DON'T F**K WITH REN!! | Rapper Reacts to Ren - Kujo Beatdown (Full Analysis)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024

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  • @KnoxHill
    @KnoxHill  10 дней назад +326

    What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you like the hat I'm wearing support the channel & grab yours now 🤟www.knoxhillmusic.com/shop/chaos-kh-flex-fit-hat

    • @jtcollins1990
      @jtcollins1990 10 дней назад +4

      Cassidy -no diddy. gotta catch the BARS brodie

    • @matthewcollins5451
      @matthewcollins5451 10 дней назад +4

      You got more hats in stock? Yesssss!!!!

    • @ryaneaton369
      @ryaneaton369 10 дней назад +10

      Em and LL I need the goats opinions u been teasing us

    • @andresmit3928
      @andresmit3928 10 дней назад

      @knoxhill please please show this to Ren and Eminem or someone close to him. Eminem and Ren Houdini remix. We need them to do a song together.
      ruclips.net/video/invzeU4wMj0/видео.htmlsi=o1Z_BPI1ytBS9w8A

    • @tedodonnell9710
      @tedodonnell9710 10 дней назад +2

      Thanks Knox your a Legend mate

  • @KnoxHill
    @KnoxHill  10 дней назад +2144

    Just want to add to the breakdown - remember the impact of the Bulgarian choir and the sample triggering this whole situation. Notice the symbolism of the death of the choir behind Ren in this case 🤘

    • @leighjones8614
      @leighjones8614 10 дней назад +14

      Oh I can’t wait for your reaction!

    • @BeerMonkey
      @BeerMonkey 10 дней назад +31

      This is why you are the Don reactor

    • @cassandrawood
      @cassandrawood 10 дней назад +38

      Spotted that right away. Saw a reaction that didn't make the reference and it was driving me crazy so I thought f*ck this reaction, imma go watch Knox!! 😂😂🫶♥️

    • @slayer4880
      @slayer4880 10 дней назад +23

      I don't know if you caught it but he references money game part 3
      Edit: I got the time to finish watching it and he did catch it

    • @ProgressiveBoomer
      @ProgressiveBoomer 10 дней назад +15

      Definitely caught the symbolism of the choir!

  • @denniswade4998
    @denniswade4998 7 дней назад +69

    I am now 74, and during my life I have had the good fortune to hear and enjoy SO MANY musicians and artists in pretty well every genre of music. A lot of them are now no longer with us, and I admit there were times when I did wonder if there was going to be any new talent appear to take their place. Since then I am glad to say that I have discovered quite a few new artists who are absolutely amazing, and Ren is definitely waaaaay up near the top of this list!
    He has such an understanding of how to take pain, suffering, and the sad parts of human existence and transform them into hope and even joy. His knowledge of theatre and drama through music adds such depth to his videos, and it thrills me to think that there is good evidence that he is really just getting started!

  • @BeerMonkey
    @BeerMonkey 10 дней назад +1082

    Knox just CONFIRMED a Ren and Knox collab!!!! Fuck YEAH!!

    • @bestponymilo
      @bestponymilo 10 дней назад +15

      YASSSS!!!!

    • @Aybrohatatata
      @Aybrohatatata 10 дней назад +8

      What?! When?!

    • @ethancarey2893
      @ethancarey2893 10 дней назад +21

      A little hint at 6:35

    • @BeerMonkey
      @BeerMonkey 10 дней назад +15

      @@Aybrohatatata Watch bro, couple hints and a twinkle in his eye!

    • @wendyweedwhacker
      @wendyweedwhacker 10 дней назад

      With Sam as the sprinkle on top, hopefully 🤞❤️‍🔥

  • @AndaraBledin
    @AndaraBledin 10 дней назад +303

    Ren did a run on Twitch after to explain a few things:
    The chorus in the background represents the Bulgarian chorus Kujo stole the sample from.
    The place swap is an acknowledgement that Kujo most likely feels like he's the victim.
    The pig mask, as always, represents greed.
    He also revealed his third album tat, a cute little bunny on a pinkie finger.
    He mentioned that he'll be releasing a special drop of Sick Boi with the re-worked track and it might have some extras.
    He also teased a possible collaboration with Imagine Dragons. 😮

    • @kellygriffin8232
      @kellygriffin8232 8 дней назад +30

      With imagine dragons???? WOW!! That’s so awesome for him, AND for us too!!!! I didn’t know that so thanks for sharing, I’m not the biggest imagine dragons fan but I do like them well enough, and I REALLY like Ren so I’m pretty excited to see what that will be!!

    • @demonarcs666
      @demonarcs666 8 дней назад +16

      Shit a collab with Imagine Dragons that's a fucking big W

    • @michaelhall5429
      @michaelhall5429 7 дней назад +7

      Happy hell get more exposure from the collab, sad because everything imqgine dragons touch turns into samsung/kia ad music.

    • @michaelhyland956
      @michaelhyland956 4 дня назад +2

      Your the first on any one of these reactions channels that has said anything about the pig mask he blinks into. I have mentioned it other places I thought I was hallucinating so thank you lol I love it personally

  • @kerrydevine8630
    @kerrydevine8630 10 дней назад +1235

    Pendulum refers to the end of the song Hi Ren, that to be human is to swing between the dark and light sides of his personality, and today, in this song its all dark side, the dark side gets his say

    • @shellymiller1248
      @shellymiller1248 10 дней назад +26

      Came here to say this.

    • @KarlOlofsson
      @KarlOlofsson 10 дней назад +19

      unless this was his forgiving side, holding back. he does hint at the second song being worse

    • @xenoxaos1
      @xenoxaos1 10 дней назад +4

      Although I wouldn't mind some pendulum inspired Ren...

