REN - HALFTIME REACTION (Nas Retake)

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[@sicpuppy9500]

Great reaction, this is what Ren just posted in the comments of this video: "My favorite thing about this video, watch the countdown for the crossing behind me at 0:57 then watch me unintentionally stop at 0... bit of unintentional serendipity gets me every time"

[@alantattersall3190]

"I'm 75 and I love Ren" Ha! I'm 75 and I love Ren.

[@GarnetJ]

Ren said this was filmed by Josh. He did a great job!

[@CMill78]

Amazing video, just wish when he did the uppercut the camera would have flashed to the sky like we got hit in the chin.

[@brigittemainella6412]

This was another outstanding performance by Ren! You can see Ren's progression as he displays such confidence and swagger, aside from his top level rap, while paying homage to the greats! He is just so good! Loved your reaction/breakdown ❤

[@geofthompson3844]

Ren is leveling up week after week. His singing has gotten better. His scheme's have gotten slicker. The production is getting better. And still more to come when he finally gets back to full health ❤

[@BoldDreadman]

Diamond in final polishing stage😊

[@therosabella67]

I also want that sweatshirt!!!

[@lajoyous1568]

"Sleep is the cousin of death" is also a lyric from Ren's song Wicked Ways 😊 gotta love a call back to previous songs

[@Hexenkind1]

In reality it is a callback to Nas because he famously coined that phrase originally in his song "N.Y. State of Mind" also a song from the same album, "Illmatic".

[@bazza1024]

Thats like one of nas's most famous bars, u gotta enlighten yo self and listen to illmatic! 😤

[@nataliemarshall7158]

And is also a very old saying which has been said to have been drawn from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

[@nataliemarshall7158]

⁠​⁠@@bazza1024same could be said to you, how much Shakespeare have you enlightened yourself with lately?

[@bazza1024]

@@nataliemarshall7158 i heard enough in uni, i aint gonna jam out to the bard 😂

[@In_42_Space]

Thanks AR for highlighting all the Rap references. As a Rap novice who has been drawn into this world by Ren,I feel like with the references he drops and all his knowledgeable reactors explanations I am getting a Rap eduction. So thanks again and keep pausing I love it.

[@rebel_130]

Yeah same! I wouldn't know half of the references if these reactors didn't mention it!

[@winterlady]

Y’all, also check out Knox Hill. He gets a lot of the rap references and breaks ‘em down.

[@rebel_130]

@winterlady yeah follow Knox, he's awesome he catches everything!

[@derekkraft4658]

I love your breakdowns. Please never change that. It's amazing ❤️

[@lisadavenport2390]

Thank you for doing this. Love yours and Black P and Joe E ‘s new music also. I’m a lyme and autoimmune warrior and thank you and all the reactors for supporting Ren 🦠💚🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@williamparrish9954]

also the feeding them pi line pi is 3.14 so we have 3rd month day 14th

[@jacks9624]

Josh filmed this one, did a great job

[@jukeboxdave6026]

Great reaction ar love and respect from the UK 😀😀🌟👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

[@jacks9624]

yeah, we all want that merch, but... not yet out. Thanks for the reaction, dude and for the lip work LOL

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

The unspoken Pied piper part is great, nobody caught it yet lol.

[@adrienne1958l]

Love your energy and I get excited when you begin with a beat FAF . Ren doesn't disappoint!

[@angelb-oo7ob]

In the midst of his health battle….mind blowing talent. 💫🫶🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@raymondduncil5786]

And my 3rd reaction since it dropped. This is 🔥🔥🔥🚒

[@suzanne33]

Yes sir!!! Luv ur reactions to REN and just in general you keep it real, I luv that and you just know s*** luv ya man !!!

[@MimiMyself]

Pretty sure he filmed this in my city…Calgary, Canada . Not 100% but pretty sure

[@GarnetJ]

Yes, it was filmed in Calgary

[@callmeeley]

You are awesome AR always love your breakdowns, chefs 💋, ❤ from the UK

[@user-fu3cf9vp4w]

🔥🔥🔥🔥from Ren yet again ❤

[@mrsainsburys1]

Awesome, thank you 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

[@ethank1127]

The pirate, pi-rat, to rat scheme is by far my favorite part

[@ukdnbmarsh]

yeah that sweatshirt is badass, we need that too !!!

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

Nice laid back reaction Anthony. Matches the song.💕👍🦇

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

I have been waiting and wanting that sweater for months LOL

[@ankos1986]

yeah, he has this sweatshirt for long time but it is only prototype but new merch is comming soon so finger crossed it will get to the store. Anyway - great reaction :)

[@rebel_130]

I want that jumper so bad! And the Sick Boi jacket!

