Thank you guys for all the love! THOSE OF YOU WATCHING AFTER THE LIVE - SONG STARTS AT 13:12!! - I’ve thought about you - did a full reaction without stopping for donos or chat so enjoy 🤘🔥🔥
Kind of disappointed ngl I was hoping for a more sincere reaction but you're defending this cringe song 🤷♂️ not hating on you cuz I love your reactions just disappointed on your take on this
I LOVE this song!!! I think Tom did an AMAZING with this opportunity!! Great breakdown Knox!! Definitely watch Shaq’s reaction too! Tom did a live interview during his reaction!!!!
Knox you're staying sick cause you're under stress and you keep pushing. Sometimes you gotta chill for a lil bit. We gonna be waiting for you here. Go heal up and come back strong.
It is amazing the ones hating on Tom, as though he is dissing Em. Seems to me they should be more aware of Em's lyrics...and would have caught that the "nanana" part as being familiar and realized Em has used that in songs. It isnt thumbing his nose at Em. Similarly, the last line in first verse "...AND THERE'S A MILLION OF US JUST LIKE ME WHO CUSS LIKE ME WHO JUST DONT GIVE A FUCK LIKE ME WHO DRESS LIKE ME, WALK, TALK AND ACT LIKE ME." Em's lyrics The Real Slim Shady ... is exactly what Tom did by looking up to Eminem. Any "fan" of Em that cant see the huge gems of Easter eggs n this song, I would argue are themselves trolls.
Loved the fact that Tom actually went and bought the same year make and model car from a junk yard as in the original Stan. He actually sanded it down and painted it to match. Attention to detail is off the charts.
Thank you Knox. You caught so many easter eggs and broke it down like no other. Great work as usual! I'm an Em and Tom fan from the start and don't get how anyone could get upset over this. This is paying respect on a level like no other.
Honestly I'm a die hard Em fan been that way for a very long time. And the words the Tom said in this song I can relate to. If it wasn't for Em Idk where I would be. His music was like therapy to me. So this song from Tom isn't just for Tom it's for every Em fan out there. Becuz I'm sure his music has touch a lot of lives out there
Knox once again brother, no one & I mean no one breaks down a track like you. You are the G.O.A.T. This should be your full time gig. As for the song, it was genius & fire.
Great reaction, Knox! That was some #FreestyleFire too!! I love that Tom stopped in to show you some love. He's such an awesome guy as well as a very talented one. People who see "Dear Slim" as a diss or anything other than Tom paying homage to Eminem are insane. That's what I think about it.
This is an epic reaction! Gutted I couldn’t catch it live. But your freestyle was🔥 And Tom showed some love too!! Deserved! But most importantly Knox - please take some time to get better! We will still all be here when you are. Thanks bro 🙏
I grow more respect for this man with each video he and Nova drop. Truth doesn't need apology. I hope enough folks take him the right way to make a difference in our country. He didn't say he is Eminem, he said he is Marshall (before he became Em).
Loved every moment of this. Self made and 100. The best eminem show of respect I have ever seen outside of interviews. Tom didn't wait for Em to retire or die to show tribute. Doing it to the man's face! Madz respect and love.
@Red Shed HOWEVER; I AM, THE FIRST TO PUBLISH, "STAN 3," AND THE "IDEA," OF COMPLETING THE TRIOLOGY OF, "STAN," LEGALLY BY MAKING SURE, I WAS THE FIRST #PUBLISHED; 2 YEARS AGO. YOU'RE OPINION TO MY VIDEO IS INVALID, TO THIS LEGAL MATTER. HOWEVER, U CAN #WATCH IT UNFOLD. YOUR #TEAM MESSED WITH THE WRONG #MARINE IF, THATZ HOW THEY WANT TO HANDLE IT, BUT AGAIN....LONGEST RUN ON, FANCORRESPONDANCE~EVA... {TEXT TALK, SRY} BUT, IF HE MAKES "THE LAWYERS TALK, THEN, IT IS WHAT IT IS. IM ONLY OFFERIN HIM A CHANCE, "TO GIVE PROPER PROPS," TO THE IDEA~DESIGNER OF HIS $100,0O0 #STOLENSONG? THATZ ALL. HAVE A GREAT DAY. :)
@@8h8_illustrates look for yourself...its all "time stamped," when published...even did a inst live, that alot of "artists," chkd in, but NOT, tommy boy... Dont you think its weird, im confronting him; DIRECTLY," and EVERYONE has "chimed in," but him?? Inunderstand; you his fan, but, this is #truth ask #TOMMACDONALD
Love that you laid out that you have your own shit to so called life. People forget that sometimes. Keep grinding brotha and we’re all in this shit together!
This was a great love letter to one of the greatest in the game and he gave him 100k to do it! Speaks to both his respect and his success at the same time. How can you not respect this man?! Much love!💕 #hangovergang
Missed this reaction yesterday, watched it entirely, that was awesome with Tom showing up showing the love, he's very humble and much appreciated just as you are with your awesome reactions and live streams, hope to catch the next live, god bless and hope you recover swiftly
@@BossManCarls @8 h8 my #LIVE #IGTV #STAN3 #BREAKDOWN & #RESPONSE #EXPLANATIONS #EXPLAINED #USMC #MC #EMINEM #LOVE #CHKITOUT NN #AGAIN 2HOURZ...TALKIN ABOUT HIS #LIVEIGTV #CALLINGHIMOUTFER2HOURS #TAGGEDHIM #ANNOUNCED IT N AGAIN #NOSHOW #PPLZ #KNOW #CHKITOUT N #SEE IF I #FASH_GODZKIDD TELLZ #DATRUTH #LOVE #TRUTH #ONE th-cam.com/video/29rTH4kJUgQ/w-d-xo.html
To me it sounds like Tom is paying homage and that he is a Stan, but at the same time saying that I'm an artist in my own right and I've picked up the mantle you dropped. Which mantle is it that 'Em dropped? I'd say it is the counter culture mantle that 'Em has not dropped, but lost. Not consciously, but rather as a consequence of the change of culture in society. You might, correctly, say that 'Em hasn't changed in his views, but he is no longer counter culture, as the definitions of culture and counter culture has flipped. The counter culture twenty years ago is now the established culture and counter culture is by definition counter the culture. That is what happens when you''re getting older, become establshed and stick to your beliefs not to the times. Tom is a critic of current culture and is now "the one counter culture follows". Tom had the same critique of MacLethal in "Mac Lethal Sucks" when he says "Dave, counter-culture is who beats you up". So, Tom has picked up the lost mantle of counter culture rappers like 'Em and is telling him straight up that he is no longer counter culture, but at the same time thanking him for being the role model for counter culture rappers. Tom is not saying he is a better rapper than 'Em, he is saying he is the face of counter culture that 'Em used to be. "The Times They Are a-Changing" as Dylan put it...
