I'm Menominee Native American myself, and I personally think it's completely fine you wear a headdress. I don't feel discriminated against in the slightest by it, and personally I think you look super cool and support!

If you want to wear it wear it. Always be you.

i have just taken a deep dive into your content and this was actually hard to watch. its sickening that people speak to and about you this way. so often people forget a human is behind the screen having to take that in. i am “new here” and honestly, i think i’m here to stay 💜

I am a survivor of pedophilia, I am also a mother! I Believe you!! I actually suggested your content to my daughter, she's really big into cosplay! I found you through that viral video, A wonderful woman stitched/dueted it! Loved it right away,(I saw those comments) so I scoured through your content! I found nothing but smiles and laughter thru everything I watched! Keep going your unique and shine bright, that's the only reason the want to get rid of you!

lovely

after this whole vid i still dont understand whats wrong with the headdress someone pls explain

I love your intelligence and point of view. I’m just sad I didn’t find you sooner 😀

"It was always about control." Absolutely.

How do they even have the audacity to say you are a groomer if they don't even know who you are

1:57 well, it is an app comprised largely of teenagers, so I’m sure that has something to do with it.

THERE NEEDS TO BE LEGAL ACTION TAKEN! I was SA and groomed when I was young this makes me sick ! People shouldn’t say such horrible things about people especially that!

I am Cherokee.. and have family living on the reservation.. and I don’t know shit about this topic. 😂 I have no opinion on headdresses. What I can say, is that I have noticed that the majority of people screaming cultural appropriation on the internet, are literally people not even associated with the culture they’re crying about. I’m so tired of internet cancel culture and this whole new damn generation.

Some people just have nothing better to do. They're miserable and want to make others as miserable. Tune it out. Be you.

It sucks that there are people in the world who can not say a single nice thing. Sorry that that happened to you. On the plus side, I finally found a side of Tik Tok which I was searching for. Thanks to the video which went viral.

I just recently stumbled onto his content and what I have learned in my short time of looking at comments and videos he is an amazing and talented Creator his music is absolutely beautiful I have never heard of voice like his and his style is amazing as well and there are simply too many idiotic numbskull people who cannot appreciate him and it's their fault and their loss but to go to the point of calling him a pedophile and even worse simply because they have nothing better to do with their lives and simply because they don't understand it is pathetic and disgusting and truly shows where a lot of humanity Has Fallen it's truly sad

I can't like this video enough YOU TELL 'EM RICHIE!! This is the most confident I've seen you standing up for your views on life, freedoms and creative liberty in a while, it's great to see! You are an artist, take ownership and be proud of who you are! :)

I must have missed something, since when were you apparently a "groomer"? Do people not realize how serious of an accusation that is though?

I just discovered you recently (not through TikTok or anything like that, actually your cover of Control by Halsey) and think you're very talented. The headress doesn't bother me either. And actually I think your current one looks a lot like something Cher would have worn (I hope that's a compliment, it's intended as one). Not only that but showgirls have worn various feathered headdresses for years similar to your new one and I doubt they get as much crap as you seem to get. I say just keep doing what you're doing, put out great content, dress how you want and those of us who support you will continue to support you. You seem like a good enough person and don't have any bad intentions just based on the fact that you've made this video to try to clear the air. I love your videos, especially the acapella covers and would hate for stupid internet drama to take something like this away from us and from you. The internet (and especially social media) tends to be an echo chamber and a hive mind when it comes to stuff. If something is bad or they don't agree with it, they tend to all jump on it and swarm it without question. It's one of the reasons I pretty much stay off of social media and just bury myself in video games in my spare time. The internet has just become so toxic and it's bled out into real life as well. It's a damn shame.

'I need to address something serious' While dressed up like that

Guys criticize real and true accusations not shit you make up to make him look worse, Adding false child abuse accusations discredits and makes it that much harder for real victims to get justice. False accusations cause real abuse victims to not be believed. Also why is it all of a sudden trendy to call people a groomer and a pedophile when you don't like them, You're literally spitting in the face of your cause. Call him what he is DO NOT make thing's worse for victims because you want to cancel someone. If you can't cancel them with things that are true than it looks like it's not gonna happen.

