The Internet Bullied Her Into Singing About Crack

[@Geblawi]

“The crack life chose me, I must choose it back, I guess.” 😂

[@ffs8612]

“Little diddy about crack and Diane”😂

[@GradySmith]

That one got me when I was editing. Literally cracked up.

[@Tulunzee]

@@GradySmith "cracked up" i see what you did there Grady

[@1957Chevytruckbuild]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@beplanking]

Grady make a video about tax fraud

[@GradySmith]

Oh gosh

[@frustrateduser9933]

Wuuut???

[@adriatic.vineyards]

for what it's worth, I find these "investigative style" of yours on strange Internet anomalies in the world of Country absolutely engrossing. Cheers from across the Pond!

[@ryofdoom7416]

Grady pls give us Tax Fraud

[@joseyjag]

Grady you should make a video about crack

[@GradySmith]

Oh gosh the curse has been transferred to me

[@aftonprater]

@@GradySmith The crack curse is real

[@elijahkrause3608]

@@GradySmith you did it to yourself

[@Gookin52]

One of my favorite videos you’ve done. Never heard of Afton but I’m mesmerized by these type of artists/influencers and it’s SO refreshing to see the behind the scenes and realness from them. Legit makes me want her to find some success.

[@aftonprater]

Thank you so much.🙏🏻😃

[@jordancruz6242]

Tax fraud please Grady

[@Kaotiqua]

I 100% get the "I kinda like her but also, she's insufferable" vibe... She's the Jojo Siwa of country music. Also, her tenacity combined with her versatility will probably take her pretty far in the music industry.

[@masonreeves4775]

Here's to our hard work boys. This one is for us.

[@JMHarless]

This is the confidence that comes from being 100% authentic.

[@ThePeyboy33]

This video is a love note, isn't it, Grady?

[@Jeraldsdog]

Grady make a tax fraud song

[@gocyclones4142]

I don't get the tax fraud joke, can someone explain

[@raumeenseifi]

Grady/Afton Prater video was not on my 2024 bingo card but I’m so here for it

[@korbettkoselak1506]

This is just peak Grady! Every reason I fell in love with this channel 5 or so years ago now! Love the vid!

[@LauraWhetsel-fs4gm]

I have known Afton her entire life. She’s an amazing lady. She’s been performing as long as I’ve known her. It’s fun to see how far she’s come and how much she’s grown. She doesn’t let anything get to her. She just keeps going. We love her spirit and her ambition but then she has the most amazing parents so I wouldn’t expect less. Thank you Grady for doing this for her. It’s awesome.

[@aftonprater]

Laura, you are so kind. I'm so fortunate to have such awesome role models like you & my parents in my life. I love you!!!

[@kevinnelson66]

Afton and her family are great people.

[@kevinnelson66]

Afton and her family are great people.

[@mattgaskill7720]

Ngl I was part of the crack comments gang lmao

[@Stryth]

Imagine if she made a song about the harmfulness of crack and turned it into a public service announcement.

[@karynmaddox9397]

Imagine like, Zach Bryan writing a song about Crack. It'd be so deep.

[@jenniferprater8366]

I love this video! Thank you Grady for such a great video on the backstory of sweet Afton Prater! She is so much fun to follow! I have seen her 20+ times live and the energy she brings to the stage is contagious. You can't help but dance. I am so proud of Afton for keeping her head high and choosing the high road as the internet did what the internet does. No matter who you are, there will be someone trying to bring you down, and Afton has given a 101 class on how to level up and stay positive, regardless of the "trolls" in life. Keep on keepin' on Afton!

[@kevinnelson66]

Crack Song is probably one of my personal favorites of Afton's. I've talked with her in person a few times over the years. Sweet lady. Her parents a great people, too.

[@LPlove13]

I’ve been a long time follower of her Instagram account, and if I’m being honest, it definitely started as a hate follow (which I’m ashamed to say now and honestly that’s cringe by itself). I never left any comments, but I thought the crack phenomenon was definitely a little funny. And over time she really grew on me, and I came to really admire her creativity and resilience. I love that she took this and spun it and made it her own. I hope to see her go far one day!

[@zbird74]

This is the type of reporting we need! Hard hitting crack stories!

[@tuckercollins3130]

grady we need a video abt tax fraud

[@solano_center]

What a great story! Makes me want to be a better person like Afton Prater.

[@aftonprater]

I appreciate you ❤

[@TorchMeetsWorld]

The first part where she was just singing about random stuff reminded me of the episode of Boy Meets World where the girl was busking outside the Matthews outdoors store

[@mckno8798]

omg she's so sweet, she sang at The Row when I worked there as a server

[@ryancaissie2268]

Grady make a tax fraud vid pls

[@dc24_]

Grady has a crush! You can tell by his bit of awkwardness on the couch... I don't think we've seen the last of this story or the last cameo 💘🤠😂

[@jcmc311]

I was part of the crack comments. After the Crack Song came out I became a fan. She played it so gracefully and the song is clever and catchy

[@LostGirlJessie]

I’ve never heard of her, but with how kind and resilient she seems to be, I hope she has lots of success!

