The Internet Bullied Her Into Singing About Crack

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  • @Geblawi
    @Geblawi 7 месяцев назад +280

    “The crack life chose me, I must choose it back, I guess.” 😂

  • @ffs8612
    @ffs8612 7 месяцев назад +223

    “Little diddy about crack and Diane”😂

    • @GradySmith
      @GradySmith  7 месяцев назад +46

      That one got me when I was editing. Literally cracked up.

    • @Tulunzee
      @Tulunzee 7 месяцев назад +12

      @@GradySmith "cracked up" i see what you did there Grady

    • @1957Chevytruckbuild
      @1957Chevytruckbuild 6 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @adriatic.vineyards
    @adriatic.vineyards 7 месяцев назад +102

    for what it's worth, I find these "investigative style" of yours on strange Internet anomalies in the world of Country absolutely engrossing. Cheers from across the Pond!

  • @ryofdoom7416
    @ryofdoom7416 7 месяцев назад +100

    Grady pls give us Tax Fraud

  • @beplanking
    @beplanking 7 месяцев назад +248

    Grady make a video about tax fraud

  • @joseyjag
    @joseyjag 7 месяцев назад +101

    Grady you should make a video about crack

    • @GradySmith
      @GradySmith  7 месяцев назад +54

      Oh gosh the curse has been transferred to me

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@GradySmith The crack curse is real

    • @elijahkrause3608
      @elijahkrause3608 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@GradySmith you did it to yourself

  • @Gookin52
    @Gookin52 7 месяцев назад +61

    One of my favorite videos you’ve done. Never heard of Afton but I’m mesmerized by these type of artists/influencers and it’s SO refreshing to see the behind the scenes and realness from them. Legit makes me want her to find some success.

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you so much.🙏🏻😃

  • @JMHarless
    @JMHarless 7 месяцев назад +12

    This is the confidence that comes from being 100% authentic.

  • @korbettkoselak1506
    @korbettkoselak1506 7 месяцев назад +26

    This is just peak Grady! Every reason I fell in love with this channel 5 or so years ago now! Love the vid!

  • @Kaotiqua
    @Kaotiqua 7 месяцев назад +32

    I 100% get the "I kinda like her but also, she's insufferable" vibe... She's the Jojo Siwa of country music. Also, her tenacity combined with her versatility will probably take her pretty far in the music industry.

  • @LauraWhetsel-fs4gm
    @LauraWhetsel-fs4gm 7 месяцев назад +4

    I have known Afton her entire life. She’s an amazing lady. She’s been performing as long as I’ve known her. It’s fun to see how far she’s come and how much she’s grown. She doesn’t let anything get to her. She just keeps going. We love her spirit and her ambition but then she has the most amazing parents so I wouldn’t expect less. Thank you Grady for doing this for her. It’s awesome.

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад +1

      Laura, you are so kind. I'm so fortunate to have such awesome role models like you & my parents in my life. I love you!!!

    • @NelsonVlog66
      @NelsonVlog66 2 месяца назад

      Afton and her family are great people.

    • @NelsonVlog66
      @NelsonVlog66 2 месяца назад

      Afton and her family are great people.

  • @ThePeyboy33
    @ThePeyboy33 7 месяцев назад +13

    This video is a love note, isn't it, Grady?

  • @jordancruz6242
    @jordancruz6242 7 месяцев назад +20

    Tax fraud please Grady

  • @raumeenseifi
    @raumeenseifi 7 месяцев назад +11

    Grady/Afton Prater video was not on my 2024 bingo card but I’m so here for it

  • @Stryth
    @Stryth 7 месяцев назад +18

    Imagine if she made a song about the harmfulness of crack and turned it into a public service announcement.

    • @karynmaddox9397
      @karynmaddox9397 6 месяцев назад

      Imagine like, Zach Bryan writing a song about Crack. It'd be so deep.

  • @jenniferprater8366
    @jenniferprater8366 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love this video! Thank you Grady for such a great video on the backstory of sweet Afton Prater! She is so much fun to follow! I have seen her 20+ times live and the energy she brings to the stage is contagious. You can't help but dance. I am so proud of Afton for keeping her head high and choosing the high road as the internet did what the internet does. No matter who you are, there will be someone trying to bring you down, and Afton has given a 101 class on how to level up and stay positive, regardless of the "trolls" in life. Keep on keepin' on Afton!

