Tom MacDonald - I Hate Hip Hop REACTION ! | THIS IS WRONG?!

Not gonna lie - there is WAY too much controversy on this song! First ever reaction to the rapper Tom MacDonald and his new music video 'I Hate Hip Hop'. Do you agree with Tom's take on this? Comment below!
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[@gunnergoff864]

The mask are purge mask and I respect you blunt honesty in videos. Your reaction videos are the only ones I can watch because you are a artist as well, so you can break down the truth behind what other artist mean by what they say. Not a whole lot of people can do that brotha! Thank you.

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[@gunnergoff864]

Game Player i thought about buying one and getting like gas mask filters and screw those on just to run around and troll people cause MERICA

[@gameplayer5687]

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[@Motivatedk9]

You have so far promised me hand sanitizer, duct tape and a few other things..umm come on Bruh

[@RemingtonSteel]

I wore a blue one for Halloween and my 10yr old daughter wore a purple one... Got them for $5. Everyone loved them...

[@evanmorgan]

Hey Knox, I did the Mixing and Mastering on this tune. Glad you dug the sonics on this one! I have a video on my channel breaking down the distorted 808s, if you're curious.

[@jdslaughter6152]

Evan! You’re the man! I loved all the hype around your name when No Response came out. Keep it up, much love.

[@evanmorgan]

@@jdslaughter6152 Thanks for the support!

[@zoneofkill]

It's Evan!!! Hahaha great fucking job dawg! If you want a little laugh go check weskeem's reaction to no response ;p

[@youniquelyerika7003]

Evan I hope you get a lot of credit. You are amazing!!

[@evanmorgan]

@@zoneofkill Thanks! haha ya I love that, @WeSkeem is the coolest. #JusticeForEvan

[@basedveteran4200]

I don't think he's saying he hates hip hop, I think he's saying he hates the current state of the hip hop culture. I actually think the culture is changing for the better and lyricism and positive messages are starting to take over due to the way artists can get music to us these days. They don't have to go through the mainstream gate keepers to make it and it's allowing for more diverse subject matter and I'm enjoying it alot more.

[@RubberDucky8734]

👆 This 💯 💯 💯

[@jeremycasper8686]

Spot on bro. Tom is making his point, but he isn’t saying he actually hates hip hop. Just like I don’t think he actually believes Eminem is a real clone since Encore (as he says in Cloned Rappers). It’s a metaphor, he has no label so he speaks his mind and a lot of it is symbolic and metaphorical to make a good point. I mean, I hate hip hop is actually musically and lyrically A HIP HIP SONG. Lol

[@_Sawyer_]

Couldn't have said it better. Knox hill is always spot on with Tom's music even pointing out things I didnt catch. But I feel like he missed the full meaning behind this song. But non the less loved the reaction and the honesty he shown with how he took the song. Still waiting on White Boy reaction!

[@basedveteran4200]

@@_Sawyer_ yeah. I understand his take on it though. Tom did take his shots at certain styles or ways of coming up. Wasn't really necessary to get his message across but at the same time I understand where Tom's coming from too. Any time you make broad statements you paint some people with the brush that don't really fit. Can't please everyone, though. I always enjoy KH's insight and takes. This song is on my hype running playlist for sure, that beat is hard.

[@brandonscott4904]

Akkadian thats what i was thinking too. Well said

[@sidechatsideshow580]

I love when people give Nova her props too. Her talent making these videos is mind blowing! They're the dream team!

[@nasty_women]

yeah, the couple i could only wish to know

[@gabrieldorner3792]

yeah they really do make a great couple and team

[@BobDobalena]

Yea, i think visually it may be my favorite video ever. That scene with the red faces is amazing.