I’ve literally never seen you physically interact with a kid before, why are people calling you a child groomer?????

It's a shame you even had to go here. You have a real musical talent and you've created a look. If I saw you anywhere, I'd know who you are. That's a good thing. I feel these people that are insulting you are children physicallyand mentally. When you grow into an adult your perception of people is less judgemental. Your mind is more mature and you understand people. I have complimented you before, just to get dragged also. I just laugh. I'm sure these folks that call you horrible names and accuse you of insanely sick deeds wouldn't do it to your or anyone's face.

i had people try to convince me your a bad person. i went here and did my research just to make sure there was no info that i was missing that could make you a bad person. i have learned to never judge people on their past and i won't start because of what other people say

Well I've just found you and now spent all evening watching your stuff past and everything and I think your great, everyone has done some crappy stuff. I'm very much enjoying finding you and I am a fan, you are so honest and intelligent. Appears you've come so far too. Plus adore your music, I will be perusing through next few days!

No matter how much you hate someone(I'm pro Jaclyn, the end. But I don't hate Social) Lies could have a detrimental effect to someone's lively hood. People shouldn't be allowed to spread this kind of dangerous misinformation. I believe in truth is truth. Also I'd delete comments that accused me of horrible stuff I didn't do. Absolutely.

I think it’s crazy how people on KZfaq are not aloud to make any mistakes without being cancelled. imagine if your life was filmed, think of all the things you’ve done in your life that you wouldn’t want people to see, do all those things make you the scum of the earth? More then likely not. How many of you have cheated on someone ( A LOT OF YOU), how many of you had toxic relationships where you didn’t respond as you should? And maybe now you’ve grown from that? It’s insane how people are cancelled based of their relationships. Do I get sad if someone I like and watch hurt someone else? Yes, but it doesn’t make me hate them and harass them. If I don’t like someone, I don’t comment. Period. And I don’t watch and I move on with my day. These people spewing lies about you are nuts. People don’t know how to think for themselves anymore. They’re afraid to have the “unpopular opinion”. Sorry you’re dealing with this 🥺

all MY comment said was that a large spiky wig would have the same effect as a headdress and i got blocked…? LMAO

man the internet fucking sucks. I love your content and seeing the creative things you get up to. It kills me that you have to keep making this videos.

You should make a tiktok clearing those accusations and explain that they are confusing you with onision.

People hate being wrong, even if their is substantial evidence showing it. I find people who are clumping together are just sharing the negativity back and forth to echo what they want to hear.

I found you on tik tok and didn't even know you had a KZfaq channel. Regardless of whatever people say I'm a fan. You make me smile. Thanks for that.

Richie-I think you are so so epic and amazing in the way you dress, sing and act! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the headdress! I was not sure what it meant at first but hey it’s cool and I have no problems with it. Please know that there will always be people who like you. ❤

But... You just said that after speaking to ”many” indigenous people you came to the conclusion that you don’t give a shit about the headdress controversy and that you’re going to do what you want. So how is it then relevant to bring up that Lance appears to be speaking for all native Americans (which I don’t believe he was at all)? It seems really hypocritical to me. That cultural appropriation hurts is not something to have an opinion over, it is just facts. There are always going to be people belonging to a certain culture that don’t care about these things, but the fact that some do and are hurt by your actions should elicit some form of empathic response. Even if you were modelling your gear from WoW, you can’t deny that it still looks like a modified version of a native headdress. It seems pretty obvious that if it didn’t, people wouldn’t be commenting about it. You are really nit-picking the stuff you want to respond to and giving childish arguments, which makes it difficult for me to take you seriously. At this point I am inclined to believe that you are contiuing with this for clout.

You have an amazing voice tbh and I personally applaud you for being who you want to be. People suck. I'll keep watching and listening I dig your style personally . Keep on singing

“I’m not what I think I am, I’m not what you think I am, I am what I think you think I am.” ~Charles Cooley

It is supremely messed up that people confuse you with Onision. Sure, you are forever linked, but it is in mortal combat.

