😳 WHY DIDNT ANYONE WARN ME ? Adam Calhoun - Racism [Reaction]

[@QualityShXt]

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[@roman466]

God We Need You Now By Struggle Jennings and Caitlynn Curtis. I love these music reactions videos thank you

[@roman466]

Cries Of The Crusaders By Struggle Jennings

[@Annakaydyct]

"trigger warnings used to be on TV for seizures and now they are everywhere to protect millennials feelings" - tom MacDonald

[@bltpork]

Millennials ain’t the soft ones it’s the generations after us

[@caleb_daniel_24]

Snowflakes melt when it's hot kid

[@governorspub]

@@bltpork millenials is where it started to break down on beliefs and feelings. who taught the next generation to be offended? clearly a change in foundations of life.

[@michaelharrell6098]

Yep yep yep yep society has become nothing but weakling 🐑🤡s

[@Swearengen1980]

@@bltpork Bullshit. Millennials in my city are fucking insufferable. There's no different than your generation and Gen Z in city folk.

[@corvuslight]

When words control how we feel, we open ourselves to being controlled by the people who use those words. Stay Free...

[@lagronemikal]

Yep. The appropriate response would be "I don't care, kiss my ass." I'll never allow someone's words to hold power over me. That's some weak shit. Sigma ftw.

[@bradhoward7565]

This 💯

[@beardedguardian71]

He's making a point. What's curious is you weren't effected when he talked about the white stereo types but as soon as soon as went the other direction you seemed immediately effected. Not implying anything because if roles were reversed it'd probably be the same. In the end the song has a good message.

[@jroman22]

Yep. Exactly what I was about to say. I watched his face and everything...not one single reaction when Adam was talking about negative white stereotypes. It's very interesting.

[@MissyGail4eva]

Why is it curious? Why would it personally affect him to hear negative idioms regarding white people when he is not white? Were you deeply troubled on a personal level when the n word dropped? Or did you find it rather satisfying, a vicarious expression of your own inner desire to say bigoted rhetoric without consequence, instead pointing a finger at any objection with a smug 'both sides' retort, so omnipotent in your 'owning of the libtards'? That 'both sides' bullshit didn't work in Charleston, and just as with your fearless leader, it simply reveals the seething prejudice and contempt bubbling right beneath a thinly-veiled surface. But you do you, boo🌈ᥫ᭡

[@Frawljob]

He’s young, that’s the way they are programmed. You’re rewarded for saying things like that about white people. Or as they’d say YT people 🙄

[@Swearengen1980]

Sounds like he still missed the big picture.

[@pooljunki1]

or if someone his color says it every other word

[@kimberlyosborne1977]

This is about stereotypes and how we shouldn't let them define us. Adam is not racist. I think it just causes convos that are good to have. We are all the same. ❤❤❤

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

This is why millenials use steteotypes in jokes. Because we know we need to ridicule them

[@Swearengen1980]

@@de4ds1ghtcsgo94 Some of you, not many. Gen X, we're the ones impossible to offend (which ACal also says on the Brave 2).

[@benauz1617]

Yes!

[@benauz1617]

Yes

[@zacharyperkins5432]

I agree

[@lisa75hog4life]

Adam got a lot of heat for doing this one…. He actually had a one on one video chat with Stevie knight who was VERY offended by this song. N I’ve actually seen Stevie talk bout how he is different person now. Adam and Tom both are truly wanting to stop racism and fighting the system that has had control over us. Glad you reacted to this one and you didn’t lose ur shit….. ❤ much love n respect to you my friend #hog4life

[@blovelet3]

The interview with SK is amazing!

[@davidregister5974]

Well said!!!

[@Linda-oc2zh]

saw it it was awhile ago@@blovelet3

[@christopheromarrah1785]

Adam is one of Chicago finest

[@allybandy3047]

I think he is trying to say we are all the same. Words should not affect us like they do. He put it out there in our faces to make it hit home. ♥

[@timstarnes8587]

#goonsquad Adam grew up on the Southside of Chicago and he is just pointing out stereotypes. He was in prison with a lot of black guys and he said they all called each other the N word, and they were cool with it. Heck, back in my teens, we all used it to each other regardless of our skin, because they were my brothers. Btw, fun fact: the caddy with 24" rims us actually Adam's car!

