TOM MACDONALD "IF I WERE BLACK" REACTION - FIRST TIME LISTENING| YOUR THOUGHTS?

[@nunyabusiness1773]

This song really separated the real Tom fans from the fake ones. A lot of his “fans” couldn’t see what he was doing or try to understand what he was saying. The real ones have an open mind, and while we may not know about the struggles, we will at least listen and try to understand.

[@JennaBenna0123]

real recognizes real said by @gothix and its the TRUTH i love tom so much for speaking the TRUTH

[@nunyabusiness1773]

@@JennaBenna0123 she’s awesome

[@Nazyairsengikar]

Actually majority can see what he was doing. A very small number may have been offended.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Absolutely

[@neillscott4192]

@@Nazyairsengikar I've heard people say he was actually mocking the "angry black man" mindset. I don't think he was though.

[@angelawilliams8401]

I have mixed kids and a black husband and it's hard. I've seen the racism towards my husband and from the other side for me. My kids are in the middle. I love Tom's empathy for all walks of life.

[@destinyrubio9094]

Stay strong momma

[@hawaiiman33]

Just be aware that you and your beautiful family were created by father with the freewill to do as all of you wish, and if what all of you do with your freewill hurts someone, but not on purpose. Then what they have to say about it really doesn’t matter. Plus all of you have the right to choose. So fuck’um. And always remember. Your body, your mind, your control.

[@bradleygrigsby5884]

My father-in-law is black and one thing that I’ve noticed is the people screaming racism and protesting in the streets are middle to upper class white liberal SJW’s while he says nothing at all and looks at them like they’re out of their minds. Lol. There will always be racism in the world but it’s not anywhere as bad as what the media portrays it. I grew up and still live close to a town in KY that is 99.99 % white and I know a lot of people from there still and I can honestly say that not one person that I know from there is a racist. You would think a small town of all whites in KY would be where racism is at its highest but it really is not.

[@hawaiiman33]

The idea is to show others that dark and light can coexist on the same plain. You are showing just that with love for one another, and you both created something beautiful because of that, with love, true love. As long as you are his only focus and he is your only focus. The two of you will be as one until you shed your earthly vessel.

[@brianklein9496]

His distributer even tried to stop him from releasing this song. But he took to social media and fought to get it pushed through. I love the fact that Tom uses his platform and influence to spread awareness on these kinds of things. Not all people have parents that take the time to teach their kids the real history and truths that people have to deal with. Its why 2Pac was always one of my all time favorites, He shed light in the dark corners that the elites tried to keep hidden. And not saying Tom is 2Pac but he uses his influence to do the same. His music has a purpose and that is dope.

[@asraiSOA]

I think in many ways Tom is much more ‘approachable' than 2Pac or many of the other artists of that time.

[@davidarmour7766]

As a white man of 53 having grown up in the southern part of Louisiana, I’ve witnessed racism and perhaps at an early age learned some bad habits and expressions that I was ignorant to that would be offensive. I find this song engaging especially with reaction videos from Black Americans, because as you stated in your reactions Tom MacDonald, a white man speaking from if he where black spoke things that you have been thinking your whole life. Lol he does that for all of us by the way. But that being said, so many times I’ve heard that I don’t know what it’s like to be a black man in America, I get it. I agree, I’ll never know what it’s like to be a black man in America. But as a human in America I can look, listen, and imagine just like Tom. We are the same, we just live different perspectives but we live within the same system. ☮️

[@fuckyouandthehorseyourodei2809]

What's good fellow cajun?

[@cobaltfog]

I spent the past year reading and researching. I thought I knew enough having lived with every race over years in the military. Learning what the phrase "black culture" means relative to ethnic heritage and reflecting on things that happened over the years from a different perspective changed a few things, as much as watching police doming kids with 40mm baton rounds with no apparent need.

[@warrenrines3924]

I think Tom is trying to show he is 100% empathetic. #HOG Toms music always has a message

[@justiceadams6623]

A good one

[@brianpankeyentertainment]

Tom MacDonald is about unifying people. Keep up the great work. Love your reactions ❤

[@fuckyouandthehorseyourodei2809]

It's awesome when people understand what Tom is trying to do.

