"Bad News" - Tom MacDonald & Madchild ft. Nova Rockafeller 

I love how during the chorus Nova and Tom are really into and Madchild is just like "nah that ain't me"

It touches my soul when he sings to his grandma. No matter what, I always knew that my grandmother was praying for me & loving me. she was the most humble person I knew in my life; living in the basement of another person's home but still going to the "old-folks" home to cook for them, even when she was old enough to be there herself, and giving her portion to the needy as God instructed. She accepted who she was, what she was capable of, and demanded nothing from others - she always looked for ways to provide for others. She was also my 3rd mother before I was 3. I know she would cringe at Tom's appearance ;), but approve of his message & hug him & love him.

I cry ugly every time I hear this song. RIP momma ❤ Tom, Nova & MadChild ...this song could not have been any better. Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing your talent. ❤

My baby boy, 21, committed suicide on Jan. 2nd of this year. It was two years to the day I lost my oldest son to suicide as well. I had sent this song to my baby boy just days before. I don't know if he ever listened to it or not. But this song has really touched my life and in my heart I feel he can hear it. I pray for every soul affected by mental health and addiction. And for their families. As well as the survivors of someone lost by suicide. We have to stop losing our people. Thank you for this song. It will forever represent my son's struggle.

Always have a giggle when Tom and Nova are vibing away to the song and Madchild is standing like the dude that doesn't dance when out at a party hahaha

Lost it at Nova's phone call- I made a similar call when I lived in LA. Wow...stirs the spirit of where I once was to where I am today. By the grace of God. . .

I’m a 65 year old man that has never really cared for rap but after listening to your lyrics I’m now a convert. Don’t let the system beat you down.

Sometimes I struggle to explain what's inside my head or what's going on in life without people jumping to conclusions and not understanding...this song gave me away to explain myself in away people are finally understanding. Thank you!!❤

i recently discovered Tom Mcdonald. i havnt looked back since. now we get more Nova on the track? this is fantastic

I've gotten a couple of these calls from my musician son... This song made me weep.. My son's sober now and doing great, I'm one of the lucky mom's who can say that... I'm sure your mom's feel the same way... Thanks for this song, makes me grateful as hell!!

Love and peace, blessings everyone ❤

my Bro, thanks JESUS! much love and respect!

Dude!! I am crying my eyes out right now. My son is an addict and in prison right now and this song just brought out so many emotions. I love him so much and wish things were different..

"okay everyone just vibe out to the beat" MadChild: "nah I'ma just stand here" 😅

still one of the best tom macdonald songs to date

I was in a homeless Shelter a month ago with my son and this son actually helped us calm down because of the way it made us feel and here we are back at home happy and healthy, thanks Tom, Nova And madchild.

Why does every one of Tom’s songs explain my life to a T, its small world but our issues are larger than life.

One of my favorite spoken from the heart you're the best Tom MacDonald 💯

Congratulations Tom, Nova and Madchild on 40 Million views 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉#HOGForever💪🔥🤘💕♥️😁

"I ain't lying, just bad truths" so many meanings, such poets

I've never heard of madchild till these last few vids...love him! He's got a new fan and as always Tom you and Nova have a die hard one here!

Perfect Trio… Yall need to make more songs together!!! Nova Tom and Madchild ❤

Such a deep song....i wanna cry(head full of rain) im 46 but this a terribly great phone call to my mom when im 18-27....❤❤❤😊

When I listen to this song it makes me cry. I’ve been through ups and downs but I’m lucky to have parents and friends that care about me and helped me through. Sounds like you had the same support. Pray for others that feel alone right now. Help them realize there will always be someone that cares and will help. Sending love to whomever needs it right now.

This was my life for about 8 years..I made those exact phone calls and was deeply involved in drugs and everything else. Got clean but lost my 1st baby girl because i had no stable home for her. It almost killed me..Jesus pulled me out and that's the only reason I'm alive. But I avoided my parents because I never had "good news".. My dad passed a week after my 2nd daughter was born in 2021..intense nostalgia! Now i have a great job, own a home and raising my 2nd baby with her dad. Praying for Tom and Nova! Praying for all those out there who still have "bad news"...

