LYRICS: Verse One (John): my name john and i’m a city cop and i’m jus tired of these nii --- lemme not they try to paint me as racist but see i’m really not call me pork so i put em on they belly at every stop/ ‘n they scared? what a joke how bout how i feel check the crime rate, look at my eyes behind my shield im scared, this is a job, this how i find my meals so if they gon’ lie and steal ima make em lie from steel/ and i think my life do matter more i seen too many of these people kill without remorse used to be 3/5s of a man, but i think half is more accurate how they celebrate savageness in a patterned form/ my family raised me not to trust em fuck you they ain’t wrong these other cops are my brothers, and they be wishin us harm, they told me that it’s our culture to make sure that they suffer and i can’t break the bond it’s all i got im faithful dog/ i bleed blue like i’m a giants fan to question my way is to stop flow in my veins so i ain’t slowin a day, ima keep everyone safe from these black bastards and, that’s word to my gang gang gang HOOK: i’m jus ridin for my gang gang gang Gang gang gang gang gang Gang gang gang gang GANG i’m jus ridin for my gang gang gang Gang gang gang gang gang Gang gang gang gang GANG America, whole lotta gang shit America, whole lotta gang shit America, whole lotta gang shit Gang gang gang gang GANG Verse Two (James): my name’s james and i’m in the klan my family been down for a four generation span it’s not bout the hatred man it’s love for our nation the white place where we took savages and enslaved and tamed em / And these white threads as hereditary as this white skin i ain’t have a say soon as i was of age i’s in and if i have to, i’ll resort to violence cuz they tryn’ shine colors in a country made for white men/ And we’re poor too boo hoo all of you lefty’s complain about your oppression and pain while all of these mexicans came and take all our jobs and our lanes And i don’t blame corporatist games cuz i want the spoils and fame/ i could have more too, that could be me one day that’s why i love trump, cuz see he see my way we gon make america white again cuz i don’t wanna compete with people who work harder than me cuz we all spited them/ And if i considered that how we livin is wrong that would mean that i would have to concede that the sale and beatin of those bodies was uncalled for that it was all the murder and rape that got us these sunday’s at the golf course that we as heinous as they try to make us out to be why would i even try? there’s nothin in it for me to not treat it as lie so far as i’m concerned, all the blacks jews and the gays and the muslims and the mexicans could leave or die/ i do it all for the klan, these are my brothers they understand me, and we all understand each other Don’t tell me that our fathers and mothers should be ashamed im ridin out forever for my gang gang gang gang gang HOOK Verse Three (Marcus): my name marcus and i’m in the feds i been locked up 4 years and 6 is left i got 10 for armed robbery shit and honestly i ain’t even wanna do it and it’s hard not to get depressed im dyin here/ was bangin colors since a youngn was born into a gang cuz of the block that i grew up in i done seen many die, and a few folks kill but when the world won’t give you nothin shit, you gon’ steal/ and my gang was all i knew, brothers amongst the madness drugs and death all around us and we was angry and callous the gang shit was all we had we made mistakes and were misled but why my gang got me in jail, and yours got you home in bed?/ riddle me that, my skin black it’s simple as that the hatred you both got for me is all written in fact of our institutions you confused and feel like gettin me back for what? For livin poor in conditions that’s wack?/ You claim that i strike fear in you But what you feel is you, for me to live how you’d call clean’d be a miracle The data’s empirical, you hate it when my people march for me But don’t you too scream cuz you feel they aint hearin’ you?/ Your whole premise is false But i won’t waste no time tryna break your prejudice walls Point is we all on some gang shit, loyal to what we’s taught Believe in what was passed down our community’s theme of thought/ And i’m the only one in cuffs for it If i get out a better man i’m still fucked for it You turn the TV on and look, you got Trump for it The president is in your gang bitch, and you still point at me to blame shit/ I pray that when i get out, shit aint all the same But it’s a cold world to be alone in When the whole place that you grown in treat you like dogs in the rain Shit i might fuck around and call gang, gang gang gang HOOK
Marlon Craft Yo Marlon, this is fire. We all want you to blow up and songs with more of a story (I know all your music has a message but more of a story like this one) could really get you there faster. Keep killin it homie
Big fan here, Craft! I used to spit and would love to see some of my unheard bars on your tracks (No charge). I did an NBA track in 2005-6 you'd like for sure. Some sample lines are "The fans in background, the ballers in the trenches, the role players waiting their turn - riding the benches. But me, I power forward like KG and Webber, so step aside Yao Ming, I'm movin' to the center." "This vision - on point like J-Kidd is, longer than Rick Smits, no breaks, 48 minutes. In this game, you call me a mainstay. My team roll with Heat, so call me Dwayne Wade. Like MJ fallin' away, call it a day. I'm Timmy Duncan on anyone who ball in my game." Plenty more where that came from - hit me up. One more for you - "I'm steady writin' like a journalist and jumpin' tracks more tracks than a hurdlist. Never heard of this? You lookin' at a star like Copernicus."
As a filmmaker, I really appreciate that you put the credits in the description. These days, it's hard enough to find out who directed a music video, let alone the actors that starred in it. Helps when other filmmakers wanna use an actor in a music video.
And the acting is truly powerful....adds a great deal to the track no doubt. I doubt the lyrics alone could portray the different perspectives & human connection that the actors & filmmaker so superbly convey.
i was thinking this too, superb! i was totally convinced the first actor was Vincent D'onofrio and had to check it. And TADAA! there it was, in description, everything i needed.