  • @zbird74
    @zbird74 7 месяцев назад +4

    This is the type of reporting we need! Hard hitting crack stories!

  • @mattgaskill7720
    @mattgaskill7720 7 месяцев назад +36

    Ngl I was part of the crack comments gang lmao

  • @LPlove13
    @LPlove13 7 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve been a long time follower of her Instagram account, and if I’m being honest, it definitely started as a hate follow (which I’m ashamed to say now and honestly that’s cringe by itself). I never left any comments, but I thought the crack phenomenon was definitely a little funny. And over time she really grew on me, and I came to really admire her creativity and resilience. I love that she took this and spun it and made it her own. I hope to see her go far one day!

  • @Jeraldsdog
    @Jeraldsdog 7 месяцев назад +34

    Grady make a tax fraud song

    • @gocyclones4142
      @gocyclones4142 6 месяцев назад +1

      I don't get the tax fraud joke, can someone explain

  • @jcmc311
    @jcmc311 Месяц назад

    I was part of the crack comments. After the Crack Song came out I became a fan. She played it so gracefully and the song is clever and catchy

  • @solano_center
    @solano_center 7 месяцев назад +37

    What a great story! Makes me want to be a better person like Afton Prater.

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад +4

      I appreciate you ❤

  • @kiwitealc5353
    @kiwitealc5353 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is so interesting. I love her attitude, I'll definitely check her out. Thanks for sharing another weird story grady! Interesting stuff

  • @LostGirlJessie
    @LostGirlJessie 7 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve never heard of her, but with how kind and resilient she seems to be, I hope she has lots of success!

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much!😌🥰

    • @NelsonVlog66
      @NelsonVlog66 2 месяца назад

      I've gotten to know Afton and her parents over the years. Awesome people.

  • @connerteague4847
    @connerteague4847 7 месяцев назад +2

    As a person with horrible anxiety, I would've blocked the trolls that would be on my videos but she handled it very good. I wish I had her spirit.

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you!❤ I really appreciate you.🙏🏻

  • @thewalrusaurus
    @thewalrusaurus 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love her energy. Nice to see artists just having fun

  • @emilygardner
    @emilygardner 7 месяцев назад +2

    love these types of videos in addition to your usual content :)

    • @GradySmith
      @GradySmith  7 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @NelsonVlog66
    @NelsonVlog66 2 месяца назад

    Crack Song is probably one of my personal favorites of Afton's. I've talked with her in person a few times over the years. Sweet lady. Her parents a great people, too.

  • @francoisa5656
    @francoisa5656 6 месяцев назад

    Dang Grady
    Props to you for going to the source
    This Lady is amazing

  • @nickdeleomusic
    @nickdeleomusic 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice take Grady! Good meeting you bud!

  • @tuckercollins3130
    @tuckercollins3130 7 месяцев назад +12

    grady we need a video abt tax fraud

  • @masonreeves4775
    @masonreeves4775 5 месяцев назад +1

    Here's to our hard work boys. This one is for us.

  • @karatecat29
    @karatecat29 7 месяцев назад +2

    I was definitely not expecting any of this, but wow! Afton is so smart to troll the trolls back lol

  • @countrymonkOSB
    @countrymonkOSB 7 месяцев назад

    What an amazing video, Grady. This is in your top 5, as far as I'm concerned. Rock on with your bad self. And Afton seems like an amazing person to have just rolled with it and not shut down completely. Don't know if I could do the same!

  • @LumosEcho22
    @LumosEcho22 6 месяцев назад

    Not related to the video but was so cool to hear you talk to John Kerr, been listening to him on our local radio station for so long and have watched your videos for years, was interesting to hear you both in discussion! ☺

  • @croatoansounds
    @croatoansounds 7 месяцев назад +1

    I watched this whole saga from start to finish. What a time to be alive

  • @mattreardon5352
    @mattreardon5352 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is AWESOME. Great video!!!