I think Tom did a perfect job paying homage and respect to the rap god who inspired him. Love the flipping the bird bar. The flow, the beat, the na na na na na... All reminiscent of old school Shady.
@@juicymuscprod9624 @8 h8 my #LIVE #IGTV #STAN3 #BREAKDOWN & #RESPONSE #EXPLANATIONS #EXPLAINED #USMC #MC #EMINEM #LOVE #CHKITOUT NN #AGAIN 2HOURZ...TALKIN ABOUT HIS #LIVEIGTV #CALLINGHIMOUTFER2HOURS #TAGGEDHIM #ANNOUNCED IT N AGAIN #NOSHOW #PPLZ #KNOW #CHKITOUT N #SEE IF I #FASH_GODZKIDD TELLZ #DATRUTH #LOVE #TRUTH #ONE th-cam.com/video/29rTH4kJUgQ/w-d-xo.html
I am an Asian Indian American and I give damn to Elites Hollywood or whatsoever first time I ever liked a music is that of Tom McDonald's and it is Not Controversy it is just plain Pure TRUTH, crafted very beautifully into Rap. TRUTH hurts hard where it should. Tom is a Legend.
Appreciate you insightful review / reaction. The level of detail in Tom's music, lyrics and imagery is always good, but this one was over the top amazing. The level of music history and influence represented in this one piece of art cannot be overstated. Peace. #hangovergang
The song is alright~ But I am not mad at the hustle he went through to get the instrumental. I’m honestly sure he’s gonna make all that back anyways. I’m happy for him. The song is alright tho. I genuinely feel like he should have went a little harder on it.
I almost feel like this beat was made especially for Tom 💫 He and Nova put so much into this track.. I don't think anyone elso could have taken this beat and do something so great with it..
Love his respect hes showing ... he killed those lyrics and Nova slayed the hell out of that vid... POWER COUPLE right fkn there...fr fr ... mad respect ❤
The bridge is probably my favorite part of this song. That’s genuine gratitude there. Props to Tom. Absolutely love this song. Yes, that hook gets stuck in your head for days. Top tier breakdown. Kudos Knox. ❤️✌🏻
Honestly Knox, we need to have you full-time doing this as a career. You're able to break down these songs verse by verse the way the artists intended for it to be heard. Very few people can do that. Thats an amazing skill bro. Keep up the work. Putting all my friends on to you!
Knox, you definitely one of the best at catching the details and providing a vey detailed analysis if the words/bars on the first run. More that half of what you talked about took me 4 or 5 views to catch. Great reactions man!
The thing I like most of all is that the basic lines are all to Eminem or Slim and all of the personal lines, are to Marshall Mathers. Excellent choice by Tom.
@Red Shed HOWEVER; I AM, THE FIRST TO PUBLISH, "STAN 3," AND THE "IDEA," OF COMPLETING THE TRIOLOGY OF, "STAN," LEGALLY BY MAKING SURE, I WAS THE FIRST #PUBLISHED; 2 YEARS AGO. YOU'RE OPINION TO MY VIDEO IS INVALID, TO THIS LEGAL MATTER. HOWEVER, U CAN #WATCH IT UNFOLD. YOUR #TEAM MESSED WITH THE WRONG #MARINE IF, THATZ HOW THEY WANT TO HANDLE IT, BUT AGAIN....LONGEST RUN ON, FANCORRESPONDANCE~EVA... {TEXT TALK, SRY} BUT, IF HE MAKES "THE LAWYERS TALK, THEN, IT IS WHAT IT IS. IM ONLY OFFERIN HIM A CHANCE, "TO GIVE PROPER PROPS," TO THE IDEA~DESIGNER OF HIS $100,0O0 #STOLENSONG? THATZ ALL. HAVE A GREAT DAY. :)
@@ChristopherJames1993 mmmhmmm,,,,tell that tu my 3,000 vidz freestyle on hea; "look meh up in ""Marine Corps Times (Battlaion Highest/TOPP Shooter) printed, National Poets Society, 3.9gpa Associate"s Degree/Phi Theta Kappa/Summa Cume Laude," actual paperwork SAYS, "DIFFERENT, "FRIEND...: #FACTS #JOG #JAGGOWFFGANGG #FACT WHAT YOU GOT, "SIR PAPERWORK??" #TRUTH #COUNTS
@Chris Lyons mmmhmmm,,,,tell that tu my 3,000 vidz freestyle on hea; "look meh up in ""Marine Corps Times (Battlaion Highest/TOPP Shooter) printed, National Poets Society, 3.9gpa Associate"s Degree/Phi Theta Kappa/Summa Cume Laude," actual paperwork SAYS, "DIFFERENT, "FRIEND...: #FACTS #JOG #JAGGOWFFGANGG #FACT WHAT YOU GOT, "SIR PAPERWORK??"
I'm not your Mom, Knox, but I am A Mom and I'm concerned about the length of time you've had this illness. Have you seen your doctor? Secondary infections can set in behind the initial infection and be even worse. Please, if you haven't already done so consider getting checked out just to make sure. Those little girls need a healthy Dad! Hope you feel better very soon.
When I ended up hospitalized with pneumonia, it initially manifested as a lingering cough after I was sick. I didn't feel anything else for a while but I kept coughing for months. Eventually I was bedbound. Definitely something to have checked out if it's really lingering, even if it doesn't feel like a big deal
Not gonna lie.. I have to agree. I dont think you need a doctor necessarily but you need to start taking some good herbs.. get some mullein leaf extract take regularly for a few days should clear you up
@@Spidywomack What Lucas did with the song will is completely different. The lyrics from tom have a completely different vibe. "YES" Regardless of the topic being about 2 completely different role models.