[@maddfishy1975]

⁠@@rebel_130I have the sick boi jacket in both blue and black. I had to buy them! I have all the figurines- Jenny, Screech, Sick boi, Hi Ren, Sack boi, and angry Car Park Attendant. I love REN’s merch so much! I just wish I had enough money to buy everything!!

[@rebel_130]

@@maddfishy1975 ah nice! Hopefully he'll get more stuff in soon

[@dropbarracuda]

Another reactor caught this, and its insane: the bars, "That's like rats to the music when I'm feeding them pie that's PIE RATS can't relax on the waviest sky" PIE RATS, but also PIRATES, but also this was dropped on International PI day (March 14th, or to the Americans: 3/14 i.e. 3.14)

[@jorice5528]

I can’t!!! He is just f’in brilliant! Great breakdown & reaction. Great seeing you so chilled 🥰

[@konbloodlust7378]

Ren never disappoints and neither do you. Happy Pi Day ❤❤

[@user-qj1pr9ox3h]

Malaysia New Song Before Trending ❤😊❤❤ Steady Gang - ( 周星翅Chou Xing Chi )MV❤❤❤❤👍🏻

[@nEthing4Her]

Lol again great BB at the beginning. LOL I'm an old man but I swear I'm going to try to learn that lip roll 😆. Totally reminds me of a bass flutter.

[@sorenm.lairdsorries7547]

Thank you 🙏❤ Anthony Ray ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - Halftime (Nas Retake) reaction! #ren #nas #sickboi #halftime #calgary #counttozeroseconds #retake

[@sampanther8854]

You are buzzing 😍😂🤘❤️

[@gonzillamode]

Halftime was on Illmatic album and on the Zebrahead soundtrack

[@cathryntruebloood3913]

Just wanted to thank you from this 55 old lady who loves you and Ren

[@francesdoll4039]

Ren rocks

[@justmejoy124]

We on it yeah🦋🤘🔥

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

I want that Sick Boi sweatshirt soooo bad! Can't wait until it is released to the public!

[@LyonsDenRez]

Nasty Nas!!! Hahahaa Keep Killin It AR!

[@heartwork8318]

I like watching you have fun! Doing it watching Ren is a bonus!❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@Tearnofear]

you're actually the first one to mention the people passing by while the Cam moves. Even Joee didn't realize^^ Even then, the Schoolbus fits perfect as he's talking about his Teachers. Unintentional ofc, but still :D

[@sharondagostino3348]

Loved that you reactors stick together ❤ Your dis was on point

[@Veeliscious]

You're looking slick AR - liking the new coiffure. Great reaction, glad you enjoyed yourself & had some energy today (you always give your all so I wouldn't really notice but sometimes you say how tired you are & I feel sad when you doing something we love to watch feels like a bit of a chore for you)

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

💣🔥❤️‍🔥 RENdition

[@Tessimistic420]

🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥 You know I'm going to be here for this one ❤️

[@2b0n02b]

All music, all poetry, is inspired by those who came before us. If we do not build on that, we will let it die. So choose, your ego that thinks it can create a new sound, or understand that all the sounds "music" you heard is evolution of human understanding of art.

[@matmachin9992]

Hooked on this music......high high high. Just another one. Love the reaction

[@deniseflanagan1727]

You have fun AR ❤ chef's kiss 💋 back at ya from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Jinxy44]

Enjoyed your reaction and the info. Thanks. ❤

[@hubby924]

Ren out here killing the game

[@looneytube2325]

The album is called Illmatic. It brought Nas from great to Legendary. Ren is a lyrical genius. He must have the whole dictionary memorized to be able to come up with the rhyme schemes he spits out. He makes it look so effortless. And I love the way he sent flowers to those that are no longer with us. 💐

[@mimib323]

He's a dictionary, a thesaurus, and a whole damned set of encyclopedias.😄

[@blinkaustin8720]

Ren is an alien 👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽

[@lucillescott]

Thanks for an excellent reaction, stop and explain as much as you like for us novices

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

AR, thank you so much for being you! You're one of the first that I look for after a Ren premier!

[@payntpot7623]

When you stopped at the restaurant, I thought you would note the timing of the traffic light. It is so precise it must have been rehearsed to the split second.

[@FamousGSE28]

Fire bro!! Love you

[@JimiClownshoes]

You're the first guy ive seen that did the same as me and Google that sweater 🤣🤣 Great reaction vid

[@Zinetha]

l love this energy! 😂

[@raethasrayye9316]

Im an old fuck...lol. Enjoy you're reactions man, keep it up and hope the best for you.

[@Bent_not_Broke]

Thanks for the free lesson, Anthony 🙂.... I'll pass on 100 kissy moves for one more of those eye gazes 😍😅💯

[@anastasiagreene5967]

❤❤❤

[@dennis3nde]

he also makes a reference to "genesis" where he leaves the fries on the side xdd

[@sistermoon1970]

I knew from the start you had energy. This was fun, you looked like you were really enjoying yourself, felt like I was just chilling out with ya 🫶

[@musochickburns8212]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💕

[@justmejoy124]

Tried the lip roll my shit sound like a mini dirt bike LMAO 😂 lol like a scoohter with a straght pipe exhaust haha

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Appreciate you!

