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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MagicHarmony2 days ago
+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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birdynah2 days ago
+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-90612 days ago
+60
I feel the same way about Willie Nelson! Just f****** kidding. His kids are amazing
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DoodMansky1 day ago
+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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ResplendentShade1 day ago
+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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NoEmu59691 day ago
+9
He wants them to be by his side when he passes.
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sumpfbruderschaft1 day ago
+11
\*the doobie
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PlasticCheebus1 day ago
+5
Dream dad, ngl.
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tired_but_trying421 day ago
+2
To the left
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Infamous-Cash91651 day ago
+3
lol his oldest kid is like 70 and the youngest in mid 30s
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southporky1 day ago
+8
My parents named me Willie nelson. Its been weird
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PlasticCheebus1 day ago
+8
Could've been Sue, I suppose.
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OneBillPhil2 days ago
+25
Everyone needs a piss break
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Marrow-Sun77262 days ago
+18
I just drink piss during the show, I'm not getting up just to do that.
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AnonymousBanana4052 days ago
+10
It's sterile and I like the taste.
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hiker_trailmagicva2 days ago
+7
Dodge, duck, dip, dive, dodge
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HoustonHenry2 days ago
+3
RIP to Rip
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Champ_52 days ago
+1
Ok..... crazy guy
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NoEmu59691 day ago
+1
Are you in Black Lips?
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whyunoleave2 days ago
+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_Crepe1 day ago
+1
She sang back vocals on two songs.
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[deleted]2 days ago
+58
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finnlizzy2 days ago
+20
I remember he took her on stage to sing Everlong in a very stripped down way.... it sucked.
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birdynah1 day ago
+8
Incorporated? lol she sang a duet with her father!
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ohmygoditspurple2 days ago
+28
She was oddly on an episode of the Morning Show. Singing and even a speaking part.
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birdynah2 days ago
+12
Was she good? If she’s good at it, I wish her all the success.
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hearmymotoredheart2 days ago
+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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poonstar12 days ago
+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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aIexpoutine2 days ago
+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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CongealedBeanKingdom2 days ago
+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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puccinni1 day ago
+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-Peach57701 day ago
+3
This is a good point.
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CongealedBeanKingdom1 day ago
+1
Beautifully put
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shotputlover2 days ago
+4
Do you mean you saw the opener at a foo fighters concert?
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Icy-Whale-22532 days ago
+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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twinpinemall852 days ago
+1
What show?
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Horror_Response_19912 days ago
All the crowd has to do is boo the whole time until she leaves.
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Fickle-Ad20421 day ago
+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_Crepe2 days ago
-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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birdynah1 day ago
+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_Crepe1 day ago
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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SethOval2 days ago
+435
The “I’m sorry I cheated on your mom” tour.
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fresh_dyl1 day ago
+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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SethOval1 day ago
+4
Holy shit thats great!
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[deleted]2 days ago
+2
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Nervous-Economy81192 days ago
+12
His daughter’s 40?
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Chieferdareefer1 day ago
+6
We are all old bro. The 90’s were 30 years ago
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Fickle_Goose_44512 days ago
+107
Id have ended my statement with. "Oh well. Whatever. Nevermind." But thats just me.
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Cold_Objective_82862 days ago
+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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arealhumannotabot2 days ago
+76
It’s the difference between a detail and an insult
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wegotthisonekidmongo2 days ago
+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-Tomatillo203919 hr ago
+1
this comment makes it *really* obvious you didn’t read the article
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Lux_Luthor_7772 days ago
+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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SubtleTell2 days ago
+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_7771 day ago
+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-1 day ago
+6
Maybe they meant creatively.
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anillop1 day ago
-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_7771 day ago
+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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anillop1 day ago
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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obscuriosityboner1 day ago
+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_1 day ago
+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_Sheperd2 days ago
+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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SubtleTell1 day ago
+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_7771 day ago
+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_7771 day ago
+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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anillop1 day ago
-3
Just because she has famous parents doesn’t mean she’s completely undeserving of fame
-3
othersbeforeus2 days ago
+100
It clearly doesn’t bother her.
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Ragnarawr2 days ago
+12
Who is she?
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othersbeforeus2 days ago
+36
Daughter of Dave Grohl, drummer of Nirvana and frontman of the Foo Fighters.
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AttemptFree2 days ago
+58
She should've said " it's nevermind to me
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neverhart2 days ago
+7
Came here for this, leaving fulfilled.
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Bacon_pancakes2192 days ago
+5
But, in her defense, with the lights out, it's less dangerous.
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ImTellinTim2 days ago
+118
And another thing: I’m not mad, please don’t put in the newspaper that I got mad.
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NovelsandDessert2 days ago
+25
Did you read the article or any of her comments?
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Glad_Inspection_16302 days ago
+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_Jefferson2 days ago
+18
On Listnook? You expect them to read the article? Cmon!