That's exactly my story and I'm from Michigan, white boy going up in a black neighborhood. Lived in a trailer park, hell our mothers name is Debbie. That can't get any closer. Got into hip hop and started writing beats and lines with my 2 black Brothers in our group. Eminem was the same for me. That's why I love tom Mcdonald because I feel like it's shady in 99.
Great live session as usual, Knox. We do appreciate how hard you work and I'm glad to see it's paying off, as your channel is blowing up. BUT we are true fans of yours; we can wait for you to get better. You've been sick for too long, because you keep pushing through your illness. Take some time out and get better. We'll be waiting for you :).
Knox this is my favorite breakdown so far so much love and support. You deserve it dude. To get recognition, donations, and shout outs from everyone and even Tom himself is an amazing accomplishment as well man, that’s incredible and happy to see you get a shout out as well. Thank you for all your time, hard work, and dedication. Way to get on your grind especially coffing the whole time 😂🔥🔥🔥
@@tjpowell234 @8 h8 my #LIVE #IGTV #STAN3 #BREAKDOWN & #RESPONSE #EXPLANATIONS #EXPLAINED #USMC #MC #EMINEM #LOVE #CHKITOUT NN #AGAIN 2HOURZ...TALKIN ABOUT HIS #LIVEIGTV #CALLINGHIMOUTFER2HOURS #TAGGEDHIM #ANNOUNCED IT N AGAIN #NOSHOW #PPLZ #KNOW #CHKITOUT N #SEE IF I #FASH_GODZKIDD TELLZ #DATRUTH #LOVE #TRUTH #ONE th-cam.com/video/29rTH4kJUgQ/w-d-xo.html
Knox has the best reactions. Your breakdowns are insanely detailed and enjoyable. You dont bore anyone and you can clearly see Knox having a lot of fun disecting tracks like these 🙏 much love to Knox Hill 🧡
Knox, you have put such a new spin on rap for me that it's made me appreciate 1) the REAL art of rapping 2) how authentic the tracks can be 3) the craft of putting it all together 4) the underlying meaning of a lot of the lyrics and the list goes on. Love what you're doing, the break downs, the free style raps, all of it. When I need a break down (and it's due to Tom McDonald that I found you) i come to your channel, you got a gift, your real no matter what and all others pale in comparison to your break downs/reactions!!! Big fan boy here!!! I'm 60 and Tom made me appreciate rap with "White Boy", fucking stuck a nerve and now I'm a fan and you have elevated that desire to hear more! Raw and Real, Thx...
Hope you are feeling better. Catching up here. Thank you for interpreting the song, like you do with every single song I’ve seen you break down be true, be positive and approach everything with intelligence. Take care. I am a mom of triplets, who just had their prom tonight. Enjoy your kids. :) When people say it flies, man..I can’t believe I am here at 40 watching them go off to college. ✌🏼 #HOG
Triplets?! That is amazing. Huge congratulations and I appreciate the comment. I know - time is already flying! Can’t believe they’re almost three - feels like just yesterday I was in that waiting room. Much love to you and your family - take care 🙏
I’m definitely enjoying you sharpening your free style skills on us. Dope as fuck putting yourself out there like that. Most of the reactors who also rap don’t really do that. I mean Crypt spits for his ads which is cool and all but you can tell that it’s not off the dome and edited where you are going on live streams doing it. Dope
Only watching you a short time, but your heart and MIND impressed me a lot. I was raised in poor areas and experienced so much that made me love the black community and I believe that Tom is waking up ALL SIDES and when the masses wake up then they will rule the world.
How in the actual heck do you freestyle like that?! You have to be so smart to have that many rhyms flowing in your head offf the cuff. I'm a CPA but I watch your ERB breakdowns just to learn stuff lol
Not to say that Knox isn’t smart, because he definitely is, but it’s more of a matter of familiarity with rap along with a vast technical knowledge of the subject, plus the fact that he lives and breathes rap, that allows him to come up with rhymes like that. I just want to make very clear that I’m not trying to knock Knox in any way, but his abilities are the fruits of his hard work and dedication, not just the result of his intrinsic intelligence. I really hate the propagated notion that people who possess great skill in a particular field (I mean any field, not just rapping or music in general, etc.) have somehow been blessed with a talent that is unachievable if you’re not “born with it”. Without exception, those that have truly honed in their craft have all put in COUNTLESS hours to make it where they currently are. I simply wish people more readily appreciated others’ devotion as opposed to chalking it up to being smarter or more gifted than everybody else. Time and effort are really the biggest factors that set those in the upper echelon apart from the rest
If you want a deeper inside perpesctive Tom did an interview with No Life Shaq while he reacted to the song. It's about 30 mins long but a good watch. Even with my feelings towards nls it was a good watch.
@@davids5006 I think he will always stay that way. Hence why he spent 100k to respect em. I dont think it had anything to do with anything else. He is fortunate that we love him so much that he has made a career and he knew all the real fans would love this "collab" if you will.. he talked it up in his hour video like I'm doin this so haters this and that but you watch tom closely he spends every waking second making sure his fans know how much he appreciates them .. he packs his Cds for everyone who buys them cmon haha that must be friggin exhausting I could be a new band starting out if I sold 100 records I wouldn't wanna do that! Hahah he could pay a friend hey here get on this .. anyway that's what made me gravitate to tom and I will always be a fan because of it and he puts out real sh1t
Great reaction was always! I'm super happy for Tom that he had the chance to say thank you to his childhood idol in such a spectacular way. #Hangovergang4ever #HangovergangGermany
Agree and tom is bloody killed tbe song was so addictive i love it so much i play it over and over tom man your going places well done dude you deserve this so much lets help tom get to no1
i just gotta say, i shed a tear when tom said em saved his life. he saved mine too. i almost killed myself three times over the past 20 years. everytime i would here em songs in my head.
Same Even fell into addiction same Tim's em did. I met em in 2001. Him n proof. I have the same exact tattoo as eminem and proof. Yes I got the Proof tattooed on my arm. And I also have the slim shady pill monster
So now...we need a Tom & Em collab with attitude!!! And both of them are crazy animated! The video would break the internet! And push Tom into the stratosphere!!!
