worth considering the difference in your reactions between the two…if you find yourself hating one side and smiling for the other means you may be contributing to the sentiments expressed in the song.
The sad part about this video is that they didn't complain about the 2nd half. The song was meant to show a stereotype of hating blacks and then a stereotype of hating whites. They caught the first half just fine, but then they stopped. What these two did was cheer on the 2nd part instead of recognizing it as racism against whites. It makes me sad.
It's funny, isn't it. In a way, I feel like that's a big part of what Joyner is actually trying to portray in this video. Both white and black people at times and in different circles view each other in some pretty nasty ways, but until we come together and get over these preconceived notions of one another the hate on both sides will continue to fester.
Yeah its a problem. A problem which i though the song did an excellent job of highlighting but obviously the people reacting to the song missed (the older guy more than the younger one as he tried to speak his mind but you could tell he didn't want to disappoint the older guy by having a different opinion). The older guy reacting to this song is everything wrong with racial relations in America. This guy is bias and hell and the typical black victim card player.
@@david-kc5hrI honestly have never had a racist feeling against blacks or any other type of Human. As a white person in Alabama most of my life, I've never once caved to any social pressure to support racist remarks or actions. People have got to start having the proverbial balls to Think and speak for themselves or we will never socially advance as a species!
the blatant admition of "i dont like that... but that is sooo hardd." is what his generation is about. being open minded and accepting, our culture and study now'a'days lacks that. we dont have a grasp of difference, we have a grasp of what we think is different without ever experiencing it. theres 2 sides to every story but only ever ONE good ending. we can achieve that if we think the same.
@@KenobiThOnly5561people look for reasons to complain because they are out of balance emotionally. They need to exercise and meditate, or go fishing, or play a musical instrument, or read books. It's all about pent up Energy...
Not sure if anyone has said it already but the actors in the video are two of his friends that he personally asked to perform the roles. Love the video breakdown yall did. Joyner loves to make music and videos that make you think and step back a bit.
It's a good start to a conversation, but nah man. I ain't hugging no white man that calls me the n word with the hard r, and then says he wants to know my side of the story. Best he gets is a head nod from me, I ain't touchin that man
Joyner is mid af. This song isn’t helpful at all. This white guy is clearly racist af and the message is meet in the middle? Listen to their thoughts too? Their racist why would we listen? You don’t get freedom from letting your oppressors deciding what’s best for us, cause they’ll never give up the power they have. This is a centrist song for people that think we just need to come together and everything is fixed.
Dude fr ur the only white person I’ve seen in these comments who isn’t coping about how they reacted to the black side. Like being laid into doesn’t get you upset and seeing ur people stand up for you doesn’t make you smile
"Feel your feels"! Perfectly written! I trust that within myself. I believe something/someone whatever it may be is real when it makes me feel. Thanks for that comment Michael.
this song and video is so beautiful in its own way. the end will always get me. and i LOVE how your father expresses how he feels in this. loved this reaction
When I was in my darkest hour, that song made me rethink and decide if I'm going to die, I'm going to die for my country. I eventually pulled myself out of it and am running a successful financial planning practice but that song might have been the difference between life and death
@@pork8829 dont die for your "country" - die for your FAMILY (including good/childhood friends, if that is the case) or even ppl that you GENUINELY love, included in your FAMILY group......im sure you understand what im saying.. ....its not that hard 😊❤
@@Ghost-airlines All good, during that time in my life, dying for my country was a better alternative than dying for nothing which is what "deleting yourself" (pretty sure YT bans the "s" word) essential is, plus it burdens, to put it lightly, everyone you love way more than you may be burdening them by being alive which is what the song illustrates
@@modelotime3608 right, instead of contemplating on what he said and maybe adding something of substance and meaning from your own life and experiences you've had, might as well just point a finger and blame centuries long dead people and say "they did it"! I mean, fuck trying to add to a discussion and maybe have a conversation, god forbid you may learn or hear something new or interesting. Or even worse, imagine someone hearing you speak on your own lived and learned experiences and them having the chance to maybe have their eyes opened to something they were ignorant of or learning something of substance from you. Fuck all that huh, just comment a throw away "blame the whites" line and move on since u may get a like or two. I know it sounds like im being a prick, but I've heard and seen that same line, maybe worded different or even the same, so many times that i immediately brush past and and regretfully judge the person who left it, when i would really love to actually have a conversation with you and learn something from you. I'd bet, that just as ive lived a life that is pretty original and worked all over the country and met all types so as that I know I could tell you some stories that would at the very least entertain you, if not maybe you'd hear something new and learn about something u werent aware youd even want to know. Same as I bet you've had a life that is unique and youve probably seen and done shit that i never have or woulda thought to, and u may have some stories and thoughts I'd be interested in hearing about. Don't sell urself short with throwaway lines, I know you have to be a more interesting person with more interesting thoughts than just that line. Sorry for the novel. And please don't misunderstand me, I in no way mean disrespect or say all that in bad faith. Just how I feel when i see a line like that. Hope you have a good day sir
@@modelotime3608 as is your right. Its not an insulting paragraph, I'm not demeaning you, tho I do have a tendency to ramble, its just a bad habit I have to get what I want to say out my head and into text. If u were to read and get to the end, you may like what u see, u may not care. But if u don't want to read it, then I understand that snf and I'll say no more
seeing the generational reaction as dad and son is so cool, how the dads seems more up to argue or state issues , and while agreeing the son is a little more understanding and open to the arguement. This new genration shows the signs of understanding perspective. We could end it all, we speak up, but have the capability to come out with empathy.
