To give some context Jack Merit represented Dave’s brother in his court case and worked his entire career to try and level the unfair socio-economic play field in the UK. Jack was killed in the London Bridge terror attack in 2017 sadly south that was a tribute to him. In terms of the Grenfell bar 72 people died in a block fire which has also led to families today still being homeless. Finally Boris Johnson (our Prime Minister) has advanced his entire political career through anti-immigration rhetoric (this was mostly the case with Brexit). I could go on forever about how awful Johnson and the conservatives are but I thought I’d give just a brief amount of context.

I’m an older white woman , I’ve watched this numerous times and every time I get goosebumps. Dave is an amazing artist who really gets you thinking. Great reaction . Equality is a right and doesn’t deserve credit is a very powerful line and if only it was realised by everyone.

" I say the least racist is still racist" you don't know how hard that line hit me. Dave is cold, great reaction by the way

The reparation Dave asked about at the end is when The People of the Caribbean & West Indies came into the UK in June 1948 on the boat called Empire Windrush,why they’re known as the Windrush Generation.They helped build modern day Britain,cause they were part of the British Colony,they got given all the legalities to live and work in Britain but cause of skin colour most were still mistreated etc and in 2018 most were sent back to their home countries and there’s 80+ cases of wrongful deportation in this matter,Dave was addressing all this and what they’re owed.

Jack Merit was a middle class guy who fought for prison reform, he helped Daves brother and was friends with the family. He died in an isis attack on London Bridge, his parents were in the audience and didn't know he was doing a tribute. The Windrush generation was a wave of immigrants from the carribean bought here to rebuild after the war in the 50s, built a life here and were then mass deported a few years ago... Grenfell was a high rise flat building mainly occupied by ethnic minorities in london, it was covered in cheap faulty cladding which caught fire and killed hundreds, and made hundreds more homeless.. He talks about the difference between the treatment of Kate Middleton and Megan Markle by the press and Royal family, our prime minister who has said openly racist things and is basically the store brand version of trump. The brits is a big deal here with a massive audience so this performance was even more powerful... it would be like someone calling Trump racist at the grammys. Dave is amazing 👌

Gotta say that I was lowkey proud af when I saw Dave's performance of black and how he called out people's bullshit at the ending! Great reaction guys & a big shout out from London ♥ 🤜💥🤛

The man opposite Dave is a famous producer who co produced Dave’s album. Dave also produces some of his songs so another talent he has. Near the end there was a line “Grenfell victims still need accommodation” and the audience cheered. Grenfell tower was a apartment block in London that housed many economically disadvantaged people, many being of ethnic minorities. It burned down 2/3 years ago and many died and many those who survived have still not being giving a permanent living circumstance by the Government (at the time Theresa May was the PM).

Dave turned 22 last June.Should check out his Blackbox when he was 16.Blackbox,same as fire in the booth etc is a platform for the MC’s to showcase their goods but mainly Blackbox is where they would come on first.His first Album (psychodrama) won Album of the year on the above video you just reacted on at the Brits and every piano,every word,everything on Daves tunes he does himself, even producing etc Question Time,How I Met my Ex,Picture Me & Lesley...are all 🔥🔥🔥

Dave Question time is also next level

Im white and have genuinely watched this 100 times, it makes me cry most times. The most powerful song ever performed on a live awards show in my opinion. What an artist and what a message.

He was spitting fire lyrics. I didn't know all of the things he was talking about but each verse gave me goosebumps. That's crazy that I didn't know what he was talking about but my body did 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

I'm not gonna repeat the hateful things Boris has said and written about black people, gay people, single mums, Muslims (like some of its soooo 'old school' it'd be laughable if it wasn't for real) but trust he's 'a real racist'. He says 'be grateful we're the least racist' coz often POC in the UK are told they're lucky its not as bad here as the US or South Africa etc., As you said white people need to watch this coz Dave is talking beautifully and positively to the Black community and calling out and calling on the White community (I'm white BTW) at the same time. So please share with friends, family, neighbours, colleagues, black, white, latinx, first nation, asian. 'You'll struggle but your struggle ain't a struggle like me, how could it be, when your people gave us the odds that we beat', is I think one of the most poetic explanations of structural racism ever, and a great quote for doughnuts (donuts?) who try the 'they're playing the race card', 'I'm poor too', 'Its just a class issue' BS rather than face up to the reality of white privilege. Sometimes it makes folk think but 'if you don't wanna get it, then you're never gonna get it', right.