@xo Lynn It's not just irritating but also ignorant when you do work for a underground artist, especially when they have no idea who you are connected with in the industry distribution wise. A good old fashion you scratch my back I'll scratch yours rarely exists anymore.
The progression of the instrumental is incredible! First verse with the organ, showing a more traditional thinking that still exists to do this day with the cop. Second verse with the fingerpicking of the guitar, expressing a more subtle sound like the KKK who are proud of who they are but they won't show themselves in public. And finally, you got the saxophone, which fits perfectly with the blues and soul usually found in black music. This song is just a masterpiece that hasn't gotten the recognition it deserves.
Lio Pard Lol. Respect. And yes they are all the things that aren’t sincere or true to the music. It’s a money industry thing. So is everything in your whole life. Get angry, we’re going to need to fight. This should defiantly have a minimum of 1 listen per English. Speaking American. Minimum. Spread it on your socials.
When you actually take like, 15 seconds to think about it long and hard... Isnt that scary as fuck? That were controlled by a group of people who have convinced and weaponized politicians AND the police against us? The Gustapo were known under the "German Workers Party" - what we now call the "Nazi" party... Dude were in trouble, when the shit goes down they can pay every willing hand to kill for them.... we have to CONVINCE ours to fight for us on premise. They will outnumber us, be assured, whenever that revolution does come, it aint gunna be a clean. Never are they.
NagsterTheGangster Yeah, the fight isn’t winnable with that sort of revolution. Money always won wars. It has to manifest from the fight of the the masses.. it’s the only silver lining with increased redistribution... a really Poor lower class wouldn’t help... but everyone in a bad way. That could be harnessed
@@coincrazy3563 economics hell with racism fuckwad. You think black people were given millions of dollars to keep up with white people after slavery? Hell no
Marlon, you keep making songs like this and you will be the first rap artist I obsessively promote like there's no tomorrow.I come from a background of hardcore punk and folk punk, but god damn! Keep it up, you're incredibly talented!
@Sylar Rogue who cares what the news said about it you've been exposed to it judge for yourself you are your own person these rich f**** don't give a s*** about you or me
"You hate it when my people march for me but dont you too scream because you feel they ain't hearing you" 4:10 America... whole lotta gangshit Stay blessed america much love from around the globe 🙏
What's changed? Watch the stage and miss the truth..... it's all part of the show. Anybody else been around since the LA riots in 92? Only thing changing is the back-drop. And the skinny jeans🤣
Straight fire. Like yo, this song is wild. Craft a genius for this one. The premise of this song could get real tacky real quick but Craft's writing is fucking superb. Not to mention the production and the video. So well done from every aspect.
This is true everyone is in their own gang and you have to understand that and respect their rights to have an oppinion racsist or not thats how they feel. The 3rd verse wraps it up nicely this guy hates the song because he doesn't understand everyone was taught their own way. For me i was taught we're all human beings so i dont belong in a gang some when that gang shit protest i dont join them or agree simply because floyd was human not black
Ste Ebbrell no they’re right whether it’s a family coworkers or friends it’s a gang because that’s what a gang is essentially it’s a group of people coming together doing what they feel is necessary (doesn’t mean it is)
We r either gangsters or thugs diffrence is r u w ur crew for better or worst or we doing what we gotta do either good or bad w the world against us but forreal this song is raw
the inability for people to try and put themselves in other peoples shoes is a big problem in this world right now, people not seeing different perspectives. a lack of imagination or people not even trying... idk but its a problem.
@@getthegoods420 Exactly I hate when people say all unarmed blacks deserved a death for shit like fake money I also hate when people say all cops deserve the same for the other half of cops. If you see it and say nothing as a cop you're just as bad as the murderer but there's so many that hate that shit. And if a precinct is corrupt the good cops are probably threatened to stay silent to keep the status quo. In short. The system itself is fucked. When trigger happy men use lethals first and morons destroy their own fucking neighborhood and stores. The country itself is fucking stupid.
this the same exact song joyner lucas made in 2017, i'm not racist, but super questionable being performed by a white dude... i am mixed myself, shit maybe joyner is too, i felt your sentiment until i googled marlon. its not out right hate... it just don't feel the same, its feel exploitive... especially because of the times, i am glad this thing is 1 year old .
Kudos to Ari Melber on MSNBC, if it wasn't for him I might've gone all my life without hearing these rhymes or any other Marlin has written. Thanks. Marlin, you're doing a great job putting the reality of life into words - Keep it up and good luck.
@@user-uu1nw1bl9j he's not even saying anything political. That's why I'm impressed. He's saying we're biased and tend to side with our friends even if it harms everyone and causes more fighting.
like reading To Kill a Mockingbird and your only comment is "We all ignoring how fire the cover art is!?" no bro were not ignoring it it's just not the obvious topic of conversation
@@phillysupra since ignorant can't talk, well I'm from Minneapolis. Been marching and protesting from day 1. We took to the streets while the rest of the country looked at us for 5 days like "TF is going on over there". Anyone can put us down, but a majority stand up. @Starla you must be a confused suburbanite, no clue what we deal with. Keep yapping, ignorance is bliss. Take your entitlement and fuck off
Marlon, I've been following you for a couple years now and I've loved pretty much everything you've released. This song transcends it all, stylistically, lyrically, and in how it touches upon the most poignant issues America faces today. Thank you.
Why would we do that when we can say all cops are racist, Trump is in with the KKK and all black men are oppressed because "America is run by white men"?
@@210UnderGroundRapper have you heard about this new "punctuation, grammar, and proper spelling" trend? It's super fun, and you should try it. It makes you look like you have more than a 5th grade education...