OK you didn't even start breaking it down and I'm already commenting. I know I'm going to love this breakdown looking at the fact it's over an hour long. Notice how I said breakdown & not reaction. By far the greatest video / lyric breakdown persona in the game.
The whole song is Tom saying he's just like Em and his influence is what made him who he is today. On the cover of this it says "Produced By Eminem", I think he is saying he is a product of Em, his very existence was produced by Eminem and isn't just talking about the beat.
Yeah no. That’s whack that’s not how you pay homage smfh. Bro if you’re such a fan of Eminem how you claim to be. LEARN FROM HIM ON HOW YOU PAY HOMAGE. This is corny as fuck and whack
@@cr9477 He's not like Em maybe in his mind, like I myself had bleach blonde hair by 99' 🤣 But I understand what he's saying in the last sentence there
@@cr9477 I actually remember sitting there with bleach blonde hair nodding to the real slim shady video and my Father being like "You do understand he's taking the pi$$ out of his fans that are copying him don't you!" That moment hit me lmao
That car is Stan's car. Tom said he bought it from a junk yard and had it painted and then they went to the beach and got seaweed to make it look like it was just pulled from the water. Also, he has his friend rig it so the water would be running out. Epic!
To be basically the biggest independent artist there is.....hello he's always pushing the envelope and given his life and where he was has been is and probably will be....I can't help but respect it. He and Nova I mean I gotta damn love it I just do
Folks here is the deal. Knox is the best breakdown channel period & its not even close. To top it off Knox's own content is tight. I have to watch Knox's breakdowns more than once because his level of breakdown actually helps form my thoughts on a song. Shout out Knox your the GOAT at breakdowns that just being 100.
from northeast India.. your breakdowns are second to none..love it❤️❤️ we have some great conscious rappers in this part of the world too.. you must react to some.. I guarantee you'll be surprised
Knox my pgc homie!!! You are most definitely going another level with reactions and breakdowns. Nobody is better than you my man!!! Thank you for everything you do for us
Thank you guys for all the love! THOSE OF YOU WATCHING AFTER THE LIVE - SONG STARTS AT 13:12!! - I’ve thought about you - did a full reaction without stopping for donos or chat so enjoy 🤘🔥🔥
You're breakdowns are too good man! I bet Em appreciates your hip hop knowledge.
Love your reactions can't wait to hear more on your next project 🙏
Knox take care of yourself dude. Get some rest man hope you get to feeling better.
Kind of disappointed ngl I was hoping for a more sincere reaction but you're defending this cringe song 🤷♂️ not hating on you cuz I love your reactions just disappointed on your take on this
I LOVE this song!!! I think Tom did an AMAZING with this opportunity!! Great breakdown Knox!! Definitely watch Shaq’s reaction too! Tom did a live interview during his reaction!!!!
“Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted, one moment, would you capture it or let it slip?” Tom captured it!
Knox you're staying sick cause you're under stress and you keep pushing. Sometimes you gotta chill for a lil bit. We gonna be waiting for you here. Go heal up and come back strong.
Agreed hes trying to do too much .. stress from all that's going on mixed with all that he does is def like a crazy mix for body breaking down
No, he is sick cuz his bars are taking over
Sometimes body gotta purge. Not stress related.
Knox is is sick cuz he didn't wear a face mask when he listened to Gnat... eminem did warn him "these rhymes call for a face mask"
You speak facts bro. Mad respect for being able to explain songs in a very intelligent way. Keep it up man. Love your channel. 💯.
NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE comes close to Knox in breaking down bars.
#G.O.A.T
That's love bro. Appreciate you
Actually..nah I'm joking
Also gotta point out that Em said, "you can grow up to be just like me" and now Tom is here sayin, "I am/I am just like you!"
go listen to the chorus of not alike ft royce the 59
Excellent reference
It is amazing the ones hating on Tom, as though he is dissing Em. Seems to me they should be more aware of Em's lyrics...and would have caught that the "nanana" part as being familiar and realized Em has used that in songs. It isnt thumbing his nose at Em.
Similarly, the last line in first verse "...AND THERE'S A MILLION OF US JUST LIKE ME WHO CUSS LIKE ME WHO JUST DONT GIVE A FUCK LIKE ME WHO DRESS LIKE ME, WALK, TALK AND ACT LIKE ME." Em's lyrics The Real Slim Shady ... is exactly what Tom did by looking up to Eminem. Any "fan" of Em that cant see the huge gems of Easter eggs n this song, I would argue are themselves trolls.
Loved the fact that Tom actually went and bought the same year make and model car from a junk yard as in the original Stan. He actually sanded it down and painted it to match. Attention to detail is off the charts.
Yep, thank Nova :)
I think the “nenene” part is homage to Eminem since Eminem would do those types of sounds on his Slim Shady LP songs.
If I interpreted it correctly Tom confirmed it in the interview/reaction with shaq
That he did pay homage eminem did that in one of his songs
@@shannonionabishop9426 right on
The song is homage to him.
@@CSpad I was about to post same, lol half the chorus in this song is “nenenenene.”
Thank you Knox. You caught so many easter eggs and broke it down like no other. Great work as usual! I'm an Em and Tom fan from the start and don't get how anyone could get upset over this. This is paying respect on a level like no other.
Honestly I'm a die hard Em fan been that way for a very long time. And the words the Tom said in this song I can relate to. If it wasn't for Em Idk where I would be. His music was like therapy to me. So this song from Tom isn't just for Tom it's for every Em fan out there. Becuz I'm sure his music has touch a lot of lives out there
You gotta love when an artist pays respect to another, but using an artists own track to pay that respect is just showing another level of respect
Great breakdown of Dear slim. I just discovered Tom because of him buying this beat and have been listening to all of his music the past few days
Knox once again brother, no one & I mean no one breaks down a track like you. You are the G.O.A.T.
This should be your full time gig.
As for the song, it was genius & fire.
Agreed! He is definitely the best reactor out there, but he also is a great rapper and I would like him to continue rapping too! :D
@@letitiad8440
Im sure he will keep rapping.
