I need to address some serious stuff

[@SocialRepose]

lovely

[@DankRice63]

hi

[@Missfoxcat]

^•^

[@synni3379]

I mean. Are you surprised? I have been watching KZbin since 2005, and with a lot of time on my hands have seen a lot. I definitely agree with what you're saying--. I just feel like no matter what you say it won't stop. It's toxic for you. Take care of yourself, I hope to see less of these videos and more of your art sometime soon. I wish I was on other platforms to see more of your content but.. yeah. :')

[@jkishhabi]

*socially distanced wing hug*

[@tattoogirl2227]

I love you, Richie! I am beyond sick of the haters fucking with you instead of just ignoring you if they don't like you! Please learn to use your BLOCK button on these ignorant fuckers!! 💜🖤💜🖤

[@vampobsessed]

I am Cherokee.. and have family living on the reservation.. and I don’t know shit about this topic. 😂 I have no opinion on headdresses. What I can say, is that I have noticed that the majority of people screaming cultural appropriation on the internet, are literally people not even associated with the culture they’re crying about. I’m so tired of internet cancel culture and this whole new damn generation.

[@seaneric3517]

Ummm it's the millennials, not gen z, Except for the weird kids who get upset about anything they hear. Also most of TikTok doesn't know who Onision or repose is TBH, that's old school yt.

[@vsmallcactus]

@@seaneric3517 As a millennial, I agree. We kind of went in hard on him for that. Our generation was the "start of the PC friendly" movement. Calling out racists, pedos, abusers, supporting trans right and all that. We didn't want the trauma past to us continue. But it started getting way out of hand in 2016. Right before this whole controversy started. I've always been on Riches side, as i never looked at him and thought "oH hEy He HaTeS iNdIaNs ToO" or some bullshit. just thought it was cool and moved on.

[@pandabeartheonly7327]

Ok 1% Cherokee

[@mirahloste9477]

I am lakota. I live on the reservation and I grew up with the traditions of my culture. This is fucked up and disappointing. I've only seen very few of my elders wear a headdress because it's such an honor. Like you get a single eagle feather for your achievements, which is very difficult to obtain. A headdress is something you get over the course of your life. Which is why typically only traditional elders wear them in my culture. They've earned the sacred feathers that make up their headdress. When i see a white man, who has no respect and consideration to other people wear one. I am truly disgusted. You should be too. If you claim you're okay with this and indigenous. I think you're just colonized and I know your ancestors look at you with shame. You may be of indigenous descent but in order to be indigenous is to know your culture and history. I hope you see this as your calling to be apart of your beautiful Cherokee culture. (Which I am apart of). I hope you have an open heart and mind. We may not know each other but our bands are close, therefore I consider you a friend but only out of the respect of our ancestors and family. I wish you well friend.

[@mirahloste9477]

I swear to fucking god if you say your great grandmother is a Cherokee princess

[@mackpiggy5220]

I am a survivor of pedophilia, I am also a mother! I Believe you!! I actually suggested your content to my daughter, she's really big into cosplay! I found you through that viral video, A wonderful woman stitched/dueted it! Loved it right away,(I saw those comments) so I scoured through your content! I found nothing but smiles and laughter thru everything I watched! Keep going your unique and shine bright, that's the only reason the want to get rid of you!

[@biancaheller4660]

hi! I also cosplay and I don’t think this creator would be the best role model. I think that because he is using hair dresses used by indigenous people/ their culture! so he’s racist (culture appropriation) he has never formally apologized to the indigenous community and continues to wear the headdresses! :) sorry if I worded that weirdly!

[@jennaallison9374]

@@biancaheller4660 research!!!! Do it! Not all indigenous people wear headdresses. Besides it doesn’t even look tribal anymore. So back it with facts.

[@meganwortman4674]

@@biancaheller4660 he gave everyone an explanation on the head dresses. He owes NOBODY an apology just bc they refuse to listen to an explanation he did not owe you or anyone else in the first place. Goodness gracious.

[@ue_sydney]

@@biancaheller4660 lmao cancel culture is far from gone

[@BoilerOfSeasFallerOfStars]

@@ue_sydneyto be honest pedos deserve to be canceled

[@virtualboi1585]

I'm Native American and I've always thought your use of the headdress was always dope, a lot of indigenous people literally never wear one anyway. keep being dope Richie!!

[@sierraisstressed]

Just because you think it’s “dope” it doesn’t mean every other indigenous person is going to.

[@yankeefan1018]

@@sierraisstressed And? Is SR supposed to get the personal approval of every indigenous person alive in order to wear it? Indigenous people who don’t care’s opinions don’t matter if every other indigenous person doesn’t approve too? Please explain.

[@mirahloste9477]

Your ancestors look at you with shame and disappointment

[@KardoganLR]

@@mirahloste9477 No, his ancestors don't look at him like that because a) they know what a real indigenous headdress looks like and what it is made of and b) they would never seriously think of Richie's headdress (even the old one) as an indigenous headdress because it looks roughly similar in shape but has a different style and is made of completely different materials.

[@aurasfate7016]

@@mirahloste9477 your ancestors would spit on you if they could see you here today. You bring your family shame.

[@purpledrea45]

If you want to wear it wear it. Always be you.

[@strawpie4199]

after this whole vid i still dont understand whats wrong with the headdress someone pls explain

[@krydala7650]

At this point? Absoltely nothing. It USED to have a base that was very clearly inspired by indian headdresses. Far as I understand, those are sacred in their culture and not to be worn by anyone who hasn't earned it. It's kinda like slapping on a priests robe and declaring you are the pope even if you are not. just to use an extreme example. Even back then though if I remember correctly, he had it in different colors, so purple and black and all that. In real Headdresses i believe color and pattern are very important though and have specific meaning. The current one doesn't have that base anymore. It's just something to wear on your head with feathers. But people automatically assume it must be cultural appropriation when in reality there are multitudes of cultures that traditionally used feathers as accessories. Brazilian carnival headdresses come to mind for example. So long story short absolutely nothing is wrong with the headdress he wears now.