Ill keep y'all in my prayers! A HOG brother from Texas

who's watching this 2024?

Tom, SALUTE!! Forget killing it, you're mass assassinating the game!!! What more perfect time than now!!!!! Get it son.. #hangovergang

I literally listen to this song like 50 times a day! The voices of Tom, madchild and Nova are so soothing!!!

Dont know how many times i have heard this song but it slaps so hard

I cant watch this video enough...the words...the emotion. 100 000 grand for slim shady I am you. Mad Child got so sad when that one scorpion brother was killed in Surrey

Bro I'm f'n old AF. This song almost make me cry!!! Very powerful, it really touched home & heart

I like how she called her dad being daddy's girl and mommas boy.. I'm liking the project a lot

62 year old momma of four boys. Loving your art and you beautiful wife's too. Keep it close to your hearts! We all fight those demons. Give em a blood bath! Too bad for them! Keep it real. Y'all got art.

Tom, Nova the gift that keeps giving. Thank you

Love you all...Nova needs props for these videos ...she is amazing!!!!!! Love you all

I lost my son November of 2019 when I first heard this song it was like he was singing it from Heaven to me

My opinion this is one of Tom's best songs, the whole thing is catchy!!! Plus teamed up with madchild makes it a banger! Great song

Anyone listening in 2024??? This song was once very popular in northeast India Nagaland 😊😊❤

This song got me threw some REALLY hard times. I was on the run from the cops. Selling *rugs. Hanging with sum greasy people chopping cars. Just to make a few. This song kept me elevated when I couldn't stay elevated. Frfr

What scares me is the fact that within a minute it was obvious what this was about.... Thank you, because I know there are so many others like myself lying to ourselves every fuckin day just trying to make up a reason to continue onward and not give up. Truth reaches a lot of places the darkness can't, and that helps everyone a lot. HOG forever

Man I had doubts at first but this was too badass... Especially Tom wife who creates these music videos.. True genius

He says what a lot of us are thinking. Keep of keeping on Tom, this old lady loves your music.

Hands down best rapper to come out of Canada words alone can't explain how amazing his music is and how it's helped me through tough times I can't go a day without listening to him

i think what sets Tom apart from most other rappers is that his songs are about universal experiences that all people can relate to, and not about some eccentric flamboyant lifestyle, like most rap music has been reduced to. everyone can relate to what his songs are about and this one is a good example. we all at some point have this experience that we sometimes may be hurting our parents thru our life choices.

Song makes me smile man, love inginuity, not what anyone expected I would imagine. But isn't that tom macdonald and madchild and nova? Nuttin but love for this tune.

Thank you, I have a nephew that needed to hear this. He did, thank you for being his saving grace. Love y'all 💕

Thank you for sharing that side of y'all. You really are spot on all the time, but this one hit real close to home for me. So thankful my mama is still her for me. She's 76, I'm 56 and I still need her, she's been vital in my recovery from traumatic life incidents and 2 near deaths. NEVER forget, you only get one real mom in your life and time is precious...not to be wasted! God bless you and yours Tom 🙏♥️🕊🇺🇲💪

Nova's verse is a whole vibe. Whole song is for real

This song nailed it. Every. Damn. Emotion. Love! Madchild, Nova and Tom, it's like y'all spied my life with this. Healing tears for real!

Tom, Nova, & Mad Child! The perfect jam

THIS is my favorite now! ❤❤❤

I'm a mama who watched my boy go through all the stuff you guys rapped so eloquently. We his parents were heartbroken..but by listening ..seeking..questioning..he came through the fog that is youth in these times.. It takes a strong person to come through the bad news..with artistry shining like the diamonds you are. You give hope to a generation coming thru this haze of drugs..booze depression. No 1 fan

He's been creating his own empire for a while now. That man is doing this without the music industry, he's not signing any labels or producing music that someone else dictates what he can release. So happy for them!! Keep being true to who you all are. You are tipping some shit upside down. I have so much respect for all that you and your close people are doing!!

Madchild killed it on this track. 44 years old and never thought I would like an autotune rap song. BAXWAR forever.

