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Violet Grohl: “Call me a ‘nepo baby’ all you want. It’s ‘whatever’ to me”

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Violet Grohl: "Call me a 'nepo baby' all you want. It’s ‘whatever’ to me"
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Violet Grohl: "Call me a 'nepo baby' all you want. It’s ‘whatever’ to me"
Violet Grohl has shrugged off claims of her being a 'nepo baby' in a new interview, saying: "It’s ‘whatever’ to me."
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birdynah Apr 10, 2026 +794
I saw the Foo Fighters a few years back and it felt like we were forced to listen to Dave’s kid the whole show, and I didn’t enjoy her songs. Let her tour solo.
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MagicHarmony Apr 10, 2026 +371
Ya that def ain't right, cause if people are coming to see Foo Fighters it does come off pretty insulting to throw their child there and force you to listen to them.
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birdynah Apr 10, 2026 +106
I think in a different setting I could have liked it, but ya it felt forced and I didn’t pay for that.
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No-Badger-9061 Apr 11, 2026 +60
I feel the same way about Willie Nelson! Just f****** kidding. His kids are amazing
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DoodMansky Apr 11, 2026 +31
Willie being as old as he is makes it very different as well. I think having his kids there is as much about support for a full show as it is about him trying to give them a boost. Willie’s genre is also a lot different when it comes to sit-ins and guest appearances. It’s just generally a much more collaborative genre.
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ResplendentShade Apr 11, 2026 +23
Plus his act is billed as Willie Nelson and the Family Band/Willie Nelson and Family so it’s expected.
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NoEmu5969 Apr 11, 2026 +9
He wants them to be by his side when he passes.
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sumpfbruderschaft Apr 11, 2026 +11
\*the doobie
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PlasticCheebus Apr 11, 2026 +5
Dream dad, ngl.
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tired_but_trying42 Apr 12, 2026 +2
To the left
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Infamous-Cash9165 Apr 11, 2026 +3
lol his oldest kid is like 70 and the youngest in mid 30s
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southporky Apr 11, 2026 +8
My parents named me Willie nelson. Its been weird
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PlasticCheebus Apr 11, 2026 +8
Could've been Sue, I suppose.
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OneBillPhil Apr 11, 2026 +25
Everyone needs a piss break
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Marrow-Sun7726 Apr 11, 2026 +18
I just drink piss during the show, I'm not getting up just to do that.
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AnonymousBanana405 Apr 11, 2026 +10
It's sterile and I like the taste.
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hiker_trailmagicva Apr 11, 2026 +7
Dodge, duck, dip, dive, dodge
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HoustonHenry Apr 11, 2026 +3
RIP to Rip
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Champ_5 Apr 11, 2026 +1
Ok..... crazy guy
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NoEmu5969 Apr 11, 2026 +1
Are you in Black Lips?
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whyunoleave Apr 11, 2026 +48
These people are already paying to see foo fighters, who have been making the same record over and over again for 35 f****** years now, what could be worse?
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Neg_Crepe Apr 11, 2026 +1
She sang back vocals on two songs.
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[deleted] Apr 11, 2026 +58
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finnlizzy Apr 11, 2026 +20
I remember he took her on stage to sing Everlong in a very stripped down way.... it sucked.
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birdynah Apr 11, 2026 +8
Incorporated? lol she sang a duet with her father!
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ohmygoditspurple Apr 10, 2026 +28
She was oddly on an episode of the Morning Show. Singing and even a speaking part.
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birdynah Apr 10, 2026 +12
Was she good? If she’s good at it, I wish her all the success.
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hearmymotoredheart Apr 10, 2026 +11
She was with FF as part of their group of backing singers, not by herself. But she did get singled out for one extra line.
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poonstar1 Apr 10, 2026 +2
No idea about the show, but she did a song on Dave's 12 nights of Hanuka thing. She was really good on that.
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aIexpoutine Apr 11, 2026 +43
Thats exactly what is wrong with nepotism. These spots on tour would have been filled with local talent and other bands from around the country, but instead they're given to his kids, who don't really deserve to be there. I wonder how many amazing musicians, actors, artists in general we've missed out on because of this nonsense.
