[ REACTION ] Machine Gun Kelly - Candy feat. Trippie Redd (Official Music Video) & Glass House

[@TheOnlyGhxst]

He obviously isn't promoting kids to do drugs, he's just showing the reality of it. It's also a metaphorical representation of himself and Trippie Redd. The song wasn't necessarily about putting out a message, it was just showing the reality of his(and lots of other peoples) life.

[@TrevynPlays]

Exactly

[@cheyennefannon3091]

True. Drugs are the new candy

[@BuckyG419]

I kinda feel the same way, im feeling like the album in it entirety is the full message he is reaching for. Kinda like tech did with kathartic.

[@celestielanne1905]

Sammeeee

[@velocix2492]

Dante, agreed. The message in the lyrics, “fix this damage”- the damage was created by doing things like this at an early age. The “candy” is a new synonym for drugs because younger and younger kids are doing it. It’s really sad, but I think he just put out one of the best songs of 2019.

[@dreaxwinchester]

It’s about how a lot of kids start out using their prescriptions and moving on to using other things. He’s not promoting giving kids drugs.

[@Jaded518]

No it's him and trippie. He has been using and smoking since he was very little. his pain is real. he has a daughter. He is a good dad and isn't dumb. You start then you end up like him

[@Ty18432]

This album is good but mgk is in a dark place. Like you said listen to the lyrics hes speaking to his fans. Just like chester bennington did and years later after he passed they realize it. I just hope he gets the help he needs

[@CaseyWattsKnox]

Ty James it wasn’t years later.

[@jooseyjoose69]

He’s not promoting the lifestyle or encouraging kids to go down that path. He looks depressed in the video for a reason. Pete’s joking around in the video, but he represents all of the people in the kids’ lives who are bad examples/don’t care about their wellbeing. MGK’s just saying that he’s one of many to grow up this way.

[@K_lynne]

Awesome way to look at it. And make perfect sense!

[@peterluzon3698]

I thought of it like that as well. Cuz things like this do happen everyday

[@paulgarlock1161]

yes yes yes~!~~~~~!!!

[@jakegrenard682]

Joosey Joose facta

[@jakegrenard682]

Joosey Joose facts *

[@akhilhebbar6545]

Yes, MGK was one of the few who had the opportunity to work with Chester Bennington and linkin park before Chester passed away......that line hits hard man. And the respect he's paying to all those legends in this song....🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@knotzzz-w8p]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/npfClGOif9aNl9E Learn why rather you make money or not,getting demonitized matters

[@zero-ds1gf]

Showing the harsh reality of the way he and other kids are growing up. Of course he never glorifies drugs, that's why he looks lifeless.

[@ianharrison5758]

If you look at him then vs now, he looks so happy now. He looks like he found whatever he’s been looking for and I love that for him so much.

[@emanueletriarsi1559]

Took it as the two kid are mgk and trippy redd, but can see where your coming from

[@Joe-bs3pb]

I just caught that myself.

[@austinevans3969]

That's a very good way to look at it. I didnt before but now it makes sense

[@serenam4476]

That is exactly what I thought when I first saw this.

[@emanueletriarsi1559]

Seanie The Commie there’s two sets of two sets of kid the second set represent mgk and trippy red, the 1st is the kids that represent today, to me it look like he was looking at the kids in the present with disappointment

[@maddixhaw2332]

True

[@maspdalimsic]

If you think about the lyrics when he says "tryna fix this damage yeah" it's MGK giving his reasoning for why he does the drugs. Plus the kid stuff seemed more like a depiction of real life and how it is.

[@Hanger5ent_official]

This whole album is deep and emotional 😭 reminds me of the song Merry Go Round from General Admission

[@bennieben4637]

That song fucked me up when he starts screaming "baby please baby please, wake up"

[@andreguitarist4517]

THAT SONG 😭 "an entire family did that summer day"

[@Hanger5ent_official]

Andre guitarist I heard it once I get the chills because it crazy it paints a picture of a deeper tragedy

[@Hanger5ent_official]

PdiddyJ USAF people just don’t know do they 😂

[@dawnrenee9137]

It totally does have that feel. Along w “story on the stairs” which he nods to in Burning Memories. That and “carousel” bouth fucked me up when GA hit.

