Tom MacDonald: I Wasn’t Being Literal On “Church” & Accidentally Becoming a Villainous Character

#TomMacDonald stops by #UniqueAccessEnt to discuss how he wasn't being literal on "Church." The rapper also tells #SorenBaker about accidentally becoming a villainous character & asking for strength during his addiction. Watch & subscribe. Let us know what you think.
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[@Shoutinthewind]

Tom’s Story is a large part of why I like him

[@kennethmaskell8522]

Tom McDonald, a great human being, honest, driven, and real. Much respect!

[@nunurbusinez8644]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@nitaphillips2752]

Thank you for interviewing my favorite rapper. Good job. 👍

[@Brenden083]

Hey, some fans are sprinkling seeds all over also. Seeds of love grow better than seeds of hate... Tom you are gaining momentum because you resonate with a larger part of the world. Keep speaking your truth and telling your story, we dig it!

[@stinabright]

Amen he knows the truth and God will reveil Himself to him very soon, like He did for me.

[@salt_ed_steadyeddie7565]

I understand where you’re coming from about fighting alcoholism. My dad was a raging alcoholic after he returned from Europe after WWII. Then he turned around and went to Korea. He was wounded in both wars and he fought a lot of demons for decades before he finally defeated them. He always said that it would only take one drink to put him right back where he was. I always admired him for his strength and courage. Miss ya dad. ❤️❤️

[@KiddyJones1218]

Hey Tom😊 Home school mom here! You are everyone's favorite person in my house. My children laugh at me because I always manage to get your lyrics in on all kinds of lessons. From current events, character traits, history, ECT... I had tickets to come see you in a small venue in Houston Texas and it got cancelled...money returned😳.... I was super disappointed. What sucks now is I feel like you've blown up so much you will have to book bigger venues and my opportunity to have an up close and personal meeting will never come again...😭 Anyway... Thank you for being a voice for our generation and an artist I can share with my kids without holding back anything! You are on our TV every freaking day! Keep being you! HOG FAMILY 4-EVER I just bought your collection.And it IS a special thing that you hand sign and pack your albums by hand. So worth the wait! BTW how do I get my hands on the two albums that are on your you tube but not your album page on hog.com?

[@KiddyJones1218]

@K Nicc 😊 thanks! Come to find out he was born 4 days before me.... can't get generationally closer than that.💯

[@KiddyJones1218]

@@annamariamix5963 I do like her. I did not however know she was going down the hole😁 thanks 😊

[@KiddyJones1218]

@@annamariamix5963 no but I will now!

[@SABY1561]

Tom is definitely a marketing genius and a super cool dude . thats why i support him. I don't just like his music, it's his story, his videos, his humor, and just him! Him and Nova are just goals!!❤😌

[@louiseburke6182]

I would love if they wrote a book together!!! #1Seller

[@travisforeman9412]

Well said. I agree with you!

[@nunurbusinez8644]

Did they get married?

[@madimakes]

Never heard of him until yesterday. Ended up enjoying this more than I thought I would when the interview first started.

[@tanyarobinson2098]

He’s as real as they get. I hope you enjoy what you find if you decide to delve into his music.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@@tanyarobinson2098 that’s hilarious. He’s certainly not “real” when he uses the word “we” rapping about Americans. He’s certainly not “real” when he pretends it’s us against the elite while disparaging the “left”. He’s nothing more than a grifter who has found an audience. 🤷‍♀️

[@tanyarobinson2098]

@@nunurbusinez8644 I’ll ask you what you asked someone else...why are you obsessed with what you don’t like. Over here in the comments section of one of Tom’s videos talking bad about him. You’ve got too much time on your hands if you have time to troll.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@@tanyarobinson2098 why don’t you ask Tom why he’s so obsessed with things he doesn’t like. 90+% of his catalog is just that. Lmfao

[@nunurbusinez8644]

Oh, and FYI…I’m not “talking bad about him”. I’m merely stating empirical facts. ♥️

[@kulak8548]

Christ is risen, Christ is King. Pray for Tom that he may have the opportunity to see this!

[@travisfassold]

Amen!

[@BthLit]

I don’t know if I have ever been a ‘fan’ of anyone with the exception of Elvis and two OG Country Artists. I am embarrassingly a FAN of Tom. His song Church is gut wrenchlingly real to this former addict. I would have written hundreds of pages and still not captured what this song does. Sobriety, although worth it, falls short of the hype. Lol. It’s never what you thought it would be and accepting that is another battle you fight. And you definitely cry out desperate for God to prove himself to you because your demons are so real they’re sitting across the table from you. I’m thankful God is big enough to not be offended by how small my thinking is. NEVER doubt God is always there!

