American Rapper Reacts To | Dave - Black (Live at The BRITs 2020) REACTION 

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For context - Jack Merritt the guy he referenced and showed photos of was an activist. He came from a really wealthy background and went to Cambridge University (UK equivalent to Harvard or Yale). He devoted his working life to working for improvements in prisoner rehabilitation and fairness in sentencing. He was known as a "champion of underdogs everywhere". He was killed at the end of 2019 in the London Bridge terrorist attack and reportedly spent his last moments alive trying to help the person who killed him by talking him out of it. Jack had a personal connection to Dave as he had helped Dave's brother in the past who was in prison. Jack's parents were invited by Dave that night and they didn't know about the added verse and tribute to their son. The other reference to Grenfell victims - Grenfell was an apartment block in an area with high levels of poverty, it was mostly occupied by social housing tenants. It horrifically went up in flames killing 71 people due to a cheap highly flammable material that was put over it to make it look more appealing to their millionaire neighbours.

As a White British person who grew up in a middle class, White majority town, it's so educating to listen to you talk about your take and experiences regarding the topics in Dave's song... great video Kso

White Middle ages british woman here, this was one of the most powerful things that I have ever seen on prime time TV in the UK xx

"Oh he's a pianist... We wanna stick to rap on this channel" 🤣🤣

Love your first reaction - “let’s keep it real with rap going forwards” 10 seconds later “OH MY GOD!” 😳 Also if you want an education as well as some unbelievable bars, check out Akala, fire in the booth, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Watch them in order. He is a beast!

"Dave. Such a regular-ass name. I know a LOT of Daves"... 🤣🤣

I watch this video every month and still laugh how u started saying “can we keep it rap” 😭

The way he walks off stage at the end is a swagger only attainable when you know you've changed the future for the better

Im a white 32 year old male. Born and raised on a council estate in England. Many black friends. This performance bought tears to my eyes as its so powerful, and I feel a little shame for never realising the struggles black people face. Obviously I knew they struggled, but I didnt know the enormity of it. I do actually believe there is a privilege now, even having grown up working class to a single mother, I still had it much easier

This song is a masterpiece! this is the song that turned me to a Dave fan.

I’ve watched this performance countless times, shown it to many people and genuinely think it’s the best live performance I’ve ever watched. This version of the song is incredible. The way Fraser T Smith (producer who worked with Dave in his album) comes in to play on the other side of the piano in his black suit to Dave’s white… everything about this was perfect. Big Dip your reaction was so genuine I could feel it. Loved your energy and seeing what this song meant to you and the relation you made with your culture. Dave is a special artist. Definitely check out more of his songs, especially his latest album. Some very powerful tracks on it. Peace ✌🏼

The most powerful live performance i've ever seen. The UK is so proud of Dave, glad Americans like yourself love it too, very important for people to hear. I'm white and this song taught me more about racism than school ever did.

I think this is the best reaction vid I've seen. The raw emotion was beautiful to witness. I bawled my eyes out the first time I listened to this. It's just stunning.

I've watched LOADS of reactions to this performance and this is no1. Love from the UK 🇬🇧

Jack Merrick, the man on the piano at the end, he was a lawyer who helped Daves brother but Jack tragically died in the terror attack on London Bridge.

Best react ever. I’m almost 40 and white and I never realised half of the issues until I saw Dave’s performance. They should play this react in primary school!