Oh Fuck! Where has my guy been at?? I’ve been missing out. This shit is fire 🔥 🔥 Big thanks to Ari from MSNBC for bringing Marlon to my attention. Yo Joyner Lucas! Y'all would fucking SMASH a record.
I’m sure someone already said this but just wanted to say from one songwriter to another, Well Done. It’s a great song. I also love the video and how it illustrates what the lyrics are about.
@@sinkr4841are you sure thats what its saying," My name is marcus and im in the feds i got locked up for 4 years and 6 is left i got 10 for armed robbery shit "
Media and social platforms are doing everything in their power to shame police and hardworking americans. In an attempt to divide out country because we were so close to tearing down the 1% of the elite due to covid. But they won here we are all fighting each other.
GUESS WHAT MARLON. I JUST CAME FROM THE FLUNK FLEX VIDEO OF YOU. AND BOYYYYY!!! YOU IS NICE!!!! AND YOUR BOUTS TO GO VIRAL! EVERY BODY LOVING YOUR SKILLS. BE READY TO BE WELL KNOWN
MSNBC/Ari, spit the truth everyday..Ari's ratings are through the roof with his audience(18-55 age group), while disgusting "Lil' white racist boi carson" of fake's(fox) propaganda show rating are ok with his "old dying" die hard white racist audience(60 and up age group)...what a contrast between the age group when it comes to truth and lies. The saving grace is the old racist are slowly dying(not fast enough though)!!👍🏼🙏🏼👼🏽
Listened to Survival of the fittest CraftStyle two years ago and was blown away by your delivery. Definitely underrated and deserve more subscribers and recognition.
This song came on my spotify recommended and at first, I was so confused as to why someone would openly rap about being racist, then I looked up the music video and- wow. So eye-opening. Hope to hear him on a dreamville track.
I was the same way when it came out i was 13 i didnt have a good understanding of the song but i came back to it and honestly the shit speacks on alot of things obviously and i hope to see him on dreamville or even signed to ville
If you've never looked forward to an album release as much as one made by some self-loathing white boy who looks like he drinks a soy latte every day, then you've lived a dull & sheltered life.
And that's a fact.. you know I use to hate on the show after joe left thought the show would fizzle out but it last and just like when Joe was there I actually like the show the concept is very necessary
One of the most amazing and underrated things in this video is the fact that the P.O and the KKK guys were at the dinner table with their families and the black family, the father was missing at dinner because he's in prison. Amazing imagery. Well done Marlon!
This is an absolute banger! I mean... I have watched this video at least a dozen times. I can't believe how well this sums up predetermined prejudices! Well done man! Well done!
Sudarshan Lohia marlon is a true moron that believes anything CNN and MSNBC tells him. He’s a good lyricist, but sadly.... he’s a dumbass that can’t think for himself. Trump 2020 😉
David Dyer I have David.. I use to be a blabbering moron on the left, fighting for “social justice”... then, I grew the fuck up and actually looked into the facts of the matter. Annnd.... Changed my opinion completely. A shallow person, usually can’t/won’t change their beliefs. They’re too shallow to admit they are wrong. See, that’s the problem with you dip shits. You claim that I’m shallow, yet you know nothing about be or why I even hold the views that I do. You’re just an SJW, that repeats what every other sjw says. Lol it’s called “group think” and it’s pathetic/weak that y’all can’t think for yourselves. I have reassessed my opinions and views, because I actually looked into it. Y’all idiots will keep the same views, because of your undying loyalty to the bullshit propaganda that’s been fed to you for years. The only shallow people here, are the ones that are too damn afraid to have their beliefs challenged. “If you’re younger and not a liberal, you have no heart. If you’re older and not a conservative, you have no brain.” -many smart men have said this and in many different ways. For those of us that have evolved past the feelings of the world and actually put thought into life... finds out that feelings and emotions mislead and confuse the mind. I hope that one day, y’all too can dig your head out of your emotionally driven asses. Can’t think with feelings. 😘 love you all!
David Dyer Are you denying the fact that there are less that .5% of active kkk members in this country? Lol how many have you met? Stay off of vice and vox... they’re rotting your brain bub.
LYRICS:
Verse One (John):
my name john and i’m a city cop
and i’m jus tired of these nii --- lemme not
they try to paint me as racist but see i’m really not
call me pork so i put em on they belly at every stop/
‘n they scared? what a joke how bout how i feel
check the crime rate, look at my eyes behind my shield
im scared, this is a job, this how i find my meals
so if they gon’ lie and steal ima make em lie from steel/
and i think my life do matter more
i seen too many of these people kill without remorse
used to be 3/5s of a man, but i think half is more accurate
how they celebrate savageness in a patterned form/
my family raised me not to trust em fuck you they ain’t wrong
these other cops are my brothers, and they be wishin us harm,
they told me that it’s our culture to make sure that they suffer and i can’t break the bond
it’s all i got im faithful dog/
i bleed blue like i’m a giants fan
to question my way is to stop flow in my veins
so i ain’t slowin a day, ima keep everyone safe
from these black bastards and, that’s word to my gang gang gang
HOOK:
i’m jus ridin for my gang gang gang
Gang gang gang gang gang
Gang gang gang gang
GANG
i’m jus ridin for my gang gang gang
Gang gang gang gang gang
Gang gang gang gang
GANG
America, whole lotta gang shit
America, whole lotta gang shit
America, whole lotta gang shit
Gang gang gang gang GANG
Verse Two (James):
my name’s james and i’m in the klan
my family been down for a four generation span
it’s not bout the hatred man it’s love for our nation
the white place where we took savages and enslaved and tamed em /
And these white threads as hereditary as this white skin
i ain’t have a say soon as i was of age i’s in
and if i have to, i’ll resort to violence
cuz they tryn’ shine colors in a country made for white men/
And we’re poor too
boo hoo all of you lefty’s complain about your oppression and pain
while all of these mexicans came and take all our jobs and our lanes
And i don’t blame corporatist games cuz i want the spoils and fame/
i could have more too, that could be me one day
that’s why i love trump, cuz see he see my way
we gon make america white again
cuz i don’t wanna compete with people who work harder than me cuz we all spited them/
And if i considered that how we livin is wrong
that would mean that i would have to concede that the sale and beatin of those bodies was uncalled for
that it was all the murder and rape that got us these sunday’s at the golf course
that we as heinous as they try to make us out to be why would i even try?