[@madamred2061]

My take on this song... 1) he's Tom MacDonald... he's not going to accept your labels or your boxes, he's doing it his way. 2) He hates that today's Hip Hop is glorifying ruining the youth, by teaching them that the goal is to be high out of your mind, wearing 10 gold chains, in an expensive car with 3 hoes, a bag of drugs, a sack of cash, a gun in each hand and a body in the trunk beside the shovel. Could he have said the same thing differently? Absolutely. But THIS got your attention. This got you thinking. This got you TALKING. So did he actually do it wrong?

[@tinkredheadedpixie7278]

I agree

[@oldladywiththepurplehair2721]

Nooope! Not only did it get attention...that fuckn beat Evan mixed with Tom's lyricism...it hits so fuckn HARD! Love him or hate him...I bet they were ALL bobbin they heads bruh!

[@gymmom9096]

Amen to that. He’s talking about mumble and club rap that’s bad for kids.

[@robinraphael]

Any song that promotes people to do bad things is wrong I've yet to see Tom MacDonald make one of those we all need to stick together otherwise we tear apart and then we form tribal communities and go to war humans will be humans but it would be nice if we evolved I try not to be a sheep or a wolf more of a shepherd

[@dawnmk4659]

I 1000% agree with you!

[@pieman6178]

As a massive hip hop fan I don’t see the “I hate hip hop” as literal, to me this song is more about calling out the current hip hop culture which is very toxic while also saying he is his different from all the mainstream rappers in all the sub-genres. I could see why a rapper might take this song the wrong way but as a consumer, I absolutely love it. Today’s hip hop is almost exclusively drugs, money, women, and sex. Yes there are artists like NF who aren’t toxic, but Tom’s different. I’d describe him as punk hip hop, not afraid to be edgy and piss the mainstream off

[@pokemonprofessor68]

That was a fire way to disagree so professionally. Sometimes you just don't like a song, other times u listen to it on repeat And truly enjoy.

[@KnoxHill]

Very, very true

[@emdet2234]

“I just did a bunch of emotional reactions, I’m feeling vulnerable. Let’s check out I Hate Hip Hop.” Uh oh...

[@edwardstrain22]

Lol I was thinking the same thing at the beginning, I was like. I don't think bro need to be vulnerable before reacting to Tom.

[@heatherhyde7716]

He is just saying that he is Tom and don't put him in any category of rap.

[@mattmcc7930]

"It's very exclusive to the world of Tom". Yes, I think this song was for his fans, mainly the fans who hate hip-hop. He has a lot of those.

[@thefirehawk1495]

The "I hate hip hop" line is clear satire because he's rapping, he hates current hip hop culture, not hiphop in general, he said so in the chorus.

[@SSingh-nr8qz]

The IMPORTANCE of Tom is it reminds me of hip hop back in the 80's and 90's (yes I'm dating myself here), is his music forces conversation. Conversation is important to validate idea or they go stale.

[@donzaibanzai7746]

"Don't call me a rapper" isn't him saying hes not a rapper, its saying you cant label him and the ppl that are spreading the negative message 'putting these kids in they grave' the same. So, if they are rappers then dont call him a rapper. Also, it was definitely a 'flex' song.

[@capngloval]

It's not about "look at me". It's about "look at the horrible condition of hip hop". pushing drug abuse, pushing mistreatment of women, pushing getting drunk at the club, pushing violence... hip hop is a disaster. And he brings this out very well.

[@amymiller3477]

I think he was speaking about the specific negative things that current popular hip hop promotes . And you can't really deny that there are plenty of them. Like in Exposure, Dear Rappers, and Helluvit, he's just setting himself apart from those things that he sees wrong with hip hop. Basically saying, if this stuff is what being a rapper or hip hop is...don't call me one. Enjoyed the reaction, as always 😉 Gotta admit, I was waiting for that sting to hit at the first line and you didn't disappoint lol

[@KnoxHill]

Oh it definitely hit me lol, but I hope I still did the track justice. In no way am I denying Tom’s talent or ability, I’m actually a huge fan of his. I just wish he would’ve gone about making this point a little bit differently in this song - but he knows what he’s doing and he’s gotten the clicks and the views from it. Thanks for your input and opinion on this! 🤙

