I actually like that you pause and analyze so much-a lot of people seem to find that kind of thing annoying but it's never made sense to me. The whole reason I watch reactions like this is to hear people's opinions on them and you're honestly one of the most thoughtful reactors I've ever come across. So thank you for doin what you do
Appreciate that man. I do try to dive in and break it down how I see it. I’m not your typical reaction channel and I never will be. Fully appreciate the words and support 🙏
I've never heard anyone explain to me why pausing is bad...unless U pause n having nothing to say?! This guy is a damn genius. Reactions are a way to hear a song you've heard a million times BRAND NEW. ITS like Em or Juice or pick your person just dropped a new song when U find a good reactor. That's the point I thought. Thank you for saying it!!!
@@tonyfro23 I think it's because some reaction channels pause to try and make a hilarious/clickbaiting reaction that they can use in a thumbnail or the intro for example. They often don't add to the conversation or to what has been said and instead just go like "WOAH THIS IS SO CRAZY", instead of voicing what they're thinking about it. With Knox I like that he's taking his time to voice what he thinks about what has been said or the little changes in the background, something that's changed in the video, if something changed in the instrumentals, if there's a double or a triple meaning behind something; he points it out and on top of that explains it. I usually never catch things like that, but when he explains it, it makes so much sense and educates me. I mean in the end you can see that he's not just reacting, he's also helping people understand some things they usually don't even notice. I especially agree with you saying "Reactions are a way to hear a song you've heard a million times BRAND NEW." I couldn't have said it better and it fits so perfectly especially for this channel
People just be finding ish to complain about. I ain't saying I watch every break down but it's very easy to skip ahead rather than type a comment like "Wah change your video format to fit my needs"
I dont think the only one but point made for sure.. he knows he is starting to have a voice and people are hearing him that he needs to make the strongest message possible in the time we listen.. I hope it's working. There are still so many ignorant people out there
Tbh. I hated it when people pause and try to break down lyrics cuz they dont ever really enjoy the song. And even if they did, it doesnt show. But Knox breaks it down in a short amount of time, understands perspectives, enjoys sceneries, enjoys the song, and puts out music for us to listen to. One of my fav youtubers and music creators. Ur underrated bro.
and he always does a little bit of research to get context. I can’t stand when people wanna get views so they react to something popular and get a cashout in adrevenue but they can’t afford five minutes to google to understand a little bit of context so they don’t get it and just sit there and pause at random times to keep the vid compliant. sorry for the rant, but it’s just so much better with Knox who just gets it and puts legit effort into reacting and really analyzing what he’s watching.
@@anomaly3215 dude. Research means a quick google search of the names and making sure he has a basic understanding. Sure he doesn't always do that and he often just knows what he's talking about. In many reactions, he acknowledges that he did a bit of research and it makes his reactions much better. Of course I don't mean that he reads the lyrics or something like that, I just mean he doesn't react to BTS and go "What language are they speaking?"
I love the little details in the lyrics, for example the white guy was sayings "its like we live in the same building . But split into two floors" even though he is trying to say we aren't that different but live in different worlds, he himself isn't even realizing that by thinking of different floors he puts one of the two races above the other. When the black guy is saying the same line he is saying " we live in the same building but split into different sides" implying we live in different worlds but on the same level.
I appreciate your thorough breakdown of the song. You're one of the few reactors who grasped one of the deep layers of the song. The irony in the I'm not racist adlibs. And, I the black guy definitely did defend himself more than anything. But don't get it twisted, the black guy is also portraying racial stereotypes on the white guy. Which a lot of people don't or refuse to pick up on. I LOVE your bit about the n-word. Like, I'm black. Grew up in inner city philly. But even I hardly use it. Because a lot of the black people I'm around are offended by it REGARDLESS of the skin color of the person using it. So, in order to foster relationships and love I don't use it. And, I agree about the bit about making the song political. Not every republican is racist. A lot of black people I know personally don't understand that. I appreciate you saying that. A lot of people shit on this video. But, I think it is good Joyner put this out. If nothing else at all the video starts discussion. Which is what we need. We won't get anywhere fighting, or even worse, ignoring the issues. We have to talk to each other.
8:18 Why can black people say cracker but white people can't say the n word? How black do you have to be to say the n word? If your mom is white but your dad is black can you use it? What if you don't look black? What if one parent is half and half and another is black but you look white? Can you use the n word then or do you have to explain that you're mostly black because someone got offended with you saying it because you didn't look black?
Can we all take a moment to realise how this hit our artist. The moments when your throat caught. And your eyes wandered. We can all see the pain and anguish this clip brought, not just to you but to all of us. And for that thank you! No one could have done a better reaction/breakdown Keeping it real #100
I feel like we live in the same building but split into two floors - Hierarchy I feel like we live in the same building but split into two sides - Being equal but separated
Thatd all fine and good, but perhaps we stop speaking a word, and a word loses power? This is coming from a native american/German human being who is blue collared and really is sick of pretending that talking amongst ourselves will do anything?
On the white guy wearing the MAGA hat and being racist: the entire point was to be stereotypical. The "if your a Republican you must be a racist" is a stereotype, which is what this video and song is full of. It's just like how he made the black man flip the table and flick off the hat. "Black people are violent". Another stereotype. Loved the reaction!!
@@budgetpcgamer6073 That's not the point of the video. The point is that we have more in common than we have differences and we need to approach EVERYONE with grace, compassion, and understanding. You're LITERALLY falling into the cycle of division and hate that they've divided us with (as most people do). Take a step back and imagine your "enemy" cares about their family, they have complex feelings and thoughts. They're actual people. Even if from your standpoint they seem "ignorant" from their standpoint, which you may not be privy to, they may have different concerns than you. It's about understanding people who're different then yourself, and how if we try and shed our preconceptions maybe we can come to love each other like we should.
@Avid Aasa you are literally the reason that the video had to be made, now go back to Twitter, tell everyone Hilary won the popular vote, eat your gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan avocado crap, then go set fire to Portland.