I've watched pretty much every reaction to this song and I think you've probably topped the lot! Bravo 👏

I appreciate you for appreciating this pure art from Dave. One of our current greats 🙌🏾

What a wonderful reaction; from you starting by staying let's stick with rap (Dave confounds expectations as a pianist, producer and rapper) to needing to stop ever bar at the beginning, seeing your hands shake when realising the power of each lyrical bomb he drops to just rocking out - beautiful. Jack, the 'white' guy he shouts out (with Jack's family's permission) was killed in the London Bridge terrorist attack and had worked with Dave's family when his brother was incarcerated (see Dave's bl@ckbox for that story and to see a different side of his prowess fully formed even as a kid) Dave's family is also from Nigeria and the vid for Black (minus the final verse which he did just for the Brits) is largely filmed there, you'd love it. Really interesting to see an actually African African-American perspective coz your experience and understanding is probably closer to many 'black' Britons experience of heritage and culture. You'd defo like Akala, the 'uncle' of UK conscious rap, and actually most UK rappers outside drill do some 'woke' work (Wretch 32, Krept and Konan for a Muslim flavour, Mic Righteous from a Brit Persian/M Eastern perspective - hey sure there's lots more I'm a white middle class middle aged-ish woman so better folk to get info from....) Also not on the rap thing but there's a great documentary series that came out this year from Raoul Peck, Exterminate All the Brutes, on the creation of blackness/whiteness for the purposes of exploitation that is utterly and horrendously brilliant. Peck is Haitian, moved to Africa (DRC I think) post colonially as his family helped rebuilding after we/UK/Europe 'granted' independence and then studied in Germany so he's got fascinating insight on how structural racism plays out. It probably won't teach you anything new, but its a really powerful and important piece of art.

This song reminded me of so much in my tears, it brought back so many memories, it brought me to tears. One of the best songs, hip hop or otherwise, I've EVER heard. Good reaction bruh, thanks for listening to this & sharing.

Dave - Black Box Freestyle. He was 16 at the time. Unreal!

I always come back to this reaction 💯🇬🇧 thoughtful, informative,classy 💯🇬🇧

It says it all on your sweatshirt LEGENDARY!!! DAVE is a beast!

Great reaction brother- Dave is TOP tier 🔥

Born in ‘98! He’s pretty much still a kid and this good. Generational talent.

Dave is Nigerian as well bro.

I love that he Straight up called out our prime minister at the Brit awards BIG flex

Naaaaaa I felt your reaction my bro 😭😭😭 I FELT IT! Love from the uk 🇬🇧

That was deep, bro! I had to pull up the lyrics because I wanted to catch everything. He said so much in one song. And your reaction and insight is on point!

Dave is a very wise young man .he is a very good representative for the black community. I'm white but get very ashamed of the way some people behave. Dose not matter what colour your skin is it what you do that counts. We are all human ❤. Love your reactions. Sorry if I'm talking rubbish .might be cause I'm old 65 but I just wish people just got on.👍✌

By far the best reaction to Dave, Dave truly describes the reality and evokes something within me.

OMG HE MELTED YOU WITH THE FIRST 16 🤣🤣🤣🤣 yes mate 🙌

Best reaction to dave yet,u just scratched the surface bro,his pen is different

Amazing reaction!!! Dave is special for sure! The last verse was added just for this performance and Jack’s parents were in the crowd as Dave’s guests that night. I can’t imagine what that must’ve been like for them. I’ve learned so much since this performance was aired, I live in the uk and we don’t get taught any of this at school, which is a crime in itself! Thank you so much for taking the time to react to this properly and giving it the respect it deserves! He is the UK ‘Pac for sure!!! Love your comments, your energy and your respect for the scene - new sub! Sending ❤️ from Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

One of my all-time favourite performances, and one of my favourite reactors. This song originally taught me so much, but your insightful and intelligent analysis added new layers to this for me. Thank you!

Dave-My 19th birthday reaction would be top tier. great job my g, this song powerful

Yo man I need to applaud how well you articulate your points. Amazing man.

Best reaction i've ever seen man.. when you said you were a first generation from Africa i knew this was one going to hit hard and be so relatable!