She wearing a whole Dortmund shirt 😍💥💥 she into football?? Love to see it. I like that kit

We love Megan but our UK media portrays her in a negative way compared to Kate. And Jack was an activist who was killed in a terrorist attack on London bridge. Love your reaction to this performance, always gives me goosebumps this song.

It's a year on so you've moved on, but I'm late to your Dave reactions, and I wanted to thank you for going deep into his work. One thing to add about the closing section: others in the comments have filled you in about Jack Merit - but the young woman whose picture we also see was also killed in the Isis attack on London Bridge attack, and I wish I could remember her story, but she was also an admirable person who'd done a lot of good for disadvantaged people - and might have been known to Dave too.

Lit reactions fr 💯👊🏾 Dave - hangman is a must

Lool where she get that Dortmund football shirt from 😂😂

Fraser T Smith (Dave's producer and piano accompanist here) gives a great example of how white people can help - harmonise, accompany, listen to your black friends

Context on the BRITs, it’s the biggest award show in Britain broadcasted across the whole of England

🔥🔥🔥. Beautiful reaction from a beautiful couple. Keep shining 🖤👊🏾

you know the worst thing this got a ton of complaints. the most in the history of the brits. some people cant handle truth. great reaction yall

You need to react to Fredo Ft Dave - Money Talks. Dave produced this song and Fredo's new album. Dave isn't just a rapper he produces and directs he's extremely talented you should read him up!

Dave - Blackbox Dave - Panic attack (live 2017) Dave - How I met my Ex Dave - Hangman

10 years in the UK as a white guy from Serbia i never felt equal. In the West, not all white folk are equal let alone black and white. I mean i got a lot of black friends, so i get it but i cant feel the same. I can empathise though. And support. Wish we as people on Earth werent such haters.

Iconic performance.. one to be cherished

I love both of you lol. Great reaction.

Great reaction guys,this track performance always gets me in tears💜 Jack Merritt was an amazing young man who spent his helping prisoners, including Dave's older brother, who's serving a life sentence for a murder he didn't commit,under a law made to target young black men. Jack gave his life trying to prevent the London bridge terrorist attack,he's worth some research. Megan was constantly blasted by our predominantly right wing press,often for the exact things Kate was praised for, total double standards,purely down to her race,even said some racist sh*t about her mum being "ghetto" or something.😡 And boris' racism is widely publicised,far from a one off and worth a quick Google. "Picaninies with watermelon smiles" was one of his remarks about black people. And these aren't slips of the tongue at a press conference or something, it's usually (incl that quote)an article he's sat and written for a newspaper 🤷‍♂️😡total POS running our country, at least you got rid of yours though eh!

i love the Dortmund shirt!

Dave panic attack live it’s a movie

She has an unbelievable beautiful smile.

To all who love this as much as I do, you’re my bro and sis no matter what age, colour, religion, accent and all that bullshit excuses for hate, much love to y’all

Dave black box when he was 16 Looking forward to all these

The official video to this song is also beautiful and worth watching 💯❤️🇬🇧

I’m a 42-year-old white man and that guy just made me want to book a trip to Africa and learn more about my damn heritage

Very nice shirt, greetings from Germany (near Dortmund)^^

Dave is by far the best around

Dave in white and the white guy in black speaks volumes. UNITY!

Dave is the GOAT!

If u like him on the piano, do Panic Attack. It's amazing!

Dave is fucking awesome

This video not having a dislike says a lot, this is gold

Can't believe I've just discovered your channel😯on my Birthday as well it's like a present new sub

BVB ❤️

Sick Dortmund top (you better know what I mean lool)

The music video to this is hype. 🔥🔥.