“Racism isn’t dead, but it’s on life support. Kept alive by politicians, race hustlers, and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing people as racist”-Thomas Sowell
They’re still not ready for that conversation, but it’s about time for it. I know racism exists and I haven’t dealt with it from my neighbors. They’re going through the same systematic nonsense that I am. Got White, Black, Latino, and Middle Eastern neighbors. One family is a Hare Krishna household. None of them have ever been racist toward my mixed family.
@@azahias9 I took Spanish for 3 years in high school. Don’t remember a lot of it but I know there was no X in Latino. I’m guessing that’s a new progressive soy boy way of spelling it?
@Chris Russell exactly, they call you racist for bringing up the statistics related to black deaths in America, they called STEM majors racist, they do all these narratives to shut down dialogue because they know they are wrong and intellectually bankrupt so they resort to 5 year old tactics of screaming lalalalala shut up or ill attack you
Me too and i thought the other dude was a featuring rapper. But if the black guy had started I would have probably thought that he was joyner thats just how the brain works.
It's been a couple of years and I still cannot hear this song without crying. When it came out, I made my daughters watch it several times. Until we can see from each others' viewpoint, we will remain divided. Your reaction/breakdown was excellent. You gained a subscriber.
It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this song I can't help but to feel a lot of anger and sadness at the same time! It's such a masterpiece 🙏🏻🔥
Joyner is a great storyteller and he knows how to put impact in what he shows and what he says, please check "Ross Capicchioni" one of my favorites from him. Also you please do a breakdown of "Black Friday" by J.Cole and Kendrick Lamar
Joyner paid homage to Masta Ace, a rapper I put in my top 3 of all time when he said "I see a black man aiming his gun, but I'd rather see a black man claiming his son". Masta Ace said that on his song called Beautiful.
The great thing about this song is that it brings up real issues and real ideas and doesn't try to choose a side. It allows the viewer to decide where they fall.
First off mad respect, I love your reaction breakdowns. The love and knowledge you drop into every video is staggering especially your ERB series. I've surfed UA-cam reactions for a while now, but I always find myself back here so as of today I am subscribed. I would love to see more Joyner reactions; the man is dope and sorely underrated. Devil's Work, I'm Sorry, and Ross Copicchioni are just a few that need your reaction treatment.
As a white man that grew up in the inner city of New York I use to ignorantly use the N word. (I had a pass) iykyk lmao I ended up going to prison for 7 years and an old head sat me down and told me, "I understand that you aren’t like most of these whiteboys in here but I don’t like my own brothers using that word so I’d respectfully ask you to not use that word around me." He went more in depth then that but it woke me up a bit. I haven’t said the N word since.
Prediction. This reaction thing is a stepping stone to something else and bigger. You have some great thoughts but your strength is how you express them. You explain things very well and clearly.
About time we got this reaction! This was my first Joyner song I ever heard! Love it 🙌🏻🙌🏻 This is also a song where you HAVE to watch the video to truly understand the song even more.
Just want to say it's SO refreshing to see someone else actually nod the internal rhythm create between the track and the lyrics. Its like hearing 'the silent beats'. Lol, people always ask why I nod to tracks like this, and I always say *"there's an implied intrinsic rhythm",* and people look at me like I'm crazy.
Love rap but English is not my first language so the bars slip away. Whenever I like a song I immediately search to see if u reacted to it so I could understand the song better. One of the dopest and best reactor u are bro. Much love from Pakistan🔥♥️♥️. Keep up the good work helps alot. ♥️👍👍👍👍
I watched one of your videos bro. You are awesome, and now finally! When i explain something to a homie and they're like that doesn't make sense. You are always my go too! Love the breakdowns man. FIRE
This song is so powerful . I’m a republican and know we all Bleed the same we’re all Americans and we need to grow as individuals . We then can the similarities between all people. Great reaction man! Keep up the fantastic work, also keep up the fire music
What's cool about this song, is that it gets people thinking. Cause they both say that they aren't racists, but they're saying some really hateful and racist shit. And they both make some good points too, but they attribute it to the wrong reason. There is a disconnect, a misunderstanding of each other's worlds. Neither of them truly are racist, they are there, willing to talk their shit out and try to understand one another. They're making an effort to sift through all the bullshit they've been fed. I love this song, and I wish more people would really listen to and learn from it.
I could see you having a big video podcast. Have guests to talk to. Sort of like a Joe Rogan vibe. Just a couple of people shooting the shit and getting on different topics. You would be great at that. I think you really got something dude.
I feel like a lot of POC understood the being stopped by a cop line. I have had 3 interactions with law enforcement 2 were for accidents and 1 was while i was at a lake and i cried all 3 times because i didnt know if i was gonna get home to see my mom.
I hit no life shaq for a laugh an entertainment. Knox has officially become my guy I go to when I want an understanding, breakdown, an perspective on a song. You have the musical ear bro, keep up the good work!
I know I'm late to this video but I had to say you did a great job with this .I love how you analyze this, you spot alot of stuff that the others that react to it either miss or misinterpreted You earned a new subscriber 👍🏾
I just got the recommendation for this video as I'm going into my 3rd week of Intercultural Communication class and it ties so well into what our textbook started the class at
Bro I’m just now getting hip to your channel but the way you break stuff and being you is what I love to see on UA-cam keep going and making music you just gain a other sub 🤝💯💪🏾
I think if both sides started taking down those barriers and stopped assuming the worst from each other (like when the black guy said that when a white guy says "niggar" there's a hidden meaning under, but when a black guy says it, it's just their a way of greeting each other, or all the drug stuff the White Guy said) we'd be able to hash out any differences. Instead, everyone is just holding on to those barriers and expecting everything to just work out. Sure, some people are trying to fix things, but there are just as many not. But trying to keep things exclusive to your race is part of the problem, keeping those barriers up. Regardless of how the word "nigger" is spelled, it came from the same place. By not letting the meaning change, it's keeping racism associated with the word. By keeping the meaning the same, you can never get past it. I'm a firm believer that anyone should be able to say anything, as long as they're not trying to hate on someone/a race. I also believe any people should be able to enjoy the culture and slang of any other peoples. By claiming it as only for you, you are literally putting a wall between us.