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

This is my favorite song off the new album. I feel the pain in it. I left a comment on the audio for this song and told him how I felt about what he was talking about. I said stay with us, and find strength in the pain. I also told him he's got a lot of love from a lot of people and that suicide kills a lot more than the person who commits it. It kills the joy of having them around and permitantly takes away a light that temporarily struggled to shine. Much love to MGK.

[@kawasakirider5821]

If you watch the video again his facial expression doesnt change from being depressed and just having that sad blank stare on his face. Reason for it

[@elbegev8550]

Yea that blank stare hits

[@zackbrady2455]

My man Mgk goes through a lot of depression and mental battles on a daily. I feel him. I know a lot of people turn to drugs when they don't feel good but hopefully it doesn't go too far again

[@mitumutu6250]

You can say whatever you want people but...Glass house will be a classic !

[@jeffsepicworld8247]

F*cking love that track! However the entire album is AMAZING.

[@jhonvier452]

That's my fav track: sick beat, meaningful lyrics and i love when he takes off🔥

[@Deez5298]

Burning memories- MGK. Great song off new album

[@kellettd3]

Jesse Davis already did it

[@brunoxavier8081]

Lil skies est for life

[@philosophytopic2672]

He’s not promoting nor is he telling it he’s telling his downfall & that this is the generation we live in & he is a victim to overdose

[@charlbrassell2001]

He's a victim of his self, just like i was for most of my life, .i started from time i was 13 until i was 34, i wasn't a victim i just loved getting high on anything i could to try and numb feeling anything. just like he's said in countless interviews he doesn't care, even when breakfast club got serious and offered help, maybe with this album since hes being so open about it he finally ready to make the choice and i hope so for anyone going through the shit, i just don't like the word victim when it comes to addiction. we do it to ourselves.

[@paulgarlock1161]

@@charlbrassell2001 yes and no he was on his own at the age of nine. being trapped in a small city with the feeling of "nothing better to do" you do things on impulse not on thought process but im glad to hear you overcame. cant blame a child for mistakes based on impulse. you can blame the parents for not guiding and protecting there impulse .

[@charlbrassell2001]

Same exact upbringing ...yes parents should have been there but you can only use the didn't know any better line for so long ....hes known what he's doing to hisself for a very long time now. As I did, noone taught me a thing except the "friends" I ran the streets with, even if you wanna say at 18 he's known exactly what he's doing. Regardless how anyone gets to addiction and how long been abusing it's still addiction. And in the moment no it's not a thought process I wasn't able say why I was doing it till I was clean, but I knew exactly what I was doing to myself just didn't give a shit. He's got to want out and years ago when that kid of his was born should have been plenty of reason. Even if he still doesn't give a shit....he's not a victim of anything at this stage of his life except his choices.

[@knotzzz-w8p]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/npfClGOif9aNl9E Learn why rather you make money or not,getting demonitized matters

[@chelley2]

in a recent interview he said he was talking about things from childhood and things he was going through in the past two years as well....he is not suggesting that kids ude drugs.....

[@upsidedowngaming9517]

I feel like both of these are 2 of he most serious songs and of course he has A LOT of those if you listen to the lyrics he’s singing and it sounds like his in pain and if you look at his face he looks like he’s hurting and this song is a really good lesson to kids like saying if you do this bad things will happen 👍

[@e.maldonado4540]

Thank you for mentioning during Glass House that there is help out there. Anonymous help like the hotlines for when things get to be just too much. Thanks for spreading awareness and also spreading the love

[@jacobporto7099]

Pretty sure he was about to go on tour with Linkin Park too then Chester killed himself right before. Edit: MGK always was a huge Linkin Park fan that was one of his idols

[@brennansokowoski]

I think he’s showing more of his own reality. How the struggles of his youth turned him to drugs at such a young age.

[@TheAndroop]

Please react to MGK "Death In My Pocket", Thanks man, Love your reactions:)!