[@DyvmSlorm]

I'll be honest as a white guy. This song does highlight what some of us know to be the issues many Black people see as their (for lack of a better term) cross to bear. The problem, as I see it, is still one of communication. I've been told to just shut up and listen but that doesn't end up being productive. For instance, certain theories ascribe racism to local stores for having products on the end caps that cater to a more white clientele. That is then called racist. To me, that is more about economics than racism. If X product sells the most (or you need to sell an excess of a certain product) it goes on the end cap. Race, itself, doesn't play a role. The problem with defaulting to calling that racist is that it creates a divide and makes groups feel put upon or left out. That, simply, stokes the feeling Tom is talking about. Add in the media and elite talking heads pontificating about the ideas Tom is talking about here, and there is a break down between reality and perception. Telling others to "shut up and listen" ends up stifling conversation and all nuance around the issue(s) is lost. When the fact that Blacks are more likely to be in prison is taken at face value, minus any nuance or exploration of why, it becomes a racist statement. Unfortunately, the solution, in my opinion, is then lost because the root causes are lost in the racist rhetoric from both sides. Are inner-city communities prone to more crime? Are poor people less likely to get a fair trial? Are public defenders simply not that adept at giving their clients good representation? Is the break down of the nuclear family part of the problem? Are there a lack of good role models for inner-city kids and young adults? All of those, to me, are potential root issue to a higher incarceration rate. Making the higher rate be only about racism eliminates all those questions as more racism (too often) so I can't perceive a viable solution to solve the incarceration issue (other than stop arresting people for those crimes). Heck, there might even be a discussion to have regarding WHAT people are locked up for, but it is not the only issue in my opinion. I could touch on most of the broad assumptions Tom touches on in this video (and I think he has flirted around the edges of some of these issues in his other songs). I just wish everyone could take a step back, breath, and then come back together and figure out solutions. I'm just afraid that my voice (simply because I am white) is not welcomed. Thanks for the reaction and letting my rant (somewhat )

[@MrDarkness4]

I have been a Tom MacDonald fan for a long time this is my first time hearing this song and im never gonna stop being a huge fan of his #TOMMACDONALDFORLIFE

[@captblacksack5288]

When the screen cut to the Black Power raised fist, Tom kept his down. I feel that's an underrated visual aspect of this song. What a true artist, showing respect. #hangovergang

[@suzannemurnane2714]

Didn't know that....Tom is a class act. #,hog4life

[@LaceyMediaProductions]

That's a great catch! I actually completely missed that!

[@violetdarling1008]

Amen!

[@randallbatson]

Backstory: pre-pandemic, Tom & Nova sitting at a pizza parlor preparing to shoot the video for Buttholes. In walks in 2 black guys, the 2nd guy has dreads with yellow frosted tips, the front bangs tying wrapped to the back holding the hair back. Tom comments out loud, 'If I was Black, I would rock that doo'. Thinks to himself, *What an odd thing to say, If I was Black, what would my life be like?* **opens phone, starts taking notes** Tells Nova that he thinks that he has to go to the booth immediately that he has an idea for one of his most important songs. She asks him about the Buttholes video, and the booking, the props, the actors, and the day rate. He tells her that this track is more important, and that to go ahead and call it off but to go ahead and pay them. Fast forward to releasing the video, the independent distribution company said that Apple music, wants him to change the cover art, so he does, then they tell him that Apple is saying that he has violated some terms, and that he needs to change some lyrics. To which Tom is absolutely not. He gets on the phone with Apple, and they have said no such thing. Come to find out 2 people at the distribution company are offended. He gets p*$$ed and gets into a legal dispute to the point that Tom is like, he doesn't care if he doesn't get paid for the track, as long as it gets released. Their standpoint is afraid of being sued. He argued a distribution company takes place of a label, because labels limit people. So Tom goes into the legal battle to reclaim it, and finds a different distribution company, and still released on his target date. Come to find out, they weren't offended in the manner that you think, they didn't want a white man sticking up for blacks because it meant progress in bridging the gap. Trapp Terell, and YellowPain make a diss track after pulling a positive reaction on their reaction channel of Tom. They also do a sample of 4 different reaction channels 3 of which are positive of the message the take the samples and clip it out of context, so it appears they are anti-Tom. 2 weeks later Tom shoots Buttholes with a different concept.

[@maliasiwel7015]

That's pretty cool, never knew the story behind this one, I saw that diss track and personally thought it was garbage. They missed the whole point of his song.

[@marcopolo7604]

Thanks for the backstory!