I can't even imagine how it feels to have to deal with this daily. Sending positive thoughts your way. Just remember, a lot of famous artists had to deal with this. Unique, amazing, left of center people are just that- left of center. Creativity and beautiful art comes from the struggle. Keeping the dream alive!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

You need to take legal action against these people defaming your name with their bs pedophilic accusations

Well, recently I've stumbled upon yar channel (through "I wanna be your sigma" short). Digged in into your past and Imma tell ya. Ya had one hell of shit goin on at some point in the past. Some people may still remember it, and some will never forget about it. Ya "fucked up this time", but well... it's in the past. If you say, you've learned from yar mistakes, just carry on. Keep doing what you do, use what you've learned to not repeat the same mistakes and give it time. Just move on, and people at some point will move on as well. Ya've made it pretty hard for youself and it's gonna be years before your past will be forgotten. And me? I ain't giving a shit. I like your music and that's what I'm here for.

Dang how old is scorn now? such a sweet baby. Loved this video more than I thought I would lol. Good motivational speaking guess I just needed it randomly today 👍🏻

When you went on the motivational poster thing I really needed that….I’ve had people tell me that I need to do things to make them happy and not myself. It’s hard trying to learn what makes you YOU and then them. I have followed you for a very long time and I love you’re music and your kitty Scorn ❤️ keep doing good things Ritchie.

Oh shiiiittttt. I literally JUST made my popcorn 🍿 too!!!

idk why people care so much if you delete comments. who cares. no one needs the negativity

tiktok really is just like highschool- you’re right.

Richie you are awesome!! You made mistakes when you were younger we all do... People who live in glass houses should not throw stones... None of those people should be judging you like they have been the past three years.

Where can we watch the raven dance thing

I agree with everything you have said, exactly to the point! People should be individuals and I hope you don't ever change for others because thats what makes you awesome!

Oh my gawd. I am so sorry you’re getting such fucked up lies spread about you. That’s disturbing behavior from these TikTok users, and is targeted harassment IMO. I only know who you are because of what happened with your ex and how poorly you handled it, but I have kept an eye on you and am subscribed because I do believe you can absolutely create a strong redemption arc for yourself. I left a comment awhile back suggesting you start a new channel because that seems to work well for folks whose channels drastically declined. I want to see you succeed, and I wish you the best. I have that exact same sentiment for my exes who cheated on me.

I'm Native American and I've always thought your use of the headdress was always dope, a lot of indigenous people literally never wear one anyway. keep being dope Richie!!

I've been watching your videos for a while and I think you're an inspiration! Stunning! Don't listen to people throwing hate. You are perfect the way you are! 🥰❤️

Your originality is amazing. On a separate note, the most beautiful thing you can be is... yourself. Which you are being so no one can ask anything more of you. What your already giving is enough and it shows that you are an artist with pure talent and creativity. Your the only one brave enough to come up with this idea so rock it. You keep rocking your look. You own it. You hard efforts into dressing up into who you want to be and who you are shows. Don't let anyone ever bring you down. The stage is all yours. This is your platform. Haters will be hateful and negative towards a person they don't know in real life. That's their problem. Not yours..... the attitude you are giving is the attitude you should be having. Your a star. They are jealous. What else more can I say?

It’s odd how literally EVERYONE else on social media is allowed to express themselves in any way they want. But when it comes to you it’s like “nope, get the fuck out,” and it’s sad because you’re an extremely talented person. You’ve got a huge youtube channel and tiktok account, you’re a great musician, and you’re great at expressing yourself up front unfiltered. And i think that’s what people hate the most, is that you’re unfiltered with how you express yourself, and it’s funny when they get mad over stuff you’ve talked about COUNTLESS times.

