This is the closest Anthony has come to a conversation in decades.

I refer you to his friendship with Cal

What do you mean, Anthony and I have a conversation every night when he brings me down his leftovers from he and his wifes dinner in the basement that he locked me in.

ok this got me, lmao

what about when he listens to the end of TPAB

lmfaoo

It’s great to see two prominent black creators bouncing off each other like this, super wholesome.

Question mark

Bro you really had me thinking he was black for a hot minute

I actually laughed out loud

@Laurits Kristensen it's a joke about Anthony Fantano looking like the rapper "Logic". Logic is black but has very white skin, and people say Anthony and Logic look very similar

🤔

This is actually kinda heart warming. People really need to grow up when they receive constructive criticism and KSI most definitely has.

You look like the drawing on that rock album cover. Only you look elated but the person on the album cover looks frightened.

Lebogang Seleleko okay my profile image isn’t me

H. Your pfp looks like ethan

I know i do

Lebogang: you mean the King Crimson album?

Imagine if I told you 10 years ago that KSI would have an album rated higher than Eminem’s

He didn’t Eminem got 5 and KSI got 4

@Noah Davis em got a 2 on revival though

Honestly revival is ass so it makes sense

tbf eminem has never exactly been high art, so it wouldn’t be that hard lol (edit: i get it guys, i was wrong, i’ve taken the L, you can stop @ing me now)

This actually makes me respect KSI a lot more, he took it right on the chin and just smiled the whole way.

I don't really know KSI at all - never paid attention to his content - but I gotta say, he seems like a genuine guy and his laugh is absolutely infectious :)

Son Goku yeah Melon says that in this video

@TheDudeSmashTrash we still miss old ksi

Never actually saw anything from him before this, but he's definitely one of those people where you figure out quickly why he got so popular. Some folks just likable as fuck.

@Omar Newman Stopped watching after 2016 for me

@33s ok

That british accent had me feeling some type of way

YOO

OYO

Y O O

Dolan's bacc

"there will never be a good ricegum song." you just made KSI's year

So true though, hes not even listenable.

True

Ricegum fan: "What about It's Everynight Sis?" Us: "He didn't even write that song" Ricegum fan: **silent noises**

The thing is every good song he doesn’t write. So imagine any other artist performing it and they’ll do it better

JJ: *starts laughing to a comment that fantano did* Fantano: *starts laughing to ksi laughing to a comment that he did* Me: *starts laughing at Fantano laughing at ksi laughing at a comment that fantano made*

and this is me laughing at you laughing at fantano laughing at ksi at a comment that fantana made and laughing that i am also laughing at this cycle

@Nazbaz aND THIS IS ME LAUGHING AT HIM LAUGHING AT FANTANO LAUGHING AT JJ LAUGHIGN AT YOU LAUGHING AT HIM LAUGHING AT ME LAUGHING AT HIM LAUGHING AT ME LAUGHING AT HIM LAUGHING AT ME LAUGHING AT FANTANO AND THEN JJ AND THEN

@Shaun Phuah I think my brain just shit itself trying to comprehend that comment

@AnOutDatedMeme good or bad shit?

If this were more common, we'd be creating a field of study called "recursive psychology" that compares the interactions between entities in different levels of a recursion to regular group behavior. Interesting stuff. I guess the biggest difference is that previous layers in the recursion are set in history so they can't respond to a stimulus from the later layers. So, in a group, everyone affects each other, while in a recursion, everyone only affects what comes after them. Kinda like... Generations of people. Cool stuff.

Fantano: he’s like a kid on Christmas. Ksi on Christmas:fights his brother

LOL

Yeah

But KSI isn’t a kid. So why would you compare it to his Christmas?

@The Truth because his like a kid, so he then used info from the past, not really that hard to understand

Young Pranksters Mo what? That literally didn’t make any sense. That’s not like a joyful kid on Christmas

MANNNNN THIS IS HOW EVERYONE SHOULD BE ON YOUTUBE. NOTHING BUT LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH CRITICISM.

@David Tran why?

WHY CAPS?