[@johnraygun9868]

Glad you all liked it, he got a lot of hate from the black community for this one and I think if people realized it was coming from a good place in his heart trying to bring awareness and not just trying to get views. Much ❤️

[@christypoe4538]

First thing I click on KZbin today ☺✨🖤🤘 I love you guys I'm a 28 yr old mom from the south & i am a white woman who hates racism but has witnessed it for both sides unfortunately . here to spread love only 🤘🖤

[@madamred2061]

I'm a 50+ yr old white chick from the South... and I think he did an amazing job of letting us know that he empathizes and that if we try to put ourselves in other people's shoes, even if only for the length of a song, we may see things a bit more clearly. Love is the answer. #HOG4LIFE

[@tyrogers1167]

I love that he has a song from the white point of view saying just cause I’m white im not a racist. Then with this one coming from the black side. Love how he hits every perspective

[@snakedike]

You guys are being so respectful to the fact this is a hard topic. Thanks for presenting your view transparently and with kindness. It helps this old white guy understand better.

[@davidkobs9134]

His delivery of this song and the issues he is touching on are completely honest and respectful in how he is acknowledging them...

[@karithompsen7597]

“Tom.... pump the brakes sir”😂

[@davidarmour7766]

He’d rather crash the car than ever touch the breaks😂

[@autolycusjohnson2987]

Can't hit the brakes, when u live life like the finish line, is right in sight But made outta fishing line

[@W4ll_fl0w3r]

@@davidarmour7766 that's right... at least he can say he tried... better to try and fail then never try at all

[@faralan8266]

I really appreciate the opportunity you two have given my brother Tom . He truly is a HOG but in a way that requires the broadest shoulders in the business. Tom is Championing OUR thoughts to the front row !!

[@badkneesandall2640]

I really appreciate this song from Tom. It’s Hard times to walk in another shoes especially these days. I also appreciate your commentary on the song. We all need to be open minded to these conversations and hear all points of view to get anywhere

[@BornAHawkEye]

I got bullied because of my pigmentation as a kid but now I'm proud to have my freckles n having family and nieces and nephew who are mixed makes my soul feel even more connected. Lol

[@mjsantiago2707]

#hangovergang 4life #hog family. We'll protect him at all cost. 🤟🔥 messages in every one of his. He is a voice for us all.

[@mattcarter420]

And I love how he’s talking about his view on it in a positive way. He’s not being condescending and basically just making fun of it he’s actually being serious.

[@Bibleease]

Much love yall. #HOG 4 life. Tom is working to unite and I feel its working #ProtectTom.

[@shantzyness]

I discovered Tom Macdonald and began taking a lot of interest in watching the reactions and reviews to his most controversial videos. I am in an interracial relationship and I appreciate your reaction video so much, as it emphasizes why we must continue to actively try to put ourselves in one another's shoes and empathize. My husband's experience being of colour is far different than mine. This is also why I continue to appreciate Tom Macdonald and the fact that he is not afraid to put himself out there with his truth. Truth and good always prevail.

[@michaelanthony8520]

Yes one in three are locked up but honestly their choices got them there not their skin color ..

[@allencrameriii9305]

You have to walk a mile in one's shoes before you say....etc. Life is a different struggle for all walks of life.

[@Ello_im_spirit]

Dude. Stop it. When you approach a dude who is stranded in the middle of the ocean in shark infested waters and respond to his outstretched hand by pushing his head under the water you severely limit his responses to very very few while still maintaining your limitless options. We need to work on making sure they have more options that are just as easily attainable as the prison option.

[@mizereeman]

@@Ello_im_spirit I dont know about you but I'm black. We got every opportunity, and respectfully we dont need white people saving us. I assume you arent black because you call us they, but we dont need white people to help us, the gov has put enough programs in the inner cities and we have every opportunity to better ourselves. Problem is we have babies as teenagers who have no father and we dont stay in school or get jobs.

[@michaelkaylor4779]

Whites don’t make blacks make bad decisions to end up in jail and it’s not white peoples fault that half of blacks don’t know their fathers. There are also plenty of social programs available for people that are disadvantaged. But you can force people to used them to better themselves.

[@brandimachulis7820]

The government is turning races against eachother because it's easier to control us if we are separated and afraid. Biden and the democratic party are one of the biggest racist in our country. They are exploiting the black community and demonizing the white community for political gain and its sickening. Please anybody reading this regardless of color, political views or beliefs. Check out the hodge twins, Jericho Green and the officer Tatum. You may not agree on all that they say but the bottom line message is that we are all being used, poisoned and are expendable in the eyes of the government and it has to stop. Love to all reading.