[@SidneyWatson]

THERE NEEDS TO BE LEGAL ACTION TAKEN! I was SA and groomed when I was young this makes me sick ! People shouldn’t say such horrible things about people especially that!

[@zombiepanda5768]

He honestly needs to sue his ex for defamation of character because of her videos where she approves of her fans attacking him and she has said it with her own words

[@SidneyWatson]

@@zombiepanda5768 he honestly does and her new boyfriend is a satanist if y’all didn’t know he used to go out to Ohio with friends and do some sick stuff towards animals don’t support these people ! I listen to social repose because he brings me positivity I like his new album calamity

[@kristek752]

@@SidneyWatson how do you know that

[@clairej6747]

@@SidneyWatson can you not spout Bs. He's atheist not Satanist. And there's no defamation because she never accused him of anything he didn't actually do.

[@clairej6747]

@@zombiepanda5768 if you rub your two brain cells together you'll realize that defamation doesn't work like that. In order for him to even be able to sue her for defamation she would have to publicly accuse him if something he didn't do. If you're talking about the cheating incident that he did do and he already admitted to it and it was supposed to be done and over with. If he didn't actually do it and then she did that then maybe he would have a case. I see you posting in all these comments defending him so you're either a simp,a troll, or a cheater or let me guess all of the above 😂

[@teresanovotni2438]

i have just taken a deep dive into your content and this was actually hard to watch. its sickening that people speak to and about you this way. so often people forget a human is behind the screen having to take that in. i am “new here” and honestly, i think i’m here to stay 💜

[@Jameyleighmusic]

This comment lol yes

[@d12gu57]

How do they even have the audacity to say you are a groomer if they don't even know who you are

[@silvereyeshadow9467]

No matter how much you hate someone(I'm pro Jaclyn, the end. But I don't hate Social) Lies could have a detrimental effect to someone's lively hood. People shouldn't be allowed to spread this kind of dangerous misinformation. I believe in truth is truth. Also I'd delete comments that accused me of horrible stuff I didn't do. Absolutely.

[@ChaoticallyCosmic]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@ashleyfizzy8399]

I love Jaclyn sure he was shitty with their relationship but I don't hate Richie. Cancel culture is fucking stupid.

[@Holy_Wraith]

Pro-jaclyn are the buttholes trolling Richie. Enter you pro-jaclyn.

[@silvereyeshadow9467]

@@Holy_Wraith lol okay. Only I don't bully and tell complete dangerous lies. Don't be so stupid and close minded.🤘

[@zombiepanda5768]

Jaclyn needs to make a video saying enough is enough to her fans and tell them to him alone. She wants a peaceful life so does he and shes a horrible person for letting this go on for so long

[@myotismusic5019]

1:57 well, it is an app comprised largely of teenagers, so I’m sure that has something to do with it.

[@sleepynougat918]

Ayalla said he would message underage girls and wait for them to be 18. There's that.

[@tellingithowitis4116]

@@sleepynougat918 Who is Ayalla?

[@sleepynougat918]

@@tellingithowitis4116 ex

[@lexcampbell2072]

Guys criticize real and true accusations not shit you make up to make him look worse, Adding false child abuse accusations discredits and makes it that much harder for real victims to get justice. False accusations cause real abuse victims to not be believed. Also why is it all of a sudden trendy to call people a groomer and a pedophile when you don't like them, You're literally spitting in the face of your cause. Call him what he is DO NOT make thing's worse for victims because you want to cancel someone. If you can't cancel them with things that are true than it looks like it's not gonna happen.

[@biitchstix]

Literally people have taken accusations of shitty behaviour and extrapolated them into accusations of literal crimes and physical violence. Like if you hate him for being a shitty boyfriend just say that? Thats fine you're allowed to hate whoever you want but false accusations are toxic.

[@taylorswathwood8590]

@@biitchstix it’s more than being a shitty boyfriend. He’s an abuser.

[@miral7563]

I still don’t understand why people watch his content..

[@miral7563]

@Yol Riin Lask He’s a clown.

[@miral7563]

@Yol Riin Lask Also kids love to forget about what kind of person he is.

[@folksagabookart]

I love your intelligence and point of view. I’m just sad I didn’t find you sooner 😀

[@dashkin3727]

Well, recently I've stumbled upon yar channel (through "I wanna be your sigma" short). Digged in into your past and Imma tell ya. Ya had one hell of shit goin on at some point in the past. Some people may still remember it, and some will never forget about it. Ya "fucked up this time", but well... it's in the past. If you say, you've learned from yar mistakes, just carry on. Keep doing what you do, use what you've learned to not repeat the same mistakes and give it time. Just move on, and people at some point will move on as well. Ya've made it pretty hard for youself and it's gonna be years before your past will be forgotten. And me? I ain't giving a shit. I like your music and that's what I'm here for.

[@coheedfan1012]

"It was always about control." Absolutely.

[@FeloniousAngel]

It is supremely messed up that people confuse you with Onision. Sure, you are forever linked, but it is in mortal combat.

[@FeloniousAngel]

@Xi Vonoc That's just a video game. The word is spelled combat otherwise.

[@Nikki-wt8ss]

This isn’t onision?

[@FeloniousAngel]

@Xi Vonoc okay hun

[@Brucifer2]

It doesnt help that when you search Onision, Social Repose literally pops up as well. I dont care for SR myself, but these tiktok comments are so stupid...

[@EllieKedward]

I must have missed something, since when were you apparently a "groomer"? Do people not realize how serious of an accusation that is though?

[@lilykirby546]

No. No one thinks it’s a serious accusation. People use it way too often. Takes the seriousness away from the word.

[@otakus1216]

People throwing around these serious terms need to go touch some grass 🙏

[@undo2redogacha852]

Tiktok's been worse then just that lately actually. They also have been going so far as to say he beats women/Ape's them (add an R obviously) and much more. Tiktok kinda reminds me of the old internet back when people hated people to be "edgy" and said a lot of highly volatile stuff just to be cool. But, he's not a saint by any means. This stuff is too far though.