    • @Bobbias
      @Bobbias 10 дней назад +9

      ​@@KarlOlofssonit's Ren, so it's probably a double incorporating both meanings.

    • @highlightshadow
      @highlightshadow 10 дней назад +17

      Yeah -- love how the first part with just Ren basically is a "Hi Ren" part 1.5 but instead of the critic we have the rage but this time the rage won't be igored. He calls back to all his older work in such a clever way

  • @michaelmorrelljr6094
    @michaelmorrelljr6094 5 дней назад +19

    i appreciate that you didnt just break down the song but also explained all the behind the scenes legal and pesonal conflict that i didnt know about

  • @jamiereid7428
    @jamiereid7428 10 дней назад +825

    This wasn’t a beat down, this was a massacre! Beware the anger of a gentle man.

    • @guycarroll7404
      @guycarroll7404 10 дней назад +12

      'I'm a mutha fkn masochist' I believe was the lyric 😉

    • @skorche141
      @skorche141 10 дней назад +12

      Speak softly and carry a big pen

    • @themillicow
      @themillicow 10 дней назад +20

      Also, and I'm surprised knox didn't point this out, "Kujo Beat Down" - not only is the song a beatdown of Kujo, but it has to do with Ren's song with the Kujo beat being taken down.

    • @bonnievonbraun6276
      @bonnievonbraun6276 10 дней назад +14

      "Demons run when a good man goes to war . . ." (Steven Moffat)

    • @SnailHatan
      @SnailHatan 10 дней назад

      This was not a massacre. It’s honestly just underwhelming. At least the dotta diss had funny and hard hitting punchlines. This is a whole lot of musical substance and not much writing

  • @Mazzaka511
    @Mazzaka511 10 дней назад +75

    "This is only Part1, it'll be worse in Part 2..." Damn, that's savage, because he always escalates as his trilogies go on. He's a lyrical genius, plain and simple.

  • @safespacebear
    @safespacebear 10 дней назад +315

    I watched Ren's entire explanation video. Every frame of this was earned

    • @Rae81UK
      @Rae81UK 10 дней назад +16

      I imagine every person who started that video watched the whole thing.

    • @JAGplayz
      @JAGplayz 10 дней назад +1

      @@Rae81UK eyyy me too

    • @stepheniestevens743
      @stepheniestevens743 9 дней назад +2

      Me too I watched it at 6 am this morning and it fucked up my whole day

  • @mariamason1919
    @mariamason1919 7 дней назад +20

    As Ren opens with the heavy grunts and aggression the camera shot from behind him in the "red prison jumpsuit" he almost looks like a red heart to me. Ren is always going to be the beautiful person he has always been but I love that he used his creativity to get his anger out. This is how non-violent people deal with many crappy situations. He is such an amazing human being. Thank you for supporting him with your channel.

    • @rachelg3274
      @rachelg3274 2 дня назад

      Red heart to go to with the heart beats. ❤

  • @cassandrawood
    @cassandrawood 10 дней назад +380

    I gotta say Knox, I'm so fkn happy that Ren and you are so close. Obviously your music reactions are amazing for any artist lucky enough to make it onto your page because of the high level of analysis you bring. But knowing that Ren has you as a mate standing by him and having his back, especially during times like this. It's so clear that you value Ren professionally and personally. As a Renegade, knowing you guys are tight means that it feels like there's "one of us" in his camp at all times. Appreciate everything you do man, and it's clear Ren does too. Thank you 🫶

    • @LHartman-gj7dl
      @LHartman-gj7dl 10 дней назад +13

      Absolutely that, great comment. 🖤

    • @davetay44
      @davetay44 10 дней назад +10

      Well said! 👏

    • @Veeliscious
      @Veeliscious 10 дней назад +8

      I'll second all of that

    • @codyjohnson6427
      @codyjohnson6427 10 дней назад +6

      I remember when he first reacted to a ren song. I knew he'd love his style

    • @ohmydaise
      @ohmydaise 9 дней назад +3

      Loved it until the renegade bit 😂

  • @Turntablist_Mk2
    @Turntablist_Mk2 10 дней назад +39

    "Never mistake a man for a fool, I'll take your ignorance right back to school, and teach you a lesson for testing my cool" (Animal Flow) - Ren.
    Knox, this was one of your best breakdowns. The inside information and explanations of everything meant nobody needed to know the back story before watching your analysis. 👏

  • @carlahelin5203
    @carlahelin5203 10 дней назад +358

    As bad as it has been for Kujo to do all this crap, the lowest blow was the timing. Right when Ren has been getting daily treatments and finally, FINALLY feeling up to doing his first show in 4ever, this shit happens. Sooo messed up. Good job, Ren. Speak your truth! Your art on this is amazing and Sam’s cinematography is superb as always. You’re a great friend, Knox. So much love is coming out of this and will continue to. ❤

    • @jeanjeannierocks
      @jeanjeannierocks 9 дней назад +13

      Absolutely this. Sick Boi wasn’t some pop song, it was a deep and very personal dive into Rens life, heart, mind & soul. There’s a certain kind of nasty in going for someone who has been through so much & as you say at this timeIt. It also speaks volumes about the character of this individual in going for the cold hard money grab especially when generous, constructive, and arguably undeserved creative solutions were offered.
      I think it shows a certain laziness to not really know your opponent well before picking a fight. Maybe he mistook Ren’s kindness, fairness, and the vulnerability in his art as weakness. What a mistake, vulnerability takes the courage of a lion, kindness and compassion require insight, perception and the ability to think beyond the box of the egotistical greedy self, the ability to balance the dark and the light, REN is top of the game in exploring such themes and the human condition. If anything this situation has given REN an excuse to unleash the darker shadow side and flex his creative genius.
      Kujo/whojo may haVe thought his actions would elevate his reputation as well as lining his pockets but actions have consequences. He’s gained a reputation as a bit of a twat for rejecting a solid offer that could have enhanced his credibility and audience. Instead he has earned himself a place in the rogues gallery of the music scene as ‘that person’, who puts money over moral, who is prepared to shit on well respected and much loved artists in favour of the greedy money grab, and joins the mugshots of piggybacking parasites who prefer the money game to music.