[@followfornothing]

Why did nobody catch the attire in this video... I guess because of how important the message is but there's a nod to 2 Pac and all the reactors miss it. Tom and Nova lived in the ghetto in South Central and he saw this firsthand and this was off of his album "Ghostories" but the album that got him and Nova out of the ghetto was "Deathreats." He mentioned that in "Cancelled" and "I Don't Care" Hangover Gang For Life.

[@marcopolo7604]

Ghost Stories is definitely my favorite

[@jacksonthomas236]

The message in his Song's are bringing attention to everyone. Great job. Tom is the Man.

[@heidithatswho.2481]

#hangovergang for life 🔥🔥🔥

[@jenniferhoolihan1450]

Made me cry... What happened too humanity... My mom was a teacher in the ghetto🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼 much love too you guys

[@jasonwhite5180]

Again and again, you two are fantastic! The hook gives me good chills every time. We all most come together and overcome the ignorance and stupidity. I cannot walk in those shoes but I can respect those that do and always treat ppl with dignity and respect.

[@matthewbowman1246]

I live in Milwaukee county and the stuff Tom talked about in this song is something I see or hear about multiple times a day.

[@kelliej200]

Why we love Tom ❤

[@forceunleashed9287]

Glad you two got to this one. 47 yr old white male with a lot of black friends. Tom has a way of speaking the truth in a way most can't even begin to equal. Love all of your reactions and keep up the great work. Much love!

[@NathanCline12-21]

Tom and Nova were out eating pizza when 2 African American men walk in and one had his hair braided and he said to Nova "If I was Black I'd braid my hair like that" he thought that was an odd thing to say "If I was Black". He ran home to write this. They were supposed to shoot the Buttholes video the next day but put that on hold for this one. I think this is some of the best work both Tom and Nova have done.

[@aggiev8561]

I did not know that, ty. 'If heinsight was 2020' Nova shoulda said "If I grew up in Jamaica, I'd braid my hair like that" about his braids lol

[@NathanCline12-21]

@@aggiev8561 LMFAO

[@qbsirena]

But he does braid his hair like that.

[@NathanCline12-21]

@@qbsirena I think it was a lot more hair and braids. He talks about it on a few Facebook livestreams

[@qbsirena]

@@NathanCline12-21 Gotcha. I missed those. Appreciate the response.

[@BLowe-jr3jp]

Iam just laying here, crying. Thinking of bmy grandkids and if ANYBODY of ANY color tries to mess with them I will likely take them out. I will NEVER tolerate any bullshit when it comes to my family. I LOVE you Tom. YOU are a WORLD TREASURE. PROTECT TOM MAC DONALD- AT ALL COSTS!❤️❤️❤️

[@julieparslow2998]

I see human beings, we are all the same. Love this reaction ❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nyfrankie9460]

This can only serve to bring us closer together. I feel even a trip to the supermarket is opportunity to notice that there IS love between people. Not all……but noticing what IS there…..will help magnify it.

[@ericcrane4724]

Can't love this reaction enough. This song resonates with me on a lvl of I have worked in 4 states in this great country. I am a subcontractor that has worked in multimillion dollar homes and I have worked in some of the most impoverished areas. Since I come from an area that has a large amount of black people I was always scheduled to work in the black areas when the time came. What I have witnessed in this country is a whole lot of cool white people and a whole lot of cool black people. Of course about every decade or so I will come across someone that is openly racist and that makes no difference what color their skin is. I can say that I am around your kids, I am around your pets, I am in your closet, and I am in your face. In 24 years the worst thing I've heard was from a white cpl telling me they call y'all sreggin, disgusting. And the worst thing a black person ever said to me was "y'all don't even care about us" cause I showed up without a mask. Funniest and most awkward comment I got from a black person was "boy you strong, I'd have to pistol whip yo ass". He was an older gentleman lol. All that being said I have been demonized on social media as a racist for supporting Trump and Q for 4 years. We all get stereotyped and that is intentional. The powers that be are terrified if we unite. Peace and love. ✌♥️🐸

[@ericcrane4724]

I quoted a racist. They said the word backwards so that is how I spelled it. No offense intended. Sorry for bringing that to your channel.

[@dunieefrancine9846]

I'm 40 year old white woman. And my perspective of this song is sad and beautiful. I have seen my black friends get treated different than me. And honestly it's sad to me. Sad that another human can treat another human this way. I think Tom has such a beautiful truth of his expression through Art on a music platform. May everyone open their hearts to the fullest. Love Evolve Evolve with Love. Love always wins.