7:40 - 9:55 the most powerful reaction I've ever heard on UA-cam, Instagram, or any other social media platform in my life. You, Sir, are a Unicorn and a Powerful Light and Voice on this planet.
Man You , Stevie Knight and NolifeShaq are thee best reaction channels i have had the pleasure to stumble across , You catch the most bars and have a wide variety of genres you react to !!! Keep up the grind man
I like how he said that the white guy was racist because he generalized black people (witch i agree with) but then when the black guy generalizes white people he doesn't say anything about it. Your still the best knox hill 😉
Yea the entire point of the video is to show BOTH sides are wrong and BOTH sides are ignorant.. But Knox for whatever reason only sees it as ''white evil, black good''; which is.. bothersome.. it kinda makes the song loose it's purpose..
i watched so many reactions to this song,and you was the only person i came across that talked about the N word in the context it was ment to be portrayed, and the tone of the RRRRR and not the A.Good Video man.
Love these reviews, I think a powerful part he missed was when he said "I know I'm not innocent, but I might be anyday now'. Meaning while he's done shit, he could be arrested and charged randomly for something he didn't do. Which is a fear I feel many black Americans live with.
What I have come to love about this song, is that simultaneously the white guy is both racist and not racist. In that, I mean, he is pointing out a lot of stereotypes, a lot of real issues in the black community, there are members of the community that do run out on their kids, do get food stamps, and trade them for drugs and alcohol, refusing to take any blame and shifting it on others, how a lot of modern rap is very caustic and damaging to the community as a whole, reinforcing bad elements, glorifying things that are damaging the community, I have known these people, have had relatives that got into gangsta rap, and now are in jail, just because they tried to live the "thug" lifestyle and got caught up and got fucked over. What he is saying, is not inherently racist as these are real things that plague the black community, but what is racist about it, is the ignorance, the generalization, putting all the blame on this one black person, acting like he is part of the problem, the use of the hard R several times, and he is citing these things because they are very clear, problems of the black community brought up to disparage and even tell the black community "Well, maybe if you didn't act like X, you'd be treated better" as if it's all the fault of the black communities. He is not an actual racist, but what he is saying, as real as those issues may be, is real things that are also used by racists and ignorant people to attack blacks over, to point the blame on the black community alone. Then the black guy comes in, and doesn't even pretend to be respectful, and explains himself, gives context to things like not being able to get a job, not able to pay taxes either, how he has to sling drugs to just feed himself and his family, while being racist and full of hate himself, going all out also laying so much blame on this one man for the sins of all the white people. It's the perfect song, it starts hot, heats up to a boil, a full-on high point, then it hits the turning point when he says "There are two sides to every story, and I wish I could hear yours" shows, despite what the white man says, he really is not racist, because he wants to hear what the black man says. Then we ramp it up again, with the black man saying how he all due disrespect, he hates white people, starting high and angry, not as hot as the white man using the hard R, but it still is high. But slowly, it simmers down, slowly, more of his own personal struggles coming in. He is explaining himself and his experiences, that he has seen or had to do, admitting to fault, admitting he isn't perfect, it all coming down to pointing out, now, the white man knows a bit of his story, all the while, the white guy listening, considering, understanding, and it ends in acceptance and a hug, civil discourse. Also, a vast majority of Republicans aren't racist, more are non-racist than actually racist, and there are a lot of racist Democrats too, who want to effectively enslave blacks, as well as poorer communities so they can get richer. As far as the line about the Mexicans and the wall... a major factor why black people can't get jobs, is actually due to illegal immigrants taking jobs, often at a real pay cut, which means places like entry-level jobs will hire those people for cheap, exploit and threaten them, and it cuts out a lot of black teens and young adults from getting work. It's actually a major issue why, at least near the border, there is a LOT of hate and tension as well as gang violence going on between blacks and Latinos.
I’m surprised you didn’t touch on the part where he says “...maybe the police would stop killing you...” and the implication that all the responsibility of ending police brutality is on black people changing their behaviors/dress/etc. Which is obviously wrong, and eliminates any examination of the police and the responsibility they and their institutions have. Great breakdown! I always tear up when they hug. We need more of that and less of all the rest of it. ♥️
@@disillusioneddedication4625 I don’t disagree but there is no denying that donald trump has enabled and perpetuated racism far more egregiously than almost any major politician in the US in modern history
@@evanmuir6586 in what ways? Rhetoric or policies? Considering Biden supported the largest incarceration of black men during the 90's. You're kidding yourself if you think Democrats are on the side of the black community..........
@@evanmuir6586 so are we just gonna ignore the fact that Biden said if I dont vote for him I'm no longer black? Both sides have flaws, but don't try and act like Trump is some all mighty evil without acknowledging the other side.
The whole "you arnt a slave so it shouldn't bother you" is the same as saying a jewish kid who's grandparents were in a concentration camp shouldn't care about the holocaust because they weren't there...
If you grew up in large black communities then you also know that stereotypes are created by numbers. And a high percentage of black households have one parent usually the mother is the one taking care of the kids because the father is gone. These are issues that need to stop being glossed over like it's something made up
People don't think it's "made up" more of the fact it doesn't matter sense the strong single mother trope has became so popular in the black communities actually in America in general.