    • @BexBrydie
      @BexBrydie 8 дней назад +4

      Everyone needs a friend like Knox that has your back 😊

  • @user-sv9bq1ff1r
    @user-sv9bq1ff1r 7 дней назад +13

    Ren isn't just a musician. He's a poet, artist, thespian. Love that he does trilogies of songs, it's his calling card. Love finding the easter eggs in his songs too.
    (Hint, Money Games 2 he mentions in Hi Ren. "She sells sea shells on the sea shore" )

  • @hyperthermogenic
    @hyperthermogenic 10 дней назад +329

    "I'm the subject matter you're the scenery." Absolutely, Ren! Put that punk in his place.

    • @MKitchen75
      @MKitchen75 9 дней назад

      exactly!!!

    • @danielboard9510
      @danielboard9510 9 дней назад +3

      @@MKitchen75 That man ain't no Punk. Him. just a capitalist!

    • @DottieWoozle
      @DottieWoozle 9 дней назад

      my thoughts are that he still has an opportunity not to just be the scenery and still do a colab - everybody wants a part 2 - theiving fucker and peg leg could could use the vanila music ren put out for a dis rap straight back at him - that would force a part 2 - ditto that and force a part 3 - and so on and so on - people would view everything even if it was crap, even if just to flame it - he can still earn off the situation - he if did, then maybe he'd put some effort into undoing the damage - unlikely - but y'know, just putting it out there

    • @hyperthermogenic7750
      @hyperthermogenic7750 8 дней назад

      @@danielboard9510 It can be said that, Ren is angry here. Is he always angry? No, but he is acting is an angry manor. People are never always one thing all of the time. Kujo is acting like a punk about all of this so it can be said that he is one in this situation. Outside of this whole thing with with, Ren im sure he is not acting like a punk all of the time. I don't mean that's his whole personality.

    • @doctorfunkshock
      @doctorfunkshock 5 дней назад

      @@hyperthermogenic7750 Just to point out that British use of punk and American use is not the same!

  • @rerenaissance7487
    @rerenaissance7487 10 дней назад +51

    "...morally equipped..."
    Never heard that phrase. But now it sounds like it's been around for ever. Master lyricist.

    • @davecrawley4634
      @davecrawley4634 5 дней назад +1

      I mean, it’s a fairly well used phrase.

  • @henrydenner5448
    @henrydenner5448 7 дней назад +15

    I love how Elizabeth from Charismatic Voice urges her followers to listen to you (and Black Pegasus) for lyrical analysis. I love seeing my fave reactors respecting each others' strengths, and supporting each other. ❤

  • @majbrat
    @majbrat 10 дней назад +340

    This is pure expression of the pain, anger, and to the ridiculous greed of it all. I'm a 55 year old mom and he did f-ing awesome! I was cheering!

    • @joebeck1888
      @joebeck1888 10 дней назад +21

      I'm a 61 year old Grannie and mee too. 💐

    • @Suzeny1
      @Suzeny1 10 дней назад +16

      Im a 62 yr. old Ren fan. I love this video. I had lymes disease and his music speaks to me. To think that somebody would steal his heart felt music makes me angry also. So yeah, I love this video ❤

    • @CatherineTillman-qy4tn
      @CatherineTillman-qy4tn 10 дней назад +13

      I’m a 50 year old mom and grandmother. And a Ren fan. His music speaks to me as well. Three Autoimmunes and 20 plus years of medical gaslighting EVEN with a diagnosis.

    • @golanvern
      @golanvern 10 дней назад +9

      56 year old Ren and Knox (& Em) fan!! Absolutely amazing!! Can't wait for the collab!!

    • @timishere1925
      @timishere1925 10 дней назад +4

      @@majbrat Double nickels here. Go Ren!

  • @brheinfeldt
    @brheinfeldt 10 дней назад +64

    Hey Knox, in case nobody else mentions this, Elizabeth at The Charismatic Voice recommended you and Black Pegasus to her followers as being the most knowledgeable on all things Ren and with Rap/Hip-Hop. I have 3 favorites in the Reaction world: You, BP, and Elizabeth... ok 4, because I love Britt, too! It does my heart good to know there's respect still working out there!!&!

  • @woebaby
    @woebaby 10 дней назад +371

    Man, the coordination between you two dropping the video and the react within 7 minutes of each-other

    • @xJCooksonx
      @xJCooksonx 10 дней назад +15

      I mean he gave the exact minute the video was releasing so that wasn't too hard :D

    • @Tobsson
      @Tobsson 10 дней назад +31

      To be fair, this is mutual marketing. Ren pre sends this to every reactor out there who wants it pretty much. Ren fans swarm all the reaction channels and all the reactors followers who don't know about Ren yet know now.