I can't say I agree with everything you've said/done, and neither am I an indigenous person, but what I do like is the fact that you have altered your 'headdress' to make it your own, as well as to be less appropriating. In cases like this I don't think there is a right or wrong, I just think there is huge gray area. The problem is indigenous people are often treated like 2nd class citizens while elements of their cultures (as varied as they may be) are often used for entertainment and mockery... while the people themselves are forgotten about and ignored. If this were another world where indigenous people were regarded with more respect and reverence, you wouldn't be so heavily targeted for doing what you're doing. But that isn't the reality of it. I feel bad that this has happened to you, but to a degree, you make the choice to wear it... so you'll just have to continue dealing with the many opinions that go along with it.

You bring my heart joy!! That's all!

im part native american my grandmother was full blood and my great grand mother was full blood as well. that headdress is not even close to anything my ansectors wore most native amaricans did not wear headdress's. i love it and the only people that are attacking over the headdress is people that are un educated and are just social justest worriers that dont do research and just listen to their leaders. if you were wearing a traditional headderss we would not have an issue with it as long as you know the meaning of the one your wearing and were respectful of it.

This makes me realize how terrible the internet is. I rather die than have a tiktok.

Bro I've been following you for years and when I saw you on tik tok I got excited and then I heard about this I was like for real guys social repose has alot of creativity its the ones that get mad for people doing something "offensive" that judge the hardest... hey bro keep doing what your doing.

that hat looks more like something my great aunt doris would wear to ascot than a native american war bonnet tbh.

I like the headdress dammit. I’m part Native American. Good job dude! The heck with the crazies.

are the still going for "it's native american inspired headdress"? I mean the one he had earl one sure was resembling one, but the current one looks more like a cursed vegas showgirl headpiece.

Well thought out and researched.....and so well spoken. Great video

Honestly this genre of content is usually not my thing. But I find you captivating. Took me a bit but I have subscribed due to the very obvious hard work. As well as the clear intellect you posses.

''i'm not doing anything wrong'' -Narcissist

I love your work. Keep it up Richie

I wish this could have been a celebration of your success. Instead you have to defend yourself against baseless, heinous, accusations. I respect and support you.

As a teen who was a jock but had a GF who was emo and had alote of emo and even goth friends and It was interesting and Awesome to be friend with goth kids cause very friendly and open minded and very great sense of humor Best to never judge people for being and looking different

Some people carry around a lot of self loathing/hate and it seems to make them feel better if they can find or create negative things in the things around them whether it's real or not. Also, I've always thought your costume and makeup looked really cool.

I'm sorry people keep doing this💚

I will still watch you come whatever may.

Heyooo I’m Native American and god do I love your head dress and the fact you changed it to a crown it made it even better wear you boots and kick the hate comments don’t listen to them (give scorn a head pat for me please 🙏 )

You are right. Keep doing what you are doing. I like to watch your videos and your music is really good. I look forward to seeing your outfits too.

All the white people in the comments saying shit like " I'm not native, but I respect him for altering the headdress after receiving criticism." Like love, Your opinion on this doesn't matter, If they ever respected indigenous people at all he would have never worn it it the first place, AND WHY DO YOU THINK MAKING IT LESS ACCURATE AND MORE OF A CARACTURE BETTER???

As a native I love it. Fuck everyone saying you are stealing culture.. you are showing love for that culture

I’ve been trying to correct the lies that are said on your TT but, GD!!!!! They are relentless!!! I mean, all it takes is a lil research & one will find the truth easily. I was amazed how these folks just came at you! Anyway, I’m becoming a “huge” fan now. 🖤💜

Heyo! Native American, Ojibwe bear clan! I'm someone whos educated about my culture, ive been around it my whole life and I'd like to give my two cents and explain why its disrespectful to wear a headress when you are not native (although i suppose yours doesn't count as one now as it's more of a crown) Headdresses, also known as war bonnets, were worn primarily by chiefs, people who have earned their right to wear it, its basically an item thag says "you are to be respected, you are a leader" and thats something that has to be EARNED, it isnt a fashion accessory, its a sacred item meant for leaders-- Its fine to take inspiration, they look cool as hell-- just simply say you took inspiration and that it isnt a headdress, that simple!