[@QualityShXt]

Dope insight 🤙🏾 and that Caddy was clean as all get out lol

[@Halmak3]

Adam just donated that car to a Vet after the Brave II came out.

[@bobboy5508]

This reminds me of living in the hood as a white guy. I wouldn’t dare say the N word. But these dudes had white girlfriends that said it all the time. No one batted an eye. So why couldn’t I say it. Well I wasn’t about to find out, but how interesting this was. I’ll just add apparently it’s not as offensive of a word coming from white people as black people claim. They just want to control the word. Which makes no sense. When the white girls can say it.

[@ms.k3837]

It's still wrong and neither one of you should have been allowed to say it regardless of who you lived around or whoever gave you a pass.

[@timstarnes8587]

@@ms.k3837 Nobody gave me a pass. A pass indicates some sort of wrong. It's just a word. If it offends you, then maybe look inside yourself and ask why you are bothered by it. Words are just words. You either let it roll off or you give them power over your mind and emotions. I was called cracker and white boy, and not in a nice way. It didn't make me angry or affect my mental state at all, because I didn't lend it power. I likewise didn't hold a grudge against the black people who used those words towards me, and I certainly didn't let it affect the way I saw all black folks. You choose it, period.

[@natsuusopp4351]

This is filmed I his hometown and his old stopping grounds the caddy is his that he is sitting on. There's probably a 90% chance most the dudes there are ones he grew up with. Love this man

[@ryanparish7567]

The fact he said it in the company he was with in the video says everything that should be needed

[@mmartinez9802]

I know someone else said it.. but u missed the biggest distinction in him saying N.. and then saying black folks... but still great reaction

[@QualityShXt]

Glad we could agree lol

[@billshepard2908]

Exactly, same for Redneck and Hillbilly. Hillbilly's just want to live, hunt and fish. Rednecks hate everyone including themselves...

[@joshrowe4023]

@@QualityShXttell me your raciest without telling me your raciest.

[@sidsiltman6694]

There’s a difference between them

[@survivalrush]

This song is all about stereotypes, and the different racist views that people have for specific groups. Some people look at Adam and see a 'White guy', instead of ignoring his skin colour and thinking of the environment he grew up in, where it was normal for him to say the word that affected you. He said in an interview (I think it was with Stevie Knight) that he was also trying to highlight how specific words can control people, and yet are pushed by the mainstream to cause division. For context though, all the people in the video are friends of his, he grew up running with gangs on the streets of Chicago, really 'living that life'. Either way, hope you realise all suggestions are done from a respectful place. We dig your channel, and I doubt anyone wanted to specifically offend you. Peace, bruv :)

[@Swearengen1980]

Not just people. He specifically points out that there's also a bigger issue, which is the government flames these stereotypes to divide the people for political gain.

[@survivalrush]

@@Swearengen1980 yeah 100% agree

[@indefenseofafreemind4010]

​@Swearengen1980 it's out of the Communist Manifesto.

[@TheBigkilla44]

Not the smoke alarm beeping at 4:25 🤣

[@thalysajarvis8939]

Yes, Acal is bold! I'm glad you still rock w Adam. Adam has a lot of 🔥 tracks. Aggressive and punch you in the ear type stuff. Keep bringin the heat! Enjoy the energy you and your friend bring to your channel Much ❤!

[@Farinhir]

When I first heard this song, it came on a pandora station I was listening to, I had to stop it and doublecheck the lyrics. Then I realized he was talking about racism and the last verse was a wholesome description of people. It seems Adam was trying to roundhouse kick us in the teeth to get us thinking about these stereotypes and how stupid they are.

[@sallysue7300]

Emotional reaction instead of LISTENING to words says it all! Tell me you're closed minded without saying you're closed minded!