First time seeing your channel and this was a great reaction! Your dad is the man haha I’m a white man with two younger (adopted) black brothers from Uganda and I can promise you we have much more in common than we do different. It’s all about love and understanding
At first some of “pops” comments started to ignite the petty defensive wish it wasn’t there part of my brain. Until his charm and personality allowed me to hear him. That’s the ugly part of these discussions it triggers a primal reaction to defend ourselves and the second you feel that, your useless because your brain becomes an exit only vessel, using our mouths as an ignorant blunt instrument. My grandfather, taught me when I’m about to lose my temper to write it down and then read it back to myself. You’ll be surprised to see how angry you get at your own words that you wrote down in a rage. When we are angry and defensive we are really the dumbest and ugliest versions of ourselves. I love what you guys are doing here and I thank you for wisdom and knowledge you have shared with me. Keep up the good work
This made me cry. The power of the message, the way he delivered it, the way the actors performance helped further drive the emotion in just hits so different. Wonderful way to speak on racism and helping both sides be heard when no one will listen.
I think dad needs to revisit this song. He went into this song with a negative mindset and really never got the message of the song I feel like he saw red from the first verse and made his reaction of the second verse feel like "That'll show you" reaction
The Actors in the video are also childhood friends who agreed to participate in this. at least thats what ive been told/read in other comments and choose to believe because it adds another amazing layer to this.
Coming back to that song every now and then, this time I found that reaction. I just wish the boy would have said more. Gen Z in large parts is depoliticized, which is incredibly dangerous in itself, not even mentioning the times we live in
Please do Joyner and Eminem- Lucky You 🔥 It really shows his rapping range. Also, should do the first Devils Work by Joyner 🔥 Oh, and he doesn't have a huge push from the industry bc he's independent.
best channel on youtube, love the messages pops puts out at the end in each video 😂like you guys got structure and creativeness with your videos and thats what differentiates you from the rest 🔥🔥
I just found this video I love the chemistry, and vibe you and your pops. Give off I loved this reaction as well, big love and support from the UK! 😎🔥🙌
This is typed out before i watch this video… but i love seeing 2 generations experience this. Great reaction yall. Edit: 6:35 you nailed it, joyner is one of a kind. Glad yall were catching the small messages meanwhile focusing and making points on the bigger picture of this video.
I had never heard this song but I watched your review cause it popped up and this song is a message that the world needs. Everyone has their own thoughts on other people instead of just sitting down and listening to
Yes pops...I knew you'd get it off rip lol. Both sides have points that are accurate. Accountability and open communication is the answer here. Not censorship and all this extremist crap going on today.
The reason that hug hits so hard is because its the most powerful thing in the world. Humanity. We are the book ends of a beautiful spectrum, us, black and white. We two sides of the same coin. If we can ever come together, there is no governing force that would be able to stop us. And they are scared of that.
idk how i just finding u two on a joyner track, turns out you've reacted to some of my stuff too. But you lucky as hell to have that and don't take your dad for granted. This was awesome to see and idk why it hit me in a weird way lmao. Dope reaction and subbed.
Religion was divisive up until we had countries that allowed freedom of religion. To my knowledge the Mongolian Empire was the only empire or kingdom from the past that allowed freedom of religion, then America came along Religion teaches you to respect all life, doesn't matter if it's a person or a bunny rabbit. It's the principal of it.