[@alextric2812]

Can anyone even explain where these accusations are coming from? I’ve followed his life on KZbin since leafy because its just interesting and I can’t even figure out where these grooming accusations are coming. Gen Z is so obsessed with calling anyone and everyone a predator; it’s beyond bizarre

[@otakus1216]

@@alextric2812 Ikr I've noticed so many people getting called some kind of child predator these days and then a lot of the internet accusations turn out to be completely false or just a misunderstanding 💀

[@syntheticaestheitc3325]

I can't like this video enough YOU TELL 'EM RICHIE!! This is the most confident I've seen you standing up for your views on life, freedoms and creative liberty in a while, it's great to see! You are an artist, take ownership and be proud of who you are! :)

[@FabricatedPheonix]

Yeah be proud of being racist

[@syntheticaestheitc3325]

@@FabricatedPheonix ... :( Not here, we aren't racist one bit.. but we can all do our part to educate ourselves and understand the difference between racism, indulgence, and just plain costuming.. Personally, I'm not sure how you feel.. but as long as your heart is comes from a loving and respectful place, I don't see the harm in keeping these images and traditional pieces referenced in modern day.. As long as it is respectful that is.. just my personal opinion.. I have had these comments directed towards myself for art and pieces I have made, that were only made out of pure adoration simply because I am caucasian, and don't have any ties to the culture I was inspired by... no hate, no arguments being sought after here.. sorry for the paragraph.. hope you have a good day/night!

[@sam2chill]

@@syntheticaestheitc3325 he isn’t racist but he loves to cheat on his girlfriends

[@adriananic8258]

@@FabricatedPheonix calling someone racist for carrying something belonging to a culture they are not a part of ethnically or whatever is in itself racist.

[@FabricatedPheonix]

@@adriananic8258 Please explain how. How is me, a white male, calling out another white male racist?

[@LookingForFrogs]

are the still going for "it's native american inspired headdress"? I mean the one he had earl one sure was resembling one, but the current one looks more like a cursed vegas showgirl headpiece.

[@eliana2648sh]

Exactly babe, its a caricature. That's kinda the problem. Things like black face or calling sports teams 'the Indians' and having mascots were never really meant to be accurate portrayals of those cultures or races - they're caricatures. And doing that leads to this - people being okay with using someone's culture (a culture that's been persecuted and marginalized for decades and still is today) as fashion. Critically thinking about issues - that I'm going to assume have never affected you - before posting an opinion on them is free, and I suggest you try it.

[@sourgummiez]

Lmfao such a perfectly accurate description

[@LookingForFrogs]

@@eliana2648sh isn't it like saying a cowboy hat is caricature of a pope tiara? He clearly stated what's inspiration of the new headpiece, it seem so far removed if at all connected, i don't think you can call it a "caricature" as it doesn't read at ll as native headdress. Also I would suggest you adressed me with respect and don't make silly assupmtions about me. If you want people to listen to you disrespecting them is not a good way to make them taking what you say seriously.

[@eliana2648sh]

@@LookingForFrogs At what point will you realize how far your reaching to defend this man? Your opinion of if it resembles a headdress or not is irelevant, because countless indigenous people have said it does, and told him to stop. Also, not that it matters, but cowboys were a profession, not a race or a culture. And they were never marginalized and prosecuted because of it, unlike indigenous people who were and still are today. As for respect, its earned. And it's not earned by agreeing with and defending a racist colonizer. I own you nothing, not kindness, not patience, and certainly not respect.

[@LookingForFrogs]

@@eliana2648sh I'm not really reaching that far, as I don't know this man more than to know he is a cheater who had a fued with Onision - not particulary a person I would die defending. And countless indigenous people told him it doesn't and that it's fine. Unfortunately people aren't monolith, no matter how much some activists want to impose same opinion to every person from a certain minority group. " but cowboys were a profession" - not that it matters since my point was they are just two types of head accessiories that doesn't really resemble each other, not that it was ok for cowboy to steal design of pope's tiara. You completely misunderstood my point. And this is exactly why people won't bother to try to understand your point, when if weren't treating them like this I bet many would try. But I guess you just are here to insult people to feel good about yourself, not to protect cultures that are opressed and educate people to make them do better.

[@vixymix101]

Heyo! Native American, Ojibwe bear clan! I'm someone whos educated about my culture, ive been around it my whole life and I'd like to give my two cents and explain why its disrespectful to wear a headress when you are not native (although i suppose yours doesn't count as one now as it's more of a crown) Headdresses, also known as war bonnets, were worn primarily by chiefs, people who have earned their right to wear it, its basically an item thag says "you are to be respected, you are a leader" and thats something that has to be EARNED, it isnt a fashion accessory, its a sacred item meant for leaders-- Its fine to take inspiration, they look cool as hell-- just simply say you took inspiration and that it isnt a headdress, that simple!

[@maddiebee7171]

I’ve literally never seen you physically interact with a kid before, why are people calling you a child groomer?????

[@kirareaper_9016]

because people like to throw around words and because its tiktok, they dont get punished for it,

[@charlies3789]

Because he's ex saw messages of him taking inappropriately to minors

[@toodoolooofuju7880]

@@charlies3789 source? Because if you provide no source it's tough to believe.

[@charlies3789]

@@toodoolooofuju7880 look up Ayalla. The way he treated her was just awful

[@toodoolooofuju7880]

@@charlies3789 I asked for a source for proof, not a comment

[@ananamoose11]

I just discovered you recently (not through TikTok or anything like that, actually your cover of Control by Halsey) and think you're very talented. The headress doesn't bother me either. And actually I think your current one looks a lot like something Cher would have worn (I hope that's a compliment, it's intended as one). Not only that but showgirls have worn various feathered headdresses for years similar to your new one and I doubt they get as much crap as you seem to get. I say just keep doing what you're doing, put out great content, dress how you want and those of us who support you will continue to support you. You seem like a good enough person and don't have any bad intentions just based on the fact that you've made this video to try to clear the air. I love your videos, especially the acapella covers and would hate for stupid internet drama to take something like this away from us and from you. The internet (and especially social media) tends to be an echo chamber and a hive mind when it comes to stuff. If something is bad or they don't agree with it, they tend to all jump on it and swarm it without question. It's one of the reasons I pretty much stay off of social media and just bury myself in video games in my spare time. The internet has just become so toxic and it's bled out into real life as well. It's a damn shame.