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CongealedBeanKingdom Apr 11, 2026 +23
I wonder how many shitty toliet venue gigs in front of 5 people she has had to do to get that gig?
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puccinni Apr 11, 2026 +13
she’s doing herself a disservice honestly by skipping straight to opening at large venues as an opening act for her dad’s band. like she’s not establishing herself as an act, she’s just advertising herself as an extension of her father’s career which isn’t going to get her taken seriously. but those formative experiences of getting rejections, building a fanbase, attracting larger gigs/opportunities, etc. while figuring out who you are as an artist, your relationship to your craft, & what you’re trying to accomplish artistically. that usually takes time, and artist development is key to building a serious, successful career. not only does starting her out like this make the public less likely to ever take her seriously as an individual talent who stands on her own, but i highly doubt (even w/ a lifetime so far of $$ coaches, classes, etc.) that she’s truly at a place as a performing recording artist where she’s making anything interesting or important enough to attract the same size audience. plus it’s just sooo in your face, dripping with privilege which isn’t relatable or even likable to many
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Busy-Peach5770 Apr 11, 2026 +3
This is a good point.
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CongealedBeanKingdom Apr 12, 2026 +1
Beautifully put
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shotputlover Apr 11, 2026 +4
Do you mean you saw the opener at a foo fighters concert?
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Icy-Whale-2253 Apr 11, 2026 +2
I saw them back in 2017 and this kid would’ve been like… 11 at the time so there was no Grohl family variety show going on.
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twinpinemall85 Apr 11, 2026 +1
What show?
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Horror_Response_1991 Apr 11, 2026
All the crowd has to do is boo the whole time until she leaves.
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Fickle-Ad2042 Apr 11, 2026 +1
I'll never forget seeing The Rolling Stones many many moons ago. Midway through the band took a break and Keith got up and played maybe 4 or 5 solo songs. That stadium cleared out SO fast. Everyone all agreed they needed to get a drink, take a pee, or check out the merch table over listening to him. Not that Keith is a bad solo artist, but we were there for the Stones. Gotta give the people the thing they paid to see.
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Neg_Crepe Apr 11, 2026 -18
When was that show? I’ll look at the setlist. I assume you’re not telling the truth Edit :. And he/she was full of it indeed
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birdynah Apr 11, 2026 +2
Assume all you want. 2023 Ottawa Bluesfest, please look at the setlist and report back with your findings lol
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Neg_Crepe Apr 11, 2026
I will. They played two songs where she sang back vocals. Those songs are not « her » songs. Those are Foo Fighters songs. Shame shame, show me how (she’s also on the studio version) Hardly the whole show isn’t it (1/10). You were full of shit as expected. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/foo-fighters/2023/lebreton-flats-park-ottawa-on-canada-43a71f4f.html You lied for karma and should be ashamed.
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SethOval Apr 11, 2026 +435
The “I’m sorry I cheated on your mom” tour. 
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fresh_dyl Apr 11, 2026 +52
I love the Foo Fighters, but I’ll admit when that all came out, I got a good laugh from a comment along the lines of “I was a huge fan of Dave and his infidelity, but then I heard their music 🤢”
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SethOval Apr 11, 2026 +4
Holy shit thats great!
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[deleted] Apr 11, 2026 +2
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Nervous-Economy8119 Apr 11, 2026 +12
His daughter’s 40?
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Chieferdareefer Apr 11, 2026 +6
We are all old bro. The 90’s were 30 years ago
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Fickle_Goose_4451 Apr 11, 2026 +107
Id have ended my statement with. "Oh well. Whatever. Nevermind." But thats just me.
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Cold_Objective_8286 Apr 10, 2026 +340
I mean you are, and there’s almost no doubt all of your achievements monetarily are a result of that, but hey, at least you’re taking it in stride?
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arealhumannotabot Apr 10, 2026 +76
It’s the difference between a detail and an insult
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wegotthisonekidmongo Apr 10, 2026 +5
It is what it is so who cares. Money stays to money wealth stays to wealth yeah there's something really f****** interesting about that all I have to say is boring.