This hits HARD! physically and mentally, some of us do know the struggle now a days we're all in poverty I've been denied jobs cause of my tattoos and inexperience I'm almost 30 and no one is giving me the chance to get any experience, I grew up damn near wishing I had more than bread to eat but damn the kool aid hit! if we had enough sugar to put in it tho!!!!
I am a white man and I just wanna say that I call y’all my family fr y’all are the most understanding people I have ever seen I’m am in no way racist by any means and I completely understand both sides and where everyone is coming from and I just wanna say thank you to both of you for just being human being and expressing the way you feel you deserve and both of you are doing something great giving black and white children something to look up to god bless both of you and keep up the great work ❤❤
The illest part of this song is that both makes sense in their arguments, both are right, and both sides makes amendment in the end. People nowadays likes to lock themselves in bubbles, when actually, we are all here to stay. Black People, White People, Asian People and every other race is here to stay. We better figure out how to live together or everyone will lose.
Fun fact, Tupac was actually an ultimate phony. He played his role very well, went to college. Was a a drama student. And also grew up in a very successful home. The modern-day Tupac is Drake
What I don't agree with for this particular music video is the insinuation that only black people live in an economic "frying pan." I grew up lower income while my parents were young. My mother was attending college (first gen) and they both worked to pay her way. For the first 12 years of my life my dad juggled two jobs to keep food on our table. His hands were beat up so bad from the manual labor gig he sometimes couldn't close them. On the weekdays he slept a few hours between jobs. I remember once winter my mom wore duct tape in her shoe so she could buy me a new pair because I had grown out of mine. She paid her student loans for YEARS which meant she went "without" so we could have a lot. And they made sure to send all three of us girls to college. My dad finally went back to school for what he was really gifted to do- computer programming. He died at 45 in a car accident before he could really enjoy the fruits of his labor. We came from nothing, had nothing, and people treated us like nothing. (But it keeps us humble to remember) Fast forward to now; my husband and I own a home, and are busy raising two daughters who will, God willing, never know what the "end of a check" fear feels like. I am where I am because the sacrifices of my parents, my grandparents, my great-grandparents and so on who came here in rags as Irish immigrants and worked their way out of utter poverty so I could give my children something. I'm proud of them and their struggle... their bravery. We as Americans need to be future minded, Christ dependent, and compassionate to ALL people because we never know what their situation is. Humanity is a shared and universal experience no matter the ethnicity. I look forward to Heaven where none on this will stand between me and my global family. ❤
8:04 omfg my thoughts exactly! Not many people say it, but it seems like for how much of a grudge he can hold, that HAD to have given him some super charged motivation to run and win after that.
Joyner is one of the top MCs of his time. Also the stuff he talks about and his word play will always make him a top rapper of his generation. He's just not popular like Drake but one of my favorite rappers. Its not mumble rap or trap rap. Politics and point of views in rap lol its great
This made me cry fr I think both races need to experience each other lives cause it’s hard for both but us black citizens went through more in the past and that’s why I think it’s so much animosity towards white people when they say the N word
That hug at the end is powerful. We're so caught up in labeling each other. By hating and demonizing each other we're only driving the wedge deeper. We need unity and understanding. People see someone's skin color and automatically lumps them into one big group, which they paint with a wide brush. Things aren't black and white; there are shades of gray in there. The only people calling me racist, sexist, homophobic, etc (every buzz-word) are those that don't actually know me. They love me until they discover my views. Nobody should have to prove that they're not those hateful things (certain individuals feel the need to 24/7 on social media), the evidence speaks for itself. That shouldn't be the default.
Fun fact about nba youngboy his girlfriend cheated and he found out that his son wasn’t his son and he still took care of him and took him in as his own
He was pure Genious when he did this.. Good reaction!!! We have shit to sort out but if more of us could just sit the F down and listen to each other??? the sky would be the limit.
I like pops perspective on music, around 7 minutes he had a very interesting point on how Joyners flow dictated the flow of the beat, which is a very remarkable way to hear that and interpret, this my video watching yaw, I fucks with yaw keep doing yaw thang you got my support
now react to I'm Sorry. Easily his best song still imo, I wish he still tried to make proper hooks like this. All his deep stuff after is good for one listen, but not to put in the playlist, I'm Sorry is
Yes! The only way to solve any issue is honest conversations! It's how we can come to understanding of why each other feels, or believes, what they do. We don't have to agree. But if we understand, we can respect. And if we respect, we can meet in the middle to reach mutually acceptable solutions!