The problem with that is people use that to justify police brutality and such things. When we are talking that police brutality should stop why is that the first thing that comes out of someone's mouth, you can bring that up but is that the time when we are trying to help people who lost their lives terribly and trying to prevent it from happening to anyone again
I've never heard someone say "the reason why police are shooting black people is because they have one parent at home". Some people just need to look in the mirror and take responsibility for certain perceptions and stop blaming it on others
First time I heard this I didn't know who Joyner was and I actually thought it was the white dude that was acting who was talking LoL. He's playing the part real well
Dude, your reactions are top notch. My brain does not work like yours. Thats why I like your channel, your break downs make me see things differently and say "ahhhhh". Keep it up, your a cool guy. Oh, BTW, just started listening to your music, pretty good so far!
i’m not a huge rap fan i listen to yungblud and some rappers casually if i like the song but this entire reaction was amazing i’m def subscribing and your music is really good! i wish you success in your future ❤️
I love you man, but I think you kinda missed the point of the video. You did catch the racism and stereotypes of the white guy, but you missed the subtleties of the black guy. 1. It starts when with his anger and him hitting the hat off the guy and knocking the table over, that being the stereotype that blacks are quicker to violence. His digs back at the white guy, while hitting with racist lines and stereotypes. Neither was better or worse in my opinion and if you find yourself agreeing with either more than the other, then you missed the point. This video showed the flaws and things both sides are usually guilty doing to defend their side or push their idea. The ending was great, but very unrealistic, but that is an end goal that we should strive to reach. But I'm glad Joyner started the conversation, but there always seems to be a little bias, and that's a bit sad to see. If anyone is trying to figure this out, or has read this far, I'm a 17-year old black guy from NC, and I'm wishing for a better future and I hope bbn I'm not bbn alone.
underrated comment. You put my exact thoughts into words when I saw his reaction... He got completely caught up in the mindset of ''white bad, black good'' ; which is counter to what the video is meant to show. Respect.
This is actually the best analysis out of all the reaction videos i have seen about this, great job...and by the way, just because of that, you just gained a new subscriber 🔥🔥
I been subscribed for so long that every single time I turn on a Knox Hill video I immediately get a free something that’s just the benefit of subscribing to this man he is pure greatness
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From joyner you should do some remixes and for the deeper ones you should do ross cap s story or happy birthday
Dude react to mona lisa by lil wayne ft kendrick
P.S. I lobe your videos
I'd love to see some more NF songs
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@@nejsnek1410 no
I actually like that you pause and analyze so much-a lot of people seem to find that kind of thing annoying but it's never made sense to me. The whole reason I watch reactions like this is to hear people's opinions on them and you're honestly one of the most thoughtful reactors I've ever come across. So thank you for doin what you do
Appreciate that man. I do try to dive in and break it down how I see it. I’m not your typical reaction channel and I never will be. Fully appreciate the words and support 🙏
I've never heard anyone explain to me why pausing is bad...unless U pause n having nothing to say?! This guy is a damn genius. Reactions are a way to hear a song you've heard a million times BRAND NEW. ITS like Em or Juice or pick your person just dropped a new song when U find a good reactor. That's the point I thought. Thank you for saying it!!!
@@tonyfro23 I think it's because some reaction channels pause to try and make a hilarious/clickbaiting reaction that they can use in a thumbnail or the intro for example.
They often don't add to the conversation or to what has been said and instead just go like "WOAH THIS IS SO CRAZY", instead of voicing what they're thinking about it.
With Knox I like that he's taking his time to voice what he thinks about what has been said or the little changes in the background, something that's changed in the video, if something changed in the instrumentals, if there's a double or a triple meaning behind something; he points it out and on top of that explains it.
I usually never catch things like that, but when he explains it, it makes so much sense and educates me.
I mean in the end you can see that he's not just reacting, he's also helping people understand some things they usually don't even notice.
I especially agree with you saying "Reactions are a way to hear a song you've heard a million times BRAND NEW." I couldn't have said it better and it fits so perfectly especially for this channel
I agree. He bomb
People just be finding ish to complain about. I ain't saying I watch every break down but it's very easy to skip ahead rather than type a comment like "Wah change your video format to fit my needs"
I love how Knox is probably the only one who speaks so considerately like his perspective is noice.
He has a great way to tell what he wants for sure
@Sim Bo Nah bro XD. Brooklyn 9-9 fan here. Once you go noice, you can't go backl. XD
I dont think the only one but point made for sure.. he knows he is starting to have a voice and people are hearing him that he needs to make the strongest message possible in the time we listen.. I hope it's working. There are still so many ignorant people out there
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Do that one
Tbh. I hated it when people pause and try to break down lyrics cuz they dont ever really enjoy the song. And even if they did, it doesnt show. But Knox breaks it down in a short amount of time, understands perspectives, enjoys sceneries, enjoys the song, and puts out music for us to listen to. One of my fav youtubers and music creators. Ur underrated bro.
and he always does a little bit of research to get context. I can’t stand when people wanna get views so they react to something popular and get a cashout in adrevenue but they can’t afford five minutes to google to understand a little bit of context so they don’t get it and just sit there and pause at random times to keep the vid compliant. sorry for the rant, but it’s just so much better with Knox who just gets it and puts legit effort into reacting and really analyzing what he’s watching.
it doesnt matter if u dont enjoy it on a first listen, thats the point of a reaction...
@@VIIStardust no... he doesnt do research lmfao his reactions are his first time ever hearing the song unless he says otherwise
@@anomaly3215 dude. Research means a quick google search of the names and making sure he has a basic understanding. Sure he doesn't always do that and he often just knows what he's talking about. In many reactions, he acknowledges that he did a bit of research and it makes his reactions much better. Of course I don't mean that he reads the lyrics or something like that, I just mean he doesn't react to BTS and go "What language are they speaking?"
true dude
I love the little details in the lyrics, for example the white guy was sayings "its like we live in the same building . But split into two floors" even though he is trying to say we aren't that different but live in different worlds, he himself isn't even realizing that by thinking of different floors he puts one of the two races above the other. When the black guy is saying the same line he is saying " we live in the same building but split into different sides" implying we live in different worlds but on the same level.
I didn’t pick up on that. Just thought it was rhyming lol. Great catch man.
Well shit
i caught that but not on the first try
Lovely writing!
I appreciate your thorough breakdown of the song. You're one of the few reactors who grasped one of the deep layers of the song. The irony in the I'm not racist adlibs. And, I the black guy definitely did defend himself more than anything. But don't get it twisted, the black guy is also portraying racial stereotypes on the white guy. Which a lot of people don't or refuse to pick up on.