[@albertawheat6832]

You gave one of the best responses I have read in along time...Cheers from Canada.

[@bloodyshothvacr]

As a teen who was a jock but had a GF who was emo and had alote of emo and even goth friends and It was interesting and Awesome to be friend with goth kids cause very friendly and open minded and very great sense of humor Best to never judge people for being and looking different

[@scrumptiousburger367]

It’s odd how literally EVERYONE else on social media is allowed to express themselves in any way they want. But when it comes to you it’s like “nope, get the fuck out,” and it’s sad because you’re an extremely talented person. You’ve got a huge youtube channel and tiktok account, you’re a great musician, and you’re great at expressing yourself up front unfiltered. And i think that’s what people hate the most, is that you’re unfiltered with how you express yourself, and it’s funny when they get mad over stuff you’ve talked about COUNTLESS times.

[@DrRespectful]

He's a talented editor, the rest isn't talent. Literally everything he does can be done by anyone as long as they dedicate enough time to it. He doesn't actually have skills at ANYTHING lmao.

[@scrumptiousburger367]

@@DrRespectful that’s what you assume

[@DrRespectful]

@@scrumptiousburger367 So are you excusing the fact that this man is a known child groomer?

[@EternalRecon]

He’s a poopy head

[@-8h-]

You are clueless

[@littlemuffin943]

im part native american my grandmother was full blood and my great grand mother was full blood as well. that headdress is not even close to anything my ansectors wore most native amaricans did not wear headdress's. i love it and the only people that are attacking over the headdress is people that are un educated and are just social justest worriers that dont do research and just listen to their leaders. if you were wearing a traditional headderss we would not have an issue with it as long as you know the meaning of the one your wearing and were respectful of it.

[@bryancunningham55]

I like the headdress dammit. I’m part Native American. Good job dude! The heck with the crazies.

[@snowden6790]

can we appreciate that he also plays devil's advocate for HIMSELF? he looks at his actions from all angles and analyzes everything and that's really respectable.

[@vinceeager8553]

Yeah but he CHEATED ON SOMEONE 300 YEARS AGO!!!!1!!

[@taylorswathwood8590]

@@vinceeager8553 correction he emotionally/mentally abused 3 women that we know of. Whether it was years ago, it happened. And he also continues to participate in cultural appropriation.

[@vinceeager8553]

@@taylorswathwood8590Tell someone who cares

[@taylorswathwood8590]

@@vinceeager8553 I was just correcting your statement. You don’t have to care.

[@emilieraptor9373]

Lol you really need psychiatric help if you think he does that

[@LaMerleNoir216]

man the internet fucking sucks. I love your content and seeing the creative things you get up to. It kills me that you have to keep making this videos.

[@renandlen2]

Because its sickening man. Shits not right

[@nothingnobody910]

Agree!

[@LuckyTasamya]

Especially since this is the same platform that just welcomed back someone like James Charles, but continues to throw slandering and canceling accusations at this guy. (Note, I'm only here because of KZbin recommendation, I apologize for not knowing much about the channel).

[@renandlen2]

@@LuckyTasamya bruh this guy has done a buch of harriable stuff. just look up another video of him.

[@LuckyTasamya]

@@renandlen2 I found his videos about Corpse Husband.... I'm not watching this guy's content for that sole reason. At the same time, he doesn't need to be accused of a crime that could land him in prison, I don't wish that on anybody innocent regarding that crime. Throwing such accusations like an accessory is the reason groomed children such as myself don't get believed. That's where I stand regarding this guy.

[@justapasserby7285]

'I need to address something serious' While dressed up like that

[@josdamillio]

I think it’s crazy how people on KZbin are not aloud to make any mistakes without being cancelled. imagine if your life was filmed, think of all the things you’ve done in your life that you wouldn’t want people to see, do all those things make you the scum of the earth? More then likely not. How many of you have cheated on someone ( A LOT OF YOU), how many of you had toxic relationships where you didn’t respond as you should? And maybe now you’ve grown from that? It’s insane how people are cancelled based of their relationships. Do I get sad if someone I like and watch hurt someone else? Yes, but it doesn’t make me hate them and harass them. If I don’t like someone, I don’t comment. Period. And I don’t watch and I move on with my day. These people spewing lies about you are nuts. People don’t know how to think for themselves anymore. They’re afraid to have the “unpopular opinion”. Sorry you’re dealing with this 🥺

[@faith4disney]

This makes me realize how terrible the internet is. I rather die than have a tiktok.

[@otakus1216]

At least tik tok still has "some" decent communities but yeah à large majority can get pretty extreme

[@lonewolf6517]

It sucks that there are people in the world who can not say a single nice thing. Sorry that that happened to you. On the plus side, I finally found a side of Tik Tok which I was searching for. Thanks to the video which went viral.

[@PinkSweets87]

“I’m not what I think I am, I’m not what you think I am, I am what I think you think I am.” ~Charles Cooley

[@sandyolesh6004]

Some people just have nothing better to do. They're miserable and want to make others as miserable. Tune it out. Be you.

[@Morticiaflava]

I just recently stumbled onto his content and what I have learned in my short time of looking at comments and videos he is an amazing and talented Creator his music is absolutely beautiful I have never heard of voice like his and his style is amazing as well and there are simply too many idiotic numbskull people who cannot appreciate him and it's their fault and their loss but to go to the point of calling him a pedophile and even worse simply because they have nothing better to do with their lives and simply because they don't understand it is pathetic and disgusting and truly shows where a lot of humanity Has Fallen it's truly sad

[@fishstick273ASMR]

tiktok really is just like highschool- you’re right.