@Beppson MAYBE THEY WERE FEELING EXTRA EXCITED THAT DAY

the whole bit about how KSI's fans bully him... that's not his fanbase, that's just english people mate lmao

Yeah, I'm Asian and is obsessed with a good banter but English people's banters are on a whole new level lmao.

@William Woods cring

All uk youtubers fanbases bully them It's just the uk is 😂

Ew british people 🤢

As his fan, it is his fan base lmao

This reaction cycle is just not going to end. This will spiral to a terrifying degree

React-ception... lets begin

Wait till Flight gets involved

We’re already reacting to your reaction of Fantano’s reaction to Ksi’s reaction of Fantano’s reaction of the album, which is a likely a reaction to many different things.

Lol I was thinking about this

Like the Macaulay Culkin/ Ryan Gosling T-shirt thing, love it

The chemistry between these two is unreal and just fills me with joy

Warm fuzzy feeling

1:07 _"Because I have 10 million subscribers I must rap now."_ I hope that fantano reaches 10 million subscribers, and I hope that he raps when that happens.

Ironic he said that when Cal Chuchesta exists...

Cal Chuchesta already has released some music

Meme Machine And? We want Anthony to rap

cal and melon are separate entities

@Mohki exactly. We even see them in the same room

Respect to KSI. He got that winning mentality, someone who is open minded and eager at someone who will give them constructive criticism.. Having no yes men makes you a better person.

This is probably one of the most wholesome videos ive seen in a while This shit lifted my day from 0 to 100

I love how wholesome this is. Just two guys with great respect for the art and each other.

Seeing KSI be humbled at a 4/10 was one of the most mature things I have seen in a while

That's what self actualization does...its key to any artist development

Seems like a good guy. Almost made me wanna check out his videos

@D - your in for a bit of a ride

DFO - man said almost 😂😂😂

As someone that's not really a fan of KSI, it was really nice seeing this humbling and human side to him. Both him and Anthony were very mature and respectful about it and it was great seeing both of them get a laugh out of it

Y’know, for years I hated KSI because I thought he was outright obnoxious, I just grouped him with the Pauls and Ricegum etc., but the way he took criticism was very respectful, he didn’t get mad, or pissy, and genuinely wanted to hear what Anthony had to say because of his respect for him. MAYBE I’ll give him a watch now lol

Got to his reddit

The thing with ksi is that the closest people around him have known him for more than 7yrs so they dont kiss his ass, and that's why he's a lot more humble than jake or rice

I know people are gonna shrug it off and I'm not even a huge fan but some of the content in their Sidemen channel is actually pretty entertaining, like the 10k$ vs 100$ holiday series

Yea Ksi only obnoxious around people he don’t like or to be funny. If you a fan or watch some podcasts on him u will know he’s a really chill dude

Just to drop a thoughtful comment: I didn't know who you were until KSI showed your video/channel to us. I have to admit I loved the criticality you show in your videos, and the fact your reviews are the most honest they could ever be. Seeing you laugh and comment a bit more on that review, I am definitely dropping a subscription. You are funny and even though most of the reviews I've seen on your channel are music that I just don't like, I'll still try and watch them, for the most part :D

This is one of the most pleasant, honest and overall good-natured reactions to criticism I've ever seen on the Internet. Can't they all be like this?

nice pfp

Bro this is the cutest shit ever lmfao

Its not as cute as Doja Cat reacting to his 4/10 review

What 🤣

@Saleh Ali It's funny how different KSI and Doja Cat reacted to a 4/10

Spam singles wait what happened with Doja cat?

This was so heartwarming, when KSI said "I just can't believe I didn't get a 'not good!'" it made me extremely and cheesily happy

Judging KSI’s attitude on this video I feel like he has the potential to be a lot better. I love the vibes from both of you guys

It feels like constructive criticism despite Anthony's harsh words. Because of how light-hearted and benevolent they act in the responses.

Ok . It was truly some great vibes and both benefited from them

Are you really gonna spit that many facts???

I see how it is Anthony.... I see. Melon

just three kings having a wholesome time together

You got me to smile

who’s the third?