English is my second language (aside from three dialects lol) and if there are things that i dont dig, i leave it to nox. For me, he is a g.O.A.T..
@@letitiad8440 Yep, he is the BEST. I'm glad I've found him. As many as I've seen, he is the only one who goes into EVERYTHING, literally. Great job!
Great reaction, Knox! That was some #FreestyleFire too!! I love that Tom stopped in to show you some love. He's such an awesome guy as well as a very talented one. People who see "Dear Slim" as a diss or anything other than Tom paying homage to Eminem are insane. That's what I think about it.
Is it weird that I teared up seeing the respect going back and forth between these amazing artists? This is what it should be about.
I thought it was just me.
@@MericaF1rstdefinitely not just you ❤
This is an epic reaction! Gutted I couldn’t catch it live. But your freestyle was🔥 And Tom showed some love too!! Deserved! But most importantly Knox - please take some time to get better! We will still all be here when you are. Thanks bro 🙏
I grow more respect for this man with each video he and Nova drop. Truth doesn't need apology. I hope enough folks take him the right way to make a difference in our country. He didn't say he is Eminem, he said he is Marshall (before he became Em).
Respect to you🤟🖤
Loved every moment of this. Self made and 100. The best eminem show of respect I have ever seen outside of interviews. Tom didn't wait for Em to retire or die to show tribute. Doing it to the man's face! Madz respect and love.
Eminem named the beat “Stan’s Revenge”...gives it a whole other level doesn’t it?
knowing bad guy existents im glad stans revenges was put away
That just blew my mind lol
@Red Shed HOWEVER; I AM, THE FIRST TO PUBLISH, "STAN 3," AND THE "IDEA," OF COMPLETING THE TRIOLOGY OF, "STAN," LEGALLY BY MAKING SURE, I WAS THE FIRST #PUBLISHED; 2 YEARS AGO. YOU'RE OPINION TO MY VIDEO IS INVALID, TO THIS LEGAL MATTER. HOWEVER, U CAN #WATCH IT UNFOLD. YOUR #TEAM MESSED WITH THE WRONG #MARINE IF, THATZ HOW THEY WANT TO HANDLE IT, BUT AGAIN....LONGEST RUN ON, FANCORRESPONDANCE~EVA... {TEXT TALK, SRY} BUT, IF HE MAKES "THE LAWYERS TALK, THEN, IT IS WHAT IT IS. IM ONLY OFFERIN HIM A CHANCE, "TO GIVE PROPER PROPS," TO THE IDEA~DESIGNER OF HIS $100,0O0 #STOLENSONG? THATZ ALL. HAVE A GREAT DAY. :)
@@fashgodzkidd I seriously doubt that.
@@8h8_illustrates look for yourself...its all "time stamped," when published...even did a inst live, that alot of "artists," chkd in, but NOT, tommy boy... Dont you think its weird, im confronting him; DIRECTLY," and EVERYONE has "chimed in," but him?? Inunderstand; you his fan, but, this is #truth ask #TOMMACDONALD
Love that you laid out that you have your own shit to so called life. People forget that sometimes. Keep grinding brotha and we’re all in this shit together!
🙏🙏🙏
This was a great love letter to one of the greatest in the game and he gave him 100k to do it! Speaks to both his respect and his success at the same time. How can you not respect this man?! Much love!💕 #hangovergang
Missed this reaction yesterday, watched it entirely, that was awesome with Tom showing up showing the love, he's very humble and much appreciated just as you are with your awesome reactions and live streams, hope to catch the next live, god bless and hope you recover swiftly
Shout out to everyone that watched this entire thing either live or later.
We get real MVPs
@@BossManCarls @8 h8 my #LIVE #IGTV #STAN3 #BREAKDOWN & #RESPONSE #EXPLANATIONS #EXPLAINED #USMC #MC #EMINEM #LOVE #CHKITOUT NN #AGAIN 2HOURZ...TALKIN ABOUT HIS #LIVEIGTV #CALLINGHIMOUTFER2HOURS #TAGGEDHIM #ANNOUNCED IT N AGAIN #NOSHOW #PPLZ #KNOW #CHKITOUT N #SEE IF I #FASH_GODZKIDD TELLZ #DATRUTH #LOVE #TRUTH #ONE th-cam.com/video/29rTH4kJUgQ/w-d-xo.html
To me it sounds like Tom is paying homage and that he is a Stan, but at the same time saying that I'm an artist in my own right and I've picked up the mantle you dropped. Which mantle is it that 'Em dropped? I'd say it is the counter culture mantle that 'Em has not dropped, but lost. Not consciously, but rather as a consequence of the change of culture in society. You might, correctly, say that 'Em hasn't changed in his views, but he is no longer counter culture, as the definitions of culture and counter culture has flipped. The counter culture twenty years ago is now the established culture and counter culture is by definition counter the culture. That is what happens when you''re getting older, become establshed and stick to your beliefs not to the times. Tom is a critic of current culture and is now "the one counter culture follows".
Tom had the same critique of MacLethal in "Mac Lethal Sucks" when he says "Dave, counter-culture is who beats you up". So, Tom has picked up the lost mantle of counter culture rappers like 'Em and is telling him straight up that he is no longer counter culture, but at the same time thanking him for being the role model for counter culture rappers. Tom is not saying he is a better rapper than 'Em, he is saying he is the face of counter culture that 'Em used to be.
"The Times They Are a-Changing" as Dylan put it...
Spot on
I think Tom did a perfect job paying homage and respect to the rap god who inspired him. Love the flipping the bird bar. The flow, the beat, the na na na na na... All reminiscent of old school Shady.
@@lw3745 like he says “there’s a slim Shady in all of us. Fuck it. Let’s all stand up. “
I saw the na na na na na from the song fack
@@juicymuscprod9624 @8 h8 my #LIVE #IGTV #STAN3 #BREAKDOWN & #RESPONSE #EXPLANATIONS #EXPLAINED #USMC #MC #EMINEM #LOVE #CHKITOUT NN #AGAIN 2HOURZ...TALKIN ABOUT HIS #LIVEIGTV #CALLINGHIMOUTFER2HOURS #TAGGEDHIM #ANNOUNCED IT N AGAIN #NOSHOW #PPLZ #KNOW #CHKITOUT N #SEE IF I #FASH_GODZKIDD TELLZ #DATRUTH #LOVE #TRUTH #ONE th-cam.com/video/29rTH4kJUgQ/w-d-xo.html
I am an Asian Indian American and I give damn to Elites Hollywood or whatsoever first time I ever liked a music is that of Tom McDonald's and it is Not Controversy it is just plain Pure TRUTH, crafted very beautifully into Rap. TRUTH hurts hard where it should. Tom is a Legend.