I LOVE your bit about the n-word. Like, I'm black. Grew up in inner city philly. But even I hardly use it. Because a lot of the black people I'm around are offended by it REGARDLESS of the skin color of the person using it. So, in order to foster relationships and love I don't use it.
And, I agree about the bit about making the song political. Not every republican is racist. A lot of black people I know personally don't understand that. I appreciate you saying that.
A lot of people shit on this video. But, I think it is good Joyner put this out. If nothing else at all the video starts discussion. Which is what we need. We won't get anywhere fighting, or even worse, ignoring the issues. We have to talk to each other.
Thanks for your perspective.
8:18 Why can black people say cracker but white people can't say the n word? How black do you have to be to say the n word? If your mom is white but your dad is black can you use it? What if you don't look black? What if one parent is half and half and another is black but you look white? Can you use the n word then or do you have to explain that you're mostly black because someone got offended with you saying it because you didn't look black?
Can we all take a moment to realise how this hit our artist. The moments when your throat caught. And your eyes wandered. We can all see the pain and anguish this clip brought, not just to you but to all of us. And for that thank you! No one could have done a better reaction/breakdown Keeping it real #100
Purely honest 💯 % of the time. 🙏
Time stamp?
I feel like we live in the same building but split into two floors - Hierarchy
I feel like we live in the same building but split into two sides - Being equal but separated
Not just seperated - segregated.
Thatd all fine and good, but perhaps we stop speaking a word, and a word loses power? This is coming from a native american/German human being who is blue collared and really is sick of pretending that talking amongst ourselves will do anything?
Perhaps I'm incorrect, but at what point do we like, simply say, knox hill, nope. And we tie our nuts together that there's not another awshwitz.
On the white guy wearing the MAGA hat and being racist: the entire point was to be stereotypical. The "if your a Republican you must be a racist" is a stereotype, which is what this video and song is full of. It's just like how he made the black man flip the table and flick off the hat. "Black people are violent". Another stereotype. Loved the reaction!!
Its true stereotype. Most republicans are racist.
Even though a majority may show a trait, that minority is guilty by association.
That is what the language of division teaches us.
@@janbananberg357 You just proved the point of the video, being the ignorant mofo assuming shit. Lol
@@budgetpcgamer6073 That's not the point of the video. The point is that we have more in common than we have differences and we need to approach EVERYONE with grace, compassion, and understanding. You're LITERALLY falling into the cycle of division and hate that they've divided us with (as most people do). Take a step back and imagine your "enemy" cares about their family, they have complex feelings and thoughts. They're actual people. Even if from your standpoint they seem "ignorant" from their standpoint, which you may not be privy to, they may have different concerns than you. It's about understanding people who're different then yourself, and how if we try and shed our preconceptions maybe we can come to love each other like we should.
@Avid Aasa you are literally the reason that the video had to be made, now go back to Twitter, tell everyone Hilary won the popular vote, eat your gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan avocado crap, then go set fire to Portland.
“Racism isn’t dead, but it’s on life support. Kept alive by politicians, race hustlers, and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing people as racist”-Thomas Sowell
They’re still not ready for that conversation, but it’s about time for it. I know racism exists and I haven’t dealt with it from my neighbors. They’re going through the same systematic nonsense that I am. Got White, Black, Latino, and Middle Eastern neighbors. One family is a Hare Krishna household. None of them have ever been racist toward my mixed family.
we are just Human race nonthing else.
@@azahias9 I took Spanish for 3 years in high school. Don’t remember a lot of it but I know there was no X in Latino. I’m guessing that’s a new progressive soy boy way of spelling it?
I agree.
@Chris Russell exactly, they call you racist for bringing up the statistics related to black deaths in America, they called STEM majors racist, they do all these narratives to shut down dialogue because they know they are wrong and intellectually bankrupt so they resort to 5 year old tactics of screaming lalalalala shut up or ill attack you
When i first heard the song i didn’t know Joyner, i tought the white guy was Joyner
I thought the black guy was Joyner lmao
I heard a lot of good about joyner but i never knew what he looked like so i Thought he was the Black actor
me too
This is why y'all have been listening this mumble rappers alot
Me too and i thought the other dude was a featuring rapper. But if the black guy had started I would have probably thought that he was joyner thats just how the brain works.
Yeah joyner was definitely robbed for this... but no lets give the grammy to ppl like cardi B
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Indeed
Nah just stop giving Grammys any credit as a real award now.
Grammys are all scripted and bullshit really. So I'm glad they gave it to 'others'
It's been a couple of years and I still cannot hear this song without crying. When it came out, I made my daughters watch it several times. Until we can see from each others' viewpoint, we will remain divided. Your reaction/breakdown was excellent. You gained a subscriber.
It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this song I can't help but to feel a lot of anger and sadness at the same time! It's such a masterpiece 🙏🏻🔥
That means you made a masterpiece. 1000% agree
Joyner Lucas - Revenge, ADHD, Devil’s work, Isis, Will, Suge remix
Devils work is so good!
Keep it 100 would be a 30minute video
Revenge is so fire
ADHD is one of my top ten all time favorite rap/hip-hop songs
How can y'all forget to mention Ross Cappichioni
Joyner is a great storyteller and he knows how to put impact in what he shows and what he says, please check "Ross Capicchioni" one of my favorites from him.
Also you please do a breakdown of "Black Friday" by J.Cole and Kendrick Lamar
Ross cappichoni is the song that made me fall in love with joyner
Please do "Joyner Lucas Im sorry!" Its my favorite of his!!!!
facts
Ooooh that's a deep one! Knox gonna love it! Hope your ok Charles my guy!
Heck yeah man
was coming to make this comment exactly
Yo keep it 100 is also a really good one!
OMG I WAS WAITING FIR THIS!!!! YAY thank you thank you thank you!!!
Know you got that mac n cheese...thicccc ass
Joyner paid homage to Masta Ace, a rapper I put in my top 3 of all time when he said "I see a black man aiming his gun, but I'd rather see a black man claiming his son". Masta Ace said that on his song called Beautiful.