there’s nothin in it for me to not treat it as lie
so far as i’m concerned, all the blacks jews and the gays and the muslims and the mexicans could leave or die/
i do it all for the klan, these are my brothers
they understand me, and we all understand each other
Don’t tell me that our fathers and mothers should be ashamed
im ridin out forever for my gang gang gang gang gang
HOOK
Verse Three (Marcus):
my name marcus and i’m in the feds
i been locked up 4 years and 6 is left
i got 10 for armed robbery shit and honestly
i ain’t even wanna do it and it’s hard not to get depressed im dyin here/
was bangin colors since a youngn
was born into a gang cuz of the block that i grew up in
i done seen many die, and a few folks kill
but when the world won’t give you nothin shit, you gon’ steal/
and my gang was all i knew, brothers amongst the madness
drugs and death all around us and we was angry and callous
the gang shit was all we had we made mistakes and were misled
but why my gang got me in jail, and yours got you home in bed?/
riddle me that, my skin black it’s simple as that
the hatred you both got for me is all written in fact
of our institutions you confused and feel like gettin me back
for what? For livin poor in conditions that’s wack?/
You claim that i strike fear in you
But what you feel is you, for me to live how you’d call clean’d be a miracle
The data’s empirical, you hate it when my people march for me
But don’t you too scream cuz you feel they aint hearin’ you?/
Your whole premise is false
But i won’t waste no time tryna break your prejudice walls
Point is we all on some gang shit, loyal to what we’s taught
Believe in what was passed down our community’s theme of thought/
And i’m the only one in cuffs for it
If i get out a better man i’m still fucked for it
You turn the TV on and look, you got Trump for it
The president is in your gang bitch, and you still point at me to blame shit/
I pray that when i get out, shit aint all the same
But it’s a cold world to be alone in
When the whole place that you grown in treat you like dogs in the rain
Shit i might fuck around and call gang, gang gang gang
HOOK
Marlon Craft Yo Marlon, this is fire. We all want you to blow up and songs with more of a story (I know all your music has a message but more of a story like this one) could really get you there faster. Keep killin it homie
Top notch shit, Craft. Thanks for speaking the truth.
This is Amazing
Thank U from Paris!)
Big fan here, Craft! I used to spit and would love to see some of my unheard bars on your tracks (No charge). I did an NBA track in 2005-6 you'd like for sure. Some sample lines are "The fans in background, the ballers in the trenches, the role players waiting their turn - riding the benches. But me, I power forward like KG and Webber, so step aside Yao Ming, I'm movin' to the center." "This vision - on point like J-Kidd is, longer than Rick Smits, no breaks, 48 minutes. In this game, you call me a mainstay. My team roll with Heat, so call me Dwayne Wade. Like MJ fallin' away, call it a day. I'm Timmy Duncan on anyone who ball in my game." Plenty more where that came from - hit me up. One more for you - "I'm steady writin' like a journalist and jumpin' tracks more tracks than a hurdlist. Never heard of this? You lookin' at a star like Copernicus."
As a filmmaker, I really appreciate that you put the credits in the description. These days, it's hard enough to find out who directed a music video, let alone the actors that starred in it. Helps when other filmmakers wanna use an actor in a music video.
I was just thinking this exact same thing
And the acting is truly powerful....adds a great deal to the track no doubt. I doubt the lyrics alone could portray the different perspectives & human connection that the actors & filmmaker so superbly convey.
That shit drives me nuts man as an editor a lot of MF's just don't show credit to the tedious work that goes into editing quality content.
i was thinking this too, superb! i was totally convinced the first actor was Vincent D'onofrio and had to check it. And TADAA! there it was, in description, everything i needed.
@xo Lynn It's not just irritating but also ignorant when you do work for a underground artist, especially when they have no idea who you are connected with in the industry distribution wise. A good old fashion you scratch my back I'll scratch yours rarely exists anymore.
The progression of the instrumental is incredible! First verse with the organ, showing a more traditional thinking that still exists to do this day with the cop. Second verse with the fingerpicking of the guitar, expressing a more subtle sound like the KKK who are proud of who they are but they won't show themselves in public. And finally, you got the saxophone, which fits perfectly with the blues and soul usually found in black music. This song is just a masterpiece that hasn't gotten the recognition it deserves.
4:35 man
your comment is just amazing man.
...damn
@TCB no
@TCB hey man I'm down
This is when you know the Grammys is a systematic game. This are the type of songs that should be nominated and given awards. 💯 Marlon
Lio Pard
Lol. Respect. And yes they are all the things that aren’t sincere or true to the music. It’s a money industry thing. So is everything in your whole life. Get angry, we’re going to need to fight.
This should defiantly have a minimum of 1 listen per English. Speaking American. Minimum. Spread it on your socials.