Knox is a good dude, definitely deserving of whatever support he receives
The thing is, He didn't create any controversy. All the people did. He just didn't deny any of the stuff.
@@halox3595 that’s called marketing. every rapper does this shit you call clout chasing
@@halox3595 fair enough, I can respect your opinion. Have a great day
@@halox3595 I call it marketing.
That’s the problem with how the left runs social media. Nobody has to say anything really.
@@halox3595 my god you need to touch some grass
Em did the na na na na in his earlier stuff...Without Me
Appreciate you insightful review / reaction. The level of detail in Tom's music, lyrics and imagery is always good, but this one was over the top amazing. The level of music history and influence represented in this one piece of art cannot be overstated. Peace. #hangovergang
I don’t get why anyone would be mad about it. People need to get out the house and enjoy their lives! I think the song & beat is great!!
Because the song is fucking ass. It aint that deep
@@adamklevvall6180 funny joke 😂
The song is alright~
But I am not mad at the hustle he went through to get the instrumental. I’m honestly sure he’s gonna make all that back anyways. I’m happy for him. The song is alright tho. I genuinely feel like he should have went a little harder on it.
@@Sunkhrist Adam, this ^^^ is how you criticize. Take note, rooky.
th-cam.com/video/ZsB_ZCduG2E/w-d-xo.html 😁👌💪
Leave it to Tom to be both a gentleman and a savage at the same time.
Always love your breakdowns Knox, take care and get better! ❤
#HOG
"Produced by Eminem" because Tom IS A PRODUCT OF EMINEM
Em auctioned off beats and Tom bought some, one being this one.
I almost feel like this beat was made especially for Tom 💫 He and Nova put so much into this track.. I don't think anyone elso could have taken this beat and do something so great with it..
#HOG Forever 🤘
You are bar none the best reactor on TH-cam. Literally the only reactor I’d call a PROFESSIONAL reactor!
Love his respect hes showing ... he killed those lyrics and Nova slayed the hell out of that vid... POWER COUPLE right fkn there...fr fr ... mad respect ❤
I wish i could thank you in person for your amazing work and your energy. Thank you for being here for us, Knox!
Some people thought Tom was saying he was Em in a literal sense...no 😂 he was saying that he "is em" as in everything he wrote and did was Emspired
The bridge is probably my favorite part of this song. That’s genuine gratitude there. Props to Tom. Absolutely love this song. Yes, that hook gets stuck in your head for days. Top tier breakdown. Kudos Knox. ❤️✌🏻
Honestly Knox, we need to have you full-time doing this as a career. You're able to break down these songs verse by verse the way the artists intended for it to be heard. Very few people can do that. Thats an amazing skill bro. Keep up the work. Putting all my friends on to you!
Knox, you definitely one of the best at catching the details and providing a vey detailed analysis if the words/bars on the first run. More that half of what you talked about took me 4 or 5 views to catch. Great reactions man!
this was props without being corny and there should be more of this love between artists especially in hip-hop
The thing I like most of all is that the basic lines are all to Eminem or Slim and all of the personal lines, are to Marshall Mathers.
Excellent choice by Tom.
Well said my friend. Excellent job by Tom.
@Red Shed HOWEVER; I AM, THE FIRST TO PUBLISH, "STAN 3," AND THE "IDEA," OF COMPLETING THE TRIOLOGY OF, "STAN," LEGALLY BY MAKING SURE, I WAS THE FIRST #PUBLISHED; 2 YEARS AGO. YOU'RE OPINION TO MY VIDEO IS INVALID, TO THIS LEGAL MATTER. HOWEVER, U CAN #WATCH IT UNFOLD. YOUR #TEAM MESSED WITH THE WRONG #MARINE IF, THATZ HOW THEY WANT TO HANDLE IT, BUT AGAIN....LONGEST RUN ON, FANCORRESPONDANCE~EVA... {TEXT TALK, SRY} BUT, IF HE MAKES "THE LAWYERS TALK, THEN, IT IS WHAT IT IS. IM ONLY OFFERIN HIM A CHANCE, "TO GIVE PROPER PROPS," TO THE IDEA~DESIGNER OF HIS $100,0O0 #STOLENSONG? THATZ ALL. HAVE A GREAT DAY. :)
@@fashgodzkidd If you can't spell you're not a marine or a musician. Simple.
@@ChristopherJames1993 mmmhmmm,,,,tell that tu my 3,000 vidz freestyle on hea; "look meh up in ""Marine Corps Times (Battlaion Highest/TOPP Shooter) printed, National Poets Society, 3.9gpa Associate"s Degree/Phi Theta Kappa/Summa Cume Laude," actual paperwork SAYS, "DIFFERENT, "FRIEND...: #FACTS #JOG #JAGGOWFFGANGG #FACT WHAT YOU GOT, "SIR PAPERWORK??" #TRUTH #COUNTS
@Chris Lyons mmmhmmm,,,,tell that tu my 3,000 vidz freestyle on hea; "look meh up in ""Marine Corps Times (Battlaion Highest/TOPP Shooter) printed, National Poets Society, 3.9gpa Associate"s Degree/Phi Theta Kappa/Summa Cume Laude," actual paperwork SAYS, "DIFFERENT, "FRIEND...: #FACTS #JOG #JAGGOWFFGANGG #FACT WHAT YOU GOT, "SIR PAPERWORK??"
Your breakdowns are superb....this is great Tom showing love and respect and Nova with the visuals... pure awesomeness
I'm not your Mom, Knox, but I am A Mom and I'm concerned about the length of time you've had this illness. Have you seen your doctor? Secondary infections can set in behind the initial infection and be even worse. Please, if you haven't already done so consider getting checked out just to make sure. Those little girls need a healthy Dad! Hope you feel better very soon.
