How did THIS get missed? | Nerdy Reaction | Tom MacDonald "Facts"
12This is a REACTION video for the Tom MacDonald song "Facts"
“Facts” is a song by Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald and American political commentator Ben Shapiro. It was independently released on January 26, 2024, marking Shapiro’s debut musical appearance. Here’s a synopsis of the song:
Genre: Trap political hip-hop
Length: Approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds
Lyric Themes:
The song delves into various culture war-related topics, including:
Gender pronouns
Gun control
The Black Lives Matter movement
MacDonald raps from a conservative, anti-woke perspective, expressing his views on these issues.
Shapiro’s verse features his well-known catchphrase: “Facts don’t care about your feelings.”
Music Video:
The music video, released alongside the song, features MacDonald and Shapiro wearing hoodies.
Chart Performance:
Number one on the U.S. iTunes sales chart
Debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Shapiro’s first appearance on the chart and MacDonald’s highest entry.
Criticism:
Critics panned the song, particularly Shapiro’s verse, and labeled it as rage-baiting.
Shapiro’s previous statements about rap music not being real art were highlighted, leading to accusations of hypocrisy.
The Washington Post even described it as the worst song of all time.
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