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Live-Tomatillo2039 Apr 12, 2026 +1
this comment makes it *really* obvious you didn’t read the article
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Lux_Luthor_777 Apr 11, 2026 +98
Of course it’s “whatever” to her. She doesn’t have to struggle and will no doubt fail upward. What’s she got to cry about?
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SubtleTell Apr 11, 2026 +7
Read the entire message maybe? She's saying she literally can't avoid doors being opened for her because of who her parent is and that she's aware of that, and she's asking people to just hear her music and decide for themselves if she's deserving of it. To me she is totally deserving because her new music is great. And Dave had no hand in it whatsoever. THUM is a banger.
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Lux_Luthor_777 Apr 11, 2026 +38
I get that you like her music and that’s cool. You might think she’s talented. Again, cool. Maybe she is. But please, let’s not pretend that “Dave had no hand in this.” Come on. It is what it is. Let’s be honest.
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Modernmythology- Apr 11, 2026 +6
Maybe they meant creatively.
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anillop Apr 11, 2026 -6
It wouldn’t be that crazy of a thing for a child of someone who was famous to want to strike off on their own, especially if their parent is overbearing. It’s not impossible for people to get music recorded nowadays for very little money relatively speaking.
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Lux_Luthor_777 Apr 11, 2026 +6
It’s not just about the cost of recording. It’s radio play. You don’t think just anyone can get played on the radio, do you? There are millions of talented musicians that don’t have an in. She has an in. Idk why this is so shameful for people to admit. It is what it is.
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anillop Apr 11, 2026
Yeah, there’s also some millions of musicians out there who think they’re talented, but aren’t really that talented. So f****** what? I always love the whining that comes from these nipple baby stories. You can just taste the bitterness from the failed artists sometimes. No, it’s not because you don’t have connections. Perhaps it’s cause you just aren’t very good. I’m not saying the nepotism isn’t huge, but I’m not saying that these people can’t make a living without having some level of talent as well.
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obscuriosityboner Apr 11, 2026 +3
> I always love the whining that comes from these nipple (nepo?) baby stories. You can just taste the bitterness from failed artists sometimes. Spoken like someone who has no idea how any creative scene or entertainment industry works. Nepotism isn’t just huge, it’s everything in today’s world. Most great artists will take around 10 years of consistent output and continuous gigging to get their big break, if they’re lucky. If they’re very lucky, their music won’t be dated by that point and they won’t be too old to sell to a mainstream audience; which is a big factor, whether we like it or not. I go out to local gigs in every town I’m in, multiple nights a week and see bands and artists who are deserving of a stage or radio play, but they don’t get it because they have to work 40+ hours a week, can’t afford PR, touring, music vids, studio time, don’t have any connections etc. There are so many brilliant artists out there who don’t get a break, as the wealth gap continues to grow, banding them as ‘bitter failed artists’ is wildly ignorant and makes you look out of touch. Don’t confidently talk shit about people, when you’re not even close to being informed on the subject.
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lilsatan_ Apr 11, 2026 +3
I work at a venue that James Hetfield's kid played at with his band. 20 people or so showed up, they were touring in a little van, etc. It was pretty clear to me that even with the MASSIVE influence Hetfield has in the industry that his kid was 100% doing (that tour at least) on his own. Which is probably easier when you have that safety net, but still good for him for trying. They were really nice dudes too.
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Heroic_Sheperd Apr 11, 2026 +5
She’s not deserving though, she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and should feel guilt about being the product of nepotism. She’s contributing to an industry that’s impossibly difficult to break out of. Thousands of artists with insanely more talent than her will never get a shot at fame she doesn’t deserve.
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SubtleTell Apr 11, 2026 +3
What makes her deserving is whether her music is good or not. I couldn't care less where someone came from or who their parents are, that's not what makes me decide if their music is good or not. I have ears and can decide that for myself, just as she said. If I heard the songs from her that I've currently heard and had no idea who she was, I would still have her music saved.