When you actually take like, 15 seconds to think about it long and hard... Isnt that scary as fuck? That were controlled by a group of people who have convinced and weaponized politicians AND the police against us? The Gustapo were known under the "German Workers Party" - what we now call the "Nazi" party... Dude were in trouble, when the shit goes down they can pay every willing hand to kill for them.... we have to CONVINCE ours to fight for us on premise. They will outnumber us, be assured, whenever that revolution does come, it aint gunna be a clean. Never are they.
NagsterTheGangster
Yeah, the fight isn’t winnable with that sort of revolution. Money always won wars. It has to manifest from the fight of the the masses.. it’s the only silver lining with increased redistribution... a really
Poor lower class wouldn’t help... but everyone in a bad way. That could be harnessed
Dude the Grammy's have been a popularity contest for the longest time.
Not gonna lie I was sleeping on da kid! These words do more than wana make you 💃🏻
The actor for the cop did a great job with the lipsync, originally thought he was the one singing the song at first lol
Same here
bro for the longest time i thought the white dude in "im not racist" video by joyner lucas sang it lmaoooo
Bravo to the actors who memorised his bars. That's some intricate shit
Geggity geggity gaa
I feel like if I drove round my town banging this tune people would get the wrong message, especially that second verse😂
🤣
Yea kinda have to have the whole storie or it can made to be racist... just like the media
@@benjaminbreault9365 story*,i feel you
Funny if the 2nd guy is a modern day kkk member then he's arguing with himself.
I see an optimist then a pessimist then a realist.
"if they gon lie and steal, imma make em lie from steel...."
fked up but the wordplay is insane.
That bitch been said by nearly every battle rapper for the past 10 years
This old lyrics get in the game peasant
Ayr Mendina oooooo it’s the big bois
Exactly which lying robbing stealing murdering. POS are the singers referring to?
The supposed criminals, or the known ones in blue?. Idiots. Duuuuuh
@@reallyrightpersonafycta4007 Your only a criminal if you get caught. If you get caught don't cry dummy.
These lyrics are amazing. This song is not given enough credit. He breaks down people so simple it's almost like we actually are.
This hits just a little bit harder right now.
what about this guy ua-cam.com/video/pCUXkeyEoO0/v-deo.html
Exactly
@@jsarp1310 agreed like these Black Americans being killed ua-cam.com/video/H1toK3ODe9U/v-deo.html
Lol you dumb fuck iPhone drugged up wiggers know nothing about economics and blame everything on racism.
@@coincrazy3563 economics hell with racism fuckwad.
You think black people were given millions of dollars to keep up with white people after slavery? Hell no
This production as a whole is just on another level. Even the ‘extras’ did a great job. Song is put together masterfully.
Fuckin goosebumps bro!!!!!!!
The fact that the song had the KKK play right after police and make them seem like they're allies they are not is kind of hypocritical but okay
minus the guys lyrics there is no message just abunch of of muble rap again lol
i trust u know what mumble rap is
@@alexbenson5883 like,what is the meaning of this???
Alex Benson Of course there isn’t going to be a message when you disregard the lyrics what do you expect? And this is not mumble rap in the slightest.
BARS! With a sobering message. Damn, I'm speechless. No words!!!
Christopher Mims a lot of none sense
@@albusai what's nonsense?
@@albusai every evil has a maker that's what I got from this.
@@albusai your just clueless
I know I represent your older audience but you hit the mark with every word you speak.
You're a gang banger right?
Found you from the Sway freestyle and I'm already a fan. Some mad talent.
Just came from ther as well dude has talent.
Same
Likewise
Samen here
Me too
Marlon, you are a poet, dear sir. I love how your music is beautiful and truthful. Bravo! You pulled all my heartstrings and made me cry.
3 years later & this is still better than 95% of what's out right now.
Marlon's the truth.
To bad it’s 99% bullshit.
ALREADY 💕💕💕
@@numba1killa886how so?
Gettin’ to heart of the matter.
Saying what is really said from many perspectives. Respect ✊🏿
Hip Hop
This idea is outstanding. This song is outstanding. This video is Outstanding. This Marlon is Outstanding.
"There's nothing in it for me to not treat it as a lie"
Straight wisdom Marlon's uncovering.
What is it we’re watching NOW in 2024 !😢
Marlon, you keep making songs like this and you will be the first rap artist I obsessively promote like there's no tomorrow.I come from a background of hardcore punk and folk punk, but god damn! Keep it up, you're incredibly talented!
Bro....just thought same thing... GEEEZUS. phenomenal
listen to more rap. it's good for your heart.
What hardcore bands you listen to?
I have been rubbing Marlon in anyone’s face who likes rap and fools who don’t since discovering his music. Thank you! Glad someone feels the same.
His wordplay is straight up SICK! "If they gone lie and steal, I'm gone make em lie from steel."........Wow
That beat tho. I like it's unpredictability. It sneaks up on you.
Never heard this before today. Haven’t been glued to a video like this since the 90’s. Amazing.
Listening again after 5 months. Smartest song ever written. Mad art
Marlon Craft Type Beats OTW.....
This shit BRAZY!
I'll have to follow for that shit
Who else is here from hearing about him on MSNBC this s*** is raw I love it
same xD
@@frithnanth1337 the truth shall set us free
@Sylar Rogue listen to the music unbiased and you'll see that is true I'm tired of fighting ignorant people
@Sylar Rogue who cares what the news said about it you've been exposed to it judge for yourself you are your own person these rich f**** don't give a s*** about you or me
Yup, and I thought MSNBC was fake news, Well This as real as it gets. Craft got a new fan
"You hate it when my people march for me but dont you too scream because you feel they ain't hearing you" 4:10
America... whole lotta gangshit
Stay blessed america much love from around the globe 🙏
This message wasn’t a year early, change was hundreds of years late.