[@QualityShXt]

...you clearly didn't listen to the reaction lol thanks for the support though! Keep commenting to help the algorithm 💪🏾

[@chuckellsworth758]

The raw honesty my guy. Love it

[@hermes_job_observer144]

It's more about how there are good and bad characteristics in all races, and sometimes, we can all live up to the stereotypes set on us by others, as well as how the system sets up those situations to cause division within communities. It also shows the other side of how those stereotypes, though sometimes partially true, definitely aren't representative of our cultures as a whole. I think it's probably also important to note Adam's upbringing. He grew up with mixed groups in the hoods of Chicago, where those terminologies were most likely more acceptable and readily used amongst friends without more negative conitations. #HOG

[@QualityShXt]

Very true, thank you for sharing! 💯

[@Gaara11990]

While I think you have a very good head on your shoulders as several others have mentioned in comments this is all stereotypes. Adam grew up between the neighborhood you see here in Chicago, and then his grandpa’s farm working 12-14 hour days. He was rap battling in this same neighborhood. He went to prison and had to come out the other side to be a single dad. That line about how it’s generally black inner city drug dealers putting rims on their Cadillac? That’s his caddy with the rims. He understands cause he came up in the culture on both ends. He did an interview with Stevie Knight on this topic if you happen to wanna watch it. This was a great reaction.

[@charlesbryson7443]

The point of this song was to talk about what people think and say about one another. This video was shot in his old hood. Adam is simply bringing light on the topic.

[@Swearengen1980]

Not entirely. He specifically points out how race is weaponized to divide us.

[@cindyv1401]

WE ARE ALL SOMETHING is basically what Adam is trying to say ‼️

[@d.mustang5017]

Your reaction was priceless!!!! Mad props to you for pushing thru!!!!

[@bobdicecco4511]

You have to realize Adam was brought up in the south side of Chicago

[@BigBadBadger05]

this is way more of a unifying song than a dividing song, when the message clicks. It transcends beyond skin color.

[@gregory6592]

You missed the part where he diffenciates between n's and black folk. Your reaction is how he meant it, speechless shock value. Adam was brought up in old school Rap battles, only white boy to make the all black roster. All his homies in that are black.

[@mstwntd00]

Hahaha “if he can say why can’t I” 😂🤣😂 that made me spit my coffee out 😂🤣😂💀💀💀

[@XP-REXCALIBUR]

This may have been your best reaction yet. Because it made you react in the way that you did

[@farstepper8792]

I love the flip he does showing how rappers, black or white, and how black and white have stereotype that are so degrading and says the same about both sides of the fence yet no one seems to notice and just continues to hate each other.

[@cydrych]

“If he can say it why can’t…” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@johndugger1028]

that is his hood, those are his homies, that is his caddy, all the people in the vid are friends and family

[@cindyv1401]

Adam is rough around the edges but his heart is gold 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 H.O.G. Fam forever 🤗❣️🤗

[@richardpaff3224]

We need to be real with each other. This video is humanity in it's pure form. Be real not woke

[@lagronemikal]

I'm paused at the 1:10 mark and when you stopped and said, "Whew. Well, I'm offended." looking all serious I was like oh hell nah I had this dude all wrong lol. I was so let down and disappointed for that brief moment. Glad you ain't made out of two-ply. So glad you were kidding. Now I'm gonna watch the rest...

[@QualityShXt]

I truly didn't react to this worried about anyone's opinion on myself as a person even though I joke, everyone is entitled to their own opinion though lol interesting song

[@MrDaryboy]

When I hear anything such as a song or poem or opinion I listen to the end first. Then I can form my own opinion on what they are saying. Taking every sentence as it's own meaning is a terrible way to learn or understand what the message or point is.

[@johnland1528]

Listening to the song its all reality

[@MrBurnout22]

lol you got my sub from one specific line you said .. "he a bold ___ . Hey if he can say it why cant I" lol 🤣🤣😂😂🤣 that shit had me crackin up! It played out in my head like you and Adam are out here giving each other passes ! lol

[@illinoisboy8577]

He has a hood pass bruh, his song “The Dollar” explains his life story. Adam has earned every scar and achievement he has.

[@MrTerrance]

I believe the white guy with the hat backwards was found murdered in the truck of a car l do know his name!