[@angeldream1]

Where can we watch the raven dance thing

[@emogirl2548]

i had people try to convince me your a bad person. i went here and did my research just to make sure there was no info that i was missing that could make you a bad person. i have learned to never judge people on their past and i won't start because of what other people say

[@marenillustrates4497]

Richie-I think you are so so epic and amazing in the way you dress, sing and act! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the headdress! I was not sure what it meant at first but hey it’s cool and I have no problems with it. Please know that there will always be people who like you. ❤

[@cnacma]

This dude is a horrendous person regardless of the headdress. Him constantly wearing a headdress and laughing at native people who constantly tell him it’s disrespectful is just the icing on the cake.

[@dingle6996]

Okay, difference between racist headdress and actually cool headdress Racist headdress is usually in traditional fashion Cool headdress is unique and maybe eluding but that's it Racist headdress is either portrait on white person or a shallow, classic "indian" Cool headdress, worn as costume and has nothing to do with native culture Also common sense, ah yes, a giant eldritch *absolutely fabulous*, what I presume is crows feathers and lots of bead work and also looks nothing like a traditional headdress, yea... Really hate that people are smashing down on you bro, you dont deserve this Edit: and I've only seen it worn for dance so yea :/ take that as you will

[@DanielleStarry]

Oh my gawd. I am so sorry you’re getting such fucked up lies spread about you. That’s disturbing behavior from these TikTok users, and is targeted harassment IMO. I only know who you are because of what happened with your ex and how poorly you handled it, but I have kept an eye on you and am subscribed because I do believe you can absolutely create a strong redemption arc for yourself. I left a comment awhile back suggesting you start a new channel because that seems to work well for folks whose channels drastically declined. I want to see you succeed, and I wish you the best. I have that exact same sentiment for my exes who cheated on me.

[@Jarlaxxle82]

Focus on the head dress is interesting. No one said boo when we were running around with mohawks in the 80s and 90s. If anything your head dress makes me wanna play Warcraft. LoL yeah, I’m late to the game here.

[@HunterK723]

As a native I love it. Fuck everyone saying you are stealing culture.. you are showing love for that culture

[@S4dGh0st]

i understand where people find offense in the headdress but can people just be ok with bringing other cultures in your own? even the younger native americans appreciate the adopting of some of their culture. it helps them live on, so to say.

[@BleuEri]

No the fuck not. It's disrespectful

[@S4dGh0st]

@@BleuEri are you native American? If so I would love to hear why. If not, your opinion doesn't really matter 🤷

[@BleuEri]

@@S4dGh0st yeah i am

[@S4dGh0st]

@@BleuEri proof, whats ur URL then? lets take this convo to those dms. if youre not willing to talk then i suppose youre just saying you are to look tough. please prove me wrong lol

[@Seriously-not-Jake]

What's the background music called?

[@porkstown]

It’s from the Legend of Zelda.

[@Seriously-not-Jake]

@@porkstown I noticed 😑 I'm asking what it's called because I couldn't find the song after searching up Zelda music

[@maddylynnful]

I believe it's from Ocarania of time, song of storms...... it sounds like the original from game

[@maddylynnful]

It's sariahs song... here is link kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3u6pqOcgbGDZ7M

[@porkstown]

@@Seriously-not-Jake aw okay 😂 sorry

[@schzamaramma]

You have an amazing voice tbh and I personally applaud you for being who you want to be. People suck. I'll keep watching and listening I dig your style personally . Keep on singing

[@ninjashogun]

4:25 were friends now

[@belindasnell7922]

I can't even imagine how it feels to have to deal with this daily. Sending positive thoughts your way. Just remember, a lot of famous artists had to deal with this. Unique, amazing, left of center people are just that- left of center. Creativity and beautiful art comes from the struggle. Keeping the dream alive!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Luci4_sins]

Heyooo I’m Native American and god do I love your head dress and the fact you changed it to a crown it made it even better wear you boots and kick the hate comments don’t listen to them (give scorn a head pat for me please 🙏 )

[@eemmalarssonn]

But... You just said that after speaking to ”many” indigenous people you came to the conclusion that you don’t give a shit about the headdress controversy and that you’re going to do what you want. So how is it then relevant to bring up that Lance appears to be speaking for all native Americans (which I don’t believe he was at all)? It seems really hypocritical to me. That cultural appropriation hurts is not something to have an opinion over, it is just facts. There are always going to be people belonging to a certain culture that don’t care about these things, but the fact that some do and are hurt by your actions should elicit some form of empathic response. Even if you were modelling your gear from WoW, you can’t deny that it still looks like a modified version of a native headdress. It seems pretty obvious that if it didn’t, people wouldn’t be commenting about it. You are really nit-picking the stuff you want to respond to and giving childish arguments, which makes it difficult for me to take you seriously. At this point I am inclined to believe that you are contiuing with this for clout.

[@Аку-ю7ф]

but... its not cultural appropriation? his headdress is specifically designed to not hold any cultural significance, its themed after world of warcraft fictional monsters lmfao, either way you cant reduce a systemic issue down to "silly white man wearing a hat", richie wearing a hat with feathers on it isnt the problem here, the problem is systemic racism, lynchings, the new oil pipelines destroying native lands and polluting water sources, and cultural erasure richies hat is the furthest thing from racism, it has nothing to do with natives and it never has, stop reducing the struggles of minorities to petty meaningless shit and focus your time on the real problems at hand, #stopindigenoushate

[@lucas_xx444]

it’s not CA at all. he specially got it made to make sure it isn’t CA . clearly you’ve never watched his other videos explaining his HeadDress . it’s not hard to watch his other videos ma

[@Anya54321]

Its definitely not, its obviously warcraft themed. I saw it and though it looked like armor sets, never occurred to me that it was a native American headdress

[@raykerr8969]

Honestly this genre of content is usually not my thing. But I find you captivating. Took me a bit but I have subscribed due to the very obvious hard work. As well as the clear intellect you posses.