I was born in the uk and now live in America, I feel people in uk stand together alot more in the uk, fight the true problem not each other at the street level if that makes sense. The media in America love for us to fight each other cause they know if we all turned our attention to the real problems (government) etc.. there would be big problems so they keep us divided

Dave is a beast. Panic Attack live is a great shout if you liked the piano and live performance. Goosebumps guaranteed 😂

Megan gets quite a bit of negative press. They say it's because she's not English, she doesnt understand expectations of the royal family. They also feel she is stuck up. I would say the media definitely treats her different

I like her Dortmund jersey

It's the most hard hitting thing I've seen

You should definitely check out the music video to this song

Please react to the new dave songs .... Heart attack and both sides of a smile could be a start but the whole album is a piece of art!!

I really liked this reaction - I always thought that it was best to hear the live version first.. but watching this.. I feel like you were able to fully immerse in the production and the emotion. Nice. Don't worry about not picking up on all bars - you clearly got the gist. and over time you'll end up picking up slang and references in UK rap. Two things: You played down the reparation bit.. here in UK we had a period of immigrants from the carribean : aka'windrush generation' - he refers to it in the last bars : We're fighting real hard to make sure that those that may get deported or weren't compensated - get justice - its a far better cry than the families from plantations not getting justice in US. Also.. racism UK Vs US.. it is better over here. NOT good enough and there is still systemic and cultural BS happening but I have family and friends that moved here from US and are NEVER going back! Apparently it is a palpable difference better here and also you get more opportunities, as a black person ( blows my mind.. seeing as I have witnessed racism here. But I guess its all relative?!) I've subscribed.. you guys were lovely and looking forward to watching more videos :)

I love this song and I’m not black

U paused it when he was talking about the grenfell tower I'm. Pretty sure u guys did a video on it

You guys should react to - Lowkey ft. Mai Khalil - Ghosts of Grenfell - that is a serious piece of music.

this one feels hollywood

I love this song in one of George

Love that borussia dortmund shirt!!

You should check out In The Fire by Dave

React to Daves performance at BRITs 2022, Tuesday just been

Dave FITB 🔥

Oh racism is very prevalent here in the UK. We are just more subtle with it, unlike the in your face racism in the US. You're right, white people should watch this. I do, over and over. The more I watch it the more I am moved by it, and watching your reaction helps me understand. Thank you.

React to Fredo - Back to Basics, Dave produced the beat he’s multitalented fr

Prime minister said that people in burkas the clothing too cover their face he said they look like post boxes

Potter payper -2020 vision Your welcome in advance

I was surprised at how shocked y'all were at "all Prime Ministers are racist". It is known. Regards from a Tom :)

React to Dave - Hangman

Can you pls react to Environment on his album!!

Lex Lex Lex wearing a Borussia Dortmund top while doing a UK reaction very disrespectful. Only joking Lex looking stunning as usual. Shout out Brad my G 👊🏿 💯. Lex I would love to send you a jersey of a proper team Arsenal F.C

u should watch ‘Santan Dave- black box freestyle’

The media and Royal family may have treated Meghan differently but the British public love her to bits

Check out the Oprah interview with Meghan Markle to understand that line near the end

You dave was adopted by white parents and loved him like there own son.

The first black person in a school in the UK doesn't really have it rough - relatively speaking, that is - I don't think. It's when you get to a couple of dozen black school in a primarily white school that the troubles start to kick in, all this talk of "changing communities" and all that. I went to a school where there were 3 black students and two Asian students in a school of 1500 and there wasn't any overt racism. I don't really remember them being treated as a novelty, either, that was reserved for the townies and the yank. When I went to college to prepare myself for uni though, there were enough people of various cultures there to form cultural cliques and when that happens there's almost like a voluntary segregation and a raising of tensions. Granted that college was in what is probably one of the more racist towns in our country, and I can only speak of my own observations rather than lived experiences. Conveniently, if you're interested in learning more about racism in Britain Akala's written a fantastic book about it called Natives that is most definitely worth the read.

Jack

i grew up looking as certain black people as my idols ( and im white), i feel like this song (in a way) is going to continue racism.. not help... but i respect his words, not everyone will

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One thing Ive seen from watching your vids and other US reactors is..............you all seem sheltered from world and global issues and not familiar with what goes on outside of your borders. Those in the US need to look outside more and look beyond just American news.

Let's just say he's on the same racist level as Trump basically he's definitely racist it's long to go into it all but if you know you know