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад

      I agree!!😃 Thank you!🙌

  • @dc24_
    @dc24_ 7 месяцев назад +3

    Grady has a crush! You can tell by his bit of awkwardness on the couch... I don't think we've seen the last of this story or the last cameo 💘🤠😂

  • @1957Chevytruckbuild
    @1957Chevytruckbuild 6 месяцев назад +1

    I stumbled across this and I have to say, the crack song is my new favorite. Great story.

  • @kzenias
    @kzenias 7 месяцев назад

    This video is so wonderful 👏 I love how you set the scene and built up to the reveal of the song

  • @JALaflinOfficial
    @JALaflinOfficial 7 месяцев назад +2

    This was a lot more wholesome than I expected. Also for folks trolling her accent, they clearly haven't spent time in the rural pnw.

    • @NelsonVlog66
      @NelsonVlog66 2 месяца назад +1

      There's more to the Pacific NW than grunge, Macklemore, and Sir Mix-A-Lot.

  • @robertsasso
    @robertsasso 7 месяцев назад +2

    I know you loved this topic because you definitely envy her ability to engage with all the haters. Great video.

    • @GradySmith
      @GradySmith  7 месяцев назад +3

      V true. I find it fascinating and don’t relate 😂

    • @philipreid2542
      @philipreid2542 6 месяцев назад

      I swear he barely even has any haters (in fact, I don't think I've ever seen a toxic comment on his channel). He's definitely doing something right

  • @samwoodall9638
    @samwoodall9638 7 месяцев назад +9

    Grady’s back!!!!!

  • @TheSkidooslayer
    @TheSkidooslayer 7 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed how you put this together Grady!

  • @MLaker221
    @MLaker221 7 месяцев назад +28

    I'm so confused why they think she sucks... that one guy called her a b and said her music is terrible... but he looks like a horrible criminal.
    I think she's clever and I'm baffled they are seeing something different here.
    That song was so awesome!

    • @A.M.intheAM
      @A.M.intheAM 7 месяцев назад +7

      He was horribly rude, but attacking his looks instead of his behavior isn't going to do anything for anyone.

    • @milspecmike8440
      @milspecmike8440 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@A.M.intheAMare you defending the dude who chose his criminal look, his horrible username and to be a complete douche to a girl who seems fairly wholesome? Weird flex.

    • @Backseatgyno
      @Backseatgyno 7 месяцев назад +1

      Jokes on you. I am

    • @A.M.intheAM
      @A.M.intheAM 7 месяцев назад

      @@milspecmike8440 Do you have no ability to discern nuance, Michael? Weird flex, but okay. I literally started my comment off by saying that his behavior was bad. I'm only defending everyone's right to look how they choose to look. The fact that he looks a certain way is only of minor relevance to his abhorrent behavior.

    • @milspecmike8440
      @milspecmike8440 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@A.M.intheAM I can certainly understand nuance Alexandra, he can look however he wants, we can also look at him and say he looks like a criminal, which, he seems to admit to.

  • @mckno8798
    @mckno8798 2 месяца назад

    omg she's so sweet, she sang at The Row when I worked there as a server

  • @Mikewrightbrady
    @Mikewrightbrady 6 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant video all the way around!

  • @JAIONII
    @JAIONII 7 месяцев назад +4

    Grady so in love 😭💀

  • @carrieprater5378
    @carrieprater5378 6 месяцев назад

    We love this video, Grady!👏👏

  • @TorchMeetsWorld
    @TorchMeetsWorld 7 месяцев назад +3

    The first part where she was just singing about random stuff reminded me of the episode of Boy Meets World where the girl was busking outside the Matthews outdoors store

  • @purplew93
    @purplew93 7 месяцев назад +1

    There's something special about Afton -- she comes across as self-aware, like she knows that she's not the most compelling or talented singer-songwriter, so she's carving out her own niche instead. She's a creative entertainer and kind of reminds me of a country music Phoebe Buffay.

  • @Taylorunicorn
    @Taylorunicorn 7 месяцев назад

    I love how she makes it about crack without making it about "crack" LOL she so creative and has such fun energy. I can't wait to go check out her content now!