Dude this is one of the best reactions ever. And I've watched A LOT. You broke down this video PERFECTLY. Great job man. Keep up the great work.
I’m just here for the air freshener, let’s clean the air... with chemicals.
Finally some more Joyner. Please do ADHD next
Album or song mate
And ISIS
The music video for the song is nice
Ross Capicchioni, forever, happy birthday, frozen and i'm sorry. Amazing story telling songs to react to
llGhostMW2ll Clips the song
The great thing about this song is that it brings up real issues and real ideas and doesn't try to choose a side. It allows the viewer to decide where they fall.
First off mad respect, I love your reaction breakdowns. The love and knowledge you drop into every video is staggering especially your ERB series. I've surfed UA-cam reactions for a while now, but I always find myself back here so as of today I am subscribed. I would love to see more Joyner reactions; the man is dope and sorely underrated. Devil's Work, I'm Sorry, and Ross Copicchioni are just a few that need your reaction treatment.
As a white man that grew up in the inner city of New York I use to ignorantly use the N word. (I had a pass) iykyk lmao I ended up going to prison for 7 years and an old head sat me down and told me, "I understand that you aren’t like most of these whiteboys in here but I don’t like my own brothers using that word so I’d respectfully ask you to not use that word around me." He went more in depth then that but it woke me up a bit. I haven’t said the N word since.
Prediction. This reaction thing is a stepping stone to something else and bigger. You have some great thoughts but your strength is how you express them. You explain things very well and clearly.
Oooooooh I was waiting for this one
Man I love your reactions, you've got a new SUBSCRIBER 🔥🔥
Ay welcome to the team 🙌
I am with u dude
About time we got this reaction! This was my first Joyner song I ever heard! Love it 🙌🏻🙌🏻
This is also a song where you HAVE to watch the video to truly understand the song even more.
We need more! React to I'm sorry by Joyner Lucas
I love watching people react to this song cuz I just like to hear they’re opinion and what they think
Joyner Lucas is such an amazing artist
If you wanna go through a journey, do "I'm Sorry" "Frozen" "devils work" and his recent album
Joyner sucks smh
Pls do Devils work or his whats poppin remix named whats gucci
FreakyHault And you swallow, what’s your point? Just cuz you don’t like his music don’t mean it’s bad
@@user-fz4ic5iu6u why watch the video, did you want Knox trashing him?
@@edboymovies I like knox, thats why I watched the video lmao. I wanted to get his opinion on joyner which I disagree with.
I have been waiting for this one for a long time! Yay! Thank youuu!
Just want to say it's SO refreshing to see someone else actually nod the internal rhythm create between the track and the lyrics. Its like hearing 'the silent beats'.
Lol, people always ask why I nod to tracks like this, and I always say *"there's an implied intrinsic rhythm",* and people look at me like I'm crazy.
Omg the wait is over🙌❤
Can we get isis(ft.logic) by any chance???
PLEASE
YESSSS
Love rap but English is not my first language so the bars slip away. Whenever I like a song I immediately search to see if u reacted to it so I could understand the song better. One of the dopest and best reactor u are bro. Much love from Pakistan🔥♥️♥️. Keep up the good work helps alot. ♥️👍👍👍👍
Same bro he's so good at dissecting
I'm from India
@@yes_itsyash ❤️❤️👍👍❤️
@@saaimshah3792 take care of yourself and your family brother 😎💟
@@yes_itsyash Much love bro. Likewise ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
This back n forth was wholesome af.
So powerful and so true. We have to find out facts before taking action on anything in life. You are becoming my favorite reaction specialist.
finally, man
been waiting for someone to REALLY break this down
grew up near chicago, suburb, mainly black, and i was the only white kid
Right time to do this song with all that’s going on in the world👍
You started Joyner? Lets all enjoy the ride, this is going to be fun
I watched one of your videos bro. You are awesome, and now finally! When i explain something to a homie and they're like that doesn't make sense. You are always my go too! Love the breakdowns man. FIRE
This song is so powerful . I’m a republican and know we all Bleed the same we’re all Americans and we need to grow as individuals . We then can the similarities between all people. Great reaction man! Keep up the fantastic work, also keep up the fire music
Agreed brother. Im a conservative too and i know we're all equal. I base people off character. Not skin color.
What's cool about this song, is that it gets people thinking. Cause they both say that they aren't racists, but they're saying some really hateful and racist shit. And they both make some good points too, but they attribute it to the wrong reason. There is a disconnect, a misunderstanding of each other's worlds. Neither of them truly are racist, they are there, willing to talk their shit out and try to understand one another. They're making an effort to sift through all the bullshit they've been fed. I love this song, and I wish more people would really listen to and learn from it.
I could see you having a big video podcast. Have guests to talk to. Sort of like a Joe Rogan vibe. Just a couple of people shooting the shit and getting on different topics. You would be great at that. I think you really got something dude.
That hug at the end gets me to tear up everytime, love it man
This is such an incredible reaction
Thank you 🙏
I feel like a lot of POC understood the being stopped by a cop line. I have had 3 interactions with law enforcement 2 were for accidents and 1 was while i was at a lake and i cried all 3 times because i didnt know if i was gonna get home to see my mom.
the main point of this track is that if you choose a side you are part of the problem... exactly that is what rap is, sending a message
The GOAT of reaction channels 🙌🔥🔥🔥
Yo, my man, loved this breakdown!
I hit no life shaq for a laugh an entertainment.
Knox has officially become my guy I go to when I want an understanding, breakdown, an perspective on a song.
You have the musical ear bro, keep up the good work!
You should do devils work, its one of his best songs
What?
@SoulsMaster what u on about
Knox and Stevie Knight are my 2 go to’s for anything hip hop. Keep doing what you doin!!!
Third Ernest is sick too
And layedbak
@@matthewbowman1246 both are on my list as well.
@@matthewbowman1246 I also have nolifeshaq and Intheclutch Ent...