    • @mikeseddon
      @mikeseddon 10 дней назад +1

      Even says he's an early drop on other song? Like they never spoke after "hi ren"

    • @RussiaPunky
      @RussiaPunky 10 дней назад +5

      it was planned by ren. he said it a week ago

    • @rachelsavard851
      @rachelsavard851 10 дней назад +7

      Ren asked all the reactors, who get to use his work without limits, to react to this song upon its release. the web is full of them.

  • @revenantronin8377
    @revenantronin8377 9 дней назад +23

    The thought that Kujo would have to watch breakdown channels like Knox to understand what Ren was directing at him, is funny to imagine lmao.
    Imagine just sitting there listening to Knox break down the bars meant for you, to you...

  • @Argosh
    @Argosh 10 дней назад +110

    Imagine being offered 50% of a highly anticipated song finally clearing the air, refusing, and then watch this brutal beat down.

    • @rysirion_9102
      @rysirion_9102 6 дней назад +8

      especially cuz that track already broke the million views within now 3 days... I'm pretty sure Kujo calculated that, but damn is he bad at math

    • @jay-jay133
      @jay-jay133 4 дня назад +1

      I know.. Its MENTAL! Ren tried SO HARD to just.. fix the whole problem, offering VERY FAIR (to say the Least) concessions.. & Kujo refuses so stubbornly, seemingly INSATIABLE, but demands 100% as the ONLY 'solution'?!
      Now anytime anyone looks up 'Kujo Beats'.. Rens retaliation will INEVITABLY come to light (ditto his Solid case)!
      Did Kujo think Ren would be bullied & bow down easily (or at all)?! It Feels like there's something we don't know, X

    • @Basil66454
      @Basil66454 15 часов назад

      Shows you what a complete idiot this kujo is

  • @TonyBudenz
    @TonyBudenz 9 дней назад +47

    Great reaction, as usual, Knox. My favorite part of this reaction, besides it coming from an insider's perspective, is the fact that you kept two things in the forefront for people to remember and digest: 1. The invalid copyright strike and its effect on the livelihood of artists. It is unfair to lay that burden at the feet of Ren and in the midst of all the other drama, make Ren deal with that. 2. The mental toll drama like this creates for an artist who is just trying to make art within all of the legal guidelines out there. For as much as this all blew up, it's a good reminder that you put out there that none of this extra stuff needed to happen if the initial copyright violation KUJO MADE by not clearing the sample was addressed and owned up to. If Kujo takes care of that, the only thing left on the table is any outstanding publishing money owed to him which Ren was 110% willing to help pursue and secure for him. Thanks for keeping the main points in the spotlight.

  • @gambitsbits
    @gambitsbits 10 дней назад +153

    No one breaks down RENs tracks like you, you are one of the best reaction video creators because you are a rapper of caliber and you just take a track apart like no other.
    The grit and darkness in this track is amazing and the video is epic and the music is epic he is a creator of massive talent and your break it all down soo perfectly.

    • @alexhtel
      @alexhtel 9 дней назад +2

      Agreed! I have a new understanding of the musicality/design of songs thanks to Knox. Opened a new door in my mind! It's not always the words of the song but the all the bits arround it. Keep it up!

  • @lisan8791
    @lisan8791 9 дней назад +13

    You know what is really cool? I had never heard of Ren until a few months ago, and in digging in to his stuff, he led me to your channel. It’s rare I see artists give so much props and support to other channels and artists. It’s so nice to see the positivity in the industry instead of tearing each other down. I’m loving digging in to your music now.

  • @SickBoiRENegade
    @SickBoiRENegade 10 дней назад +58

    Ren: Let's collab and make lots of money and get my fans on your side!
    Kujo: Naw, I'd rather be broke and hated and destroy my career!
    Ren: Ok m8🔪 🐷🪑💀

  • @Antithei
    @Antithei 10 дней назад +31

    I want to thank you for your reaction of this song and other ren songs. My english isn't perfect, i'm from Poland. I'm Ren's fan, but you make me understand his songs better. Your reaction is a translation for me. And now i see more than i saw after just listening his song. This song was amazing but with your comment it's even better, because now i feel that i understand everything

    • @serendipity1237
      @serendipity1237 10 дней назад +6

      Listen, even for us English speakers, sometimes we need the Knox breakdown in order to be able to fully appreciate REN’s complexity!

  • @SunshineSolice
    @SunshineSolice 10 дней назад +250

    Haha he said this isn’t no Dotta Diss😂😂😂😂
    He let out the beast with this one! And IM LOVING IT!!
    Never mistake niceness for weakness ! He will always have the best heart, as well as the best mind for artistic creativity!!! This is just a reminder that he is human with raw human emotions! I love that he uses his music as an additional form of therapy in ALL aspects lol ! He “ felt like he needed to let it out some how” and honeyyyyyy he did! 💛🐷🌻🤗

  • @lorrainechamberlain7818
    @lorrainechamberlain7818 7 дней назад +8

    Most excellent! I watched REN’s long explanation with my pulse increasing…outrage bursting from my temples with every new revelation…turning down the new song, the girlfriend all nicely-nicey then the betrayal the next day…all the while wishing to watch Sick Boi again..PLEASE…then the teaser…this new vid…and now yr MASTERFUL - even tender - pure understanding & deep appreciation of RENs wordplay…cadence…strings..piano…Bulgarian operatic choir..then LIGHTS OUT. Man! This was GREAT. Part 2 is eagerly awaited. ♥️🎶♥️
    This was some Righteous Retribution on GREED…and what we all NEED.