[@jilliancoleman1496]

I unfortunately grew up watching Onision and Shane Dawson so at this point nothing offends me. It's crazy how people see 1 small part about you and lable you a bad person for it. It's rediculous 😒

[@porkstown]

Exactly

[@jilliancoleman1496]

And yes, I do think you are correct Richie

[@otakus1216]

Same

[@otakus1216]

@@sangwooistriggered8 coming from sangwoo

[@jilliancoleman1496]

@@sangwooistriggered8 i dont understand who this is directed at...?

[@Stephyvalhalla]

vikings even wore feathered headdresses people are so uneducated

[@blacksnapper7684]

They also had dreads! I agree people should look into other cultures (specifically European cultures as white people have been getting the brunt of it for decades) before trying to call someone out.

[@JaKell_Stone]

People hate being wrong, even if their is substantial evidence showing it. I find people who are clumping together are just sharing the negativity back and forth to echo what they want to hear.

[@crybaby3710]

seriously man, people act like they start seeing fucking Vietnam War flashbacks if you admit that you have cheated, period. ever, in any relationship, even if you were 13. you're a cheater. like, it's one of the worse things you can be in someone eyes, and I'm just like why? I once admitted, at a methadone clinic, AA style tyle of group therapy. at I'm a serial cheater, and I just wanted insight on the victims of what cheating does to people. in the moment, in the future, I just wanted some context and in this room full of people who have gone to prison, stole from their kids, lost their kids, looked at me like I had a red A on my chest. &no one said anything. (I talked to a guy after who is my friend, I just automatically liked him the first time we talked and he looks like stereotypical dorky skinny white guy with glasses and I had to pullll it out of him "when you said... that made me think 'oh she's one of those people" I'm like, "this is what I wanted to hear...in the rooooom." but its like I'm asking them to talk me through how their first abortion was, I'm like "fuckdamn who hurt you" (just so everyone knows, this was NOT Alcoholics Anonymous those are usually unjudgemebtal spaces, or at least try to be) most people who cheat don't get caught, but I think in a lot of cases people admitting to their partner that they cheated, is so inherently selfish; depending on what kind of partner you have. you are taking the burden off yourself and putting the weight in someone else to bear bc shit your conscious is clear now! you're remorseful, everything everyone tells you to be and now your solid relationship, like ROCK SOLID has trust issues for the next 30 years up into yalls's marriage cause you wanna just "get it off YOUR chest" "wow your a saint Jerome" now your perfect future marriage is fucked up, good job idiot.

[@stewartann816]

Dude just keep doing what you do. Stans and keyboard warriors will screech into the void that is our collective disdain for their ilk. Also editing to add that it absolutely IS about control for them. When I was part of their group think I used to vehemently attack people that I thought strayed from what I thought was right and so tried hard to get them to agree with my way. So glad I've distanced myself from them

[@sam2chill]

I know one thing that he keeps doing, cheating on every girlfriend he’s ever had 😂

[@stewartann816]

If that's what he's gonna do then it is what it is

[@ElspethSJB]

Well I've just found you and now spent all evening watching your stuff past and everything and I think your great, everyone has done some crappy stuff. I'm very much enjoying finding you and I am a fan, you are so honest and intelligent. Appears you've come so far too. Plus adore your music, I will be perusing through next few days!

[@lana_blu6884]

I don’t think you’re wrong at all, I 100% agree with you, wish I could’ve given my own input.

[@kathleenclark291]

Had to add your version of "Creep" stopped me in my tracks. Beautiful imagery. Keep doing you! ❤

[@LadyBlueAzure]

I can't say I agree with everything you've said/done, and neither am I an indigenous person, but what I do like is the fact that you have altered your 'headdress' to make it your own, as well as to be less appropriating. In cases like this I don't think there is a right or wrong, I just think there is huge gray area. The problem is indigenous people are often treated like 2nd class citizens while elements of their cultures (as varied as they may be) are often used for entertainment and mockery... while the people themselves are forgotten about and ignored. If this were another world where indigenous people were regarded with more respect and reverence, you wouldn't be so heavily targeted for doing what you're doing. But that isn't the reality of it. I feel bad that this has happened to you, but to a degree, you make the choice to wear it... so you'll just have to continue dealing with the many opinions that go along with it.

[@LadyBlueAzure]

Also I think that a lot of people that get offended for indigenous are couch activists... and I’m saying this as a POC. Instead of sitting comfy in Tiktok comments, why not go help a business started by Indigenous people? There are plenty of them. Support your local tribes or something. Spread awareness about missing Indigenous people and demand answers? *edit: I realize this might contradict some things I’ve written… what I mean to say is I think all most people do when they see bad things happen to indigenous people is say ‘awww that sucks’, write a comment, and move on with their day. I think that truly caring and being ‘offended’ means actually doing something for indigenous people.

[@Transformedcontent]

@@LadyBlueAzure The person who called him out on TikTok IS indigenous, actually.

[@LadyBlueAzure]

@@Transformedcontent Lol I know that, I wasn’t referring to him. I’m talking about the pissed off people in his comments.

[@ClaymoreVision]

Tbh the reason it’s highly offensive is because a headdress was something you earned within a tribe. It wasn’t freely given. It wouldn’t matter what happened to the tribes in the past, as it’d still have the same meaning behind it. He should throw away the headdress as it still is a headdress no matter how it’s colored or how it looks.

[@LadyBlueAzure]

@@ClaymoreVision Yeah, I agree with you on that point… I suppose it wouldn’t matter what happened within the time frame because the headdress is still sacred. I guess I’m just trying to look at it from a broader perspective… but I suppose, at the end of the day, Richie should either stop complaining about the backlash or take it off. I do think it’s very arrogant (and entitled) of him to say ‘I think I’m right’ because this isn’t objective subject matter.