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dorsalemperor2 days ago
-15
her dad’s music is bad enough without his kid whining about all the money it’s brought them
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NovelsandDessert2 days ago
+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_Suffering2 days ago
+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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cultmomm2 days ago
+1
grammys aren’t objective though- they’re voted by an academy.
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NovelsandDessert2 days ago
+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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lvanwall2 days ago
+2
Yeah, because Grammy's are SOOO indicative of good.
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RayTracerX2 days ago
-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.
-2
YinzaJagoff2 days ago
+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_Tomatillo852 days ago
+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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YinzaJagoff2 days ago
+3
Exactly.
Good catch.
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ebob4212 days ago
+9
Why are we commenting on it if we don’t care?
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Automatic_Soil98142 days ago
+2
and miss out on an opportunity to say we don’t care about something?
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pm-ur-tiddys2 days ago
+1
popped up in feed
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YinzaJagoff1 day ago
+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_20232 days ago
+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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liverdust4292 days ago
+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-Gain15092 days ago
+13
This is a great way to win over naysayers.
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BestManDan2 days ago
+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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remoteworker92 days ago
+15
Same here. She’s as mid as her father.
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Ok_Surprise_40901 day ago
+7
Don't go looking for empathy or self-awareness from rich kids, it does not come naturally.
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Extra-Poet43102 days ago
+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_6202 days ago
+14
When is the affair baby gonna sign with a label?
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OatmealApocalypse2 days ago
+6
her new songs have been pretty good tbh
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99SoulsUp2 days ago
+2
I’m more excited for her album than her dad’s
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paraxio2 days ago
Yeah, I've had "595" in pretty constant rotation since it dropped. It's a good song
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Fine-Philosophy89392 days ago
+5
Her music sucks. Girl, go get a job.
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Super-Pizza-Dude2 days ago
+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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TheGooch012 days ago
+12
Sounds like it bothers her.
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throwtheclownaway202 days ago
+18
How? She was doing an interview, LOL
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oatmeal282 days ago
+25
Listnookors see a headline and assume whoever said the clip just blurted it out into the ether
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throwtheclownaway202 days ago
-1
Well, to be fair, that's literally the whole function of social media. I just felt it necessary to clarify.
-1
TheGooch012 days ago
+1
Just going out of my way to say “it doesn’t bother me”.
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throwtheclownaway202 days ago
Okay, dril
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Electric_Razor1 day ago
+2
Whatever, Violet
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travis1471 day ago
+2
Can't wait to see his affair kid on stage with him
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No_Earth_13781 day ago
+2
Good way to alienate your fans.
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Only-Trade-77892 days ago
+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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dorsalemperor2 days ago
+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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bugabooandtwo2 days ago
+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-922 days ago
+2
Never heard of her
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-Nightopian-2 days ago
+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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EastCoastVandal2 days ago
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-Sun77262 days ago
+2
I've only heard her first single but I thought it was cool
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Gordmonger2 days ago
+3
Yeah, this sucks.
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ConferenceQuick89832 days ago
+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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PedalBoard782 days ago
+2
Her old man’s c*** is garbage, too. Whatever.
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NAteisco2 days ago
+2
We only know your name because your dad's guitarist killed himself.
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Trump-is-the-pedo2 days ago
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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BossJackWhitman1 day ago
+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___Me1 day ago
+1
Wow, articulate
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GrandFated22 hr ago
+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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pensivepricklypear14 hr ago
+1
Just found out his daughter is 40 and acting like this. What the f*** man
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based_Cc_Nerd2 days ago
+1
That must have been a breakthrough in therapy
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Razzler19732 days ago
+1
I'm not bothered. Don't print that I'm bothered
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Fun-Flamingo-72852 days ago
+1
They are all nepo never had to work a day in there lives people.
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ComputerSong1 day ago
+1
“It’s whatever to me” sounds very nepo.
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Chas_P_Anderton2 days ago
+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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-6
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Mr_Zee_Speaks2 days ago
+40
It’s nepotism in real business too and most people are just as grossed out by it there.
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SheyenSmite2 days ago
+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-112 days ago
+19
People who work for family owned businesses get just as annoyed with nepotism 🙄
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SoggyMolasses74432 days ago
-23
So start your own business then, nobody is stopping you.
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Liveandletlive-112 days ago
+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_Brewster2 days ago
-27
Sounds just as pleasant as her cheater of a father.
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bigsmokaaaa2 days ago
+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_Brewster2 days ago
-22
You're welcome.
-22
bigsmokaaaa2 days ago
+10
It's whatever to you, eh?
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Drunky_Brewster2 days ago
-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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EggsOverBenedict2 days ago
Easy for you to say.
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Icy-Whale-22532 days ago
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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suppadelicious2 days ago
Wouldn’t she have to be famous to be nepo?
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MisterFingerstyle2 days ago
-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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2401PenitentTangentx2 days ago
+11
This is the dumbest f****** thing I've read today.
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-Nightopian-2 days ago
+6
What is Jaden Smith's next big movie?
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MisterFingerstyle2 days ago
+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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