[@jok3rkill3rzz3]

It's okay to disagree with tom sometimes...the people who deny his talent though are the haters. Dude knows how to get his point across and has talent in doing so and he def gets people talking which is never a bad thing

[@kenethsoberano]

"Please, don't take this as a diss, I'm just Tom Macdonald, _itch" It's irony, Knox. Tom's not dissing in as much as he's challenging his peers to up their game. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

[@thomaschikigak5410]

I like how you pointed out how Tom went after all them types of styles/genres... Tom MacDonald created a whole different genre, “anti-rap”.

[@abadazadytgaming7200]

So he's an oxymoron?

[@oliviatheresa]

Tom and NF are 2 rappers that know they are good rappers but don't want to be apart of the "crowd".....I can respect that. All rappers are not the same and people need get that!

[@timbuckohfive2751]

Nova killed this video. 1 of the coolest I have ever seen. Tom did OK too.

[@jasondrewes6498]

Dude you are the best reaction rapper EVER. Unbiased. See both sides of things. and 100% honest even if you know you might get some backlash and hate. Keep making amazing music and keep helping people understand some of the stuff that may go over our heads. Much love.

[@zackbrock6031]

Bro you took this shit way too serious and the quality of your breakdown took a hit as well because you were in your feelings. He's not just outright saying don't call me a rapper because I hate rap, he literally says don't call me a rapper, because all the rappers don't have nothing left to say. He's saying I'm not a rapper, I'm an artist a visionary. What is accepted in society as rap, has lost its creative substance and he does not wish to be categorized like that. Love you knox!

[@dawnmk4659]

I’m glad someone else was thinking this. I think since Knox is a rapper he got all up in his feelings about this song lol

[@samanthamarley1804]

I dont think people should be upset at your own personal opinion on this song. Everyone is different and we should all appreciate that difference, I like this song personally, probably more so because its catchy rather than the message 😅

[@KnoxHill]

lol, it is damn catchy that’s for sure. Love this beat and hook!

[@btwimo]

Lol I tripped over myself when you recoiled from the "reactions" line. And yeah def wasn't about you 🤣🤣

[@nikibasss]

His point is against the broken hip hop culture in the mainstream nowadays.

[@budgoblue6625]

Knox...you’re fantastic. As an artist, reactor and person. Love your passion homie.

[@KnoxHill]

Appreciate that man. Much love 💯🙌

[@limit_therapper7951]

Simp jkjkjkjkjkjk

[@jeffward1106]

Correct in All three

[@highvoltage4857]

I thought he was until he copied Witt Lowry with the song Last Letter, the exact same title...

[@tafinzer]

I feel the same way I just felt you were a little offended by the surface of the lyrics without hearing the bars the way they're written. Everybody does this sometimes no one is excluded. You are a great artist and an honest human being with a straightforward message. That's all that matters. Keep doing you and you will keep doing. 👍🏼

[@thetwistedone1509]

Who else is still waiting for their hand sanitizer

[@KnoxHill]

Me ✋

[@Lost1nTrance]

The visuals in this vid were so dope. Now, we have Tom and Hopsin utilizing a Purge theme. Another banger btw, Hopsin, “The Purge.” I respect your opinion because you’re always so on point and knowledgeable, but I agree with a lot of the other commentators, I feel like he’s attacking the negative aspects of the hip hop culture and people who are capitalizing on genres that they aren’t personally qualified to speak on, but the song certainly grabs your attention and gets a conversation started with that beat hitting so hard and the insane visuals. I appreciate your amazing breakdowns as always, and I’d certainly be interested in seeing you react to battle rap since you came up around that scene. IV Seconds and Passionate MC have a crazy battle that you can find on KZbin. I’d love to hear your opinions on something like that. Much love brother.

[@jesselee9572]

Never take tom serious unless he puts a diss.

[@harrybattersby2994]

You didn’t agree with the points, at least you didn’t go out and hate and you constructively criticised. respect.