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Lux_Luthor_777 Apr 11, 2026 +5
“Anyone who uses the word ‘generic’ blah blah blah blah.” OK, Violet. 🙄 Make another shitty comment and delete it a few minutes later. Like you’ve been doing all over this thread. 🥴
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Lux_Luthor_777 Apr 11, 2026 +15
It’s great that you like her music. That’s awesome. I was underwhelmed. Despite my local radio station’s constant pushing of her single, which was always preceded by the DJ letting everyone know that this was “the new song by VIOLETTT GROOOOHL!” She definitely gets the extra push from the radio industry. Good for her. Her music is completely generic imo.
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anillop Apr 11, 2026 -3
Just because she has famous parents doesn’t mean she’s completely undeserving of fame
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othersbeforeus Apr 10, 2026 +100
It clearly doesn’t bother her.
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Ragnarawr Apr 10, 2026 +12
Who is she?
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othersbeforeus Apr 10, 2026 +36
Daughter of Dave Grohl, drummer of Nirvana and frontman of the Foo Fighters.
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AttemptFree Apr 10, 2026 +58
She should've said " it's nevermind to me
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neverhart Apr 11, 2026 +7
Came here for this, leaving fulfilled.
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Bacon_pancakes219 Apr 11, 2026 +5
But, in her defense, with the lights out, it's less dangerous.
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ImTellinTim Apr 10, 2026 +118
And another thing: I’m not mad, please don’t put in the newspaper that I got mad.
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NovelsandDessert Apr 10, 2026 +25
Did you read the article or any of her comments?
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Glad_Inspection_1630 Apr 11, 2026 +12
I saw some quotes from the article before I saw it posted here and immediately knew people would fall for the headline and get mad at nothing. 
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Rodney_Jefferson Apr 10, 2026 +18
On Listnook? You expect them to read the article? Cmon!
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dorsalemperor Apr 11, 2026 -15
her dad’s music is bad enough without his kid whining about all the money it’s brought them
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NovelsandDessert Apr 11, 2026 +3
So you didn’t read the article either. Also, calling a band that’s won 15 Grammy awards “bad” is a choice. They’re far from my fav band, but I can separate my taste from an objective measure of quality. But ya know, I’m not a 12 year old.
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Free-form_Suffering Apr 11, 2026 +2
Insert mandatory Homer meme "Mr. Simpson's opinions do not reflect those of the producers, who don't consider the Grammy an award at all."
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cultmomm Apr 11, 2026 +1
grammys aren’t objective though- they’re voted by an academy.
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NovelsandDessert Apr 11, 2026 +3
That’s fair! I guess I was reacting to the poster’s dismissive comment. “Good” is subjective. ETA thinking more on it, *liking* an art piece is subjective, but an art piece may objectively be technically well done or poorly done. Like I could draw a cat and my kid will like it, but it will be poorly done. And I generally don’t like Jackson Pollack’s style, but I would never call his art “bad”. Regardless, I hear you on the Grammys as a measurement - it was a bad example.
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lvanwall Apr 11, 2026 +2
Yeah, because Grammy's are SOOO indicative of good.
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RayTracerX Apr 11, 2026 -2
Theres no such thing as objective quality in music. And especially not measured with f****** grammy awards lol you do sound 12 You can say that some music is objectively technical and difficult to write and reproduce, which doesnt apply to any music Dave has ever made, but you cant say music is objectively good, all art is, by definition, subjective.
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YinzaJagoff Apr 10, 2026 +54
I never think of her and pretty much don't care what her or her dad are doing right now.
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Mediocre_Tomatillo85 Apr 11, 2026 +18
I like your response, reminds me of Don Draper and Madmen. Seriously why would we think of her? The fact she put out a statement is kind of confirming that no one thinks of her.
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YinzaJagoff Apr 11, 2026 +3
Exactly. Good catch.
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ebob421 Apr 11, 2026 +9
Why are we commenting on it if we don’t care?
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Automatic_Soil9814 Apr 11, 2026 +2
and miss out on an opportunity to say we don’t care about something?