[@MichelleR0M0411]

I think you; would find the interview with him and Stevie Knight about this song really interesting. 💕💕

[@Annakaydyct]

Yes!!!!

[@Jeeper1378]

Link

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

#ACAL From Chicago SouthSide ❤❤👵🏽✌🏾✨🌟✨🔥

[@karenhutchinson9630]

IT'S ABOUT STEREOTYPES, NOT TRYING TO BE OFFENDED, BUT BEING OPEN MINDED!! IT'S SHOWING RACISM AGAINST ALL TYPE OF PEOPLE!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@patrickg.1170]

Dang you had me dawg with “I’m offended” haha

[@benmclean4206]

Always a tough watch, glad u did it. The message isn’t bad at the end of the day year intense. I got turned in to him many years ago w a street bud he did one of the Chicago hoods. Was intense, try to find it, he’s asking locals about a beating on a mentally challenged kid. Love ya bro, keep em coming. Check out clean money Rap shxt. He’s tough to live if you lean left politically JT rarely a lie.

[@benmclean4206]

I think catch bell w this chick Katie Noel was one of the first music vids I watched, they since dislike each other, also a good song

[@survivalrush]

I remember when he did those street interviews, about the 4 guys who beat up that kid, really badly, just because of his skin colour. Also, def second the 2 tunes you mentioned, as well as War.

[@johnwalker6977]

Whether he says THAT word or not, is he telling the truth? To me, that's all that matters. The only way to defeat that word is to stop giving it power. I know where the word comes from, look up the Germanic and Latin definitions for it, which is what the English language is based on. The world literally means black. Or a person of a dark complexition. I'm not saying that gives me a pass, but on the other side, why does it give you one? People who get upset by a white person saying that word keeps power in the word. Stop getting upset, take the power away.

[@ms.k3837]

He could have gave the truth without saying the nword.

[@shawnhainline5749]

Adam is a great family man. He is a loyal friend, very giving, and kind. And he kicks azz with his music.

[@mason-mp]

I'm glad you were laughing, cause I was.... 🤣😇🙏

[@notapinataXoXo]

😂 That was great!

[@teamrealtree0073]

Adam was raised up in East Chicago. He has a video out talking to the boss of that lives on the block you should check it out.

[@benfarmer9606]

Hey bruh. I love your honest reaction. I could do same ol, Vet, service with people with more pigmant than me, from flint, poor, yada, guys like us don’t give a S… I personally won’t say THE WORD. I get his point.

[@Chaorchy]

Dude! I was not expecting that buttery voice and delivery. 😂

[@amberburris5674]

OK so I haven't started the song yet, just saw the disclaimer ya put up (ridiculous in my opinion) but anyhow.... I am a subscriber and I love Adam and I love this song/message... I hope you get it and judging from the reactions and your reasoning in the past that led me to sub, I think ya will. Either way lets get into it...

[@kennethslayor8177]

In formal logic the pattern of this song would be written as A:B::C:D or A is to B as C is to D. A and C are lower class representatives while B and D are hard working people trying to do their best. Adam uses the stereotype vs roll model comparison to show the differences; Then he finishes by declaring how we are pitted against each other by "They" (media, politicians, elites, etc.) Hope you continue to check out more ACAL.

[@zedsdead6969]

You literally sounded perfectly Scottish when you said Calhoun. People shouldn't need a "pass" to speak the truth.

[@qtrellx7174]

It’s the truth but did he have to say the N word? Like really he coulda said sum else why the N word?

[@MsFrost1973]

Stevie Knight had a similair responce to this song. Think you should watch this, to get a better understanding of Adam kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2rRlIaer7eno7s

[@michaelphipps8647]

Nice Reaction, one of the best !

[@ryanadams6678]

Ok ive been wondering for a min. Whats it called when one race tells another race what they can do or say, but then be ok with other races doing or saying what they tell the one specific they can do or say?

[@robertheart1904]

Don't get mad, bruh he and i from the same neck of the woods. Ain't no pass, just truth yo.