[@runyunhyde4373]

Tom's publisher refused to put this song out so he found another one

[@robertgregory1311]

Tom doesn't have a publisher

[@runyunhyde4373]

@@robertgregory1311 I meant distributor lol oh well

[@jessewest7450]

Great reaction as always , Asia look like she was holding back tears, genuinely was touched by the message, Beautiful. BJ always calm and collected on the analysis of the song #HOG ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@onedeepabn-1277]

This is honestly one of my favorite Tom Macdonald songs. Aside from just his perspective and getting that message out for awareness, he sings it with such power that it drives everything straight through the ears and into the soul, no matter what race you are. I have black friends I consider more family than some of closest relatives, and even though I've heard the message, and witnessed it myself, and know it, this song makes me feel it on an entirely different level.

[@tammysinger4523]

Your reaction to this song literally hit different!

[@KTBroadcasting]

This is one of my favs by Tom, and I don't think it gets enough attention, so thank you! Even when people do reactions to it, they shy away from the conversation, so I appreciate you guys. You real ones, for sure. And I love watching this and White Boy back to back because it shows BOTH perspectives on things. Hopefully, one day, we'll get there. Until then, take care of each other,, keep communicating and keep listening to Tom! #HOGAllDay

[@slyraven1128]

You guys are so eloquent when giving your opinion. I appreciate the thought you put into your reactions. If society as a whole would realize that we can disagree and still be friends at the end of the day. Respect humanity, it's easy...or should be you know? People need to take the blinders off.

[@nathanwatkins8637]

#HOG Family!! TOM and Nova are Truth!! Continual, Growing and broadening perspective is key for communication and progress. And, You never know where inspiration or life changing knowledge will come from, that's why I strive to stay open to, and find Appreciation for, all people and their experiences. As I hope people will be open to mine. If you exclude..., you may miss your biggest inspiration. I, personally, like to taste the rainbow, I never want to shortchange myself! Keep doing what you do, Love y'all!! #HOG4LIFE.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I shared your video with a person at work that I enjoy having these conversations with, one of us is black and one of us is white. I think I have sent him several of your videos. These are great for conversation in this day where it seems the media wants to do nothing but divide us, when in reality a lot of use are living life together with no issues.

[@valeriemckenzie1380]

Much love fam I feel exactly the same way❤

[@destinyrubio9094]

I think we all know there are issues, but we disagree on why those are issues happen and how to fix them. While people argue nothing gets fixed. This is one of my favorite songs.

[@egorobotentertainment8057]

Tom has a song called Castles that is so real, and about unity. I first watched it a few weeks ago and got a tear in my eye, actually. People tend to miss the point of Tom at times, but he's all about unity. People like T Mac can actually create discussion and dialogue, which we really need. Love ya all, glad I found your channel. Keep up the great work. :)

[@LetsLaugh2Getha]

If you only knew how many reactors saw the title, saw him in "black face" and immediately shut their mind off then gave a negative reaction as if he were making fun of black people. It was really sad to watch.

[@RedHeart1]

On the other hand, many black reactors really liked it. So to each their own. Everyone thinks differently.

[@LetsLaugh2Getha]

@@RedHeart1 eh, it was a few of each race. I didn't say it was all as there are def really good reactors who 'get it' and what he is doing/saying but at the time it was sad to see how many shut down just seconds into it.

[@aprilslillarose7831]

If I remember the background to this song correctly (#HOG please correct me if I'm wrong), the men in this video are not actors or musicians. He contacted an actual group of Black Panthers and asked them to listen to this song first and then asked them to be in the video. They agreed and this is what you see.

[@endymion30]

As someone who is an individualist, i find it very important to try and understand the other person’s perspective even if you don’t agree or experienced it yourself, it’s very hard to find a middle ground with anyone if all you do is refuse to understand the others point of view. This song is very important especially when you pair it with his song “ white boy”

[@lesvincent5077]

I've been watching your reviews for a while now. Yeah, I'm subscribed. Notification bell and all that. This was the very first time I've seen Asia completely invested. It seemed like this song hit her hard. BJ always vibin', but this was the first time it looked like the lyrics went into her soul. Love the honesty in these reactions y'all. Peace and love.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Thank you so much for noticing us!!! We appreciate you for watching and supporting our channel. 💯

[@AuthorTLGray]

Protect Tom at all costs. He's a modern-day prophet, and if history proves true, prophets and truth-speakers are not treated kindly. #HangOverGang #HOG4life, #TomMacDonald