Absolutely love this gem. So did my dad. This reminds me of him so much. Oh how I cherished our times together. Love ya man see you again. I know you'd be proud of me what's been going on with my life

Please pray for me my HOG family. My mom's in hospice with pancreatic cancer. Let God take her fast if he's calling her home and I need strength. My mom's all I have. Until HOG

I just sent this to my mom that I haven't seen or spoken to in years just so she can have some glimpse in to my life. This song says it all!!!

"blow out all the candles in my brain right now" Yep. Sums up chronic illnesses in 20s

Nova killing it with those back-up vocals as she does

Can’t get this song out of my head.

Another great. Brought tears. As an aside, how adorable is Nova? I love her voice and style. Please, more of her in the future! Girl, I know your daddy is/would be proud of the rap dude you fell in love with! God bless you all!

God bless you brother I am proud to have you as a fellow American keep up the good work stay strong keep the faith light up the darkness and protect the Innocence at all cost and God bless us all across the globe except for the wicked

Great! Guys Tom,Nova Madchild👍🐾

I’m 64 years old and I’ve heard your song I am so glad that someone like you got the guts to tell it the way it is keep up the good work go and Godspeed

I just have to say, Nova and Tom are the closest thing you will ever see to a true power couple. Not only are they both talented and driven, they work together, support each other and have each other's backs.

Me and my husband (16 years married) absolutely love this song. play on repeat and dance. your words speak so true! keep them coming***** LOVE TO HERE YOU AND NOVA ARE GETTING MARRIED BUT WE ALL KNOW WHEN YOU LOVE YOU LOVE..... COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER IS WHAT MATTERS 💕💕ETERNITY

I think mad child saying I don’t even have a home right now while wearing Versace is funny

This song really touched my heart it sounds just like my son cause he's always trying to get ahead but something always happens to what he's doing but he never gives up

Dear tom thank you I have been divorced recently and I went down a bad path with alcohol and attended AA. I found your song sober and it really helped to have something to vibe to when I felt that way I'm an army guy who has beer here then but you helped me be better and I'm glad to see bad news in my inbox and spread it to few hundred friends. Keep it up and say hey to child

I absolutely love that Nova got in on this.

I listen to this song over and over and over...i love you tom .Glad i found you .i have tats everywhere and my face also and people judge me by 5hat but im really the nicest guy u could ever meet. Thank you tom!!!! Alabama boy✌️

I still say Nova needs some more time on this side of the camera. That girl has a lotta talent on the mic. Imagine the shit that is thought up at their house! Both Nova and Tom are geniuses.

Man this dude dont just have 1 or 2 hits ...he is platinum diamond studded all the way across the board

The 3 of y'all sounded Awesome singing together. I've only known about you all for about a week now. I love most types of music. I do favor Hip Hop and Rap. No offense to you Tom. I saw a few of your videos and i wasn't sure if you like being called a Rapper or not but, at least your songs have Lyrical content and are about important issues we are having in America. Don't let the Haters get to you Bro. God has put you on a Mission to deliver these messages to the people who have been dumbed down by an Indoctrination System from the Elites. God, gave you these talents for a reason. I'm a Dax fan as well. You think well outside of the box. Keep up the good work! Peace, & Love! 💯

Tom MacDonald, your girl gots some hot moves! I love watching your videos including the ones with Nova. Keep up the great work

I like that Nova doesnt need to be half naked to look pretty ! Tom and her are the one who will bring real hip hop alive , they are the perfect couple !

Bro... shit hits hard. My momma passed a while back... this just hits different for me. You are waking up the world! Keep doing your shit!

This song made me finally accept that my addiction was a problem and i even sent it to my mom as a form of cry for help. Everything worked out in the end, thanks Tom, Madchild and Nova.

My cuzzin just died this past Sunday at only 25 yrs old.and she was healthy.its so messed up.and so i keep playing this song on repeat daily.and just cry.

You three are a powerhouse y’all go together so well. Keep em coming Tom! Much love

When I was alone broke and homeless. I listened to this. Now that I'm married. Working. And got a home, I still listen to this.