[@Astrochronic]

Interviewer: "Tom do you ever regret all the face tattoos?" Tom MacDonald: *gets new tattoo on forehead that says "I regret nothing."

[@maryhenderson7485]

I'm shocked. I guess I thought you did have a moment with Christ. I thought He was part of your turn around and strength. I'll be praying for you... Because at long as you don't stand for"Something" you'll fall for anything. He's truly a strength like no other. We all know we're here for a purchase, yet when shown the purpose we don't want to see it or believe it. Tom your blessed by God and Jesus Christ with a gift that's undeniable. But yet you still struggle with understanding. I'm praying for you until you do. 😞🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Still love you man..💕

[@shakes.816]

Oh Jesus 🤣

[@maryhenderson7485]

@@shakes.816 Precisely!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@derrickmallory8877]

Excellent Interview ✊🏾👊🏽✌🏾

[@10lightshow]

People obsessed with things they don’t like. 🤔 TDS! Or in Tom’s case TMDS! 😂😂

[@jasonpiverotto1652]

❗🎼🎵🎶🔥🎤🔥🎶🎵🎼❗🤣

[@540Abd]

They hate it because it's the mainstream opinion and they're trying to be revolutionaries and subvert the narrative to build society in their own messed up image

[@nunurbusinez8644]

“People obsessed with things they don’t like.”? You mean like the regurgitated narratives in Tom’s music? You know, the things he obsessively complains about over and over again? Yeah, I agree.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@Essential Electrician, I’ve got to ask… Why are *you* so obsessed with Trump? I mean he wasn’t brought up in the interview and I’ve not seen anything in the comment section about him, so yeah. That’s kind of sad. 😢

[@wesv8743]

Thanks for having Tom.. Hog family

[@Jared209]

Tom, I loved this interview. You are such an inspiration! Thank you for being so authentic and actually caring about how your music affects people. You have helped me more than you will ever know. HOG for life!!!

[@SheriMorgan]

Thank You to Access for Producing these interviews! Tom MacDonald was Made for Inspiring & has made the decision to Create Magic! Along with that GIFT ... He brings GENUINE HEART & Doesn’t just drop an album... He Creates his own type of vibe that is just so fun &’makes me smile every time I play his music! Thank You For showcasing Awesomeness! Love&Light from California 💗💗

[@emv1237]

Exactly, art is subjective. You like it or you don't. You don't have to hate the artist because it doesn't appeal to you, just don't listen That is so strange about the current culture, hate is "in". Terrible

[@rosethorn0232]

"If Jesus was alive, I swear to God that y'all would cancel him 'Cause lately bein' negative's the real new normal"

[@nunurbusinez8644]

A plethora of Tom’s songs are structured around his “hate” so I guess he’s as much about it as “the current culture”. Why don’t you find his hypocrisy “terrible”?

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@@rosethorn0232 actually “cancel culture” has been around for decades upon decades. It’s nothing new and was originally perpetrated by conservatives. I really don’t get why everyone seems to think it’s something recent. Smh.

[@taylorludwig32]

Loving these Tom interviews! 🤩🙌

[@janestrain5775]

Love it! Tom and Nova are both so intelligent and gifted! 😎

[@toassumeisignorant493]

Awesome interview 🙂

[@shelleyroe9797]

“...There’s two things that people who don’t feel good want; They want Help and they want to be UNDERSTOOD...” ~FACTS and TRUTH ~ACCURATE and AGREE Again, fantastic interview and Thank, Tom Macdonald for being the amazing human you are...A true inspiration!!! #HOGFAMILY4EVER 💪🏻🤘🏻❤️

[@chandaconboy863]

Love how Tom puts out music with messages and he isn't afraid to address the real things going on in the world. I think he is massively talented, real, smart, honest, funny, and a genuinely good person. Adore the music and the man and him doing it all independently with Nova blows my mind. Just have mad respect for the guy and he has my support. 💯 #HOG4EVER ❤

[@satanwest2923]

Dope interview

[@danette6903]

Thank you for releasing more of Tom’s interview. He’s a smart and transparent man and that’s so refreshing in a time like now. ✌🏼#HOG

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

🔥🔥

[@EditsOfGoku565]

The day that you stop learning and improving is the day you should hang it up, phuck off and do something else. Beautiful words.

[@straightwhitemale9236]

"I was a wrestler, I wore spandex You were a customer, you did Xanax."