[@terencedaly7734]

Love it semper fi

[@LaceyMediaProductions]

I know this video is a year old, but I just wanted to say that I absolutely love and respect this reaction. This song actually made me open my mind to perspectives and knowledge I didn't know. I wish I could help change things. It breaks my heart to think that people aren't treated fairly in this world, and that instead of coming together to fix it, you have white people who deny it happens, and black people who hate white people because of it or the past. If I could have God answer one prayer for me, it would be that people in the world could set aside differences and start working together to make sure what's happened, and been happening, never happens again. Thank you so much for speaking out and reacting to this video. I want to understand so I can help be the change I want to see in the world. I love y'all's channel, and it truly gives me hope. So much love from Texas, and from #hangovergang

[@sallysue7300]

LOVE you guys!! Keeping things REAL 100%!! :)

[@douglee3468]

I love how y'all give actual intellectual reviews of music, versus taking things at face value. Good on y'all.

[@angelfeather7547]

I was watching some of my old favorites recently and came across, EN VOGUE, FREE YOUR MIND. This song gave me another perspective as well. They had such a fun upbeat vibe in that song but, it touched on some serious lyrics in it. If you haven't heard it or just want to listen to it again today is a perfect time for it to be remembered. The 80's was the best time for music in this country. There was a vast array of choices. Everything sounds the same that comes out now. I'm just glad I can still listen to all those great songs here on KZbin. #HOG

[@zombieholic]

Liked the Dr king reference I had a dream!

[@keithcarter5375]

First time hearing this song. Tom is a trip. Huge balls for talking about the things he does. Mad respect to both of y’all from Houston Texas. I’ve never witnessed racism. I was raised to love all people. I hate everyone equally if you are trash. I’ve been to prison for drugs, never seen any privilege. I know this stuff exists though and seeing your thoughts on these subjects has been enlightening and eye opening. Love you guys.

[@hunterbutters8273]

We gotta protect all the real ones like Tom and upchurch, jelly, struggle all them boys talk real talk and aren’t afraid to bring out the hard subjects and there isn’t many people like that anymore. HOG4L

[@vannajay8267]

This song, when I first heard it, it made me cry. And watching yall's reaction to this and listening to it again, made me cry all over again. My momma raised us kids that it didn't matter what a person's differences were (skin color, sex orientation, etc) if two people loved each other that's all that mattered. And From what I know of my ancestry that immigrated to America, none of them ever owned slaves. I have a lot of native american and irish heritage. So it does hurt to hear it when people say that ALL white people should be demonized because their ancestors were slave owners. Which is a totally FALSE statement and perception. So many whites died fighting a war to end slavery because of how WRONG it was. Throughout history at some point every race has been a slave to another at some point and it is one of the most awful things to have ever occurred in the history of mankind. I was brought up on, and still wholeheartedly have, Christian beliefs and believe that we are ALL Gods children and should love one another as Christ loves us. My brother when he was a kid told my mom that he didn't understand why we call ourselves white and black, when we are actually peach and brown. lol. I actually loved that and think we are all beautiful shades of peach and brown and wouldn't want to live in a world where we were all the same. Just like how nature has animals of all beautiful colors, we are made the same. I can not stand the fact that people ever discriminate against a person for something they have no control over, Skin pigment, Gender, Disability, Etc. It hurts my heart that black people do or have ever felt the way Tom talks about it in this song. All I can say is I am a person that would stand up and protect anyone being bullied or discriminated against no matter what and I believe we all need to come together and unify as one race, THE HUMAN RACE and go against those trying to divide us. That's how we stop this and make change. Sorry for the long rant. I just feel really strongly about being against RACISM and DISCRIMINATION in any way shape or form towards any group of people, that I have to speak up. I Love yall's channel and your points of view. God Bless you both.

[@GregSears-bd9sp]

Im a white male and i grew up in the hood, i love all cultures, never been rasist, Im 62 and still have the same friends from high school and from my old neighborhood. And i agree with Tom McDonald. .