[@virkdoeswork]

Yes he is keeping it real

[@WhiskeyWoman]

I felt the song was more about showing that that pharmacist are the new drug dealers, with the pill crisis we are in, not promoting illegal drug use.

[@pattyvanberkom4345]

Second song is a lil scary like you said maybe he does need help. Sounds like the drugs are not helping his situation. but seems to me like a lot of songs talk about this struggle.

[@Unlimited.Drives]

I could be wrong but I took it as the kids were the younger version of them and it was a reflection of their reality growing up and as far as glass house I feel that song...everyone will see it different and it will hit everyone else different

[@anthonyjamesbiz]

I think the message is in the emotion in his face

[@hybridfury80]

Pretty sure Hollywood Whore was sampled from 2 of Linkin Parks songs. He also flashes a really quick RIP Chester in the music video for it.

[@paulgarlock1161]

Thanks for reacting to this one :D and he def isn't promoting , look at his face / into his eyes he doesn't get hype or even crack a smile This one wasn't directed towards kids but showing what's going on :( I didn't like the one without the video but the video puts it into a better perspective , they use pete kind of as a way to make the drug use not feel as depressing ( and he's his homie ) but when he's like " you kids seem pretty cool" hes mocking what goes on in today's age

[@jeffthomasward1993Tw]

Bad breakdown of candy big bro MGK’s artistry goes over so many peoples heads, it’s crazy

[@kelliritter8284]

Except kids dont think in big artistic ways. So its problematic in that sense!

[@jeffthomasward1993Tw]

Kelli Ritter if that’s the case half the songs playing on the radio need to be frowned upon

[@kelliritter8284]

Alot of it is frowned upon now a days ... Guess you havent noticed?

[@skylerdillard8699]

I been saying for years it takes a certain level of intelligence to understand his music and videos.

[@rebeccaramirez1432]

Lamar, i just wanted to thank you! I love how your so concerned about him, and others. So many people are going through some hard times, (myself included). It really hit home with me.. Thank you.. Much love and respect from Las Vegas

[@beberachelle8388]

Nipsey was one of the first people to welcome him show him around when he came to LA when he moved from The Land. They were friends. Chester was one of his friends also and he was opening for his tour but Chester killed himself 3 days before they left for tour. That was supposed to be a huge career changer for MGK. He was going to be exposed to crowds he’s never seen that size before. He was kinda a mentor for him.

[@nenammuss]

i i think the kid are meant to be he an his friends and shit what they did

[@paulgarlock1161]

100%

[@ItsjustVaz]

Yea it is.

[@TrentLawerence]

I haven't read thru all of the comments but MGK made the comment that Hotel Diablo was about what's going on inside his mind. That every track is another door that steps in his mind. I think looking up the lyrics as you listen to most of his songs, or just about any song, can give you the real meaning of an artists songs. He's always been open about what's going on, and I think this album he just let lose.

[@emersonsmith9448]

He did an interview ( i want to say alt 98.7) and they talked about candy and this exact issue. He explains that in any of the songs hes made about drug abuse hes never promoted it (lead you on is a big example of this as it talks about the downfalls and his issues with heroin). He gave the melody the overall idea of the song a happy vibe to draw you in but the lyrics and feelings about it are supposed to make you pay more attention. Kells has always been this way though, even on some of his older stuff he rapped about some heavy shit but the beat doesnt go with it

[@dawnrenee9137]

Yeah I’ll chime in w some of the others. He’s def not promoting drugs to kids. The whole album is him telling his story, and using heavy drugs as a kid is part of his story. The way he acts in the video should send a clear message I think. It’s like “listen, this is all I know, all I’ve ever known. At this point I’m takin em like candy, bc I can’t be without it.” But all the while there’s no energy, joy, soul or anything good in his eyes. Just exhaustion and sadness, you know? I actually wasn’t understanding this song until the visual came through and then I was like damn that’s way deeper than I thought! Your reactions are great tho! Some of my faves so keep em coming :)

[@Cayde-8]

If anyone has any troubles with mental health, depression, anxiety and even stress, seek help. No one will judge you or down play you for trying to better yourself and make your life a happier place. I’ve been in that spot for years and nothing can be done but I’m coping with it the only way I know how. Regardless of who you are there’s someone out there that loves you and wants the best for you. Have a great day for whoever reads this.