[@heatherleightruecrimecomingOct]

my playlist is literally, Tom and Eminem. I just love how you break it down. You and shaq are by far my favorite reactors, yall catch everything. 😍😍

[@jillseering.61]

The more Tom’s music unfolds you realise that Tom don’t fit in one type of music. He is so much more. Layer upon layers upon layers. We just need to keep checking out all his music He’s definitely not finished. Just when you think you have found his lane he changes lanes. Thanks for your break down

[@adoracle1]

tom doesnt fit in any rap niche or style so he blazed his own trail.He uses rap to deliver a message, he also uses spoken word to do same. he is just saying what he is not. what his is is Tom Macdonald, full stop...unique, fearless, he doesn't hate hip hop he hates what is doing to kids, what it breeds in young rappers. nice reaction, appreciate your candor #hangovergang4life

[@jasongrappone345]

I think he actually blended rock and rap. I like it!

[@j.j.saggitarius8369]

First time seeing you react ... I've seen other reaction vids to his songs. But you come off very smart and kind with your words. That's rare my dude. I like your charisma, keep it up ✌

[@RednGold10]

Tom is amazing

[@dan86B]

I think you missed the message in this song... dont put me in a box. You do it your way and that's fine but that's not me and I can only be me

[@KnoxHill]

Nah, I think I hit the nail on the head with that. BUT - there’s different ways to say that point, and for him to attack other genres (he can say it’s NOT a diss - but it’s definitely implied as one when you can styles ‘pathetic’ and bash others) to me that isn’t the right way to go about it. I LOVE Hip Hop, and we have to accept the good with the bad like all things in life. I will defend my culture and my genre always, but I definitely respect Tom and his talent 🤙

[@dan86B]

1. It's cool that you replied cuz I think your reactions are some of my favorite and 2. Fair enough I see your point, I guess when I listen to the song im taking it in a different way. Specifically the I hate hip hop line. I take it as I hate the state of hip hop and how a lot of people are ruining this thing that we all love so much. Maybe I'm reading into it more but that's how its comes off to me Again thanks for replying, that's fucking awesome! Keep up the reactions man I love the way you break shit down!

[@kristinchamberlain531]

@@dan86B I took it the same way you did. Many people dont even give hip hop a chance because of what it is associated with. Drugs, gang banging, treating women like objects etc. I never listened to it till I found upchurch. I can relate more to what he says.

[@dionysuskiss1]

@@kristinchamberlain531 This 💯%. I'm a metalhead, through and though. I've never cared for rap, because all the examples I've seen are these negative stereotypes. Then I discovered Tom, who is now my favorite artist, mainly because of the truth and the message he puts out. Is he abrasive sometimes? Of course, but it gets peoples attention and discussing topics. I found Upchurch from watching reactions to Tom's songs. His name kept getting brought up as a comparison. I'm glad I checked him out. Being from Texas, I can really appreciate his different styles, and he is a beast, also.

[@kristinchamberlain531]

@@dionysuskiss1 I grew up on iron maiden, Judas priest, scorpions, sabbath,etc and classic rock so rap was definitely foreign to me. The fact that I found church at 48 and he is my favorite artist and I'm loving the rest in that lane too. It's crazy.

[@DerangedVoices]

Love Tom MacDonald. Please keep reacting to him. Castles is a really good one to do next. Or react to Ashes.

[@ithilnin123]

DerangedVoices, yes, “Ashes!!” It’s demonstrably different than anything else Tom’s put out, yet still 🔥🔥🔥, literally and figuratively! 💁🏻‍♀️. #HOG

[@DerangedVoices]

Ithil Nin yeah Ashes is my favorite song of his. I love everything I've heard so far and I own both his CDs. I can't wait for his next one.

[@ithilnin123]

DerangedVoices, me neither!