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pm-ur-tiddys Apr 11, 2026 +1
popped up in feed
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YinzaJagoff Apr 11, 2026 +2
Pretty much. Pops up in your feed here and FB over and over and over again, so you DO end up thinking about them (and Courtney Love since she’s been in my feed a lot too lately), even if it’s only for a moment. But on my own, unless I see it, I really don’t give a shit.
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KelVarnsen_2023 Apr 11, 2026 +1
I watched that episode a couple of nights ago. Based on his actions in the episode, Don is completely full of shit when he says he doesn't think about Ginsberg at all.
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liverdust429 Apr 11, 2026 +14
I dont necessarily disagree, it's their opinion. But you don't win hearts and minds by saying this.
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Ok-Gain1509 Apr 11, 2026 +13
This is a great way to win over naysayers.
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BestManDan Apr 10, 2026 +24
“She has urged critics to "come listen to my music and then you can decide for yourself if I’m worthy of this career or not" YouTube is enough for me to say no thanks.
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remoteworker9 Apr 11, 2026 +15
Same here. She’s as mid as her father.
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Ok_Surprise_4090 Apr 11, 2026 +7
Don't go looking for empathy or self-awareness from rich kids, it does not come naturally.
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Extra-Poet4310 Apr 11, 2026 +10
She gives me a lot of Pick me girl vibes. Dont like the whole grohl family they all suck. Bad enough that dave ist forcing his audience to hear his f****** kid sing on his foo fighters concert.
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Sea_Chapter_620 Apr 10, 2026 +14
When is the affair baby gonna sign with a label?
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OatmealApocalypse Apr 10, 2026 +6
her new songs have been pretty good tbh
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99SoulsUp Apr 11, 2026 +2
I’m more excited for her album than her dad’s
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paraxio Apr 10, 2026
Yeah, I've had "595" in pretty constant rotation since it dropped. It's a good song
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Fine-Philosophy8939 Apr 11, 2026 +5
Her music sucks. Girl, go get a job.
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Super-Pizza-Dude Apr 11, 2026 +3
People should just embrace it and say they’re lucky as hell and grateful. It’s a way better look.
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TheGooch01 Apr 10, 2026 +12
Sounds like it bothers her.
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throwtheclownaway20 Apr 10, 2026 +18
How? She was doing an interview, LOL
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oatmeal28 Apr 10, 2026 +25
Listnookors see a headline and assume whoever said the clip just blurted it out into the ether 
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throwtheclownaway20 Apr 10, 2026 -1
Well, to be fair, that's literally the whole function of social media. I just felt it necessary to clarify.
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TheGooch01 Apr 10, 2026 +1
Just going out of my way to say “it doesn’t bother me”.
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throwtheclownaway20 Apr 11, 2026
Okay, dril
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Electric_Razor Apr 11, 2026 +2
Whatever, Violet
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travis147 Apr 11, 2026 +2
Can't wait to see his affair kid on stage with him
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No_Earth_1378 Apr 11, 2026 +2
Good way to alienate your fans.
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Only-Trade-7789 Apr 10, 2026 +1
She has talent and ambition coupled with being dealt an extremely lucky/privileged hand. Many celebrity children do f*** all with it. Is she supposed to climb up on the cross because she effectively won the l******?
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dorsalemperor Apr 11, 2026 +12
she wouldn’t even be interviewing rn if not for her dad’s shitty band, just be gracious and acknowledge how much help you’ve had bc of your dad’s built-in fanbase of overweight middle-aged men.
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bugabooandtwo Apr 11, 2026 +2
If her name was Jane Doe, she wouldn't have anywhere near the opportunity she has, especially since she doesn't really have a high level of talent. So yes, people will talk about it.
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Horror-Television-92 Apr 10, 2026 +2
Never heard of her
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-Nightopian- Apr 10, 2026 +11
Neither have I but I recognize her last name. Only one Foo Fighter I know of has that name so it's safe to assume she is the daughter of the former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl.
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EastCoastVandal Apr 10, 2026
The only thing I could think of is wasent there a story a couple years back that Dave had an affair with one of her friends?
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Marrow-Sun7726 Apr 11, 2026 +2
I've only heard her first single but I thought it was cool
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Gordmonger Apr 11, 2026 +3
Yeah, this sucks.