[@anngarland]

Great Reaction!!!!!!! You are Awesome.

[@bryanhutton206]

He's pointing out the different stereotypes in each of the groups he's talking about.

[@danalynn2404]

Tom and Adam mimicked an Em flow for a few bars.Thats why Tom wore the Eminem shirt

[@katpool9515]

Great reaction!! If you watch the BTS for American Flags with Adam, Nova, and Tom he talks about Nova telling him”no Adam you can’t say that”. about certain things he wants to say. Not necessarily this but she puts a filter out there for him. He’s always been outspoken. But mostly I just want you to react to that BTS it was great❤

[@tabbmb2000]

Adam is from Chicago

[@Robby_C]

The system constructs these "identities" based on stereotypes as a way to keep us distracted from their corruption.... The one thing all 4 sides of this song can relate to is that theres always a baby mama or an old lady bitchin about something. lol

[@riptorn8399]

Initial reaction had me like oh boy....then you changed it up like just joking

[@ATWParanormal]

I’m white and it through me off at first too lol…. I’m glad I finished the song and understood it.

[@zedsdead6969]

Threw not through

[@ATWParanormal]

@@zedsdead6969 🥸🥸

[@ibjames]

bro cannot even hear the word he pauses it and doesn't care about the context, just hears the word and he's triggered.. trying too hard

[@QualityShXt]

Lmao smh thanks for the support!

[@Halmak3]

Definetly check out his video with Stevie Knight about this song. Adam is amazing and thisbsong is powerful. It definetly got people talking and that's what it was supposed to do. #Goonsquad

[@tiacalhoun3841]

We give way to much power to words, this song is breaking down stereotypes and shows how every color is dealing with shit

[@cindyv1401]

Just got another new sub my friend 🔥🔥🔥. 💥

[@christianpcassidy3753]

Great reaction and def this song hits on so many levels💪 Thanks! #AdamCalhoun

[@graham5990]

You hit it on the head with the "it depends on the person" with getting the pass. I am white and was a barber for about 5 years and I used to get told all the time "you can say it bruh, just say it once, come on bro we get you" all sorts of things when my boys would try to get me to say it. I never did as I never wanted it to be a part of my vocabulary, because what happens when I get comfortable saying it and say it around the wrong person and I gotta do the "but my black friends said I could" lol. I will never understand racist people though honestly black or white (yes black people can be racist). When you are being formed in your mother's womb you don't get to choose what color you are going to be so to hold that against someone is the peak of idiocy. I treat others the way I want to be treated and I judge people based off of who they are not what they look like.

[@tangoxrayniner5659]

The look on his face when he starts the second verse haha

[@amandasutton4056]

Reading a lot of these comments it really does not seem right that so many (white?)people are telling a black person that they shouldnt be offended/triggered/disturbed etc.by this. I find that disturbing. Thanks for reacting to this - i am not surprised you didnt know what to say. Personally i was not comfortable with it. There are a lot of really offensive and patronising comments here

[@QualityShXt]

Tell me about it smh.. thanks for the support though! 🙏🏾 it means a lot

[@cree878]

He lived in the hood and the car is his 😂

[@larrytowe6672]

So I'm making this comment right after you said I'm missing some context. Not to sound rude but I believe you're the only reactor that didn't pick up with this song was about up to this point, and I literally when it comes to this song black reactors just to see what their reaction, most of them pick it up in the first 5 or ten seconds

[@nikitalynn2210]

It’s all about stereotyping different races

[@QualityShXt]

Very very true, thank you!

[@spyro257]

Stevie Knight and Adam Calhoun, had a long talk about this song, as Stevie was not ok with it, but they talked it out, and it's on Stevie's channel...

