Up...

[@user-es4jy4fk1g]

I don't think you understood some parts of the song. Dude doesn't agree with Biden either. Doubt he would've wanted to.

[@nosome2605]

this needs to be spread to the corners of the earth everyone needs to see this

[@DTG_LOCKETT]

For those that don't know the flag being upside down isn't a mistake. He's giving his opinion of the state of the union and a upside down flag means the union is in distress

[@Spideera]

Thanks for that, now I don't have to look up the meaning. :) Makes me think anyone waving a flag right now should flip it upside down in front of their houses. I'm a 'former' patriotic black woman. I no longer have faith in America so I no longer have a flag on my house. If I did, I'd flip it now that I know what that represents. :)

[@mylesraymond7364]

@@Spideera Might as well hang a Chinese flag. That's our future.

[@Spideera]

@@mylesraymond7364 hahaha I hear ya :)

[@theantagonist631]

@@mylesraymond7364 more capitalism will save us right?

[@dianatramm4938]

@@Spideera Patriotism/nationalism has always been a lie told to get people to give their lives in service to the powerful, to swear allegiance to an "imagined community" instead of the real one in their own neighborhood.

[@scruffydogdave]

I've never been a fan of Rap. Just not my type of music. BUT - This man speaks the truth. Great Video!

[@achempim2023]

ohh david then u are missing out .check 2pac Shakur's ''they don't give a fuck about us " focus on his two versus ok and then listen to his monologue when the song is ending. when u are done check a number of his songs out ok .God bless u .

[@chopper4484]

"So we evaded armageddon, for good old store brand oppression But if a leader more savvy, and less sociopathic with true fascist aspirations come along, it's gon' be tragic 74 million proved if the right rhetoric is used We could end up on the wrong side of World War II 2"

[@enightc]

@@mobs6812 it was way too real, way too close, something so impossible was possible that we were going to be on the other side of history I so hope its a wake up call for all

[@suzk1804]

The new administration is full of war mongers and racists.

[@enightc]

@@suzk1804 Again, still better than the Trump Administration, Trump lowered the bar so low that no one will ever touch it ever. So yeah, still an massive improvement.

[@harveybishop98]

Wow... so many truths about what's so wrong but yet conveyed in a way. Love it.

[@lisaj3583]

Just saw Marlon Craft on The Beat With Ari Melber. He is such an insightful person. Impressive!!!! I just shared that with everyone I could think of. 🤩

[@big_redd2560]

Marlon's "state of the union" craft struck a chord with the media, keep breaking down walls bro 👊

[@rileyarcozzi2245]

"Rappers been lazily referencing the Matrix for years, who knew algorithms would really dictate what we cheer" straight facts, well said.

[@aliceianwillis8644]

WORD...

[@UncleRaj1]

No matter how many views this gets itll still be underrated