This song always makes me tear up
I know I'm late to this video but I had to say you did a great job with this .I love how you analyze this, you spot alot of stuff that the others that react to it either miss or misinterpreted
You earned a new subscriber 👍🏾
Btw both the actors r Joyner Lucas close friends
perfect analysis great job knox keep the work up we love you
I think you're the only reactor who noticed and commented on the "with all disrespect" line lol. That's my favorite
I just got the recommendation for this video as I'm going into my 3rd week of Intercultural Communication class and it ties so well into what our textbook started the class at
can you PLEASE react to lucky you? You proably already heard it but i want your breakdown and reaction on it
Bro I’m just now getting hip to your channel but the way you break stuff and being you is what I love to see on UA-cam keep going and making music you just gain a other sub 🤝💯💪🏾
"I'm not racist" reminds me of a law in florida where as long you say you feel frightened you can do whatever you want.
You serious? 🤯 I'm not American nor in America so I don't know
@@yk_arubanorchid297 nah
Nope its 100% true. Its called the stand your ground law. Look it up. It's a very real thing.
Cheers from Brazil! Keep doing this great reactions...
I think if both sides started taking down those barriers and stopped assuming the worst from each other (like when the black guy said that when a white guy says "niggar" there's a hidden meaning under, but when a black guy says it, it's just their a way of greeting each other, or all the drug stuff the White Guy said) we'd be able to hash out any differences. Instead, everyone is just holding on to those barriers and expecting everything to just work out. Sure, some people are trying to fix things, but there are just as many not. But trying to keep things exclusive to your race is part of the problem, keeping those barriers up. Regardless of how the word "nigger" is spelled, it came from the same place. By not letting the meaning change, it's keeping racism associated with the word. By keeping the meaning the same, you can never get past it. I'm a firm believer that anyone should be able to say anything, as long as they're not trying to hate on someone/a race. I also believe any people should be able to enjoy the culture and slang of any other peoples. By claiming it as only for you, you are literally putting a wall between us.
7:40 - 9:55 the most powerful reaction I've ever heard on UA-cam, Instagram, or any other social media platform in my life. You, Sir, are a Unicorn and a Powerful Light and Voice on this planet.
Please react to more Joyner. He's fire and his songs actually talk about real things!
Man You , Stevie Knight and NolifeShaq are thee best reaction channels i have had the pleasure to stumble across , You catch the most bars and have a wide variety of genres you react to !!! Keep up the grind man
I like how he said that the white guy was racist because he generalized black people (witch i agree with) but then when the black guy generalizes white people he doesn't say anything about it.
Your still the best knox hill 😉
I was looking for this comment. They're both out of line but don't just call out one. 🙄
Yea the entire point of the video is to show BOTH sides are wrong and BOTH sides are ignorant.. But Knox for whatever reason only sees it as ''white evil, black good''; which is.. bothersome.. it kinda makes the song loose it's purpose..
He did
My eyes always sting and well up at "there's two sides to every story and I wish that I knew yours." It's so powerful I can't hold it in.
Theres always 2 sides of every storie and how picking a side devides us. This music video made me learn to hear both sides.
i watched so many reactions to this song,and you was the only person i came across that talked about the N word in the context it was ment to be portrayed, and the tone of the RRRRR and not the A.Good Video man.
Love these reviews, I think a powerful part he missed was when he said "I know I'm not innocent, but I might be anyday now'. Meaning while he's done shit, he could be arrested and charged randomly for something he didn't do. Which is a fear I feel many black Americans live with.
I have watched just about every reaction to this there is and this is by far my favorite. Keep up the good work man
If you chose a side then you're part of the problem - from a guy in the original video and he's 100% right.
What I have come to love about this song, is that simultaneously the white guy is both racist and not racist. In that, I mean, he is pointing out a lot of stereotypes, a lot of real issues in the black community, there are members of the community that do run out on their kids, do get food stamps, and trade them for drugs and alcohol, refusing to take any blame and shifting it on others, how a lot of modern rap is very caustic and damaging to the community as a whole, reinforcing bad elements, glorifying things that are damaging the community, I have known these people, have had relatives that got into gangsta rap, and now are in jail, just because they tried to live the "thug" lifestyle and got caught up and got fucked over.
What he is saying, is not inherently racist as these are real things that plague the black community, but what is racist about it, is the ignorance, the generalization, putting all the blame on this one black person, acting like he is part of the problem, the use of the hard R several times, and he is citing these things because they are very clear, problems of the black community brought up to disparage and even tell the black community "Well, maybe if you didn't act like X, you'd be treated better" as if it's all the fault of the black communities.
He is not an actual racist, but what he is saying, as real as those issues may be, is real things that are also used by racists and ignorant people to attack blacks over, to point the blame on the black community alone. Then the black guy comes in, and doesn't even pretend to be respectful, and explains himself, gives context to things like not being able to get a job, not able to pay taxes either, how he has to sling drugs to just feed himself and his family, while being racist and full of hate himself, going all out also laying so much blame on this one man for the sins of all the white people.
It's the perfect song, it starts hot, heats up to a boil, a full-on high point, then it hits the turning point when he says "There are two sides to every story, and I wish I could hear yours" shows, despite what the white man says, he really is not racist, because he wants to hear what the black man says. Then we ramp it up again, with the black man saying how he all due disrespect, he hates white people, starting high and angry, not as hot as the white man using the hard R, but it still is high. But slowly, it simmers down, slowly, more of his own personal struggles coming in. He is explaining himself and his experiences, that he has seen or had to do, admitting to fault, admitting he isn't perfect, it all coming down to pointing out, now, the white man knows a bit of his story, all the while, the white guy listening, considering, understanding, and it ends in acceptance and a hug, civil discourse.
Also, a vast majority of Republicans aren't racist, more are non-racist than actually racist, and there are a lot of racist Democrats too, who want to effectively enslave blacks, as well as poorer communities so they can get richer. As far as the line about the Mexicans and the wall... a major factor why black people can't get jobs, is actually due to illegal immigrants taking jobs, often at a real pay cut, which means places like entry-level jobs will hire those people for cheap, exploit and threaten them, and it cuts out a lot of black teens and young adults from getting work. It's actually a major issue why, at least near the border, there is a LOT of hate and tension as well as gang violence going on between blacks and Latinos.