Toke the Dude there is only us
Damn. Dropping hardcore wisdom dude.
Deep.
Things have always been and will always be changing.
Such is life.
What's changed? Watch the stage and miss the truth..... it's all part of the show. Anybody else been around since the LA riots in 92? Only thing changing is the back-drop. And the skinny jeans🤣
Straight fire. Like yo, this song is wild. Craft a genius for this one. The premise of this song could get real tacky real quick but Craft's writing is fucking superb. Not to mention the production and the video. So well done from every aspect.
producer: alright john your going to say the n wor-
john: lemme not
why the hook gave me a 50 cent feeling?🔥🔥🔥
Poppin them thangs g unit
NY rapper
50 was a big influence on him.
More like joyner Lucas
"I am not gang gang, i do not gang bang" - 50 Cent (Get the Strap)
If you actually listened to this song and are reading comments... I love you
we are here
Luv u 2 boo boo
@Mack Carnes you know something is wrong when the same families hold many different offices of power
@Mack Carnes I think enough people are starting to see, especially when we have all this turmoil and extra time to think about it.
I love you more😍😍😘
This song is so amazingly written and the video was so well executed to show the lyrics in action. Hands down a great thought provoking song 👏🏾
So true everybody just a gang of their own accord. Dope song and message.
What a load of shit .....
@@steebbrell835 Obiously everyone ain't like the song portrays, but the world can be hypicritcle af.
This is true everyone is in their own gang and you have to understand that and respect their rights to have an oppinion racsist or not thats how they feel. The 3rd verse wraps it up nicely this guy hates the song because he doesn't understand everyone was taught their own way. For me i was taught we're all human beings so i dont belong in a gang some when that gang shit protest i dont join them or agree simply because floyd was human not black
Ste Ebbrell no they’re right whether it’s a family coworkers or friends it’s a gang because that’s what a gang is essentially it’s a group of people coming together doing what they feel is necessary (doesn’t mean it is)
We r either gangsters or thugs diffrence is r u w ur crew for better or worst or we doing what we gotta do either good or bad w the world against us but forreal this song is raw
just wow... purest form of modern art; just left me here speechless..
This song can't be more relevant.
the inability for people to try and put themselves in other peoples shoes is a big problem in this world right now, people not seeing different perspectives.
a lack of imagination or people not even trying... idk but its a problem.
@@getthegoods420 Exactly I hate when people say all unarmed blacks deserved a death for shit like fake money I also hate when people say all cops deserve the same for the other half of cops. If you see it and say nothing as a cop you're just as bad as the murderer but there's so many that hate that shit.
And if a precinct is corrupt the good cops are probably threatened to stay silent to keep the status quo. In short. The system itself is fucked. When trigger happy men use lethals first and morons destroy their own fucking neighborhood and stores. The country itself is fucking stupid.
This shit ain't new bro
@@allibababoo it ain't brotha, but today more than ever we need shit like this that points out racism and injustice point blank.
this the same exact song joyner lucas made in 2017, i'm not racist, but super questionable being performed by a white dude... i am mixed myself, shit maybe joyner is too, i felt your sentiment until i googled marlon. its not out right hate... it just don't feel the same, its feel exploitive... especially because of the times, i am glad this thing is 1 year old .
2024 anyone?
Your life is as meaningless as your comment. Loser.
Why😐
@@joshmcke2587 song is crazy funny good
Here
After this election yeah 2024
Kudos to Ari Melber on MSNBC, if it wasn't for him I might've gone all my life without hearing these rhymes or any other Marlin has written. Thanks.
Marlin, you're doing a great job putting the reality of life into words - Keep it up and good luck.
Same!!
same here!
Aren't you hip! MSNBC tOlD mE tO liSteN tO tHis driVel! dUUuRRrrr.
@@danic8073 Haters gotta hate.
@@chrisbeecraft Did MSNBC turn you on to that Taylor Swift sing as well?
This is dope. Aint even gon front. Flex brought me here
Makes me so happy to see that Flex brought people to this video. Homie is the truth!
Fr brought me too
ME too
Holy shit this dude has a fucking brain and uses it. And enough talent to blow it away. Holy fuck.
He has a brain because he politically agrees with you?
@@user-uu1nw1bl9j he's not even saying anything political. That's why I'm impressed. He's saying we're biased and tend to side with our friends even if it harms everyone and causes more fighting.
@@eatonkuntz well said.
Wow! a rapper who's down with the times and laying down the truth, much love to ya, brother from another mother.
We all ignoring the fact that this beat hard af?
It really is tho
like reading To Kill a Mockingbird and your only comment is "We all ignoring how fire the cover art is!?" no bro were not ignoring it it's just not the obvious topic of conversation
Nah this is harder ua-cam.com/video/A5dkyMdiI9M/v-deo.html
Bruh yea this issa thicc beat
🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🔥
this song is actually a fucking masterpiece So dope!
Never heard more truth in American than this song here.
Listen to his new track State of the Union.
@@sky1luv793 that's what brought us all here in the first place
God you people are so stupid...
@@danic8073 explain
@@phillysupra since ignorant can't talk, well I'm from Minneapolis. Been marching and protesting from day 1. We took to the streets while the rest of the country looked at us for 5 days like "TF is going on over there". Anyone can put us down, but a majority stand up. @Starla you must be a confused suburbanite, no clue what we deal with. Keep yapping, ignorance is bliss. Take your entitlement and fuck off
Masterpiece: lyrics, music and visuals.