  • @Lester-lv4wf
    @Lester-lv4wf 7 месяцев назад +35

    Grady is my favorite RUclipsr

  • @filminfection1707
    @filminfection1707 6 месяцев назад

    You should make a video about country songs that are funny, but are still genuinely good songs!

  • @stardustbuilt
    @stardustbuilt 7 месяцев назад +1

    She kinda reminds me of fanfic writers who open up their DMs for one-shot requests (readers give them a writing prompt) to build a following and then unveil their own original work. And if you’ve ever seen them in action, you know there isn’t a prompt that’ll slow them down. 😂 Glad she found a clever way to give people what they wanted and that it was received well! Now off I go to see the music video! 🎉

  • @ennylekalb
    @ennylekalb 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very odd and entertaining😂
    Now could you please find Cody Wolfe and his jet? I think about this guy way too often.

  • @megandohm6843
    @megandohm6843 7 месяцев назад

    Instant classic video! I also love a song that’s basically a wink and a grin. 😄

  • @dmitrikrosikio2684
    @dmitrikrosikio2684 7 месяцев назад +1

    been waiting for this one grady

  • @carolmooney8628
    @carolmooney8628 7 месяцев назад

    Great story! She showed a whole lot of grit and grace during that ordeal.

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад

      I see what you did there. :)

  • @maconner99
    @maconner99 7 месяцев назад +7

    I’ve been following Afton for a year or so. She has some catchy songs. I find her refreshing. You go girl!

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 7 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much!😃🙌

  • @dustinmoffre4311
    @dustinmoffre4311 6 месяцев назад +1

    It is so weird to Afton, who has been showing up on my IG for over a year and Grady talking about her. I finally got in at the ground floor for someone

    • @aftonprater
      @aftonprater 2 месяца назад

      Let's goooo!🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @ryancaissie2268
    @ryancaissie2268 7 месяцев назад +14

    Grady make a tax fraud vid pls

  • @brigid1927
    @brigid1927 7 месяцев назад

    Love this story! Kudos to you and Afton!🎉

  • @kptempel
    @kptempel 7 месяцев назад +48

    I think Grady has a crush.

  • @AhJeezEnt
    @AhJeezEnt 6 месяцев назад

    I definitely helped push this. I definitely didn’t have the funny quips but I helped lmao

  • @Goated_Kdot
    @Goated_Kdot 6 месяцев назад

    Hey Grady, you should do a video on that Maddox Baston kid who is really viral right now

  • @AlexandreFilho1705
    @AlexandreFilho1705 7 месяцев назад +1

    oh... OH... i hope she is a good sport with weekly therapy cuz i'm 4 minutes into the video and this is getting WILD

  • @amandabolanos3460
    @amandabolanos3460 6 месяцев назад

    You should definitely do an album review of Carly Pearce’s new album, it’s soooo good!!

  • @TunaGroyper
    @TunaGroyper 7 месяцев назад +9

    I never would have heard of her without this video… I now despise you Grady

    • @jacobwest3134
      @jacobwest3134 7 месяцев назад

      Yea. Not sure I can forgive him for this.

  • @repp2
    @repp2 7 месяцев назад +1

    Your turn Grady, you know what you must do

  • @emilyturrrner
    @emilyturrrner 7 месяцев назад

    I love this, Grady!!!

  • @calebc.7818
    @calebc.7818 7 месяцев назад +5

    Another cool video! I like the way Prater doesn't "crack" under pressure.

  • @pnwvibes_
    @pnwvibes_ 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love this story and I LOVE AFTON!!!

  • @vincentrogister5006
    @vincentrogister5006 6 месяцев назад

    Thats awesome how she made a "crack song" very clever didnt expect that well do afton

  • @davishall307
    @davishall307 7 месяцев назад +3

    Grady you should make a video about Crack

  • @RAYVISS
    @RAYVISS 7 месяцев назад

    I thought I was the only one who was checking in on the “crack comment status” weekly 😂
    Guess the secret is out!
    Afton is a champ for how she handled it 💪🏻

  • @SciFlyZ
    @SciFlyZ 7 месяцев назад

    great content as always.