[@aftonprater]

Thank you so much!😌🥰

[@kevinnelson66]

I've gotten to know Afton and her parents over the years. Awesome people.

[@connerteague4847]

As a person with horrible anxiety, I would've blocked the trolls that would be on my videos but she handled it very good. I wish I had her spirit.

[@aftonprater]

Thank you!❤ I really appreciate you.🙏🏻

[@MLaker221]

I'm so confused why they think she sucks... that one guy called her a b and said her music is terrible... but he looks like a horrible criminal. I think she's clever and I'm baffled they are seeing something different here. That song was so awesome!

[@A.M.intheAM]

He was horribly rude, but attacking his looks instead of his behavior isn't going to do anything for anyone.

[@milspecmike8440]

@@A.M.intheAMare you defending the dude who chose his criminal look, his horrible username and to be a complete douche to a girl who seems fairly wholesome? Weird flex.

[@Backseatgyno]

Jokes on you. I am

[@A.M.intheAM]

@@milspecmike8440 Do you have no ability to discern nuance, Michael? Weird flex, but okay. I literally started my comment off by saying that his behavior was bad. I'm only defending everyone's right to look how they choose to look. The fact that he looks a certain way is only of minor relevance to his abhorrent behavior.

[@milspecmike8440]

@@A.M.intheAM I can certainly understand nuance Alexandra, he can look however he wants, we can also look at him and say he looks like a criminal, which, he seems to admit to.

[@thewalrusaurus]

I love her energy. Nice to see artists just having fun

[@aftonprater]

Thank you! :)

[@croatoansounds]

I watched this whole saga from start to finish. What a time to be alive

[@JALaflinOfficial]

This was a lot more wholesome than I expected. Also for folks trolling her accent, they clearly haven't spent time in the rural pnw.

[@kevinnelson66]

There's more to the Pacific NW than grunge, Macklemore, and Sir Mix-A-Lot.

[@1957Chevytruckbuild]

I stumbled across this and I have to say, the crack song is my new favorite. Great story.

[@aftonprater]

Thank you! :)

[@kiwitealc5353]

This is so interesting. I love her attitude, I'll definitely check her out. Thanks for sharing another weird story grady! Interesting stuff

[@Lester-lv4wf]

Grady is my favorite KZbinr

[@dustinmoffre4311]

It is so weird to Afton, who has been showing up on my IG for over a year and Grady talking about her. I finally got in at the ground floor for someone

[@aftonprater]

Let's goooo!🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@stardustbuilt]

She kinda reminds me of fanfic writers who open up their DMs for one-shot requests (readers give them a writing prompt) to build a following and then unveil their own original work. And if you’ve ever seen them in action, you know there isn’t a prompt that’ll slow them down. 😂 Glad she found a clever way to give people what they wanted and that it was received well! Now off I go to see the music video! 🎉

[@karatecat29]

I was definitely not expecting any of this, but wow! Afton is so smart to troll the trolls back lol

[@AlexandreFilho1705]

oh... OH... i hope she is a good sport with weekly therapy cuz i'm 4 minutes into the video and this is getting WILD

[@emilygardner]

love these types of videos in addition to your usual content :)

[@GradySmith]

Glad you like them!

[@francoisa5656]

Dang Grady Props to you for going to the source This Lady is amazing

[@JAIONII]

Grady so in love 😭💀

[@purplew93]

There's something special about Afton -- she comes across as self-aware, like she knows that she's not the most compelling or talented singer-songwriter, so she's carving out her own niche instead. She's a creative entertainer and kind of reminds me of a country music Phoebe Buffay.

[@carolmooney8628]

Great story! She showed a whole lot of grit and grace during that ordeal.

[@aftonprater]

I see what you did there. :)

[@robertsasso]

I know you loved this topic because you definitely envy her ability to engage with all the haters. Great video.

[@GradySmith]

V true. I find it fascinating and don’t relate 😂

[@philipreid2542]

I swear he barely even has any haters (in fact, I don't think I've ever seen a toxic comment on his channel). He's definitely doing something right

[@LumosEcho22]

Not related to the video but was so cool to hear you talk to John Kerr, been listening to him on our local radio station for so long and have watched your videos for years, was interesting to hear you both in discussion! ☺

[@carrieprater5378]

We love this video, Grady!👏👏

[@kzenias]

This video is so wonderful 👏 I love how you set the scene and built up to the reveal of the song

[@TunaGroyper]

I never would have heard of her without this video… I now despise you Grady

[@jacobwest3134]

Yea. Not sure I can forgive him for this.

