{"id":2175150,"date":"2024-02-13T13:44:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T18:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ben-shapiros-facts-tops-billboard-charts-as-best-selling-rap-single\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T18:50:46","slug":"ben-shapiros-facts-tops-billboard-charts-as-best-selling-rap-single","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ben-shapiros-facts-tops-billboard-charts-as-best-selling-rap-single\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Shapiro&#8217;s &#8216;Facts&#8217; dominates Billboard as top-selling rap single"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fben-shapiros-facts-tops-billboard-charts-as-best-selling-rap-single%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2175150&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>&#8220;Facts&#8221; by Tom MacDonald \u200dand Ben Shapiro \u2063Tops Rap Charts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a surprising\u2064 turn of events,\u2063 the\u2064 rap collaboration between Canadian recording artist Tom MacDonald and Daily\u2063 Wire Editor \u2064Emeritus\u2064 Ben\u2063 Shapiro, titled &#8220;Facts,&#8221; has skyrocketed to the top of the charts. This powerful rap song \u2062has claimed the\u2063 number one spot \u2062on the best-selling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-musicians-supporting-morgan-wallen-following-deplatforming-over-leaked-n-word-video\/\" title=\"The Musicians Supporting Morgan Wallen Following Deplatforming Over Leaked N-Word\u00a0Video\">rap songs<\/a> list, according to Billboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last\u2063 week, &#8220;Facts&#8221; peaked at number two, but it has \u200cnow surpassed other popular rap hits like &#8220;Hiss&#8221; by Megan Thee Stallion, &#8220;Lovin On Me&#8221; \u200bby Jack Harlow, &#8220;Lil Boo Thang&#8221; by Paul Russell, and &#8220;Paint the Town Red&#8221; by Doja Cat, \u2063securing \u200dits place at the\u2062 top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rap\u2064 artist Nicki Minaj also dominates the charts, \u200dholding onto the next three \u200dspots \u2062with her songs &#8220;FTCU,&#8221; &#8220;Big Foot,&#8221; and &#8220;Everybody.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite its success, &#8220;Facts&#8221; has \u2063received limited attention from mainstream outlets. The song&#8217;s lyrics take aim at the establishment and legacy media,\u2063 delivering a powerful message that challenges\u200b the status quo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The chorus \u200dof \u200bthe song boldly declares, &#8220;I don&#8217;t care\u200d if I offend you, I was \u200bput here to upset you. \u2064You can cry \u2063and you can scream, you\u200d can riot in the streets. You defunded the police, now there&#8217;s no one to protect you.\u200c I hope \u200cI offend you.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While there are lighthearted moments in the \u2062song, such as \u2064Shapiro celebrating his rap \u2063star status and mentioning his\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ben-shapiros-rap-debut-facts-with-tom-macdonald-becomes-1-song-in-the-country\/\" title=\"Ben Shapiro and Tom MacDonald's rap collaboration, 'Facts,' tops the charts\">classical\u200c violin lessons<\/a>, both he and MacDonald recognize the\u2062 cultural significance\u2064 of &#8220;Facts.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During \u200can appearance on &#8220;The\u2064 Ben Shapiro Show,&#8221; MacDonald explained, &#8220;In \u2064our song,\u200c we talked about not promoting guns, not promoting drugs, we talked about not\u2064 turning\u200d people&#8217;s sons into thugs and their daughters \u2062into h**s. We sort of \u2062spoke out against what the status quo in hip-hop is, and for \u200bsome reason, we&#8217;re \u2062treated like we&#8217;re living\u200d in some sort of upside-down, \u200dbackwards freak \u2064show.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shapiro \u200chumorously compared the controversial lines in &#8220;Facts&#8221; to Megan\u200b Thee\u200c Stallion&#8217;s song &#8220;Hiss,&#8221; highlighting the stark contrast. He\u2063 joked, &#8220;If we&#8217;re gonna make \u2063sure the kids don&#8217;t see damaging \u2064material, we got to stop Tom MacDonald. They really do not want us to hit number one on the Billboard charts, obviously.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But\u200c against all \u2062odds, &#8220;Facts&#8221; has achieved exactly that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amanda Prestigiacomo contributed to this report.