Best reaction I've seen yet, love the reaction of people who can relate to this track. ❤ dave is fire 🔥

Song touches the heart of all power to the black people of the world 🌎 👊🏿

I watched this live at the time and was blown away, one of the best performance Ive seen

Glad you finally did this, it's as real as it gets and an instant classic

This performance blew my mind 🤯. I’ve never heard of this artist, but I’m a new fan, thanks for showcasing his talent Kso! I love hip hop with a message. Would love it if you reacted to Mysonne, he is so underrated, but his music is similar in its power to uplift the culture. Check out one of his freestyles on Flex, and he’s got great songs too!

bro you need more subs and views, I found your channel through tiktok clips admittedly but I really love your analysis it is so interesting to hear someone from the US's opinion as a UK listener myself. The passion you put into making your content makes it so much more engaging and I have really enjoyed your videos.

This my favourite reaction to that song/performance.

Dave is a giant here in the UK.

Dave's poetry & his way with words is something truly beautiful ❤ He literally gives you a whole history lesson within a few minutes & so many hard facts without apology. I freaking love Dave for his honesty & bravery in a world where ppl are scared to speak up! ❤️ Anyone who's uncomfortable hearing the truth here, (& frankly it will be mainly white ppl), should seriously check their privilege

This song is spiritual, when you know you know.

When you said unsub if you don’t get this I gave you a like. I’m white and got ticket to see Dave live. This track makes me cry every time. Not virtue signalling just recognise the real ones. Dave is a genius

The best music makes you think, listen and hopefully learn.

I've scrolled past this vid so many times because I'm looking for the music i know. Thanks for introducing me to Dave.

Cool reaction bro. Dave is a real legend of the game. From the UK 🇬🇧 👊

As a white British person I feel there's not much to be proud about but people like Dave make me proud. The fact he was 21 continues to blow my mind. I come back and watch his performance regularly because its just so brilliant. The fact he did this at the Brits - the UK version of The Grammys (predominantly white) is the cherry on top.

One of the best reaction vids to this performance I've seen. Thanks. And hi from UK.

Easily the best reaction to this monumental piece by Dave.

Dave is literally a genius. All I have to say.

Great reaction bro. Your thoughts and things you said were so well articulated during the breaks

Love coming back to this reaction. One of your best in my opinion. It’s funny how it starts when your not feeling it and then BAM, Dave hits you with those first bars… But not just that, I think this is one of your most honest, raw and emotional reactions. Your right there is so much that can be said about this song and that what a good song can do. Hit you with that emotional connection, get you thinking, get you talking get you exploring your inner self as well as external world. And it’s where the Dave rollercoaster began. This is why you is THE, not one of but THE BEST HIP HOP AND RAP REACTORS ON RU-vid! Congrats on the 57k my G, 100k by 2023! 👊

Man I’m sorry I’m live reacting to this but there’s something you need to know. In the UK we have an expression, when something ‘creases us up’. Usually it relates to laughing at a joke, but it applies to everything, and my dude…watching you crease up to this video is fucking fantastic

This was great. Would love to see you cover Akala’s Fire In The Booths (he has 4, most people believe Part 1 and Part 4 are the best but they’re all worth watching!) and also Dave - Heart Attack. :)

Just wow! Both the song and reaction👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

The Brits 2020 was so good!, First this and then Stormzys performance !

very intelligent analysis i really enjoyed this reaction you seem very well read

Just stumbled across your channel while having lunch.Love your reaction bro.Dave is Nigerian Brit & is a goat.React to any of his vids and you won’t be disappointed.Dave produces,writes his own songs and if you hear the piano,his playing it.Please check out Panic attack live & his new album Heart Attack is the sequel of Panic Attack.The whole album is a masterpiece.Great reaction fam 💯🙏🏾👊🏾🇬🇧

Dave Heart Attack, Psycho, and In The Fire are musts.