  • @Seazeal
    @Seazeal 10 дней назад +65

    I think Ren just invented diss theatre

  • @TheDeadWax
    @TheDeadWax 8 дней назад +7

    The line was "the last time WE did this the hope did prevail". He's referring back to Hi Ren directly. A lot of the beginning of the song is a conversation between those two Rens we previously saw.

  • @cosetterolfes4100
    @cosetterolfes4100 10 дней назад +174

    I love how you drop reactions to Ren IMMEDIATELY after his premieres 😅😍

  • @richsouthwood6548
    @richsouthwood6548 9 дней назад +5

    Maybe I missed it, but did you mention that the whole first part was on top of being about Kujo was also just callback after callback verbatim to "Hi Ren". Adds another really interesting layer about how the dark side wins sometimes.

  • @sentinelcipher
    @sentinelcipher 10 дней назад +265

    I don't think when he mentions "The last time we did this the hope did prevail" was a reference to Hi Ren, but rather the last time he did a diss track (KingDotta) he ended up squashing the beef and they're friends now, so the hope prevailed.

    • @Bobbias
      @Bobbias 10 дней назад +47

      I mean, it's Ren, he loves using multiple meanings, so he probably intended that line as both.

    • @Random-Person_
      @Random-Person_ 10 дней назад +30

      He specifically referenced 'Hi Ren' , mentioned the pendulums and songs of hope which again calls back to how 'the last time we did this' (in Hi Ren) hope prevailed. Also don't forget, he's talking to himself at this point in the song!

    • @SOTMead
      @SOTMead 10 дней назад +25

      The answer is always "It's both"

    • @iwantmycalmback1778
      @iwantmycalmback1778 10 дней назад +13

      Why pick one? Ren can have both.

    • @davem12dim17
      @davem12dim17 10 дней назад +11

      its in a whole hi ren section.. "not Hi Ren ii".. "Pendulum" (in Hi ren swinging from the dark to the light", and in Hi Ren "Hope" was what "loosened the noose on the rope".. in this Hope tightens the rope

  • @suzehilton2557
    @suzehilton2557 10 дней назад +10

    I think my favorite little callback in the song is to the opening verse of Ren's Foo Fighters remake with the little march and spin he does after dragging in 'Kujo'. He's always got so many little hidden elements to his songs.

  • @WaywordDaughter
    @WaywordDaughter 10 дней назад +133

    I love the fact that Ren looks like a heart at the beginning with the two chambers on both side (legs) pumping harder and faster due to the anger and stress of everything.

    • @momoZeit
      @momoZeit 10 дней назад +3

    • @WaywordDaughter
      @WaywordDaughter 10 дней назад +22

      There is also the point when Light Ren chooses to allow Dark Ren to take the reins.. The heartbeat changes to a slower more controlled heart rate light Ren dealing with the stress of holding back dark Ren and the stress of the whole situation, suddenly he finds relief when dark Ren takes over and DR lives for this and thats a comfortable heart rate for him while dishing out the verbal preamble.
      The part where Ren swaps places with kujo for me represents Sick boi being held captive, but it also happens on the beat of the word NIGHTMARES, for me that symbolised Ren can control his emotions during the day however at night his sub conscious can't be controlled and sick boi is still playing on his mind in nightmares. There is so much imagery conjured up in these lyrics and the visuals. What a f**king delight to see it.

    • @serendipity1237
      @serendipity1237 10 дней назад +7

      Awesome observation.

  • @Jilhoa1
    @Jilhoa1 8 дней назад +2

    I love how after the cookie jar line he starts walking like he does in the Money Game videos. The 'this is a lesson' walk.

  • @krishorswill
    @krishorswill 10 дней назад +80

    Love the choir in the back and guessing it's a reference to the stolen sample from the Bulgarian choir. And when he says how he's done his stuff legally, they all fall at Kujos feet.

  • @Mysticbrat
    @Mysticbrat 5 дней назад +1

    I am 62 years old, that being said, I love Ren!!
    KnoxHill, your reaction video to Kujo Beat Down was amazing!! I’m hooked and am now a subscriber!
    Keep it flowing!!
    Bring back Sick Boi! Although I’m excited to see/hear the remake!

  • @jasoncross1439
    @jasoncross1439 10 дней назад +267

    Ren went dark with this one. I wasn't expecting that level of anger from a genuinely nice guy. Kujo really messed up to get Ren that pissed.

    • @reesarush
      @reesarush 10 дней назад +6

      Agree!

    • @Rushyyz3
      @Rushyyz3 10 дней назад +30

      The great thing about Ren though is that he’s intelligently pissed!

    • @ryanlincoln6236
      @ryanlincoln6236 10 дней назад +41

      "Never make the mistake of assuming the person of peace is unskilled at war."

    • @franticpanic
      @franticpanic 10 дней назад +3

      Indeed. Nothing wrong with righteous anger.

    • @wasted.degree
      @wasted.degree 10 дней назад +18

      "There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." - Patrick Rothfuss - The Wise Man's Fear

  • @gaylesanders5122
    @gaylesanders5122 6 дней назад +1

    Thanks! You spoke for me too. The one gift I received from trying to like my grandson’s love of rap music, was I discovered Ren. So thanks from an old grandma, also in Maryland. This song is so innovative genius and you masterfully explained and defended all of it!

  • @texasstateofmind744
    @texasstateofmind744 10 дней назад +139

    This is a WARNING… Ren & Knox are stone cold assassins when pushed to shove. They both kill beats for a living. 🔥🫡

  • @lloyd4301
    @lloyd4301 10 дней назад +86

    The pendulum and hope lines are all a call back to Hi Ren.

    • @Mangomus2011
      @Mangomus2011 10 дней назад +11

      Agree. Also the rope. In Hi Ren it was the hope you felt when you loosen the noose on the rope.