[@Avetarx]

Pretty sure Tom doesn't hate Hip-hop, but hates what Hip-hop has become and associated with. Obviously Tom being himself and don't want to be put in some categories. He's an artist and don't shy away from criticism and controversy. Please react to his song "I Wish" it's beautiful and different from his other songs.

[@Alex-pn2of]

12:00 I listen tom McDonald and NF all the time... Like my 80% playlist is of their songs only... Am i going crazy?

[@MephiticMiasma]

You have to be crazy to stay sane.

[@allisonscruggs2614]

You are on spot about Nova! Her videos are so creative and original. Just like Tom, they're the perfect pair!

[@Wickit96]

Just now watching this video during the covid 19 pandemic and man, if that intro came out a couple months ago when it started, you would have been at a billion subscribers 😂😂

[@ILive2Rescue]

I saw this and subscribed. Would you like my address so you can send me a free bottle of hand sanitizer?? 😂 😂

[@kylethompson4511]

Yo Knox, absolutley love your reactions! You have an excellent way of breaking down the lyrics and catching those bars, and explaining them! Much love!

[@kodevicious]

I like that as a rapper reactor you also break down the message in Tom's songs and offer your perspectives on what was said in addition to the beat or flow....some other rapper reactors will just trash Tom's song based on musical elements even tho it has a really good message. And the message is why we listen to rappers like Tom MacDonald, Joyner Lucas, Hopsin, NF.

[@KnoxHill]

Definitely - I don’t always agree with Tom’s opinions but I respect his talent and I prefer music that makes me think and pushes me, that’s for sure 💯

[@chrisrickels8271]

I think it's a dope ass song. I love it

[@lllCTHULHUlll]

I think his purpose was to shed light on some of the more negative aspects of each subgenre of hip hop. He's also trying to point out that he doesn't fit in. He's right. He doesn't fit in anywhere. And he says very clearly that you shouldn't take what he said as a diss. It's not personal. He possesses values that don't align with most people. And whether he claims to be unfazed by this shit or not - it has to be pretty annoying, when representing your brand, to have people ask you why you can't be more of this or that. Why aren't you more marketable Tom? Why can't you be less confrontational Tom? As much as I disagree with some of his disses at some of the subgenres, I can't deny that Tom is in his own corner and carving his own path through hip hop.

[@WolfJax]

He's saying as a person that was raised in hip-hop, he's disappointed to see what hip-hop has become. And a lot of it has become trash. And that's my opinion

[@alongthejourney9778]

Tom coming at you yo.. 🤣

[@toddupfield8997]

Love your breakdowns on these videos. I felt you were kind of right but also feel like it was more like Tom saying don’t put him in any category of rap. As in people have said a lot he’s only a controversial rapper when people know he can actually do a lot more than that

[@JohnReedy07163]

Tom doesn't hate hip hop. Tom loves hip hop, he's just saying everyone else is doing it wrong. He says the same thing in people so stupid about the US as a country. "Making the Patriots hate the country" (paraphrasing). He hates what the thing he loves is being used for. That's a great talking point.

[@josefgordon7712]

I don't listen to rap mostly because of A) repetitive shallow negative lyrical content B) no talent boring music C) no talent delivery ie mumble/auto tune and he hits every one of those points. Probably why I love his music so much.

[@Josee-rl4bj]

I liked your input on this. Tom is ballsy that's for sure

[@norm569]

The only reason why he made this song is bc the way the rap game is now adays and he made it bc he was sick of people comparing him to all different types of rap he wants everyone to know he's different so people will stop putting him in different categories of H.O.G for life

[@seekersees693]

It's good to see you take things with a sense of humor and not take it personal. I think you're the best at breaking down the music and videos.

[@plan9tek]

he's talkin' about the rappers that push that wrong life style about how it's cool to pop pills for fun, hope you listened to it a couple more times fter this review.