Best reaction I have seen to this performance, and I've seen a lot 😍

The time this came out aswell, this shit was powerful, dave the goat

Best and the most real and sincere reaction I’ve seen to this amazing performance, great work. Dave is a genius

I appreciate you bro I love how you give an in depth view of these songs much more genuine than most reaction videos I fuck with you ✊🏻 keep the content coming bro

This song represents Black full stop more power to you brother for posting it 👊🏿

Best reaction I've seen to this performance by Dave. Peace and love and a happy Christmas from the UK bro.

I've seen dozens of reactions to this masterpiece and yours is by far my favourite. Insight, intelligence, passion - you killed it king 👊🏾. Wait until you listen to his back catalogue and his current album. I guarantee that when you listen to the track, Heart Attack, you'll lose your shit! It's like to this track but on steroids and meth. You have definitely earned a new subscriber 👊🏾🖤

Great reaction man! Do "heart attack" next!

Kso, glad your getting into some UK shit. Please react to Avelino and Wretch 32 Fire in the booth, the bars and schemes are outstanding, arguably one of the best fire in the booths ever and another great example of some fine UK rap and bars, 👍 You will not be disappointed

You would love cadet, he spoke real things as well sadly he died and he will forever be missed.

Beautiful reaction!! ❤

Such a powerful song. Just in awe of this one

Love the energy 💪🏾

One of the best reactions ever 😆 🤣 that face expression had so many forms 😆 🤣 😂 it was like watching Jim Carey 😆 🤣 Salute From East Africa 🌍

Usually I don’t like too many pauses in reactions but you spoke straight facts and from the heart. Big respect to you bro

Great reaction! Regardless of whether you react to more dave or not (Hope you do!) Please check out more of his work, he's a genius and based on your reaction to this song I guarantee you'll love everything you find.

Every single line taught me a lesson!

I just had to subscribe…periodt! Fire rxn🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Dave is the Goat 🐐

such a great reaction, don’t worry you did the song justice with the reaction :)

Get ready for Dave being your new favourite artist 😁🙂✌👍👌 You are going to love " we're all alone in this together " Album is a classic 👌

True ! I forgot how much of a masterpiece this is because im white and you were the first reactor i've seen watch this

Really enjoyed this! Listen to psycho, panic attack, heart attack,

Mic Righteous Fire in the Booth Part 3 please! This is the only thing I’ll ask for. Kso gonna like that isht!

Great reaction 💯🔥I love your insight and your realistic and non biased insight on this overall subject. So glad I found your channel 💯As a Caucasian male I couldn't ever fully feel the historical depth some feel from this song but thru Empathy I am moved by it and have been a huge Dave fan for a few years and love seeing you become exposed to him and his revolutionary talent.. I Am Hip Hop.. I live and breath it as I see you do also. Most listen to Hip Hop but We Are Hip Hop.. We appreciate the basic principles and elements of the Culture and do our part to lift and grow the culture. From Deejay Kool Herk to Africa Bambada To KRS One as Forefathers they must see Artists like Dave and smile... Remember Rap is something you do,Hip Hop is something you live...🎙️🎙️🎛️🎛️🎧🎤

Big love from the uk, love watching you and the channel on the come up and more uk stuff sprinkled in with the HMack maybe?

You’re reaction (as a white man) is right on it, you’ve caught lines I(from the north) wouldn’t have. Respect.

Yess bro dave has it like thaaaaTT ...

so real this track has a grown ass man's eyes all ucked up💯😭😂😎👊🏾👍🏾

what a great reaction man keep it up brother u seem really sincere

The man on the piano is daves' producer Frasier t Smith

Dave is Nigerian too

Hahaha I loved thos reaction soo much! Really hope you get more into dave!

You are truly a great reactor I have to say the best your knowledge in depth explanations you really get it and that's rare and your genuine your not just talking to be talking, I don't often subscribe but you got a subscribe out of me after only 2 videos but this one really done it for me big up big man keep doing you and I'll keep watching and supporting I'm from the UK and I really appreciate reactors that ain't from the UK that really get it.👍🏿

The video to this song is powerful