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1707591998756000&#038;usg=AOvVaw25BBjfj8wpQhA6F0A4qnyA\">CLICK HERE TO GET\u200d THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why do you think MacDonald \u200band Shapiro&#8217;s collaboration in the rap \u2064industry\u200d has not \u2062received as much mainstream recognition as other \u200dartists?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  And challenge the\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/epoch-times-editorial-board-condemning-twitters-censorship-and-thanking-our-supporters\/\" title=\"Epoch Times Editorial Board: Condemning Twitter\u2019s Censorship and Thanking Our Supporters\">prevailing narratives<\/a> in society, which may\u200b explain why \u2062it hasn&#8217;t garnered as much mainstream recognition. MacDonald and Shapiro&#8217;s collaboration brings together \u200cthe worlds of politics and \u200dmusic, providing a platform for their conservative viewpoints to \u200dbe expressed through the powerful \u2062medium of rap.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Facts&#8221; delves into a range\u200b of controversial topics, tackling \u200csubjects such\u2062 as cancel\u200d culture, political correctness, and media bias. The song&#8217;s thought-provoking \u200blyrics and sharp delivery make it an\u2063 impactful and compelling\u2064 listen \u2062for audiences who appreciate music with\u200b a message.<\/p>\n<p>MacDonald&#8217;s skillful rhymes and Shapiro&#8217;s infamously \u2063fast-paced \u200band articulate delivery combine to create a\u200b unique and captivating sound. The technical mastery displayed by both artists is evident throughout the track, showcasing their prowess \u2062as wordsmiths and performers.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that &#8220;Facts&#8221; has managed \u200bto\u200c climb to the top of the\u200b rap\u2063 charts is a testament \u200dto the growing popularity \u200cof rap songs that challenge the status quo.\u2063 People are increasingly gravitating\u200b towards music \u200dthat defies \u2062the\u200b norms and\u200b pushes \u200dthe boundaries of artistic expression.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that the success of &#8220;Facts&#8221; does not come without \u2063controversy. MacDonald and \u2064Shapiro&#8217;s conservative \u200cviewpoints have sparked debate and criticism within the music industry and\u200b beyond. Some argue that their lyrics promote divisive ideologies or \u2062fail to recognize the experiences and struggles of marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the opinions surrounding\u2062 &#8220;Facts,&#8221; its rise\u200b to\u200c the top of \u2062the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/f-bet-lil-nas-x-throws-tantrum-over-not-being-nominated-for-awards-network-responds\/\" title=\"\u2018F*** BET\u2019: Lil Nas X Throws Tantrum Over Not Being Nominated For Awards, Network Responds\">rap charts<\/a> signifies a shift in the rap landscape. It demonstrates that \u2064there is a demand for\u200b music that addresses political and\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/budweiser-caves-to-peta-demands-regarding-its-famous-clydesdales\/\" title=\"Budweiser yields to PETA's Clydesdales demands.\">social issues head-<\/a>on, unafraid to challenge widely\u2062 accepted narratives.<\/p>\n<p>In an era where artists often\u200c prioritize commercial success over artistic integrity, &#8220;Facts&#8221; stands out as a\u200b testament to\u200b the power of \u200dauthenticity and boldness. MacDonald and Shapiro&#8217;s \u2062collaboration \u200cshines a light on the potential of rap music as a platform for voicing \u200ddissent and inciting necessary conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Whether \u2063you agree with the viewpoints expressed in &#8220;Facts&#8221; or not, there is no denying the impact it\u2062 has had on the rap charts. It \u200dserves as a reminder that music has the power to transcend boundaries, provoke thought, and spark change.<\/p>\n<p>As MacDonald\u2064 and Shapiro continue to make waves within the rap\u2062 industry, it \u2062will be\u200b interesting to see how their \u2064careers evolve and how their\u200d music continues to shape and influence the cultural landscape. One thing is \u200dfor certain \u2013 &#8220;Facts&#8221; has\u2062 left its mark on the rap \u2064charts and opened up a dialogue that challenges the status quo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starring Tom MacDonald and Ben Shapiro, their rap collab &#8220;Facts&#8221; conquered the charts, becoming the bestselling rap song this week according to Billboard. 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