[@nyshiroh1089]

pi-rat etc - released on pi day (14th March) Halftime from Ren - exactly half the length of Nas original (stops rapping at 2:10, goes to black at 2:13) OK, going back to my troll hole now :)

[@pirada74]

🔥🔥

[@noelneyman421]

I enjoy you enjoying this shi#! 😊

[@jeremiahzambrotta5580]

RIP Mac Miller...

[@thanosdarkseid8695]

he meant craig mac n big as sweet tart dl diddy gave checks to c mac n biggie in big mac n a c mac in big mac box man n he did entire pirate scheme too there crossin street!! iii as i aye captain......blood come on....he said both ways death cousin sleep n nas' i never rest cos sleep cousin of death eject tape n shot same video way nas shot the video...I FEEL KNOX LEGIT ONLY ONE KNOWS ALL BARS BREAKIN MAN LEGIT NO ONE ELSE NOT LIKE KNOX FACTS THO!!!.....KNOX NEED ALL WANT REAL LEGIT BREAKDOWNS GO KNOX FIRST FACTS FLAWD IS EH OK HIS DISS RAP HATE SAY BURIED UPCHURCH MAN N UPCHURCH TOOK IT??? MAN FLAWD LIKE KNOX DOES FLAME YA DISS' HE BURIED KING DOTTA BAD THEN REN DID DOTTA IS A QUEEN NOW....

[@robstreck1902]

This dude has no idea. His sound has always been crisp for over 10 years w/ big push and many other solos

[@AnthonyRay]

Why do I have no idea?

[@Taratara-uc8pn]

CHINCHILLA has just dropped brand new track and video MF Diamond - you will LOVE it!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@nunyabzness2934]

Ren basically said the UK meaning for meatball.

[@Corvid76]

Heya Anthony, it's been over a week and you've probably heard dozens of people taking guesses at the bleeped out line, but it's been uncovered to be "like a feminist with no one to complain to"

[@mimib323]

😂 I love it!

[@jessicacastro7824]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☮️

[@terezastastna941]

❤

[@mikep83]

Ren is a Goat. No need to compare but that was an awesome tribute. So many bars and the flow was so good!!

[@66marbor]

Got some bass in that box!

[@williamkeith8740]

🤣🤣🤣 Anthony, you pause to much - Bro, f@*K off 🤣🤣🤣 Best response - gave me a good laugh.

[@EmmaBaker-ty2bj]

Sooo quick lol gone for Premire straight to you 😂❤

[@mauraleib]

Always enjoy your reactions, especially to REN. ❤

[@paulbrahm7638]

Party on

[@RudivanZyl]

Haha slipping a bar in there at the end rAy-SMR, great reaction. Josh filmed this one, great video and great song.

[@dancerbird76]

Always love your Ren reactions AR 🔥🔥……this retake is 🔥, just wanted it to last longer. Ren so great at paying respect to the greats with his own twist.

[@mama-llama4527]

I enjoy you enjoying this shit 😂

[@ChingerBurger]

in bitter sweet symphony retake, he opens up lighting a cigarettes talking about how he spent his last ten pounds on them, as he does this the camera pans and shows a cancer research place. these videos are very planned out and sometimes just random luck with some stuff.

[@Mvtobebo]

I want that shirt too i have the jacket and boggin already so might have to get it

[@Lou-xq9br]

❤ #ren 💎 Did he say keep ot Ty instead of keep it tight going off the Mike Tyson part?

[@jessicacastro7824]

Let’s go REN and Anthony Ray !!!!

[@lussacmomin6178]

If you command AI to generate an artist you get REN

[@kylene27]

I loved everything about this reaction, but I think my favorite bit might be your outro.

[@phillippyles3613]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@kma6667]

His top may be fan made..I want 1 to.

[@TooHighToPlay]

i feel old when you say split the atom is old haha, fire

[@Jay_Dee420]

Its thought the censored word from the verse "Or like ? with no one to complain to" is Frenchman.. I only know this after watching this breakdown from Junction6_M27WoTBlitz -The Censored Word What Is It ? but he has a lot more interesting facts about the video.

[@williamparrish9954]

anyone Notice the Eletric guitar

[@therosabella67]

Hard to miss!! 😊super cool. Our Ren keeps shining

[@justmejoy124]

Ive always said myself ill sleep when i die. Im gonna live while livin is possible

[@morecrayonsplzmcw4836]

🔥

[@Earthling-12358]

Someone said this was Half the time if the original Half time 😳