Marlon, I've been following you for a couple years now and I've loved pretty much everything you've released. This song transcends it all, stylistically, lyrically, and in how it touches upon the most poignant issues America faces today. Thank you.
Put my thoughts into words perfectly. Big facts everything you said is true.
Bookshelf of Babel exactly. Thanks.
This sums it up perfectly!
lol Don't make fun of him like that.
Instantly had me at “tired of all these Nnnnn. let me NOT”
Hey, let's spread more love y'all
Typically Odd 😊✌🏽❤️
Yes sir
Why would we do that when we can say all cops are racist, Trump is in with the KKK and all black men are oppressed because "America is run by white men"?
I loved it and I still believe in good Rap!
Much love all the way from Mozambique 🇲🇿
If they want a lie and steal ima make them lie from steel.....that was good🔥🔥
This is getting slept on so hard
Truly
@Forsaken Pumpkin yea it's just a shame cuz this deserves recognition
Still
Yo how am I barely finding out about this 🔥 a year later. Sharing it with all my friends for sure. Thank you Marlon Craft.
Marlon Craft your words are to the bone. Thanks for being a voice to the voiceless . #1 love
This is fucking amazing man, keep it going. We’re rooting for you🙏🏾
Fuck the cops I've almost been shot by one just for having my hand in my pocket ever since he pulled gun out it's always been fuck the cops
@@El-vw7pt You are really ignorant
Mr. 47 did he say “put your hands up” or “get your hands out of your pocket”? If so, then that’s your fault for keeping them in your pockets..
I love how the beat adds a guitar I think during the clan scene then a saxophone during the jail scene. So cool
Subtle genius there. I'm glad you pointed that out
i get some huge Joyner Vibes from ya. keep goin man
Yeah, first thing I thought of was the I'm not racist song
krabbyboi That likes Coca-Cola more then Pepsi the fuck....hes been in his own lane just needs more promo on his craft.
@@210UnderGroundRapper have you heard about this new "punctuation, grammar, and proper spelling" trend? It's super fun, and you should try it.
It makes you look like you have more than a 5th grade education...
Malcolm.X.Machina 😘
Malcolm.X.Machina na we aint in school anymore trump but yea have a good day n keep building that wall.
I am sending a gang gang message from Slovakia 🔥🔥🔥
I love the openings of each verse. The producer really did a good job on this one!
A2Z Studio name John I’m a city cop I’m tired of these nnnnnn I better not
It's all about family, we as the human race is the ultimate family. We all in the same family.
Oh Fuck! Where has my guy been at?? I’ve been missing out. This shit is fire 🔥 🔥 Big thanks to Ari from MSNBC for bringing Marlon to my attention. Yo Joyner Lucas! Y'all would fucking SMASH a record.
Joyner and Marlon would go crazy 😭🔥
Forreal
I’m sure someone already said this but just wanted to say from one songwriter to another, Well Done. It’s a great song. I also love the video and how it illustrates what the lyrics are about.
knew the 3rd verse was coming and knew it was going to be heat but damn
that joint was all 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man, I’ve had this on repeat for daaaaaays...PURE GENIUS. 👊
well clearly youre the one being brainwashed into thinking that man is in jail because of white people....
@@sinkr4841are you sure thats what its saying," My name is marcus and im in the feds i got locked up for 4 years and 6 is left i got 10 for armed robbery shit "
Never thought id see kingpin say whole lotta gang shit
🤣
I subbed to you
I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere
@@ellisonbeck6898 me or that familiar looking bald middle aged guy ive seen somewhere
This is one of the most profound hip hop vibes I've heard in years. This is top tier 🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥🔥🔥
Powerful lyrics and message !! Marlon man... you got crazy talent !! Keep shining bro!!! Don’t stop!
Mark T. 😂 riiiiight
I'm really happy Marlon is using his voice to make an impact like this. He is dope!
Damn, mad respect for these all these guys acting, especially the cop... direly relevant song!!
Should have been part of the 2021 inauguration entertainment and education line up of rising talent.
A song dissing cops at a cop inauguration?
Craft you a legend for this one
"When you change the way you look at things... the things you look at change."
(Dr. Wayne Dyer)
This song is the pinnacle of art.
The sound is so mid-2000s G-Unit
Dude has said he grew up on G-Unit.
I couldn't agree more!! With a slight Obie Trice voice too
And the content is so mid-90s (bent cops), mid 1910s (clueless cockless clan), and mid 18th century (slavery). Yawn...
@@CharleyCarey That makes perfect sense.
True
Mad respect sir. You speak the cold hard facts
Not gonna lie, he had me in the first quarter.
I had chills thanks msnbc for introducing me to this artist
Loser
I got put on MC by MSNBC too.
Haha right!?! Bro me too this guy is great
@@danic8073 lol poor soul , who is you are him?
Why did I just find this after all the riots.....
Because maybe you're like looking for something to make since of these traumatic times and prepare or at least understand the storm soon to be here.
Cuz UA-cam has our brains
After the riots? Shit ain't over yet!
I knew that this was out here. I just wanted to see who came back to see the video
Media and social platforms are doing everything in their power to shame police and hardworking americans. In an attempt to divide out country because we were so close to tearing down the 1% of the elite due to covid. But they won here we are all fighting each other.
anyone in the comments sayin Marlon a racist obviously ain't get the message of the song! Mad love brother! Stay Grindin homie!
story telling always my fav type of rap to listen to
I'd recommend Immortal Technique. Technical rap and gut wrenching tales
asyraf Danish
Sage Francis
GUESS WHAT MARLON. I JUST CAME FROM THE FLUNK FLEX VIDEO OF YOU. AND BOYYYYY!!! YOU IS NICE!!!! AND YOUR BOUTS TO GO VIRAL! EVERY BODY LOVING YOUR SKILLS. BE READY TO BE WELL KNOWN
BiLLy VaNg facts. Just watched the video for 1 minute just now and I’m already fan .