[@derekleffler6742]

I will say this I am a man that is of mixed race. I am Japanese, Chinese, Korean, North African, Scottish, and English and I have grown up dealing with racism from all sides. I have had people think I am Mexican and call me names and throw slanderous statements at me and then I had people think I was just some tan white dude and I have racism thrown at me because of that. I say this to say that for me I in a way have an odd perspective on this subject. Honestly his saying racism has made me racist is one of the most powerful statements in the song. Both sides have perpetuated and even caused racism to be created in people from other sides. The real issue is everyone wants to play the blame game and not do what is right and just say ok this is what has happened but in order for this to actually be solved I myself have to drop the anger and hate and extend an olive branch. If the person refuses the olive branch then you know you did what you could. So for me this song speak on many different levels that I think someone who considers themselves just on one side does not have. It is a touchy subject and many (Even those who say they are willing to listen) are not willing to actually hear others out and it all comes down to pride. So remember prides comes before your fall.

[@rebekahwinfrey8155]

We need Tom and we must protect him for real.

[@krispecore17]

Thank you for understanding what Tom is saying! HOG! We are all Americans-we should act like human beings and just be kind to each other!

[@erikduggins228]

Between Whiteboy and If I were Black just goes to show we have a long way to go to get better, but if we can see each other's perspective we're on the right track.

[@maliasiwel7015]

I'm mixed Hawaiian/white and my kids are mixed and we live in a very diverse area near south Seattle with very few white people. In fact my husband is pretty much it. I can see both sides of the fence and struggle. It got (and still is) pretty crazy out here with BLM/Antifa but I gotta say that our neighborhood has stood together. I just hope songs like this and whiteboy can reach people with different perspectives. Perspective is key, we're all human. Long comment over, you guys are great!! Edit: I realize that saying diverse while simultaneously saying very few white people is an oxymoron but you prob know what I meant.

[@LadyMystie]

I'm in Federal Way. My family is a mix of Native American, Hispanic and White. Both of my son's grew up with friends of every color. It seemed to be a far gone issue until the media started harping on it a few years back.

[@maliasiwel7015]

Agreed, I'm in fed way/burien but my family lives near capital hill. Used to be nice up there, now it's needles, graffiti and human feces. So sad

[@maliasiwel7015]

Federal way police did an amazing job though when the looters came into town. I work at a liquor store and they broke the front windows but pd was there in minutes.

[@LadyMystie]

@@maliasiwel7015 Yeah. The closest I get to downtown is waving from I-5 on my way through. Inslee and Durkan's choices have really made a mess of things. Our neighborhood has been good so far. You're right, we have a terrific police force here.

[@maliasiwel7015]

🤣🤣I know the feeling, I don't go downtown ever anymore. I grew up in black diamond/enumclaw so burien is too close to the city for me. Never thought I'd miss dirt roads and cows.

[@adamthompson9286]

You know it's fun, as a white man married to a black woman, living in North Carolina,. My wife is the first one to tell her friends/family that I'm the one who constantly hit with racism from them. She's had to get onto them quite a bit. After 7 years of marriage, all of my friends/family love her to death, but I'm still treated like a 3rd class citizen by her people. Here's just a small example. We have 2 kids, a 6 year old girl & a 1 year old boy. Her parents, grandparents, aunts, & uncles haven't been to a single one of our kids birthdays, however, they make it to EVERYONE of her older sisters kids parties that have two black parents. I could honestly careless about how they treat me, but to do that to their grandchildren is just wrong. I enjoyed your prospective & always love a good conversation. You should go check out Brad & Lex reaction to this as well. Much love to you both.

[@RedHeart1]

Tom is really good at writing songs that try to see all walks of life’s perspectives. He’s did a few songs about different races and/groups of people.

[@roxannemoreno2012]

I agree with Asia even people do not have a racist bone can still not understand the struggle all we can do is stand up when we see injustice and stand with our brothers and sisters. We will never know what it feels like to walk in your skin. Just know there are a lot of us that support that and feel like Tom we see the injustice in things and will stand for change and equality shoulder to shoulder for real!!

[@ernaream2658]

I love you guys!

[@spedwyrm7427]

I don't see him speaking for folks, just sharing his impressions and take on having seen or heard about it from his neighbors and friends.

[@WolfKing5236]

Good music is the Great equalizer. You guys seek truth and try to understand others perspectives... that’s beautiful. ✌🏼

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Great reaction, Tom is amazing at writing songs from other people's perspectives- true artitst. Protect Tom!! #HOG

[@jsbenn228]

I love the insight of you 2. The way you break it down and share your opinions. HOG family

[@qbsirena]

I think that Tom is trying to show a different perspective with this song, not necessarily agreeing with it.

[@ceejluige4816]

Agreed 100%. If you listen closely, a lot of the things he says in this song, he's said the opposite a number of times in other songs. But he is empathetic towards how other cultures feel, which is awesome.