[@countrymonkOSB]

What an amazing video, Grady. This is in your top 5, as far as I'm concerned. Rock on with your bad self. And Afton seems like an amazing person to have just rolled with it and not shut down completely. Don't know if I could do the same!

[@Taylorunicorn]

I love how she makes it about crack without making it about "crack" LOL she so creative and has such fun energy. I can't wait to go check out her content now!

[@samwoodall9638]

Grady’s back!!!!!

[@nickdeleomusic]

Nice take Grady! Good meeting you bud!

[@repp2]

Your turn Grady, you know what you must do

[@mattreardon5352]

This is AWESOME. Great video!!!

[@aftonprater]

I agree!!😃 Thank you!🙌

[@kptempel]

I think Grady has a crush.

[@nathan1sixteen]

You think?

[@landontardiff5154]

I ship it🤷‍♂️

[@Mikewrightbrady]

Brilliant video all the way around!

[@aftonprater]

Grady nailed it!!!

[@TheSkidooslayer]

I really enjoyed how you put this together Grady!

[@filminfection1707]

You should make a video about country songs that are funny, but are still genuinely good songs!

[@ennylekalb]

Very odd and entertaining😂 Now could you please find Cody Wolfe and his jet? I think about this guy way too often.

[@davishall307]

Grady you should make a video about Crack

[@vincentrogister5006]

Thats awesome how she made a "crack song" very clever didnt expect that well do afton

[@maconner99]

I’ve been following Afton for a year or so. She has some catchy songs. I find her refreshing. You go girl!

[@aftonprater]

Thank you so much!😃🙌

[@sherrycurtin9494]

Good for her. Way to take advantage of a bunch of morons who were trolling her videos. I hope it turns into a hit for her.

[@AhJeezEnt]

I definitely helped push this. I definitely didn’t have the funny quips but I helped lmao

[@amandabolanos3460]

You should definitely do an album review of Carly Pearce’s new album, it’s soooo good!!

[@alech729]

Tax Fraud video next Grady

[@megandohm6843]

Instant classic video! I also love a song that’s basically a wink and a grin. 😄

[@harles115]

Our glorious queen, Crackton Prater

[@gdan9923]

The crack song is so catchy and clever!

[@aftonprater]

Thank you! :)

[@brigid1927]

Love this story! Kudos to you and Afton!🎉

[@esthie4490]

go afton! found her a bit annoying at first but honestly this is such a fun response to online negativity, and I have to give her the respect she deserves lol

[@Calz20Videos]

I did a hyperpop remix of her song and she posted it lol

[@Goated_Kdot]

Hey Grady, you should do a video on that Maddox Baston kid who is really viral right now

[@calebc.7818]

Another cool video! I like the way Prater doesn't "crack" under pressure.

[@TheBorilla92]

I think it actually feels more like back when by Tim mcgraw from those snippets then red solo cup

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

Grady pls give us Tax Fraud And crack

[@pnwvibes_]

I love this story and I LOVE AFTON!!!

[@mac7133]

Not me getting the notification for this video moments after watching the crack song video and going "YO IS THAT GRADY SMITH?!?!"

[@dmitrikrosikio2684]

been waiting for this one grady

[@DakotaStriplin]

Banger video Grady! 🫰🏼

[@dustinmoffre4311]

Can't believe I missed you in the video

[@F3RR3LL]

Do a video about Crack!!! Jokes jokes

[@RAYVISS]

I thought I was the only one who was checking in on the “crack comment status” weekly 😂 Guess the secret is out! Afton is a champ for how she handled it 💪🏻

[@emilyturrrner]

I love this, Grady!!!

[@AlexandreFilho1705]

as a songwriter i mentioned crack cocaine in multiple songs i wrote, then never released them cuz idk how the people would receive my wild lyrics

[@garrettscroggs]

Also shout out to Afton Prater because that’s the perfect way flip the crack comments and troll back.

[@SuperVistaprint]

A hate audience is still an audience, hopse she can break away from it and not drown in it.

[@eastonsnyder3135]

I need help finding/remembering a country song. It’s about the singer not liking another artist/band or their music because it reminds him of his ex.

[@ijustwantataco8855]

I’m cooked! I’ve fallen in Love with a girl I’ll never meet in my entire life.

[@elissafaustina6243]

All inspiring👏❤️

[@churchofclaus]

Is your name still Grady, and do you still listen to country music and whatever else you want to?

[@GradySmith]

Can confirm 🫡

[@philipreid2542]

He's just out here doin' what he's always done

[@dfoster20124621]

So, Grady/Afton first date?

[@garrettscroggs]

The Grady Smith tax fraud video would be 🔥

[@nakdickson]

This is enough motivation for today 😅

[@SciFlyZ]

great content as always.

[@yeetymcflyiv3387]

Bro doesn’t know how Instagram users think

[@Jeraldsdog]

Bro what’re you doing here