[@alahnarose]

My daughter strugggles and kids still make fun of her for depression or anxiety calling her retarded special ed psycho it is really bad even in school or out with social media. She has fallen into cutting and aelf medication . she is only 15 and its hard to even parent when anything you do is abuse I can't lock her in the house its abuse I can't make her stay if she leavea just call the police then they dont help either its a huge fucked up circle that neexa to change. I am scared to even have a other child in this day and age now its really sad.

[@jasonortiz1866]

Listen to the rest of his album it's all about this type of shit it a deep album. U can't truley hate this if u listen to this album there's so much pain hes sharing

[@knotzzz-w8p]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/npfClGOif9aNl9E Learn why rather you make money or not,getting demonitized matters

[@carnage3208]

Death in my pocket is another good one man. Honestly he talks about his past in quite a few songs on the album. This one, Death in my pocket, 5:3666, Burning memories, Floor 13 as well for what's been going on the past year

This is honestly how I interpreted the vid, The album as he once said is his dairy, so the kid smoking really looks like young kells for a reason. And he's depressed as an older version of kells in the video cause obviously as he keeps on taking drugs it still don't help him "cause we all know it doesn't solve the problem". and that's why the chorus starts with "I'm in my head again" before he says "I took more medicine" which shows that he had or has an addiction that didn't solve the problems cause most kids looking to do it the first time thinking it would help with their problems!

[@austintoner4784]

He is definitely not promoting he is trying to give the message to stop. He was there in the past the this album. Think into it further.

[@knotzzz-w8p]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/npfClGOif9aNl9E Learn why rather you make money or not,getting demonitized matters

[@nickcomer8354]

MGK has been very open his whole life about his struggles with addiction and his battle on and off to get clean. The song and really just this whole album is a reflection of his life and the mental issues he’s been trying to fight. That’s why the album ends with the song “I think I’m okay.” In that song, it covers that he’s still struggling l, but the message in it is that he thinks he’s doing better.

[@Buky833]

He's not promoting drugs , he's telling his story through the video he's one of those kids and telling everyone how fucked up he is now from being raised like that , atleast that's how I see it

[@hjcrockienative1189]

Mgk was a big linking park fan an was 3 days away from going on tour with chester before he ended his life. .... Rip Chester

[@lilburr2305]

He ain’t promoting it he’s been talking about drugs and showing cause and effect not only does he show the positive he shows the negative that comes along with it lyrics are really deep!!

[@rogerstone9173]

MGK and Eminem have a lot in common. They both have so much struggle pent up inside of them they take it out on each other.

[@lucabrasii3804]

When talking bout candy he was mad people was bobbing they heads he wanted people to feel how deep it really was He was also talking about depression when saying they even got my homie pete out here like fuck the jokes he was talking about depression

[@lucabrasii3804]

like so he can see

[@Amelia-ql9nx]

I'm crying so hard when I'm listening to this album. And you're right we should show him love ❤️

[@LiveLifeStudiosxx15]

The idea of the video (in my eyes) at least with MGK's parts is to help people understand that at a young age MGK got into the drug world and he is showing in the video that it's a real thing and its a problem. He paints visuals how they should be, he never hides things.

[@user-wl2md5kz7k]

Mgk specifically says in an interview that the song candy is made to show how young kids are being poisened by this new drug wave including himself. Good reaction bro!

[@FinFinMS]

Also yes this record is him finally confronting his childhood demons and his life the past couple years and the struggles he has and still is going through. KELLS has always been one to put his real emotions in his work and let it be known to hopefully help save another life somewhere. He actually volunteers at a rehab in Cleveland to help others which helps him with his addictions in the process. I been rocking with KELLS since like 2011 and I have stayed a fan through it all bc it is always genuine KELLS not label KELLS

[@gossimgirl]

This song is so sad. These are cries for help, not bangers. I truly hope he can win this battle. I could see this battle happening and I told my husband I was getting a very scary vibe from MGK's eyes. If we had of listened to Chester singing 'One More Light' and 'Heavy' properly, we would have known Chester was going down that road too. 'Holding on, why is everything so heavy? Holding on, to so much more than I can carry. I keep dragging around what's bringing me down' and then the key line... 'if I'd just let go I'd be set free'. That part haunts me to this day. We have to learn from these losses.