Same
When I ended up hospitalized with pneumonia, it initially manifested as a lingering cough after I was sick. I didn't feel anything else for a while but I kept coughing for months. Eventually I was bedbound. Definitely something to have checked out if it's really lingering, even if it doesn't feel like a big deal
Not gonna lie.. I have to agree. I dont think you need a doctor necessarily but you need to start taking some good herbs.. get some mullein leaf extract take regularly for a few days should clear you up
Yup, agree with that!! So..Knox listen to this bunch of caring mums and go see a doctor!!😘
What sickens does he have? And can I please have a time stamp of when he says this.
This is the reaction I’ve been waiting for. You always catch everything that I miss.
Tom didn't even diss Eminem so I'm not sure why people are mad! This song is amazing
Agreed to me it was him giving him his flowers. Like joyner lucas did with will
Tired of people thinking eminem Is just this God and noone can be good bc he exist, so dumb
@@Spidywomack will way better
@@Spidywomack What Lucas did with the song will is completely different. The lyrics from tom have a completely different vibe. "YES" Regardless of the topic being about 2 completely different role models.
@@shangomshumphamnasiruddin1612 which line in fake woke
Amazing live! This was next level... I’m happy for you Knox! You really deserve all of this an more!!
Loved this, it has revived, Em's efforts with Stan, Tom this is a masterpiece. True HOMAGE to a Grand Master.
That's exactly my story and I'm from Michigan, white boy going up in a black neighborhood. Lived in a trailer park, hell our mothers name is Debbie. That can't get any closer. Got into hip hop and started writing beats and lines with my 2 black Brothers in our group. Eminem was the same for me. That's why I love tom Mcdonald because I feel like it's shady in 99.
Nice to see another person from Michigan who’s a product of Eminem.
Can't believe I missed this. But yeah starts at 13:10
thank you 🙏❤️
This is officially the most wholesome livestream on the TH-cam currently....
Great live session as usual, Knox. We do appreciate how hard you work and I'm glad to see it's paying off, as your channel is blowing up.
BUT we are true fans of yours; we can wait for you to get better. You've been sick for too long, because you keep pushing through your illness. Take some time out and get better.
We'll be waiting for you :).
Knox this is my favorite breakdown so far so much love and support. You deserve it dude. To get recognition, donations, and shout outs from everyone and even Tom himself is an amazing accomplishment as well man, that’s incredible and happy to see you get a shout out as well. Thank you for all your time, hard work, and dedication. Way to get on your grind especially coffing the whole time 😂🔥🔥🔥
I guess you can say I’ve been “Patiently Waiting” for this song lol
He did good on the flow mimick 3rd verse
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So much symbolism, imagery, meaning! 💯! Great review!
Knox has the best reactions. Your breakdowns are insanely detailed and enjoyable. You dont bore anyone and you can clearly see Knox having a lot of fun disecting tracks like these 🙏 much love to Knox Hill 🧡
Knox, you have put such a new spin on rap for me that it's made me appreciate 1) the REAL art of rapping 2) how authentic the tracks can be 3) the craft of putting it all together 4) the underlying meaning of a lot of the lyrics and the list goes on. Love what you're doing, the break downs, the free style raps, all of it. When I need a break down (and it's due to Tom McDonald that I found you) i come to your channel, you got a gift, your real no matter what and all others pale in comparison to your break downs/reactions!!! Big fan boy here!!! I'm 60 and Tom made me appreciate rap with "White Boy", fucking stuck a nerve and now I'm a fan and you have elevated that desire to hear more! Raw and Real, Thx...
Nova is always on point, but this is my favourite video. She killed this shit.
Hope you are feeling better. Catching up here.
Thank you for interpreting the song, like you do with every single song I’ve seen you break down be true, be positive and approach everything with intelligence. Take care. I am a mom of triplets, who just had their prom tonight. Enjoy your kids. :) When people say it flies, man..I can’t believe I am here at 40 watching them go off to college. ✌🏼 #HOG
Triplets?! That is amazing. Huge congratulations and I appreciate the comment. I know - time is already flying! Can’t believe they’re almost three - feels like just yesterday I was in that waiting room. Much love to you and your family - take care 🙏
I’m definitely enjoying you sharpening your free style skills on us. Dope as fuck putting yourself out there like that. Most of the reactors who also rap don’t really do that. I mean Crypt spits for his ads which is cool and all but you can tell that it’s not off the dome and edited where you are going on live streams doing it. Dope
What’s the time stamp?
So happy to see all the donations bro .. made me tear up you deserve it👏
If you watch this after the stream and just want the reaction it starts at 13:10 😌
madman
Thanks
Thanks champ
You’re a real one 💯💯💯
I’m here for 100% of KNOXXX DADDY
Respectful song with lots of love and thanks. Done perfectly. Huge respect to Tom for embracing his Stan
That “Na na na na na.... ” is something I could see Eminem doing back in the day also.
Because he Has done it. It's why Tom did....it might be in "with out ke" but having a brain dead moment.
@@forevermarked5826 I thought so but wasn’t sure
Only watching you a short time, but your heart and MIND impressed me a lot. I was raised in poor areas and experienced so much that made me love the black community and I believe that Tom is waking up ALL SIDES and when the masses wake up then they will rule the world.
How in the actual heck do you freestyle like that?! You have to be so smart to have that many rhyms flowing in your head offf the cuff. I'm a CPA but I watch your ERB breakdowns just to learn stuff lol
Not to say that Knox isn’t smart, because he definitely is, but it’s more of a matter of familiarity with rap along with a vast technical knowledge of the subject, plus the fact that he lives and breathes rap, that allows him to come up with rhymes like that. I just want to make very clear that I’m not trying to knock Knox in any way, but his abilities are the fruits of his hard work and dedication, not just the result of his intrinsic intelligence. I really hate the propagated notion that people who possess great skill in a particular field (I mean any field, not just rapping or music in general, etc.) have somehow been blessed with a talent that is unachievable if you’re not “born with it”. Without exception, those that have truly honed in their craft have all put in COUNTLESS hours to make it where they currently are. I simply wish people more readily appreciated others’ devotion as opposed to chalking it up to being smarter or more gifted than everybody else. Time and effort are really the biggest factors that set those in the upper echelon apart from the rest
I loved seeing Tom showing love here! K ox ur great!