Honestly man its crazy how important this music is to alot of us but we will never get the chance to meet these guys. Id love to just shake tom or daxs hand and say thanks

Wow what a song. I'm 51 and I have to say I have not liked a rapper in a while. As a mon with a 16 year old dealing with pressure of fitting in and getting caught up and thinking about all the other parents our there and kids/young adults I wont lie it made me cry. Got to me big time. Our kids are growing up in a messed up time and us parents have to try our hardest to keep them safe. Thank you for keeping it real in this song. Much love to all of you and to anyone out there that is experiencing this 🙏 my son was into minor things weed and me, his dad did everything we could to get him away from it because it was getting bad and then something new came along. If you have to search there rooms, pockets, school bags, anything do it. If you have to go to adolescent counseling and weekly drug testing...do it. If you have to get out of the surroundings do it. Keep the kids #1 don't ever give up and for the kids out there reading this please reach out to a parent, friend, school, neighbor anyone about anything your doing and going through/feelings please. Reach out!

No matter what the song no matter how dark, all of them lyrically uplift my soul and enlighten my day ! THANKS, TOM !!!

Nova has been my inspiration for years. Love her voice!! I’ve been alcohol free for 13 months now, these guys have NO idea how much they have truly helped me with their music.

Just heard it for the first time the other day cannot stop listening to it you know my favorite songs on my entire playlist of over a thousand songs it's the only song I'll repeat repeat story of My Life Tom Nova madchild y'all are some of the realest artists out there and y'all give me proof and show me that even a recovering addict can make something of their lives I've been sober 3 years and it was the greatest decision of my life you guys' music inspires me everyday to keep fighting for my sobriety don't change don't stop being real don't take no shift nobody y'all keep doing what you doing you guys are on point and it rocks Yee Yee

Tom and Nova you are seriously the cutest couple ever!!! I love you guys!!! Tom, you and Dax are my 2 favorite rappers in the world! You guys are so freaking awesome!!! I would love to meet all of you! Nova! You're beautiful and you do amazing videos! Keep the music coming I love it! I relate to a lot of your songs!! So blunt and honest I couldn't ask for more!! Love you guys!!! ❤️

This one is literally about perspective of an industry rapper stuck in a lane of success monetarily but feeling out there alone caught up in "fame" but not in the way he had originally wished to come about it. Autotune is from the industry rapper's point of view, not the artists who are conveying this important message to you. Listen to the track a few times and remember who these three are, and you will clearly see the artistic vision for this one right here. They are not selling out at all but rather, telling the story through the eyes of an industry rapper stuck in a game they never wanted to play this way. 69, baby goth, and many others come to mind.

This song makes me think of my aunt. She never felt like she fit in in this world. She always felt alone even when we all tried to help and make her feel like part of the family. I dont think she was ever content on this earth. She died from a drug overdose 3 days ago. Rip Aunt mambi. we love and miss u so much and wherever you are now, i hope ur finally happy.

My wife and her sister's grew up with nothing but pain and bad news. A few day's before Christmas the youngest sister went missing. We found her 8 day's later in her pick up dead of a fentanyl overdose. People please Try to do anything you can so we can put an end to the bad news. Rest in paradise sisterpoo.

Y'all remember Len-Steal My Sunshine? Nova & Tom remind me of them, especially in this video. ❤ Y'all

I'm 69 and I love this music. Tom is new to me and I'm bingeing him

The collabs have been a lifeline these last few weeks. The message is very relevant and thank you for keeping the momentum going. No matter what you put out I'm here for it🤜HoG🤛

Watching you on Roseanne Barr I am so impressed with your honesty and journey 👏 ❤ from a Canadian living in England ❤

God hears you Tom. The world is waking up because WE hear you.

This song helped me when my momma was in jail,and when my dad quit talking to me..im 25 and i been on my own since i was 16 and when i heard tom,mad child,and nova sing this song it helped me put my head up high n get through the ruff times...i became stronger when i pulled my heart of my sleeve..n realized who stayed..

The fact the boys called they momma and the girl called her dad is well thought out and makes it so much better

This song is abssolute 🔥

I just heard this for the first time. I loved Swollen Members back in the day! I love that Mad Child, one of my favourite rappers from when I was a kid, collaborated with a couple of my favourite rappers now!