[@nsxx3268]

I think MGK's face was the message. Like you'll end up being sad n hopeless n you'll keep doing it once you start it, n won't be able to stop. But I understand why people would be confused by the message but I guess Pete's character is an eye opener, like how people ignore young kids doing it like meh whatever.

[@mrtfisher18]

Long time MGK fan like before he blew up. His albums tell a story, alot of it is hurt, sadness, depression etc. But alot of his older stuff like General Admission and Black Flag spreads love and asks for peace. His leak album was hinting towards this and his new album confirms he's severely depressed. Tons of people have benefited from his music, hopefully him sharing himself like an open book (hence the album cover) will continue to lift people up. Much love to you, first time here and subbed for sure.

[@maddixhaw2332]

It's the reality of him growing up with drugs and his addiction and Pete was representing the people in his life and going though the depression of it because he thought it would help

[@rogerstone9173]

Dude needs your prayers Send him some tweets especially if you're going through a similar struggle @machinegunkelly

[@theshamanist113]

MGK and trippie represent the kids. There's no actual shot of the kids taking drugs. MGK is telling a story of how he got addicted to Addie's and cough syrup, and is still addicted to this day. He's just being real

[@aztuxgaming9895]

I think his main purpose of the song/album is to explain the hard times he's been going through recently and he feels that the drugs are his escape from reality everybody has something they use to escape reality

[@basskickinredneck]

Him and linkin park where getting ready to go on tour. Chester took his life 3 days before the tour was going to start

[@kailynlassiegne1014]

He was just representing how he grew up like he grew up taking medicines to ease pains in his early life Edit - he also said fuck it I was raised like that so he never changed and he sees meds as a pain reliever or candy Ps this is just a theory not a fact

[@colleenhepler5837]

this guy is an underrated genius that needs to be protected at all costs. hotel diablo is one of the best albums I've heard in years and I have no doubt it is helped people reach out for help and saved lives. His lyrics hit on topics that are all too common, but way too sensitive to talk/rap/ding about. he goes there.

[@marriemarie2056]

Love this channel. I am an older music lover; found mgk year ago & love his music, what he does 4 his community, his ppl. Yes, ppl shld stop hating on this dude & show him respect he deserves 4 his art! Ppl just won't stop w negativity. Can't stand to see someone do well. He's worked for this!!! Let him have his time to shine!!! Mgk wld be a huge loss to the world!!! ps yes. he was cool w nip

[@kv-2234]

Since you like glass house react to the return and been through it all !!!

[@morganfuller3752]

Broo you need to check out Alpha Omega, Spotlight and World Series in a 3 piece from his General Admission album!

[@Mari-fg4fw]

4:28 sounds just like Young $yrup - King. Syrup says "I don't need anything, I smoke my medicine" with the same melody, it's been on KZbin for over a year, look it up.

[@2Dope11]

The two kids are representing Kells and Trippie before the drugs and then it pans to them after with Pete. It shows how it made two seemingly normal, happy kids just living life into depressed and fucked up people fighting addictions (mgk and trippie). Pete is there to show how kids get the drugs from pieces of shit adults who don't think it's a big deal and just joke about it. Great fucking video.

[@iamfinnman4018]

1st song - he is talking about how kids younger and younger are getting into drugs cuz they feel it is medicine that they need to deal with life, not realizing its removing them from actually finding strength in numbers from relating to people and having friends. Song 2 - it's about how life is getting filled with darkness from losing the people close to you, that you look to for support in bad times, or for direction when you feel lost. This album is more showing that he is more human than most "heavy drip" rappers that most people listen to and its speaking about real life rather than fantasy ideas. Life is hard but you have to overcome what its put in front of you to make something great.

[@rogerstone9173]

Throw me in the damn flame. Bury me in gold chains.