    • @PeachesandMoss
      @PeachesandMoss 9 дней назад

      Yepola

  • @lgilbert376
    @lgilbert376 20 часов назад +1

    Knox Hill! you are amazing in the the context of how you dissect the lyrics and cadence of Ren. even the charismatic voice called you out if they want to hear about the dissecting of lyrics and she would talk about the score and the feeling of emotions of singing. love you both.

  • @Arcalii
    @Arcalii 10 дней назад +100

    6:10 The strings sound also always reminds me of the movie "Psycho", quite fitting I think

    • @hilltopview3449
      @hilltopview3449 10 дней назад +5

      Yes! With the razor blade pen.

    • @staceykucan3686
      @staceykucan3686 10 дней назад +1

      Yes- I was reminded of the sharp string stabs from Hitchcock’s Psycho shower seen.

  • @jeffschmitt3185
    @jeffschmitt3185 4 дня назад +1

    I’ve been so involved with this whole situation with Ren and Kujo. I’ve never seen your channel before but you gained a forever subscriber. I absolutely agree with everything you have said in this video. Bravo!!

  • @aleyshahennessy7170
    @aleyshahennessy7170 10 дней назад +112

    Blown away by the video, Ren is unreal! only a fool pokes the bear! The most amazing artist out there, creatively out on his own.

  • @twiggy042999
    @twiggy042999 7 дней назад +1

    I’m so thankful I have a physical copy of the Sick Boi CD. As someone with many of the same health issues as Ren, this song being taken away from him is such a detrimental blow in numerous ways. Sick Boi was a huge tool for Ren to process the physical, mental, and emotional pain he endured. Hell…still endures. I can attest from my personal experience with chronic illness of how much effort that man puts into every waking moment with his health. Kujo didnt just hurt Ren, he hurt and enraged an entire community. Ren will come out on top, but i can’t even imagine how soul tiring this is for him.

  • @robetheridge6999
    @robetheridge6999 10 дней назад +67

    I thought the choir bloody on the floor was a mirror to what Kujo did to the choir that originally recorded that track.

  • @abaigealduda2756
    @abaigealduda2756 7 дней назад +1

    I don't stop by all that often, but I really appreciate how well-versed you are in rap as well as music in general and literature, pop culture, etc. You are articulate about topics that i don't necessarily follow. Thank you for what you do.

  • @DocHogan
    @DocHogan 10 дней назад +71

    "A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very, very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control."

    • @clarissawilson3382
      @clarissawilson3382 10 дней назад +1

      Heh

    • @OiSqueakArt
      @OiSqueakArt 10 дней назад +1

      "Good men don't need rules, today is not the day to find out why I have so many." - The Doctor from a good man goes to war.

  • @pamquick600
    @pamquick600 10 дней назад +1

    GREAT reaction to this FANTASTIC Ren production, Knox!!! Thank you so much for your sharp insights and brilliant observations. It is indeed also wonderful to know that you were with Ren during his times of such stress over the situation. It is heart-warming to see what a good friend you are to him. Thank you for that and again, for giving us this dynamite reaction video. Ren and Sam and their friends in this video-- and YOU --all deserve Trophies and Blue Ribbons for doing such excellent work. 💜

  • @vanessalosangeles
    @vanessalosangeles 10 дней назад +90

    Yesssss I know you’re gonna get all the bars!!! Amazing you being there for your friend REN even though you yourself are going through ur own bad SHIT behind the scenes… we need a REN AND KNOX COLLAB!!!! Please.

  • @AgnesPerditaX
    @AgnesPerditaX 7 дней назад +1

    A great reaction, thank you, Knox! 💙 And I'm really glad about that Dotta thingy - someone has mentioned that you won't like it, when Ren says that Dotta is a friend. I really like the fact that you prove that person wrong. :o) 💙

  • @alexwoodworth4360
    @alexwoodworth4360 10 дней назад +59

    I am so glad you were there for Ren. We all are here for Ren. REN-NATION

  • @kaynesheldon4905
    @kaynesheldon4905 7 дней назад +1

    That little tap tap on the head is an insult to injury and i fricken love it💕

  • @RudyB-l8h
    @RudyB-l8h 10 дней назад +55

    I wanted Sick Boi to rage in anger!! He captured it! The production was amazing! Thank you being there for Ren.

  • @SpecialKAY3246
    @SpecialKAY3246 9 дней назад +2

    WoW. I have been a fan of REN before ever being or knowing you Knox… it warms my heart that you have been there for him thru all the physical, emotional, spiritual challenges and traumatic experiences… you have an aura about you that is rare and authentic .. to see you stand for him and watch your reaction on this bomb video with such proud eyes and just revealing the truth of what went down with his so called boy who screwed him truly was the art form of the karma they so deserve for what they done to him… REN has captured me from day one hearing him in his hospital Gown with a guitar and his emotion in his vocals resonated so deep.. with all you are going thru as well.. I tell you he’s lucky to have you as a friend and I’m lucky to have found you after Ren… I remember the phone call you guys spoke on your channel and can’t wait to see the creative art you guys may have put together…☺️.. just by hearing the little gems 💎 you dropped I’m curious and excited as ever..l again praying do ur mom always and thx for bing you and keepin it real as ever as well as the Best artist break down on RUclips…
    Love your music videos, your artist bars you throw
    And the break downs you put so much time, attention and energy into.. KNOX CERTIFIED !!!!
    ⚡️KaY☀️
    Peace & Blessings bro

  • @cherylwitter5038
    @cherylwitter5038 10 дней назад +52

    Pissed off Ren is on another level and i love it🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @logic1695
    @logic1695 9 дней назад +1

    Knox you are easily the best "breakdown" reaction youtuber going. Thanks for all you do

  • @deborahakey9308
    @deborahakey9308 10 дней назад +44

    When U have LYME the WORST for it is STRESS period ❤ ren

  • @ColbyDavis-ht7ei
    @ColbyDavis-ht7ei 9 дней назад +1

    I haven’t watched many Knox Hill reactions. Damn this was fantastic. I love how he knows what his friend was really feeling it makes it more exceptional with how the video is broken down. Thank you for this. I’ll be watching all the time now.