[@notinmycountry991]

I was immediately impressed by Tom. I watched several of his videos before listening to him tell a story about an abandoned town. He is an excellent story teller I'm not sure why this surprised me because all his work has a relatable message. After watching this interview my level of respect has risen again. I do not delve out real respect easily, it has to be earned. Looks like there is another interview in my feed. Watching it next and praying I don't get hurt breaking through the roof with yet another level of respect. You're wicked smart Tom. I would imagine that plays a big part in your struggle. The more you know and realize, the madder you get.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

Yep. I certainly got madder the more I knew and realized that Tom’s a Canadian pretending to be an American. That he doesn’t even care enough about my country to become a dual citizen, to vote, etc.. That all he’s interested in is pandering to conservatives in order to profit from them. And I sure as hell don’t understand how anyone can respect that.

[@Johneseed]

A true recovering non-practicing addict as are many! Thanks for the “church” tune Young Tom, very heart wrenching and hit on target 🎯on many points!

[@lisacarter5800]

Great interview.

[@MichaelThomas-bb6mz]

Top 3 of favorite songs.

[@LadyMystie]

Nice! So proud Tom is blowing up. No one deserves it more! #HangOverGang 😎

[@174bay]

My opinion on why people tend to talk more about a topic when you dont like something and they do is you both want to convince the other why you do or dont like said topic and in a way want them to see it from your prospective and change their view.

[@DesireeH]

Here listening ...

[@jarad0074]

Good interview! Tom's seems like such a great guy!

[@understandingautism1389]

Can def. Tell he doesn't use auto tune at all.... he sounds the same singing briefly here as he is on his albums thats aweosme!!

[@jefflanton5617]

Tom sounds really smart.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@CP50187]

Wow it was been 2 and a half years now. Keep it up Tom, your one of the best rappers out there.

[@kelliej200]

Great interview

[@scottwild993]

Tom is more than a shooting star' everything about his writing, music, dedication, raw truths that set him apart and always will be Greatness' I said that when Tom was in a priest robe" much love Tom,

[@Southcoast_Ironcladhustler]

Unbelievable talent...... Tom you are fire! Made my first purchase of albums. Think ill make more and just pass them out to the local High School.....

[@ihde2000]

Tom I appreciate your music I was close to drinking my self to death 3 dui and looking at 7 years in prison but I got help and have been sober for almost a year and your right it's not easy and it is something we will be at war with forever

[@simpleiowan3123]

Only subbed this channel because they gave Tom the time of day 👍

[@kathyt.8822]

Also the flip side of the haters are the ones who are so happy your just being your self so WE share your music

[@heidithatswho.2481]

#hangovergang for life 🔥🔥🔥

[@mark_white.]

To quote tom "Help and Understood " that's how he has developed such a huge following show me an artist on a "LABLE " That can relate those to his fans. Thus we feel better, the "Help" part and his music make's us feel inclusion the "Understood " part. #hangovergang for life.

[@weezy2185]

YOUR ON THE RIGHT TRACK KEEP GOIN TOM AND NOVA BY THE WAY HOW ARE YOUS? CANADA BC TAKE CARE

[@waynebollentin989]

Being rasied catholic, I couldn't agree more when it comes to religion. This has been my position for over a decade. I can't believe in anything just because I'm told to. It has to make sense and religion makes no sense. Do I have the answer's? Nope but neither does anyone else, they just claim to. I believe in something, I just don't know what the something is yet and I'm ok with that. I do believe people should believe in what is right for them.

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Oh my gosh he is so funny, he had me laughing with talking about the haters hehehe

[@nunurbusinez8644]

Me too. Almost everything he said about “the haters” actually describes him and the music he puts out. 🤣

[@sherrymejia5759]

Your prayers are going to God And they are being heard ! Love your videos….. all the best to you and Nova 💕

[@mr.pringles6072]

Sobriety is a bummer first of all 🤣🤣 u ain't lying tom .. #HOG THE ARMY

[@mychandlerfamily]

I appreciate your realness & I think you’re extremely smart and of course talented. Keep doing what your doing and never open the door to greed because make no mistake, it will come knocking. Also, your girlfriend is insanely talented, and beautiful!!

[@aoftoday1]

Plumber here LOL I love Tom MacDonald probably the realist dude in the game

[@nunurbusinez8644]

A Canadian who pretends to be an American isn’t “real”, let alone “the realist dude in the game”…but it is a game to him.

[@joedd215]

And that's when Tom turned heel by simply existing

[@mazzvidz]

I’ve never had to go through an FBI background check to get a job.

[@renaissancenovice7202]

True

[@JoeBlow_4]

The symbolism is part of the zeitgeist. It doesn't need to be a literal expression to be understood. "A higher power" helps me, but it may not be for everyone.

[@tanyarobinson2098]

Being the Second Step, finding your “Higher Power” is a must in recovery. We all have to figure out Who that is to us. I heard one guy made a door knob his higher power...hmmm

[@KyleParks]

Man he was a pretty dope wrestler.