  • @sherrycurtin9494
    @sherrycurtin9494 7 месяцев назад +20

    Good for her. Way to take advantage of a bunch of morons who were trolling her videos. I hope it turns into a hit for her.

  • @samlawrie965
    @samlawrie965 7 месяцев назад

    Great video!

  • @mac7133
    @mac7133 7 месяцев назад

    Not me getting the notification for this video moments after watching the crack song video and going "YO IS THAT GRADY SMITH?!?!"

  • @alech729
    @alech729 7 месяцев назад +4

    Tax Fraud video next Grady

  • @esthie4490
    @esthie4490 7 месяцев назад +1

    go afton! found her a bit annoying at first but honestly this is such a fun response to online negativity, and I have to give her the respect she deserves lol

  • @harles115
    @harles115 7 месяцев назад +1

    Our glorious queen, Crackton Prater

  • @sweetsally1313
    @sweetsally1313 6 месяцев назад

    Hi Grady, been trying to find how to contact you. I'm sure I'm not seeing the info but I tried your website & FB but FB wouldn't allow me. Just left a message on the Rising Artists 2024 video about Victor Arruda the guitar player out of Nashville that currently plays with Hippies & Cowboys. Trying to share an exclusive with you. ;) Take care.... and you look fantastic in that red hat. Very cool, she invited you to the video shoot!

  • @elissafaustina6243
    @elissafaustina6243 7 месяцев назад +1

    All inspiring👏❤️

  • @eastonsnyder3135
    @eastonsnyder3135 6 месяцев назад

    I need help finding/remembering a country song. It’s about the singer not liking another artist/band or their music because it reminds him of his ex.

  • @dustinmoffre4311
    @dustinmoffre4311 6 месяцев назад

    Can't believe I missed you in the video

  • @badger297
    @badger297 6 месяцев назад

    Guy who used to smoke crack and shoot heroin (alot) here.
    I can help her with the authenticity of this song if she needs help.
    Juat passed 6 and a half years clean the 4th of this month (june 4, 2024)
    Dont smoke crack. Its awesome 👌

  • @ijustwantataco8855
    @ijustwantataco8855 7 месяцев назад +2

    I’m cooked! I’ve fallen in Love with a girl I’ll never meet in my entire life.

  • @DakotaStriplin
    @DakotaStriplin 7 месяцев назад +1

    Banger video Grady! 🫰🏼

  • @dfoster20124621
    @dfoster20124621 7 месяцев назад +4

    So, Grady/Afton first date?

  • @garrettscroggs
    @garrettscroggs 7 месяцев назад

    Also shout out to Afton Prater because that’s the perfect way flip the crack comments and troll back.

  • @churchofclaus
    @churchofclaus 7 месяцев назад +3

    Is your name still Grady, and do you still listen to country music and whatever else you want to?

    • @GradySmith
      @GradySmith  7 месяцев назад +2

      Can confirm 🫡

    • @philipreid2542
      @philipreid2542 6 месяцев назад

      He's just out here doin' what he's always done

  • @Eclecticompany
    @Eclecticompany 7 месяцев назад

    Good craic Grady!

  • @AlexandreFilho1705
    @AlexandreFilho1705 7 месяцев назад

    as a songwriter i mentioned crack cocaine in multiple songs i wrote, then never released them cuz idk how the people would receive my wild lyrics

  • @Calz20Videos
    @Calz20Videos 2 месяца назад

    I did a hyperpop remix of her song and she posted it lol

  • @gdan9923
    @gdan9923 5 месяцев назад

    The crack song is so catchy and clever!

  • @joshandkorinna
    @joshandkorinna 7 месяцев назад +2

    She seems very sweet. The fake southern accent in her music is weird though. I wish her success in her career though!!

  • @yeetymcflyiv3387
    @yeetymcflyiv3387 7 месяцев назад +6

    Bro doesn’t know how Instagram users think

    • @Jeraldsdog
      @Jeraldsdog 7 месяцев назад

      Bro what’re you doing here

  • @nakdickson
    @nakdickson 7 месяцев назад

    This is enough motivation for today 😅