[@FinFinMS]

He is stating the harsh reality of drug use and how it went in his life. There is an interview where he describes this song better. It is actually a really dark song about the struggle

[@your_backyard]

I think he's leaving it open for interpretation, more showing light on how his experience was growing up. I beilive mgk was going through a lot in this album and it shows in his songs.

[@jessicacooley9781]

Yes you are correct he is still going through pain an that's where the previous video about medicine came from ....yes sir...right on

[@EmzZz91]

Trippie Redd- BANG is my favorite song by him

[@ericamiller5314]

So glad they made a video for this song love the song 😍💖💖

[@jaymeemarie5792]

I don't think he is *promoting* drug use at all but, showing the REALITY of it..🤷‍♀️ Unfortunately, kids can just go into a pharmacy and pick up cough medicines, their parents meds &, take it to get high themselves. &, throughout the whole album, he continues the story of his own battle with drugs &, hard times. With 'Candy', the song is upbeat &, catchy af BUT, you don't see him smile in the video once. That, to me, is the real message that, the drug use has damaged him. This album truly has me shedding tears for MGK..💔 You can really feel the pain behind the music. At the same time, that's why I think it's such a great album.🔥 A true artist makes you feel what they're talking about, he definitely accomplished that. 👏🏻

[@yookieyookie3311]

I thought it was showing the real sadness of drugs with a happy sounding song but depressed lyrics. It also felt kind of nostalgic. I remember smoking with the older kids and them thinking I was "actually pretty cool" and back then it was like the coolest thing that ever happened to me.

[@PolishedJess]

I think he was just showing drug use can be a learned behavior, not always but it can be.

[@kaleighhuff6187]

You just said it at 17:15. I have listened to this song a bunch of times now and you just made it hit me in a whole different way! Wow. Thank you! Wow. Gonna go show MGK some love real quick and I’ll be right back!!

[@kellybreed6464]

Listen to the lyrics. It's a song about how he became addicted at a young age. Sad reality alot of people start drugs at a very young age. 🤷

[@ChangVicious]

When i seen this music video immediately you can see right away from his facial features that how it effected him. Even though it sounds like a bop, the lyrics itself is deep. I loved this album. I felt it on so many levels. I hope that Kels is okay and sees his support group that he has. We cannot lose him. This man is wise beyond his years.

[@tonyvet2278]

Trippie Red is from my hometown! 330!

[@cassidystolze4427]

Id love to see a whole album reaction because it does tell a story from beginning to end.

[@dustinwilson7061]

You should do some of his older stuff. See my tears, halo,and letter to my fans would be a dope 3 piece. Keep up the good work man! LACE UP!!!

[@hollywoodhighlights2811]

For someone who’s dealt with addiction I feel like the song was from that perspective. When you have that addiction you take drugs like candy. Once you hit that stage you’re like a kid again. For everyone struggling with pills or drugs you kind of see yourself in some of the kids.

[@andreas2753]

I agree, not the message we wanna be sending to the kids but it is the reality we living with

[@megsuth1969]

I don’t think think he’s “promoting” he’s just talking about his experience

[@lexssonn]

U Trippin if u ain’t listen to Trippie bro he the new wave 🐐

[@in5n880]

Dope song dope album 🔥😈

[@lanisha8685]

You did misinterpret the message in Candy, though that's easy to do if you haven't been listening to MGK for a long time or aren't as aware of his background as others. The sound of the song and surface view of the video itself is easy to misunderstand, too. Everything in it is both symbolic and plain stated, yet impactful. From the sign in the pharmacy (the "good neighbor pharmacy"), Pete's headshake when the kids came in (he knew what they were up to), calling the cough syrup "lit juice" (kids think that's what drugs do - you get fucked up and things are lit), sending the kids back out to practice and try again (there are pharmacist and doctors who will push drugs on kids that aren't always necessary and they'll do it by any means), pharmacist Pete passing the blunt to the kids (again, drug industry pushing drugs to kids)... there's so much here! The lyrics themselves (it helps to just sit and read them rather than listen cause the message and the sound are opposing, but that's the point cause that, too, is symbolic. There's a lot of symbolism; you just have to catch it. Appreciate your reaction!