[@heidianderson5444]

Me as well

[@HallieEva]

Says reasonable things= villain. Also the haters spread the seeds and other people see it and are like hold up this is some premium shit.

[@Sunglare1]

Just becaue it is easier to get a gun then it is to get a job doesnt mean getting guns is easy. And has nothing to do with school shootings.

[@julieeaton7312]

Tom your an amazing person with awesome talent. Ppl talk faster about negativity then they do the positive things. Keep up the hard work. Love you guys, HangoverGang 4 ever ❤️🙏

[@nunurbusinez8644]

Well he certainly talks faster about negativity *than* he does the positive things.

[@LehmanHomes]

It is called "Law of Attraction"

[@SABY1561]

Tom what about in no response when you said the lord is your savior? It's ok to claim your faith..you not supposed to worry about what ppl gonna think or say! Now if you don't claim to believe in Jesus..don't use him in vein either. I think out of respect i would not bring religion or faith into the music. Imo

[@davidkoziar1811]

I think what you're saying is true to Christianity but perhaps it's not the truth itself. I'm quite sure that Jesus never intended for himself to be placed upon a pedestal and if you looked at the gospels being altered and removed, there's a good chance that certain changes were made that weren't true to what Jesus said. Look up the Council of Nicea and see for yourself where Jesus ends and Christianity begins. Tom believes in a higher power, but not necessarily in the way it has been presented to us. Only the arrogant can make claims without proof. Discernment is so important in these times as is authenticity and Tom has both in spades.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@@davidkoziar1811 it certainly isn’t “authentic” when he includes himself as an American. He’s a fraud and he’s pandering to a fairly specific demographic.

[@Blondeandblue82]

What's up, #HOG?! #HangOverGangForever🔥🔥

[@johnmarksbury1633]

You can't have a hero if you don't have a bad guy.

[@Freqsheux]

Addiction is a hell of a dragon, like an OP boss battle in an unbalanced game. I deal/dealt with a very specific and dangerous form of addiction. Wether it be from genetics or whatever else, for some reason I’ve always been prone to addiction. The thing that makes it particularly bad however is the broad scope of my “choice” in drugs. I crave the feeling of being altered in any way, this led me to not only abuse Alcohol and opioids but also seemingly mundane OTC drugs like Diphenhydramine(Benadryl) and Acetaminophen(Tylenol). Think those can’t alter you? Lol, well take enough and they sure as hell will. That’s not to say it’s a particularly good altered state..but nonetheless altered. Be careful y’all, although addiction may be a dragon it can start off as an unassuming little gecko. -Brian

[@2afreedom60]

Dude I hated that song greed. But love thar he said your name.

[@gbunch42]

I’m a legal gun lover. You can get drugs easier.

[@mr.pringles6072]

#HOG THE ARMY

[@bcdsjr88]

*#BestRapperEver** Don't think so? Fight me in the parking lot!*

[@johnmelendez7694]

I pray he finds lord Jesus and trust in God to support his sobriety.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

“People are f***king obsessed with what they don’t like”…🤣😂🤣 (90+% of Tom’s discography is based on what he doesn’t like)

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Indeed, Nun Urbusinez. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

@@UniqueAccessEnt I actually just subscribed because of your other content.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We appreciate that, Nun Urbusinez. Thank you!!!

[@mcalo2000]

God speaks to everyone I just think it’s very difficult to tell the difference between something that internal and our own conscious and subconscious ramblings. Perhaps the devil is in there whispering away as well but you have to be tuned into it? Maybe it has to do with what channel your personal morals put you on. I don’t have answers either. I know God is there though, always, my question is wtf makes you think you’ve done anything worth his active help in life? How many times have you been capable of helping someone and just didn’t for whatever reason? But God’s supposed to jump through hoops for you? You serve God not the other way around sorry, not sorry.

[@Blondeandblue82]

I promise you, Tom, that God is the Father and Jesus is real!!

[@tonybackwardsspellsy-not6104]

You have to be interviewed , get a physical ,take a drug test to get a job but not buy a gun

[@krazy-kakak-mac1943]

Up church is way better

[@kevinhenderson3868]

God walks amongst us and his name is Tom

[@nunurbusinez8644]

🤦‍♀️

[@nunurbusinez8644]

What “God” are you referring to? Because last time I checked, the Christian God wasn’t constantly having premarital sex. Nor was he a faketriot, Canadian, referring to himself as an American in order to sell shitty songs. SMFH

[@danielgriff2659]

Church song was Tom junping the shark. Then he threw his whole "I did this alone with Nova" thing out the window with his "I worship Eminem" song... done with Tom.

[@jodilock]

That’s nice.