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ConferenceQuick8983 Apr 11, 2026 +2
It usually is with kids born into the celebrity diaspora. The *really* talented ones just get on with it.Sounded like a classic *Yoko Ono* moment.
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PedalBoard78 Apr 11, 2026 +2
Her old man’s c*** is garbage, too. Whatever.
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NAteisco Apr 11, 2026 +2
We only know your name because your dad's guitarist killed himself.
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Trump-is-the-pedo Apr 10, 2026
Grohls are losers across the board. Foo Fighters is exactly the same as Nickelback, but way less legit. She should be more pragmatic or she’s just going to continue feeling worthless forever
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BossJackWhitman Apr 12, 2026 +1
I mean … her dad’s entire career is success by association, too - from the name to the Foo Fighters whole sound, so … 🤷 from me as well.
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JackBurton___Me Apr 12, 2026 +1
Wow, articulate
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GrandFated Apr 12, 2026 +1
I’ll always love that. Like yeah, so what? So your talent will always be subject to that and scrutiny will follow. Which it 100% should.
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pensivepricklypear Apr 13, 2026 +1
Just found out his daughter is 40 and acting like this. What the f*** man
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based_Cc_Nerd Apr 11, 2026 +1
That must have been a breakthrough in therapy
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Razzler1973 Apr 11, 2026 +1
I'm not bothered. Don't print that I'm bothered
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Fun-Flamingo-7285 Apr 11, 2026 +1
They are all nepo never had to work a day in there lives people.
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ComputerSong Apr 11, 2026 +1
“It’s whatever to me” sounds very nepo.
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Chas_P_Anderton Apr 11, 2026 +1
Why wouldn't she want to be viewed on the basis of her talent and not her name? Is her talent that thin?
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Mr_Zee_Speaks Apr 10, 2026 +40
It’s nepotism in real business too and most people are just as grossed out by it there.
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SheyenSmite Apr 10, 2026 +22
Family businesses are the worst offenders of nepotism. Just because it is romanticized doesn't mean it's not anti-meritocratic.
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Liveandletlive-11 Apr 10, 2026 +19
People who work for family owned businesses get just as annoyed with nepotism 🙄
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SoggyMolasses7443 Apr 10, 2026 -23
So start your own business then, nobody is stopping you.
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Liveandletlive-11 Apr 10, 2026 +11
I don’t want to nor do I care. The post I’m responding to is just silly to believe people only care when it’s a celebrity
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Drunky_Brewster Apr 10, 2026 -27
Sounds just as pleasant as her cheater of a father.
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bigsmokaaaa Apr 10, 2026 +37
Saying a 19 year old girl is just like her cheating father cause she didn't acknowledge her privilege the way you like is really something else to behold entirely
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Drunky_Brewster Apr 10, 2026 -22
You're welcome.
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bigsmokaaaa Apr 10, 2026 +10
It's whatever to you, eh?
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Drunky_Brewster Apr 10, 2026 -6
Yup. These people have more money than I'll ever see in my lifetime, more opportunity than 99% of people on this planet. I have no sympathy for this kind of bullshit family.
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EggsOverBenedict Apr 10, 2026
Easy for you to say.
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Icy-Whale-2253 Apr 11, 2026
Why do they act insulted by the idea that they have rich famous parents and therefore get “whatever” they want, as if it’s not a verified fact 🥴
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suppadelicious Apr 11, 2026
Wouldn’t she have to be famous to be nepo?
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MisterFingerstyle Apr 10, 2026 -21
Never heard of her until now, but while having family in the industry can help open doors it’s no guarantee of success. Nepotism isn’t really that impactful on success.
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2401PenitentTangentx Apr 10, 2026 +11
This is the dumbest f****** thing I've read today. 
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-Nightopian- Apr 10, 2026 +6
What is Jaden Smith's next big movie?
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MisterFingerstyle Apr 10, 2026 +4
There are tons of examples of children of stars who had one song or one role and then disappeared because their work wasn’t embraced by the industry or an audience.
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