Music by Kaphizmey you

Music by Kaphizmey the fantano ksi is listening to

Love how happy and surprised both of them are that they think so highly of each other

This is surprisingly wholesome. Made me smile. He took it really well, too. What a good dude. And I don't know if the screen is squeezed in a weird way but your head looks even more rounder here.

It’s humbling to see someone humbled get humbled by the person humbled Edit: over 7k likes, mama we made it < 3

who's humbled? everybody's humbled

No

Ksi has a huge ego lol

That's humble

This is arguably the most wholesome video I have watched.

fax

Watch the video of anthony and his gf

Tranvis Scontt?

@Shaan Alam ý

I didn't think i was gonna sit through all 25 minutes, but man they just flew by. You guys bounce off each other well, even in this reaction-ception style. Really excited to see y'all have a convo for real on twitch, when the time is more appropriate. Thanks for this.

Man s review of a react to a react well done my man

“Reacting to melon reacting to my reaction of his review on Dissimulation”

Corn

wait, that was 25 minutes?

Why is this wholesome af? Major respect to the both of these guys, jj can take criticism pretty well, and seeing Anthony genuinely happy that ksi likes his videos, and everything else in this video, idk if it's just me but this is nice af to see

If a 4 is two thirds of 6, KSI’s work is two thirds as good as MBDTF. And if all of Kanye’s other stuff is only half as good as MBDTF, then KSI beats Kanye West in a rap battle the majority of the time??!

That's not how Anthony's reviews work

I know it's a joke but Kid's See Ghosts got a 10 haha

@Yuuko that was with Kid Cudi so they both get 5/10 each

@pabloni you are the reason logic retired

@bruh ???

“Overall, this was a solid reaction. I’m feeling a strong 7 to a light 8”

Made me laugh 🤣

bruh this reaction was absolutely a 10 on the wholesome scale

The sooner this interview happens the better! Don't be afraid to be casual. This exactly what needs to happen. Focusing in on talent, respect and mutual love of music would be wonderful!

Alternative title: two giggly bois

Underrated comment I tell you.

@CherryViper facts.

669 likes

now there are three giggly bois, excellent comment

This is so cute

I like your videos and the podcast

i habe snaids

What u doing here

chef

Having watched KSI's vids since the FIFA 11 days, he's as genuine as they come especially when it comes to experimenting and trying to hone a craft. Of course it's better to be a master of 1 than a jack-of-all-trades but you can't knock his hustle. This was a pretty wholesome video overall

First time I heard that "master of 1" quote was when a buddy of mine told it to me, saying I was the jack part, to which I responded "I'd rather be a jack of all trades and a master of none, than be a master of 1 and a jackass in all the rest". Stupid story, but I hadn't thought of that moment in many years until reading your comment.

Much respect to both. Cordial and professional critique with respect to the artist and the reviewer.

ksi is the definition of multi talented, even if he's meh at most of it mans is a musician, youtuber, boxer, etc.

he’s pretty good at being a YouTuber

@ayyy__donkey yeah ik I used to fw his Fifa funnies hard

@Tylr 1fight doesn't make u a boxer lol

@Wo2 he has 3 and is a registered professional boxer

@Tylr professional mean his job is a boxer half his life doing it He is a youtubar that is it

KSI's next album is gonna be called "Better than Damn"

problem is 95% of his subscribers dont even know what damn is😂😂

@Shinx How does that make sense

@Wonder everybody listens to him because they are a fan of ksi and not because they love hiphop

@Shinx lol you think damn is some underground shit Kendrick is one of the biggest artists in the world

You can definitely tell that KSI puts in work in everything he does, including his music. Jake Paul had all those songs where he always liked to let us know he "made it in one day" as if that justified putting out a garbage ass song. KSI clearly makes sure he puts as much effort as he can into his music and it shows. Definitely the best Youtube rapper so far. He's got room for improvement of course, but he seems like the type to take that constructive criticism and use it to improve. Which, I mean, what more could you ask for

I hope Anthony realizes that we aren’t going to bully him for posting reaction videos, this one was great tbh and I’m excited for the interview/ talk on Twitch

When is it?