  • @HarleyQ14
    @HarleyQ14 10 дней назад +37

    And thank you for your rant at the end - we all know Ren wouldn't say all of that himself even in his Twitch stream afterwards he was back to the goodhearted Ren not wanting to say anything bad about the situation and looking for a good outcome. You're a good friend and I love seeing the bromance that's evolved from your reactions!

  • @sharxbyte
    @sharxbyte День назад

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC breakdown. Love to have the background and perspective.

  • @RetrospectsToo
    @RetrospectsToo 10 дней назад +34

    Knox I just wanna say, I have loved watching your relationship with Ren grow to an awesome friendship.

  • @Cory-qf5je
    @Cory-qf5je 10 дней назад +2

    The rope and hope line is also from hi ren. He is a genius

  • @scunningham7173
    @scunningham7173 10 дней назад +15

    The opening scene, whilst obviously reminiscent of Sick Boi, also reminds me of a very angry bull, snorting, pawing the ground and about to see red and charge . Brilliant track, so clever and furious. Great breakdown as ever.

  • @sdFoix
    @sdFoix 6 дней назад +1

    Hell yeah man, your breakdowns are fucking beast ❤ and gotta give you love for your own sample in the beginning. Went and listened to it and love the vibe and feel

  • @thacrypt223
    @thacrypt223 10 дней назад +49

    I discovered Ren randomly when I stumbled upon "Wade in the water" by "Big push" and did not even know he was a rapper until many months later. The boy can sing and the boy can rap!
    Edit: If anyone hasn't listened I definitely recommend to go give it a listen.

    • @brettstephenson6754
      @brettstephenson6754 10 дней назад +2

      Ren don't miss.

    • @dannoble1273
      @dannoble1273 9 дней назад +1

      Why do u have a Palestine 🇵🇸 flag ?

    • @thacrypt223
      @thacrypt223 8 дней назад +1

      @@dannoble1273 Because I am one?

    • @thacrypt223
      @thacrypt223 8 дней назад

      @@dannoble1273 Why does it bother you? You a z1on1st or something?

    • @thacrypt223
      @thacrypt223 8 дней назад

      @@dannoble1273 You do not look so noble...

  • @scottclark3761
    @scottclark3761 10 дней назад +2

    Let the lawyers deal with this. False copyright strikes are illegal, and actionable. I hope Ren pursues it. I think this deserves a day in court.

  • @leecowell5301
    @leecowell5301 10 дней назад +29

    Knox, your unpacking of Ren is something else my man, you get it on a whole nother level, I miss some things that you don’t so thank you 🙏🏻

  • @TheDragon_ddr
    @TheDragon_ddr 10 дней назад +2

    Everything happening to Ren is sickening to me. I always hate when situations like this happens to creators. But on the bright side, it's great to see the community come together with/for Ren. That part is beautiful and gives me some faith in humanity. Oh, and that Ren X Knox song is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

  • @xEmpress95
    @xEmpress95 10 дней назад +28

    @10:18
    And the last time we did this
    The hope did prevail
    Now that hope is the rope
    That will choke a bitch pale
    This part is also a callback to the conclusion of Hi, Ren. It's breaking down the concept of the early start of this song being the same two Rens from Hi, Ren, and at the end of Hi, Ren he concludes:
    And I go by many names also
    Some people know me as "hope"
    Some people know me as the voice that you hear
    When you loosen the noose on the rope
    So the start is essential Kujo having dragged Ren to a point where he's letting that inner demon from Hi Ren take over to rip Kujo a new one.

    • @jorice5528
      @jorice5528 10 дней назад +1

      And Rip him one he did! 👏👏👏🔥

  • @merklingassoc
    @merklingassoc 9 дней назад

    Nicely done Knox. I'm glad you were there watching Rem's back. ❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @GeminiPurPower
    @GeminiPurPower 10 дней назад +27

    I love how you support your friend. It’s a beautiful thing. I can see how passionate you are. ❤

  • @joebeck1888
    @joebeck1888 10 дней назад +2

    The choir in the background was f*cking perfect.. 💐

  • @ranscales
    @ranscales 10 дней назад +43

    Literally jumped from the premier to you! Can't wait to hear your breakdown 🖤

  • @llchristensen77
    @llchristensen77 9 дней назад

    I found Ren through your reaction to Hi Ren, and it has been so awesome to watch your friendship evolve. It's so cool that you guys are so close now and that you allow us to see some glimpses of behind the scenes stuff. Two genuinely good dudes! All the love!! 🖤🖤

  • @cassandra_raven
    @cassandra_raven 10 дней назад +13

    I'm loving Ren's physicality. Wouldn't be surprised if he lands some amazing acting roles in the future, should he choose to go that route.