If you want a deeper inside perpesctive Tom did an interview with No Life Shaq while he reacted to the song. It's about 30 mins long but a good watch. Even with my feelings towards nls it was a good watch.
Wym ut feelings toward NLS 🤣
Dats tuff
Have you got a link to it please
Well done as always! Thanx for clarifying the situation.
Missed a lot from being in work but catching up now and oh my god, that freestyle though!! You are so talented 🙌🙌🔥 Thank you!
love your breakdowns knox, youre the best around!
No Life Shaq reaction was awesome ft Tom MacDonald
Did shaq not seem a bit star struck? Like giggly little kid type .. it was great to see him fan out a bit cool to watch
@@johnlombardo7816 yes and Tom seemed so humble and a bit emotional
@@davids5006 I think he will always stay that way. Hence why he spent 100k to respect em. I dont think it had anything to do with anything else. He is fortunate that we love him so much that he has made a career and he knew all the real fans would love this "collab" if you will.. he talked it up in his hour video like I'm doin this so haters this and that but you watch tom closely he spends every waking second making sure his fans know how much he appreciates them .. he packs his Cds for everyone who buys them cmon haha that must be friggin exhausting I could be a new band starting out if I sold 100 records I wouldn't wanna do that! Hahah he could pay a friend hey here get on this .. anyway that's what made me gravitate to tom and I will always be a fan because of it and he puts out real sh1t
Agreed! 💯 @Brandi LeGros
I love them both!!
No words to express how much I love Tom. Knox , your the only one I listen to seriously. Love ya both
I waited all morning for this
I too wait for Knox,his Reactions Are ON POINT
I really enjoyed this reaction bro. I hope you feel better soon
Great reaction was always!
I'm super happy for Tom that he had the chance to say thank you to his childhood idol in such a spectacular way.
#Hangovergang4ever #HangovergangGermany
Agree and tom is bloody killed tbe song was so addictive i love it so much i play it over and over tom man your going places well done dude you deserve this so much lets help tom get to no1
I watch a lot of these reviewers and Knox you are 100 the most technical reviewer out there. Like your input.
i just gotta say, i shed a tear when tom said em saved his life. he saved mine too. i almost killed myself three times over the past 20 years. everytime i would here em songs in my head.
💪😁💕
Same man, same.
Same
Even fell into addiction same Tim's em did. I met em in 2001. Him n proof. I have the same exact tattoo as eminem and proof. Yes I got the Proof tattooed on my arm. And I also have the slim shady pill monster
Your break downs are so in detail and spot on I am impressed.
So now...we need a Tom & Em collab with attitude!!! And both of them are crazy animated! The video would break the internet! And push Tom into the stratosphere!!!
This song is 🔥🔥🔥. Knox is 🔥🔥🔥. All love here! Keep doing it brother!🔥🔥🔥
Da Vinci code embedded: "Dear Slim" x4. And then there's a matching 4 x "I'm here now."
Sounds like a direct message there.
Illuminati confirmed.
But have you heard it backwards
My first time watching one of your live streams. It was after the fact but I absolutely loved it👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️your doing great Knox
OK you didn't even start breaking it down and I'm already commenting. I know I'm going to love this breakdown looking at the fact it's over an hour long. Notice how I said breakdown & not reaction. By far the greatest video / lyric breakdown persona in the game.
Knox, bro you showed me your humble side. The emotion you showed when Tom super chatted you shows mad respect.
Great Job brother
The whole song is Tom saying he's just like Em and his influence is what made him who he is today. On the cover of this it says "Produced By Eminem", I think he is saying he is a product of Em, his very existence was produced by Eminem and isn't just talking about the beat.
Beat...Stan's Revenge,
Thus produced by Eminem
I feel that
Yeah no. That’s whack that’s not how you pay homage smfh. Bro if you’re such a fan of Eminem how you claim to be. LEARN FROM HIM ON HOW YOU PAY HOMAGE. This is corny as fuck and whack
@@cr9477 He's not like Em maybe in his mind, like I myself had bleach blonde hair by 99' 🤣 But I understand what he's saying in the last sentence there
@@cr9477 I actually remember sitting there with bleach blonde hair nodding to the real slim shady video and my Father being like "You do understand he's taking the pi$$ out of his fans that are copying him don't you!" That moment hit me lmao
Great reaction! As always! I love this song. Everything about it.
That was an amazing! Tom MacDonald kill that beat it was definitely worth his investment in himself.
🤘😎#hangovergang
Loved this ! THANKYOU🥰😘💖💜
I like how the flipping the bird part was also from the slaughter house song flip a bird
Love seeing the support you're getting bro. Keep it up, You're a great dude brother. Represent!.
From P.R 🇵🇷✊🏻🔥
Gotta remember he spent 100k and will probably make ten or fifteen times more then that for this song.. so smart move
That car is Stan's car. Tom said he bought it from a junk yard and had it painted and then they went to the beach and got seaweed to make it look like it was just pulled from the water. Also, he has his friend rig it so the water would be running out. Epic!
Yo Knox. I was waiting for your reaction here. You ALWAYS have the highest quality, most in-depth breakdowns. You always nail it. Keep it up!
To be basically the biggest independent artist there is.....hello he's always pushing the envelope and given his life and where he was has been is and probably will be....I can't help but respect it. He and Nova I mean I gotta damn love it I just do
Folks here is the deal.
Knox is the best breakdown channel period & its not even close.
To top it off Knox's own content is tight.
I have to watch Knox's breakdowns more than once because his level of breakdown actually helps form my thoughts on a song.
Shout out Knox your the GOAT at breakdowns that just being 100.
from northeast India.. your breakdowns are second to none..love it❤️❤️ we have some great conscious rappers in this part of the world too.. you must react to some.. I guarantee you'll be surprised
Btw, not just any part of India but, the specific part of India, Northeast India!
me too homie I'm from specifically NE
True
Knox my pgc homie!!! You are most definitely going another level with reactions and breakdowns. Nobody is better than you my man!!! Thank you for everything you do for us
Tom did this with pure class. This song is 🔥❤️🤘🏼