[@anapaulacameron2438]

I see this as Tom once again exposing the bad sides of the discourse. Of course he throws out the baby with the water , calling out on all rappers. That's the Tom extreme button/create debate button. There's so much wrong with the culture of songs that glamourise gun and violence, objectify women, equate success to rocking luxury brands. Rappers used to sing from the heart, and I'm sure a few still do, but so many of us are too scared of the backlash in social media and artists are no different. So we need many other Toms, each telling their own truth while reiterating that we have so much in common.

[@forgive89]

Your reactions are far and away the best. Love how you breakdown every bar etc. And I love your music as well. Glad I discovered you, being a drummer I dig the terms you use and how u can hear the beats like me! Holla #respect #musicality

[@thereptiledude7247]

I like this song. I think he is just saying he don’t want to be lumped into a specific genre of hip hop. He just wants to be him

[@bubblesbubbles2727]

HONESTLY STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES...... #HANGOVERGANG #HOG PLANTING SEEDS WITH #TOMMACDONALD

[@Samuel-I]

I love Tom's willingness to say what is not PC to say. You don't have to agree with everyone.. but respecting an opposing opinion shows Intelligence and a broad wavelength.

[@TypeZeroOfficial]

I think what Tom is saying is that every artist should do their own thing instead of copying things that have already been created. Many people want to be like other people, but what they should be doing is standing on their own mountain.

[@EgoToxicBand]

I respect the way you are patient with your words 👊🏻

[@chlyon]

I think every hip hop artist owes Tom some $$ he's resuscitated a art form and brought it to the ear of those that can hear.

[@realteamwall]

"I don't fuck with people who fuck with people who don't fuck with me" ~ Tom MacDonald

[@danievdw]

Yeah man, I got a lot more, did nt think possible, respect for Tom and Nova after watching the behind the scenes video on this production. The amount of work that goes in to these are crazy. #hangovergang

[@jameshathaway5117]

This is the angry side of Tom you don't get from "Dear rappers". That was hurt this is distancing himself from what hurts him.

[@tinasturgeon4730]

I LOVE this song ❤ Great reaction 💥

[@mikestavisky8009]

You when you dropped that Tokyo ghoul reference!!!!! Let's chill man! Lol

[@GCharlesE]

So cool to see this more than two years in the future! You've come such a long way and stayed true to you bro!

[@mrillusive321]

Absolutely love your reactions one of the best!

[@mR.DeathCore]

Music is in the eye of the beholder, it's our choice as humans to put out whatever we like musically. I'm all about death core, but I love to listen to everything rap hip hop. This is how we grow and become greater. I wouldn't give a damn bout what other people's opinions likes and dislikes are of me. Knox keep up the great work, your breakdowns are second to none, and I've listened to a lot of your tracks, Great work, dawg. Never stop, never quit, never give up

[@pjparsons9555]

So look Knox I just found u like a week ago cuz of reactions u did on church and Adam Calhoun. U are awesome, and I understand ur point, but I feel like the I hate hip hop point here is the “hip hop” scene that u see on tv these days. The real mainstream stuff is MOSTLY all negative messages and the people pushing those messages are completely against anybody who makes music with a meaning, the kind of stuff that makes u reflect on ur life and give u motivation to push harder towards ur goals regardless of what mainstream’s opinion is. Hope u see this man and I’d like to see ur response. I’ve become a huge a fan of the way u break things down.

[@BobDobalena]

As someone who grew up with a large group of friends who were all influenced by gangster rap; as a grown man, it definitely had a negative impact on a lot of us in various degrees, some really severe. I still listen to it sometimes, but I also kind of hate it for what it is now.