  • @brigittemainella6412
    @brigittemainella6412 9 дней назад

    Bravo, amazing artistic performance by Ren who got fed up being Mr. Nice Guy! This felt like a mini movie! I'm glad he got it all out creatively and he clearly reached a new level of talent! Videography and production were fire! Great reaction Knox❤🎉

  • @curiousmind3801
    @curiousmind3801 9 дней назад +2

    I promised myself I would not watch a reaction video after the song dropped.
    I caved and picked you because I have listened to your reactions before. You break things down so well and pick up 100 things I didn't even hear or see.
    I didn't know you knew Ren personally. I thought that may lead you to a bias, but you didn't. You added value to the meaning and knew some behind the scenes that gave greater understanding, explaining some of the legal and personal battles Ren faced.
    The only thing it that I do not think Ren unleashed his dark side, I think he melded the dark and the light to give a well-deserved diss. The threat at the end seemed like the light Ren was prepared to vacate so the dark could fully step in.

  • @Panashii
    @Panashii 10 дней назад +26

    First REN, now Knox. Glad i took the evening off haha. Thanks a lot mate, for your insights here. Appreciate it! 🎉
    Keep it up!

  • @TantraJames
    @TantraJames 10 дней назад

    This was so cathartic. You’re my 5th reaction to this song and I’m here for every one. Can’t get enough. 🙏🏼

  • @katecisme2346
    @katecisme2346 10 дней назад +21

    love that little money game reference with Jimmy and the cookie jar my fav part ❤

  • @LisaFirestone
    @LisaFirestone 8 дней назад

    Knox... I absolutely love your discussion of Ren's work, situations and brilliance. There's a reason why he appreciates you so much; you made this "church girl" a fan of you both!

  • @okcdog5439
    @okcdog5439 10 дней назад +16

    Your breakdowns are always great, but this one was next-level! I especially appreciate you explaining the music business aspects for those of us who aren't in the know.

  • @brettstephenson6754
    @brettstephenson6754 10 дней назад +2

    Are we getting a Knox and Ren collab? Sounds like it. Can't f**king wait.

  • @Cid_1
    @Cid_1 10 дней назад +17

    I love these Ren music videos. Obviously, you have the art in the music, then a little theater. And to top it all you have these amazing cinematic shots. Ren on a different level both musically and artistically. Keep up the great work Knox, and Ren.

  • @hollyryalsgrubb1273
    @hollyryalsgrubb1273 9 дней назад +1

    This is why I am subscribed to Knox Hill; quality content served up daily!

  • @eddiebirdie1545
    @eddiebirdie1545 10 дней назад +19

    I'm going to be watching reactions to this all night, RIP Kujo and his girl 🕇🐶✌❤🐦.

    • @sgtgrash
      @sgtgrash 10 дней назад

      Me too... 😁👍

  • @Lonniebird
    @Lonniebird 10 дней назад +1

    Knox pausing to talk to Dotta. Petty Knox is my favorite Knox. 😂

    • @pneuma462
      @pneuma462 5 дней назад

      Knox standing on business. Luv it

  • @itsalexbruh95
    @itsalexbruh95 10 дней назад +24

    18:25 you're right, I was very shocked by this track. But in ABSOLUTELY the best way. Ren went offff 🔥

  • @karenlackner192
    @karenlackner192 10 дней назад

    So effing amazing !!!! Your breakdown is the cherry on the top of the beat down 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @highlightshadow
    @highlightshadow 10 дней назад +34

    And how quickly he put this together but it's so incredibly tight and well produced. Ren's focused all his anger energy into producing an epic piece of creativity

  • @horsnpony365
    @horsnpony365 10 дней назад

    Great job, Knox. Thanks for supporting Ren in this difficult situation. Your review was my first for Kujo Beat Down.
    What an incredible piece of art. Intense, dark and the message was popping. I didn’t expect the choir…. the strings and that crazy bass and heartbeat. The pig mask morphing in and out of Kugo’s greedy face. Just Wow. What a beat down. I hope he can get the original choir on the new Sick Boi remake.
    Personally, I don’t think I could have been as measured and restrained as Ren has been throughout the whole attempt to get a resolution. He tried his heart out. You can’t reason with people who don’t know how to think past his greed.
    They must have thought Sick Boi was their giant golden egg. In this case that egg hatched into one righteously PO’d dragon.
    Great job getting those emotions out Ren!!! I’m so sorry you had to deal with this idiot. It truly sucks.
    I also believe that as an artist, if a money hungry compulsive liar and proven thief (Kujo the Coward), was trying to claim my art as his own; he’d be a pile of ash.
    I can’t believe Kugo is now Publicly Saying he’s a songwriter on Sick Boi in his own discography over on the Beat Stars platform. Is he seriously that DUMB?
    I hope there are serious legal repercussions for his false claims. It’s time to pull him up and teach Kujo to keep his fingers off other artists creations. I doubt this is his first shake down of an artist. Claiming credit as a writer for Sick Boi when it’s REN’s life story is beyond low.

  • @MsV405
    @MsV405 10 дней назад +15

    This isn't a diss track, it's a MURDER track!!

  • @sheryljones589
    @sheryljones589 9 дней назад

    So glad you have our Boi’s back on this.❤️ Great explanation of the situation, as usual. Looking forward to whatever you guys are cooking. (Subtle references throughout. 😂) 🫶🫶🫶

  • @littlevillan8
    @littlevillan8 10 дней назад +26

    The descending orchestral opening of the video, sounds exactly like the Sid Vicious video ‘My Way’, which I suspect is REN’s hint of what he’s about to do…. His way!

  • @zeevorourke6876
    @zeevorourke6876 10 дней назад

    You are quickly becoming my favorite reaction channel - even better with this one that you have a little personal connection to it knowing and working with Ren directly