This comment needs a lot more likes 👍🏽 and comments 💬
Thank you so much @sevness
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Joyner Lucas Ross Capicchioni
Joyner Lucas I'm Sorry
Joyner Lucas Devils Work
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Thank you. Ive been thinking of the Ross Capicchoini song. I couldnt remember the name
@@matthewbowman1246 no problem
For sure i’m finna subscribe. I love the fact you dive down and break down each verse 🔥🔥
I’m surprised you didn’t touch on the part where he says “...maybe the police would stop killing you...” and the implication that all the responsibility of ending police brutality is on black people changing their behaviors/dress/etc. Which is obviously wrong, and eliminates any examination of the police and the responsibility they and their institutions have. Great breakdown! I always tear up when they hug. We need more of that and less of all the rest of it. ♥️
Carrie Huffman that’s what Joyner is saying
Dark Ghoul Joyner implied it. I just figured he would have said something about it.
I think he didn't because he examines so much of the song regardless, so prob didn't think he needed to explain it, Idk.
Greeeaatt breakdown Knox... killed it. Such a relevant track!
“Not everyone who supports trump is racist, but everyone who supports trump has decided that racism is not a deal-breaker.”
If racism was a deal-bracker in American politics. Then I don’t think any of your politicians would get a vote. Depending on the definition of racism.
@@disillusioneddedication4625 I don’t disagree but there is no denying that donald trump has enabled and perpetuated racism far more egregiously than almost any major politician in the US in modern history
@@evanmuir6586 in what ways? Rhetoric or policies? Considering Biden supported the largest incarceration of black men during the 90's. You're kidding yourself if you think Democrats are on the side of the black community..........
@@evanmuir6586 so are we just gonna ignore the fact that Biden said if I dont vote for him I'm no longer black? Both sides have flaws, but don't try and act like Trump is some all mighty evil without acknowledging the other side.
I disagree partly. I would say “not all trump supporters are racists, but all racists are trump supporters.”
I respect knox for reacting to this song and disecting it knowing that he can get a lot of hate. Keep up the good work mate
The whole "you arnt a slave so it shouldn't bother you" is the same as saying a jewish kid who's grandparents were in a concentration camp shouldn't care about the holocaust because they weren't there...
Dude absolutely love you for your views. Unite don’t divide! Amen
Can you please react to Eminem. Ft Joyner Lucas on Lucky you music video please
The best there is on UA-cam when it comes to breaking down the lyrics! ❤️
If you grew up in large black communities then you also know that stereotypes are created by numbers. And a high percentage of black households have one parent usually the mother is the one taking care of the kids because the father is gone. These are issues that need to stop being glossed over like it's something made up
People don't think it's "made up" more of the fact it doesn't matter sense the strong single mother trope has became so popular in the black communities actually in America in general.
The problem with that is people use that to justify police brutality and such things. When we are talking that police brutality should stop why is that the first thing that comes out of someone's mouth, you can bring that up but is that the time when we are trying to help people who lost their lives terribly and trying to prevent it from happening to anyone again
I've never heard someone say "the reason why police are shooting black people is because they have one parent at home". Some people just need to look in the mirror and take responsibility for certain perceptions and stop blaming it on others
Truth I'm one of those mothers
First time I heard this I didn't know who Joyner was and I actually thought it was the white dude that was acting who was talking LoL. He's playing the part real well
I like this guy it's people like him that help me understand this conversation so much more. 👍🏾
Please react to Eminem "You're never over" it's a homage for Proof, em's best buddy!
well youre insight on this gained my subscription, I look forward to watching the rest of your videos.
This is the first video I seen of Joyner and I was so confused at first. I was like there is no way that dude is Joyner. But I wasn't sure.
Dude, your reactions are top notch. My brain does not work like yours. Thats why I like your channel, your break downs make me see things differently and say "ahhhhh". Keep it up, your a cool guy. Oh, BTW, just started listening to your music, pretty good so far!
"DEVIL'S WORK" PLEASE!!!!!
i’m not a huge rap fan i listen to yungblud and some rappers casually if i like the song but this entire reaction was amazing i’m def subscribing and your music is really good! i wish you success in your future ❤️
I love you man, but I think you kinda missed the point of the video. You did catch the racism and stereotypes of the white guy, but you missed the subtleties of the black guy. 1. It starts when with his anger and him hitting the hat off the guy and knocking the table over, that being the stereotype that blacks are quicker to violence. His digs back at the white guy, while hitting with racist lines and stereotypes. Neither was better or worse in my opinion and if you find yourself agreeing with either more than the other, then you missed the point. This video showed the flaws and things both sides are usually guilty doing to defend their side or push their idea. The ending was great, but very unrealistic, but that is an end goal that we should strive to reach. But I'm glad Joyner started the conversation, but there always seems to be a little bias, and that's a bit sad to see. If anyone is trying to figure this out, or has read this far, I'm a 17-year old black guy from NC, and I'm wishing for a better future and I hope bbn I'm not bbn alone.
underrated comment. You put my exact thoughts into words when I saw his reaction... He got completely caught up in the mindset of ''white bad, black good'' ; which is counter to what the video is meant to show. Respect.
This is actually the best analysis out of all the reaction videos i have seen about this, great job...and by the way, just because of that, you just gained a new subscriber 🔥🔥
yoo Knox can u please react to I'll hurt you - Busta Rhymes feat. Eminem the flow is freaking insane !!
straight up
I been subscribed for so long that every single time I turn on a Knox Hill video I immediately get a free something that’s just the benefit of subscribing to this man he is pure greatness
U should react to venom by Eminem it’s gos hard
Mahsa Same
tears me up everytime i see the hug at the end
Ok next pls react to Eminem and Joyner Lucas lucky you if u haven't already