[@2Quietus]

Well, I'm a year late from this reaction but only recently subbed and going thru your Tom reactions first. Ok, so I respect everything you said, it's on point. However, can you imagine how long and technically boring the song woulda been if he had to nail each specific Hip Hop example? He generalized, IMHO, as most people do and feel about it having grown up with late 80's/90's Hip Hop. As a general wholeTHESE days Hip Hop is shit and has been since the end of the 90's. This does NOT mean there arent a few rare diamonds in that pile of shit, but they are exceedingly rare in comparison to late 80's/90 Hip Hop where you turn on a radio and it's banger after banger hittin the airwaves. Again, SOME are carrying the torch and I respect them for it: Real music, real messages, real purpose. Back in the day you could tell who was singing: voices, beats, and style was unique to the singer(s). These days, it's all the same beats. You can get away with throwing a shoe in the dryer for a beat and autotune someone rippin ass after Taco Bell, change a face, and they call it good. It's crap.

[@skillexnielsen]

not gonna lie, i was not a sub before, dont think i have ever posted a post on here either, but, the tokyo ghoul shout out, and your general good way of handling reviews by actually breaking it down have gained you a new sub, keep being you, :=)

[@KnoxHill]

Ay Tokyo Ghoul is my show man! Thanks for showing love and supporting. Appreciate you 🙏

[@jetsdriftadventures816]

I'm here again, watching your reactions to Tom for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th time. You and Tom are really the only music I listen to right now, I just received my copies of Butterfly Effect, Renegade and The Revolution at the same time and have had them all on repeat since. I love both of your styles, so different but so complimentary at the same time. Can't wait to purchase more Knox Hill albums.

[@nicklay7608]

The intro brought me back to an artist that still needs credit where credit os due. I would love to see your reaction to KZbin Rapper- Token ft. Tech9

[@rowdyretromoose]

I love Tom's music, but holy hell the cinematography and the body language that's been used on top of that just puts everything he's done up to this point on a whole different level.

[@patrioticguy1791]

I appreciate your constructive criticism without being a hater. Love your reactions.

[@billburns9260]

1000% with Tom Here! A A Former fan of nwa, Dre & Eminem(Serious Fan of em)! & Well Tom Kicks Their Ass's!!! #Genuine #Humble #AndADamnGoodManWithNoDestuctiveEndorsementsPutOutForHisFans❗❗❗🔥🔥🔥🙌😎🙌 #ThanksTomNovaEvan #HOG #GodBless

[@commandercorner5575]

I don't think he's saying he hates the genre of hiphop, I think he's saying he hates the hiphop culture. It's in the refrain, "the while culture is cancer, they'd kill their momma for some clout and a chain." He's got a point. There's a lot of trash out there.

[@m.singleton229]

Tom raps but he's not a rapper. He is his own genre.

[@kanakino7110]

I think he mean modern day hip hop chief. Because most of the people in the hip hop community will do anything for clout. Even sell their soul, which has been brought up several times. He said that he doesn’t consider him in that lane because he’d rather go through the struggle and the hate than take the easy way out like all the others in the mainstream.

[@lolah.o.g1125]

Tom is the best he is my fav rapper i love him He don’t care what who says to him Tom is such a good person ♥️🤘🏼🤴🏼

[@stephnash1076]

I actually love listening to your reactions of Tom because you always break it down really well!

[@memandylov]

I think tom's message here was that he doesn't want to be called a rapper because of the stigma and culture surrounding rap/hip hop. He wants to be seen and valued as an artist and musician, not as just another rapper. He's not a gimmick or a joke, he has a message and wants to be taken seriously. He hates what rappers have done to hip hop as a genre. He's saying these other rappers don't have a message and they're not real and he doesn't want to be lumped in with people making trash when his goal is to make art and to make a difference

[@matthewbowman1246]

Knox was diggin tf out this video. Ive never seen so few pauses in one of his videos.