[@lorienrusch903]

Your message is as important as ever even to this day, I hope you're doing well and continue to be authentic to yourself.

[@katebecca869]

Aw… “if you’re thinking of leaving, you should” was always my favorite outro

[@Shimmerwolfx]

ok ik im late to this but i think its cool to wear a headdress.. theres nothing wrong with wearing it.. i say its like a fashion design btw i love your look.

[@amianthium3813]

I'm sorry people keep doing this💚

[@otakus1216]

💚

[@BiscuitsWithButter]

People suck in general. I avoid them as often as possible.

[@kimberly8164]

I agree with everything you have said, exactly to the point! People should be individuals and I hope you don't ever change for others because thats what makes you awesome!

[@dragonmaddie]

that hat looks more like something my great aunt doris would wear to ascot than a native american war bonnet tbh.

[@jenniferdean2095]

My great aunt would get drunk with your great aunt off of Bucks Fizz, lambrini and straight gin then leave the hat there.

[@dragonmaddie]

@@jenniferdean2095 lol, add in some prosecco and she would be in.

[@DaniiSav]

One of my favorite things about you is your tenacity and stubbornness, so I really loved this video. I have enjoyed seeing your growth and the evolution of the headdress. Keep doing what you’re doing, friend.

[@alliemazing5774]

Elaborate headdresses (many feathered in some way) have been worn by so many different cultures worldwide. Very commonly associated with feathered headdress are indigenous people. I do not mean native Americans specifically, I mean indigenous people as a broad grouping. Almost every single group of indigenous people in the world wore some type of headdress in ceremonial traditions and many of them had feather, plant and bone adornments. Yes, even in Europe. You know… The indigenous white people that existed no matter how much people want to pretend they didn’t. In fact, a meaningful and ceremonial type of headdress is still used today in the Caribbean for Carnival. The festival originated with Italian Catholics and then spread to the French and Spanish. Carnival traditions were restricted to European settlers at first so Caribbean people took the European carnival traditions (which were religious mind you) and started their own carnival. The Caribbean Carnival traditions exist because they appropriated European religious culture, but it’s okay because of the slavery and colonizing. (I genuinely believe it to be fine regardless of those things. People saw things they then wanted to incorporate into their own celebrations and it turned into culture and tradition for them.) I’m going to get so much hate for this. But I really don’t put much weight behind the cultural appropriation for offense arguments. Everyone has ancestry, history and culture and many of them cross and bleed. As long as you are not directly mocking or deliberately and solely profiting off someone else’s culture that is not your own, I just don’t see how it is offensive to wear things like a black, gothic, feathered head piece that has no direct relation to a specific ceremonial item of another culture.

[@jencehrs4346]

TikTok is jam packed with sheep. People so desperate to be popular or included that they’ll do or say whatever they think is relative to the people they follow. Everyone should think for themselves. Be a leader, not a follower. You’re doing exactly right, Richie. Thank you for your posts/music/humor.

[@otakus1216]

I'm not a leader or a follower I'm a supporter (:

[@hollypierce3076]

I agree completely Ritchie, Mother Moth!!!!

[@jimlahey9253]

Kids these days

[@amberm2777]

TikTok hive mind Is gross

[@DanielleStarry]

TikTok has such a toxic community. Short videos, vicious cancellation cycle, they love nothing more than to find a new account to report until it’s deleted. The app itself does not manage its user’s activity well at all. But if you’re makin money over there, keep going and have fun.

[@pambee2349]

It's a shame you even had to go here. You have a real musical talent and you've created a look. If I saw you anywhere, I'd know who you are. That's a good thing. I feel these people that are insulting you are children physicallyand mentally. When you grow into an adult your perception of people is less judgemental. Your mind is more mature and you understand people. I have complimented you before, just to get dragged also. I just laugh. I'm sure these folks that call you horrible names and accuse you of insanely sick deeds wouldn't do it to your or anyone's face.

[@timtom4021]

Some people carry around a lot of self loathing/hate and it seems to make them feel better if they can find or create negative things in the things around them whether it's real or not. Also, I've always thought your costume and makeup looked really cool.

[@violetval1597]

You need to take legal action against these people defaming your name with their bs pedophilic accusations

[@Xi_chi]

Genuinely I want to play with that sword in the background and a wolf. BTW end song is cute

[@mich5023]

Well thought out and researched.....and so well spoken. Great video

[@rachelhalling3207]

I'm 61 years old, I love your style , it's goes to show that these young people just follow each other as they can't think for themselves, you keep doing you ❤

[@cornbread1563]

You don’t deserve the hate that you get. I don’t understand the need that people have to tell lies about you. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes. You’ve been honest and have apologized and from what I’ve seen you’ve grown as a person. Why people can’t see this is beyond me. Stay strong and know you have people who support you. Not everyone hates you

[@queencleo8308]

This BIRD has over a million subscribers, he must be doing something right 😂😂😂😂😂

[@nonyabidness4894]

I wish this could have been a celebration of your success. Instead you have to defend yourself against baseless, heinous, accusations. I respect and support you.

[@ravenknox7706]

all MY comment said was that a large spiky wig would have the same effect as a headdress and i got blocked…? LMAO

[@beastofburden19]

Your not wrong. I hope today's kids (and immature adults) grow out of this mob mentality one day. If there was a master off switch for all social media that could shut it all down for a few days... I think everyone would be better off.

[@cumstain8389]

I love how you fanboys are completely forgetting that he was cheating on his girlfriend and using the heartbreak for views

[@diday2377]

You're such a talented person, expressively artistic. Continue inspiring people with your talent ❤

[@kimbershark]

Oh shiiiittttt. I literally JUST made my popcorn 🍿 too!!!

[@lucevrd7848]

Dude, I got in love with your music 5 years ago and did not listen to it for a while just getting on other stuffs but I stumble upon one of your video clip today. I'm so horrified by the comments you recieved on some videos, I'm shocked. I see how the community did not get over the break up and they serve it to you everyday. I understand the need to reply to it and I hope that you'll be let in peace with it. Still this is a kind reminder that some people listen to your music and like it and that's it ! You are a strong person to stand up after recieving all those despicable comments.