[@timweber1695]

The song was satire. I am not 100% sure, but from what I've read and listened to, he is not necessarily making fun of these things, but making the comment that this is the negative things many blacks believe, but mixed with things that are true as well

[@TheDavisEffect]

I love how you guys break things down. You guys are great.

[@empest-gv4wg]

If you’re 100% responsible for yourself that equals freedom

[@DrywallMorty]

Best reaction to this song so far keep it up guys.

[@danielweekley496]

He is speaking for all of us !

[@jasonpavia6869]

I love this song and wish things were different in life

[@joesnyder9333]

Nice work. This old white guy likes you both.

[@MarkSmith-yz6pm]

I am giving you a SUB! I really appreciate you acknowledging that we cannot completely understand what it is like to be a different race! It hit me! I am a 50 year old white man who grew up very poor! My parents divorced when I was 14. My Mother took a job in Moreno Valley, CA. and the only house we could afford was in the predominantly black area of Edgemont… which should tell everybody something about racial division! There were only two white families in my neighborhood. Spent the next 5 years trying to fit in, listening to gangster rap and dodging bullets. It was extremely difficult! I thank God every day for my black friends that didn’t judge me and had my back! I would not be here today to comment on your reaction if it were not for them! What Asia just said about knocked me on my ass! I had to stop to comment and SUB! Thank you both so much!!! Love ya!❤

[@stevenboomhower5718]

Some of that animosity is portrayed to divide us...listen if you go and learn what really happened during the slavery era. There were actually blacks that had black slaves...not saying it's not horrible but there was alot to that era that were not told and is kept from the masses!!!

[@kondomonster]

I heard Tom McDonald on an interview say that one of his steps in his writing process is to share his latest song with his black Neighbors and get their criticism of the song. The criticism could be good or bad but he always takes in their opinion and adjust his song. It's really what just like any other artist would do whether you're a singer, musician or a painter, you always want to receive people's opinion on your latest piece. One thing as an artist you have to take some criticism yeah even if you get your butt hurt. In the long run, it'll just make you stronger.

[@barberbarbie2467]

Asia thank you for always being so classy

[@Bublito]

If you look at the date that song was released, it was around the same time he did ''Straight White Male''. Most likely the goal was to shock both sides of the fence by showing the point of view of a black & white person. Similar to what Joyner Lucas did, but in 2 separate songs (And less biased in my opinion).

[@chemdavid2661]

I love you guys. You're reactions are great. People don't talk about things in general in my family. But I'm so happy to hear your thoughts.

[@alliecat8393]

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS SONG BY TOM MACDONALD!! 🤘🏻

[@allencrameriii9305]

Thank you, my humans! Another great reaction to TOM MACDONALD'$ "IF I WAS BLACK"!

[@JennaBenna0123]

true solidarity.. true love for not only yourselves but your people and seeing this sad divide in ways only you can coming from a 30 year old white disabled woman. we all bleed the same MLK Jr or Kennedy also from a Tom song (Whiteboy)

[@jasonpiverotto1652]

❗😉💜🌱🌹🥀❗love the reaction & nobody say it like Tom...🔥...enjoy taking these trips with you guys😜❗

[@andrewcarr4201]

I felt the emotions in this one great reaction love your point of views and your channel

[@samanthakearby2074]

tom is trying to show how he understands things people go through

[@rjhopper5497]

Love yall. Amazing. I feel like the most important line that people miss is when he says if he was black the only role models he is shown are rich black rappers pushing guns and drugs and hoes and i feel like its something people dont see. And yes it isnt just black rappers doing it but the point is thats what our youth hear black or white and its a problem in our society. But i was that person saying black people have to take responsibility for the actions and i still believe that but this song did open my eyes to see why black people feel the way they do which breaks my heart. But again i love yalls reactions and keep them coming

[@KrisThroughGlass]

I'm not American and we don't have much black/white issues here. I'm not saying we don't have racism here, because unfortunately we do. But it's more towards immigrants from Arabic countries in regard of their religious and cultural differences. So for me it's interesting and bewildering at the same time to hear about the issues Americans have with skin color.

[@colinweir3203]

I was born in Papua new Guinea I'm 58 when I was 6 I used to go and eat with the local natives and eat in the boy house with there families a skinny little white kid with big ears they always treated me as one of their own I never forgot, the media are evil run by the elites. I've commented on some of your other video's always great reactions you are wonderful people, all the best from Australia.