[@looke5945]

Chester died 3days before linkin park tour with mgk

[@bigboiest19xx69]

They did one leg of the tour because I got to go see them so you're information is off some. Even mgk said "Last time I got off stage i looked Chester in the face" #RIPCHESTER #MACHINEGUNKELLY THE YUNG #GOAT IN MY EYES EST XX FOREVER

[@ZinaO.]

“Candy” - He’s not promoting it. He’s just like “Look.” And how his situation is/was too, how he started using (“F it I was raised like that - So I guess I never really changed like that”). Like a general drug use but also as shitty coping mechanism that leaves him feeling even more messed up (“I’m in my head again - I took more medicine. Ripped up the parts from my heart and my chest again” while in the video he has a dead+sad look on his face) And like, I would say, singing “candy” is like... all these drugs are so common... sadly, it’s “candy” I don’t think that he’s promoting it. In fact, maybe even really highlighting the negative. Pete Davidson is the pharmacist in this video (also MGK’s actual best friend and he struggles with similar issues) . Pete is a comedian (he’s on SNL), so I think that humor was being incorporated slightly. When Pete was sharing it with the kids, I think that was to show the casual use/perception of drugs. Even though they are DRUGS. In the video, one of the times you see MGK and Trippie Redd and Pete before the chorus/hook it’s done VERY quickly, but all three make a trigger towards their head and let their heads drop (depression, suicidal thoughts or ideation). And in Trippie’s part, “Billy and Mandy”.... I BELIEVE that’s a reference to the old Cartoon Network show. Basically it is these two kids and they are hanging out with the grim reaper (the show is “The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy”, I used to watch it). So, there’s multiple death references alongside the “candy.” I hope that this ^^ shone a different perspective on that song for you.

[@EmzZz91]

my favorite song by Trippie is Bang!!, Ghostbusters feat ski mask and X, Dark Night Gummo

[@TheAmber3267]

MGK- LATELY AWESOME LYRICS!

[@XXZsparkie]

Mgk was 3 days away from starting a tour as the opener for linkin park before Chester pass away

[@Chi-town1369]

He’s in a good place now 17-18 was rough For him and he was close to the edge but he’s good now

[@BlessedVeteranAdventures]

You do here her 😇 She keeps us grounded n focused. Y'all Have A Blessed Day

[@MarcDshort108]

I agree. Not necessarily that it’s promoting kids to use drugs. But more the sad fact that this is reality for far too many people. Including himself. Times get hard, sometimes you don’t know what to do but go backwards into things that once brought some sense of fun and happiness, but no longer do.

[@blakehall3861]

Don’t bother with trippie, this is the first song with him that ive actually enjoyed. The whole point of the song/ video is to talk about his drug use and why he uses drugs. He’s basically saying that I’m using all these drugs to combat all these awful things i deal with mentally. The kids are symbols of him at a young age and his friends when he started taking drugs to deal with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts etc. I agree that it at first it seems like it’s promoting drugs but if you know his life story then it makes more sense why the kids are in there.

[@boi2450]

Blake M Hall I agree accept for the Trippie part I actually really fuck with a lot of his songs

[@theorangeunicorn3654]

Showed my ex (who's not an mgk fan or rap fan in general) these songs a while ago. She said she has a new appreciation for him and almost cried at the "put my daughter to bed" line

[@justingreen2]

I'd like to interpret the Candy video as showing that an older generation is making things worse by passing down unhealthy coping mechanisms. Idk anything about Trippie Redd's music but I think he took away from the moral that I hope this song was going for. Glass House hits home like a lot of his music. I hope he sticks to that real life shit.

[@KevinS7300]

trippie redd -can u rap like me, negative energy, topanga, black magic, no smoke/sauce, green thumbs, the new age jay z, fire starter, uka uka, taking a walk, who run it, there's more but any of them will be good trippie redd is a very versatile and excellent artist

[@shanepeterman6054]

The pharmacist is one of his best friends Pete, and he’s a comedian.

[@swagbucksman34]

I started smoking weed in the 5th grade with my uncle and I still do to this day and I'm graduated and 23