[@amandamichelle4854]

That outro song is such a bop. It always gets stuck in my head 🙌

[@breedragunova3583]

You know what Richie? You handled the insults very well tbh. Why is it wrong for someone to dress differently? Why do we need to trash how others want to dress? People also shouldn't be throwing around accusations that someone is a "groomer," "pedo," woman be*at*r," and all that other slander so lightly.

[@kfleshtv]

I’m part Native American and I don’t find offense, not that you need me to say so, but I enjoy your outfits!!

[@butterpants5511]

Just because you don't. Just because your one out of millions doesn't mean its not offensive.

[@kfleshtv]

@@butterpants5511 offensive or not it’s his right to do as he pleases. It’s still a free country as far as I know, freedom to perform, be artistic, freedom of speech, and to be your own individual, independent of how others feel. He is not doing anything distasteful and as he said it was never intended to be harmful or disrespectful in any way. Snowflakes need to become snowballs.

[@peaches__]

If you were actually part indigenous you would know the importance of a headdress . I have a feeling your part is small enough that you aren’t actually connected to the culture or it’s spiritual values

[@kfleshtv]

@@peaches__ so basically as you put it, no one should wear an ankh unless your ancient Egyptian, no one should wear a cross unless you’re full blown Christian etc… I fully understand the importance of any symbol or article of a clothing that holds a sacred position in that said cultural but as time moves by people adopt symbols and fashion and that is just something you have to accept. It’s been going on for centuries. If you feel a tie to said certain symbols or clothing, and it means something spiritual to you why should you be shamed and bullied out of not wearing it? We all have to follow our own path.

[@WishQuitting]

What’s the song playing in the beginning

[@lilykirby546]

idk why people care so much if you delete comments. who cares. no one needs the negativity

[@LofiAnimator88]

how much do your costume cost

[@clothedandcompetent3452]

Plains natives (who wore the headresses) have REPEATEDLY said it's offensive to them. People like Lance are reminding you and others of that...

[@cadaver6665]

This headdress doesn't look like a native headdress though. It's shaped completely different

[@clothedandcompetent3452]

@@cadaver6665 headress and warbonnet came in many different styles. But go look at his vid 8 months ago titled "new headress" notice how he purchased a traditional headdress, died it black and just added some stuff to it. Believe it or not, wearing a traditional one is bad...this us actually worse.

[@twodxo5525]

@@Schrodingers_Kat Germans are obsessed with native americans. Why dont you Search that up. 🤟

[@twodxo5525]

@@Schrodingers_Kat so that being said. It's native american inspired. Germans are obsessed with natives, one of their tour Hotspots are Yukon.

[@sourgummiez]

Have they trademarked decorations of feathers on the head, til the end of time?

[@vincentiageladyn]

At this point with all these false rumors, you will be an urban legend

[@Tutiereez]

I'm native American, and I think your headress is cool af Although headresses are more for dance, celebration and other various rituals and prayer, the headress sometimes was worn but it was mainly for show It's like a crown, king's wore many different crowns as the same to the headress So the real question is, so why is it everyone is allowed to wear a crown and not a headress?

[@anishinaabrie]

let me guess, your great grandmother was cherokee princess?

[@iktunaxa3922]

it’s cultural appropriation. we were killed for our people wearing it and a white goth boy can wear it for fun? clearly you weren’t taught our culture from our elderly

[@anishinaabrie]

@@iktunaxa3922 exactly why my comment is what it is 😏 it actually hurts. I definitely don't think it's "cool af" that social, a white guy, literally takes something from native people and says "mine" while pointing at the headdress. (At the end of the video) Like enough said. That was so outrageous to me.

[@joepapa6329]

@@anishinaabrie you’re culturally appropriating Europeans by wearing European clothing (your logic)

[@JD-pl3yq]

@@joepapa6329 Europe didn't invent all clothes. More importantly native american's went through genocide where they were forced to cut their hair, not speak their language, not wear their clothes and act white. That's also a good reason why native american cultures are closed cultures and white or american culture isn't.

[@kaylapetrocelli8492]

You bring my heart joy!! That's all!

[@mandaly42]

The difference between you cheating on your gf and me cheating on my ex husband is that no one knows me and no one cares about my life. You're human, I'm human. The people spreading their lies and hate are, yup you guessed it....human. Self-righteousness will never end. You Sir, are stronger than me and I commend you for standing up for yourself. I literally just randomly came across you 2 days ago, had NEVER heard of you or that other guy before then and through the power of my mind and grand ole Google I was able to figure out who the groomer and abuser is and who isn't. It's not you. I don't just watch videos and read stories from your fans or your haters, I obsess and watch them all. From what I have learned, you made mistakes, she's moved on, the people who literally have zero to do with you, her, and what happened need to move on. I get it. You live a lot of your life on this platform so people watched the train wreck, what they don't understand is the wreck is over, the cleaning crew came and went, it's done. You do you. I think you're an amazingly talented young man, you have an adorable smile and I might literally pay money to hear you do a cover of Human by Rag'n'Bone Man. Not only do I think you would KILL it, I think it would send a message.

[@VioIetRamirez]

yey🎉

[@izzyvining8282]

I keep telling people on tiktok that the headdress wasn't a problem years ago but it is now?

[@nahbruh4489]

It’s always been a problem but he’s not a very popular creator so it’s gone over most peoples heads

[@Jessica187191]

We can’t even wear what we wants when it’s America.

[@BlackLotus-xv9ev]

Bro I've been following you for years and when I saw you on tik tok I got excited and then I heard about this I was like for real guys social repose has alot of creativity its the ones that get mad for people doing something "offensive" that judge the hardest... hey bro keep doing what your doing.

[@biancaheller4660]

So you’re telling him to stay being racist? /gen