[@randallbatson]

-Seen the comment about purge masks, actually there was several dance squads that came out about 5 years ago that had the same masks. -Tom keeps on getting "I'm not going to listen to him because he looks like a mumble rapper" "oh he sounds like Eminem" "Is that MGK" "He's like the white Hopsin" he's lashing out and inviting people to check him out based on his performance, and wants to be recognized as an individual, as him, and not everyone else. -When are you gonna react to one of Nova's tracks? Parking lot heroes, Genghis Kahn, Problem, Runnin, Wishing Well, Mi Yard, Bodega, Jesus on my neck

[@KnoxHill]

You’re absolutely right man - I need to do a Nova track. She’s too talented for me to not do. And appreciate the thoughts - yea I can definitely see that point and being so fed up with being compared when you’re not actually making music that is comparable. Lol the white Hopsin. Very true 🤙

[@brooklynmitchell4632]

Knox Hill Problem, Wishing well and Jesus on my neck are my favorites..... My absolute favorite from either of them is one they did together called “I’m not well” You really should do that one.....even if you don’t react to it......at least watch it..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXPLp5-lnJ6NhqM

[@robertlarsen6516]

I’m just catching up, Knox. Thank you for what you do.

[@1deadhead21]

YO KNOXHILL..... Gotta do a reaction to the Nova Rockefeller Song "Problems". She kills that shit yo!!! I haven't seen anyone do a reaction to anything of hers and she also has a band with Tom MacDonald called GFBFband with a few songs and that shit is dope too.

[@tomw.5208]

This is now one of my favorite songs by Tom Macdonald and it's definitely my favorite video. Nova Rockafeller is absolutely amazing and brilliant with her video production and she just keeps getting better. Tom and Nova make one hell of a team. #HANGOVERGANG #TomMacdonald #CREEKSQUAD #RHEC

[@KnoxHill]

It’s one hell of a video. Nova is a beast

[@DravicPL]

@@KnoxHill Bro, there's going to be a new Tom MacDonald music video this Friday at 9am Los Angeles time. Please react to it ASAP, I have no idea what it's going to be but I want to see your reaction so much! You're great.

[@shaunoutndastix8022]

Daily Banger..HOG4Life..📠..Vid is 🔥..Thanx Knox Hill..HOG Love..!!👍🤘🇺🇸

[@Alex-pn2of]

Hey... Love your videos... Do his politically incorrect, famous, ect....

[@farmersgrip]

He's the Marilyn Manson of rap and a badass at doing it

[@Rebel_71123]

You have to judge Tom by his collection of music to understand where he's coming from. I'm 32 years old just like Tom. We're both virgo's. So I'm pretty sure I know what he was trying to do for this one. The "they kill their moma for some clout and a chain" line and the songs "Dear Rappers", "The Way I Am (Remix)", & "Cancelled" seems pretty clear to me that he hates the current state of hip hop and misses the old days of Biggie, old school Eminem, and 2Pac. Tom comes across as a rebel similar to how Eminem came across as a rebel when he made the song The Real Slim Shady that's why he's as popular as he is now. The biggest difference is that Tom seems to be more fearless than Eminem. There are issues that Eminem has never and would never talk about.

[@1641adam]

Hes not a rapper hes an artist.

[@1alayzzia]

I got the vibe that he hates what is being done with hip hop, what is being glorified.

[@ajack4610]

All the Tom Macdonald lol But also you have to check out Jelly Roll and more Struggle Jennings. Love your perspective on all these songs I know man.

[@marleymorningstar3671]

Struggle is such a beast!

[@Synfuls]

I didn't get a notice for the new song? but I got one for this.. and the last vid as well, even gave you a reaction suggestion(s) haha

[@KnoxHill]

Weird lol. I think the algorithm is against me and my free giveaways

[@Synfuls]

@@KnoxHill So I went to your video tab on the channel itself and I wish I could post a screen shot because it is hilarious it's like 3 rows of watched videos(Little red bars across the bottom) EXCEPT for 1 video in each row.. they are your actual songs... agol is out to get you for sure, It's okay I don't even get notices for some of the channels that the bell is on all for at all. (Steven Crowder, Duane[I pay into his but have to manually search him up everytime] and a few others to avoid overly advertising other people here lol)

[@torimitchell9353]

Same here

[@gotclapdpowell9236]

I think he isn’t bashing the people he is just saying he isn’t those types of people and those types of hip hop artists. Love the videos brother!