[@patriotgoddesskimieanna435]

Adam is the man. This song really got me and how truthful it is . All the stereo types and we need to stop the bs .its all stereotypes smh ... He's very bold!! And ur amazing man!! Ur open minded my brother!! That's y ur not so offended...ur educated man!! Im definitely a new follower!!! Much love brother ❤🙏 From ur white/Greek American sister over here! ❤ True Hog4life Goonie 4 life over here! 💪

[@KennethReitz-i1q]

I hope people listen to this a few times because the 2 half of both verses shows the good the first half of each verses shows the bad

[@MichaelKlineJr]

When Adam refers to the different stereotypes, you should note that he's not referring to any entire race, just those who fit the social mold. Even as a white person who understand white stereotypes naturally, black stereotypes are well defined to me, as well. Not every black is an N, a G, a bum, or the other B. People put themselves into those social categories by the way they act, behave and present themselves and then get offended when others verbally acknowledge it. I may be old, white and nerdy, but I'm owning that sheet and not afraid to hear it said.

[@reese4204]

Well, you shouldn’t be he talks shit about the white people just as much he didn’t say you are a N-word!! You should because he explains it very well if you listen to the song all the way through it’s amazing

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

It is interesting how we are programmed to react in certain ways to certain words triggering certain emotions and behaviors. Control the narrative and control the mind. While we are all out here getting offended by words the real players are moving us around the board at will. Stay open friend.

[@MetaGuideMedia]

I did try to warn you but I didn't notice you already reacted to it. 😆

[@looneytube2325]

If you want to understand Adam’s point of view on this go check out his conversation with Stevie Knight on Stevie Knight’s KZbin channel. Stevie took offense to this video hard. So hard in fact that he and Adam did a live conversation about it. They left the conversation on good terms. But the beginning of the conversation was very tense.

[@dirtyboynews7975]

Also Adam grew up in the Mean Streets of Chicago as a battle rapper in Chicago

[@angiedavis3200]

Loved this reaction! 😂😂

[@tammyarmstrong7230]

Rule one of listening to Adam Tom or whoever. Listen to the whole song with an open mind. Then you understand.

[@tjg.8510]

I seen Adam in concert in true ghetto reading PA, an he did this song was no issues at all

[@damienbuchanan6680]

You over here 3beers deep at least.. already love your channel bruh

[@TylerDavis_51-50]

If words makes you angry.. go deaf. People are so complex. . And then others are so simple.. it's a sad world we live in.

[@davecarson6100]

I literally laughed out loud. It's all about context

[@matthewlizotte8904]

Sorry to all the blacks but y'all get way to triggered over White people saying "Nigga" umm you should of been in Maine schools in the 1990's when us whites were being called "White N1gg3r$" for just listening to Black Rap Hence were the slang word "Wigga" comes from. Yes I also know the other end of it as Black students were being called "Oreo's" for listening to White Music... it's time we Burry our differences and move the fk on...

[@DrewThorpe24]

The song is exposing the stereotypes of all groups. Anyone who gets offended its kind of on you.

[@brokYn]

Adam grew up in the hood in Chicago

[@twistedtypos2029]

For me........ Right or Wrong. He's braking down ALL people. All of us!!

[@johnelliott2949]

You need to look at ACals work. I worked at an HBCU. Most of the employees would call each other Nigga… it made me so uncomfortable I actually asked them to give it a break.. Adams point is y’all say they, but he can’t. All white dudes are Racist.. that’s the myth he’s addressing. From working at that HBCU, ended any residual racism in my blood. I took the time to get to know the people. That’s the myth. People don’t get to know the people … that with the exception of possibly the work environment. I still consider my time as the token white guy, one of the best experiences in my life. I grew up in Detroit in the 60’s. Tough times. Watching the people rioting and burning down their own neighborhoods and stores. Like Adam, I judge people by the content of their individual hearts and their works. Not color!! I’ll will be straight up… some of the students showed me how racist they were. But I’m not a hater. But I’m glad I changed jobs before the George Floyd fallout. By the way, I was born into poverty. My life began in the projects. In Detroit…

[@Hagbard123]

I'm offended😂😂 Had me going for a few seconds.

[@Robby_C]

Bruh... not gunna lie... I always wondered about the whole rewind thing too 🤣

[@wolfrose187]

I know this is 13 days old from when you posted this first time watcher going to subscribe I really hope you watched the video after this straight through without pausing when you pause and you come back you should rewind it about 10 seconds cuz I think you miss stuff when you pause.