Lorenzo Foye facts lmao it be like that🔥
Me too 😂
Why is it so hard for black people to speak proper English?
Is still white feeding off a culture that ain't his. He a wolf between sheep acting like he cares for the cause. Nah this boi a fool
Ari over at MSNBC has shed some light. This Brotha is rivetting, makes ya feel somthin'.
MSNBC/Ari, spit the truth everyday..Ari's ratings are through the roof with his audience(18-55 age group), while disgusting "Lil' white racist boi carson" of fake's(fox) propaganda show rating are ok with his "old dying" die hard white racist audience(60 and up age group)...what a contrast between the age group when it comes to truth and lies. The saving grace is the old racist are slowly dying(not fast enough though)!!👍🏼🙏🏼👼🏽
Truly one of the hardest songs ever written man.. I'll forever keep coming back to this one ! 💯💯💯🔥🔥👏👏👊👊
Listened to Survival of the fittest CraftStyle two years ago and was blown away by your delivery. Definitely underrated and deserve more subscribers and recognition.
This song came on my spotify recommended and at first, I was so confused as to why someone would openly rap about being racist, then I looked up the music video and- wow. So eye-opening. Hope to hear him on a dreamville track.
I was the same way when it came out i was 13 i didnt have a good understanding of the song but i came back to it and honestly the shit speacks on alot of things obviously and i hope to see him on dreamville or even signed to ville
Never looked forward to an album release this much in my life
He really popped off with this one, I'm SO excited for an album
I can't wait to see what else his lyrics and videos cover! I love seeing such a creative take on something so powerful
If you've never looked forward to an album release as much as one made by some self-loathing white boy who looks like he drinks a soy latte every day, then you've lived a dull & sheltered life.
The most underrated track of the Millennium
I feel like everyone has atleast been pulled over once or twice by this exact guy.
I only came here because of everyday struggle and I have to say this is a phenomenal song that I would have never found without that talk show.
And that's a fact.. you know I use to hate on the show after joe left thought the show would fizzle out but it last and just like when Joe was there I actually like the show the concept is very necessary
I’ve seen this like 1000 times never gets old
One of the most amazing and underrated things in this video is the fact that the P.O and the KKK guys were at the dinner table with their families and the black family, the father was missing at dinner because he's in prison. Amazing imagery. Well done Marlon!
You’ve just won yourself a new fun with this. 🔥🔥🔥
Wilson Fisk and Dexter Morgan never looked scarier.
Ha
Nice. I think that actually is the same actor as Fisk though isn't it? Or just an extreme lookalike?
@@Ela.elizabeth He looks just like Vincent, but it's a different actor. Take a look at the bio for a list of the actors.
This is more scary obly cis i know the kingpin is only in marvel comics
That's not Mr. D'onofrio. I thank you. Vincent is brilliant.
From concept through to production. This shit is super clean 👏🏾👏🏾 love from Australia. Keep doing ya fkn thing
This is an absolute banger! I mean... I have watched this video at least a dozen times.
I can't believe how well this sums up predetermined prejudices! Well done man! Well done!
The most underated song. Everything about this is hard af. His voice, the lyrics, the beat and especially the video . Props to the actors. 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much.
Love hearing music with a message🙌 Thank you for stepping up and putting out music the world needs to hear. Incredible video as well
You don't seem to care if the message is ridiculous and harmful though, eh?
This is why I love Hip Hop.
Damn MC keep speaking that truth! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Marlon is a true hiphop artist... He got the right vision for the community.. God bless him..
What’s the vision?
Sudarshan Lohia marlon is a true moron that believes anything CNN and MSNBC tells him.
He’s a good lyricist, but sadly.... he’s a dumbass that can’t think for himself.
Trump 2020 😉
David Dyer
I have David.. I use to be a blabbering moron on the left, fighting for “social justice”... then, I grew the fuck up and actually looked into the facts of the matter. Annnd....
Changed my opinion completely.
A shallow person, usually can’t/won’t change their beliefs. They’re too shallow to admit they are wrong.
See, that’s the problem with you dip shits. You claim that I’m shallow, yet you know nothing about be or why I even hold the views that I do. You’re just an SJW, that repeats what every other sjw says.
Lol it’s called “group think” and it’s pathetic/weak that y’all can’t think for yourselves.
I have reassessed my opinions and views, because I actually looked into it.
Y’all idiots will keep the same views, because of your undying loyalty to the bullshit propaganda that’s been fed to you for years.
The only shallow people here, are the ones that are too damn afraid to have their beliefs challenged.
“If you’re younger and not a liberal, you have no heart. If you’re older and not a conservative, you have no brain.”
-many smart men have said this and in many different ways.
For those of us that have evolved past the feelings of the world and actually put thought into life... finds out that feelings and emotions mislead and confuse the mind.
I hope that one day, y’all too can dig your head out of your emotionally driven asses. Can’t think with feelings.
😘 love you all!
David Dyer
Are you denying the fact that there are less that .5% of active kkk members in this country?
Lol how many have you met?
Stay off of vice and vox... they’re rotting your brain bub.
hes a good story teller as there is no truth to this song at all
And just like that you got a life time fan.
This song is actually amazing how have I never heard of Marlon Craft til tonight