What’s the song playing in the beginning

Still patiently waiting for the Happier Then Ever acapella cover 😊

Your not wrong. I hope today's kids (and immature adults) grow out of this mob mentality one day. If there was a master off switch for all social media that could shut it all down for a few days... I think everyone would be better off.

You're such a talented person, expressively artistic. Continue inspiring people with your talent ❤

Dude, I got in love with your music 5 years ago and did not listen to it for a while just getting on other stuffs but I stumble upon one of your video clip today. I'm so horrified by the comments you recieved on some videos, I'm shocked. I see how the community did not get over the break up and they serve it to you everyday. I understand the need to reply to it and I hope that you'll be let in peace with it. Still this is a kind reminder that some people listen to your music and like it and that's it ! You are a strong person to stand up after recieving all those despicable comments.

Dude just keep doing what you do. Stans and keyboard warriors will screech into the void that is our collective disdain for their ilk. Also editing to add that it absolutely IS about control for them. When I was part of their group think I used to vehemently attack people that I thought strayed from what I thought was right and so tried hard to get them to agree with my way. So glad I've distanced myself from them

Probably because most people on tiktok are in highschool or younger. 😂 I’m sorry tho you have to go through this. You don’t deserve the hate.

ok ik im late to this but i think its cool to wear a headdress.. theres nothing wrong with wearing it.. i say its like a fashion design btw i love your look.

"how virtuous of you" LMAOOOOO

Hey man, I think you're pretty cool. Keep on keeping on

This is just insane 🤦🏼‍♀️

Listen guys.. he wants to wear a headdress made for war... let's take him to war

Social. I'll be honest. From watching your videos i've learned a lot. I don't think you're the best person and I don't always like you. Yet, I still respect your drive and vommittment to doing and being you. i don't want to leave a super long comment but the thing is. You've shown me you've, to a degree, grown as a person. I'll be sticking around for the music thanks for being you

Hey man I was there for the Jaclyn drama and the onision stuff, it's been a good while since I have been in this channel or KZfaq in general, Idk what happened with the suicide girl but what I do know is this, you have put yourself on the internet this comes with fame and hate, just know that your fans and those who give you a chance know that you are a coold dude and a very talented musician that I still listen to when I can (make more music xD),make the content that you want to make how you want to make it and don't let others put you down because of what you do, nobody is perfect you did made your mistakes in the past but who hasn't? Keep doing what you are doing and remember at it could be worse you could be something like Jake Paul, lots of fans but.....well Jake Paul PS.: you should try and do a colab with the collectwins, it would be pretty cool

Aw… “if you’re thinking of leaving, you should” was always my favorite outro

I love your outfit 🖤 and this video was so true and also pretty funny at some parts 😂

You shouldn't have to explain your artistic aesthetic to these trolls. They deserve no acknowledgement whatsoever.🖤 Reminds me of when I was in highschool and I showed up wearing Wranglers, just cuz the pants fit me, and some "kicker" came up to me accusing me of something along the lines of I'm not allowed to wear 'their' jeans. I was Alt Rock anyway at heart, so it was really stupid. This was 1997.

The more I watch you, the more I adore you ♡♡♡

One of my favorite things about you is your tenacity and stubbornness, so I really loved this video. I have enjoyed seeing your growth and the evolution of the headdress. Keep doing what you’re doing, friend.

4:25 were friends now

You know I never leave comments but you really touched me with what you said I think you would probably think I am a normal person although you are pretty good at not judging people but I think that you are great I've been watching you for years and you should continue to just be yourself and not worry about what these idiots are saying about you they don't even know you only you know you and what you really stand for as long as you can sleep good at night don't worry about what they say

That outro song is such a bop. It always gets stuck in my head 🙌

Hang in there! 🖤

Being a white person my opinion on the head dress is mute but I genuinly do agree. It's very far from a native headdress, and it's similar to the locks/dreadlock arguement.

TikTok has such a toxic community. Short videos, vicious cancellation cycle, they love nothing more than to find a new account to report until it’s deleted. The app itself does not manage its user’s activity well at all. But if you’re makin money over there, keep going and have fun.