Jim Bo he literally says in the first 5 minutes that they have to reschedule it

@Edna Mode sorry I was only 3 minutes in

I thought that was a joke by him, since this channel is basically a reaction channel

@Edna Mode That could have been why he asked.

I love how they're both so nervous about how they're going to react to their videos. It's so wholesome.

I had a big ass smile on my face the whole time I was watching this

Fun Larry facts on fantano vids?!

@Yoshi Fun Fantano fact? Lol it does have a nice ring to it

KSI out here lookin for an 8 but he’s forgetting J Cole still lookin for his first 8

No he wasn’t he thought he was gonna get a 1

@Jalaninb JJ said he wants to get at least in 8 in one of his future albums and @Isaac Dold is saying that a rapper that has been in the game for a long time can't even get one which means that it's near impossible for him to get one.

J Cole still lookin for a 7 lmao

@Motril from the 6 lmaoo. but let’s be honest that FHD review was a tragedy

That doesnt say much. Lil pump got a 7

Props to KSI for taking criticism about as well as anyone possibly could

This was a really nice interaction and happy video to watch. It is good to see him cop on a bit and react well to criticism.

This was wholesome as hell dude. I never even watched a single KSI's vid but this made me giggle and generally felt great to watch for some reason

That's just KSI's videos. They are all wholesome.

You should check his vids out he is hilarious and wholesome

That's just KSI. He has this charisma and he can always make you laugh and smile

This guy is so great! He took it with humour but also with open ears.

The fact that KSI, a content creator with at the time had 4 times as many subscribers, being excited to be on the channel is amazing

Man KSI is so damn humble at the end of the day, he's put on a big show but he truely is a good man

Wasn't expecting much out of KSI but his response to the review and criticism seemed genuine. Good for him I think this elevates him a fair bit above his peers and perhaps helps distance himself a bit from being just another YouTuber making music. A+ response all-around boys.

He might not make great music but it's clear that JJ is an open, honest and good person

Honestly, this made me respect KSI a lot more than i used to

69

69

69

69

69

You're killing it with the constructive feedback man. I could really see KSI taking what you've said, and applying it to make the best music he's made yet. Especially about Millions, it's a good track but it wasn't executed as tight like you said.

Really cool to see you guys laughing together. Looking forward to the interview

I think the coolest part about this is how smoothly KSI takes it all on the chin, makes it fun, and admits to the flaws

This is so wholesome, I smiled the whole way through 😂

I knew KSI would take this like a champ because he really is very open and wants to get better but this really made me respect him more for how well he took it

JJ's fanboying and Anthony's reaction to it is just so wholesome man, so wholesome

Ye

so inspirational man🙏

100%, i was smiling almost all the way through

Tornike Tvalchrelidze no u

Love both of these guys such easy going and genuine ppl

Before this whole back-and-forth I idea who KSI was beyond "isn't that the guy that boxed Logan Paul?" Honestly, mad respect for him taking the review so well. He seems like a genuinely good-natured guy that wants to get better.

The Chewbacca part was literally the first time I've laughed in years

What i like about KSI is that he cares what real Youtube goats reactors like you, Fantano, Joey, No Life Shaq and LayedBakDFR think, he takes it serious and takes criticism seriously and learns from it moving forward and that's why he's doing great things. Thanks for your honest reviews.

It’s so cool to see them both stand by their opinions

This is both wholesome and hilarious lol Love how KSI just took all criticism in a funny way and was jolly about every single complement, with you restating almost every one of them. Also I don't think I've laughed this hard because of a youtube video in a long time

Seconded! I laughed out loud to this quite a bit and it felt good-spirited throughout. Nice to see someone taking criticism and handling it instead of bitching out.

You should watch Ksi more then, funniest channel in yt

@K11K To be fair, I'd never watched him before because I only know of him through was it Fifa he used to do a lot? And that's just not my kind of YouTube viewing. And then the boxing, which I was obviously on his side over but still.. not /really/ my thing. This really did change my opinion of him. Seems a reasonable dude and I'm more interested in hearing/watching him now :)

Never followed KSI. But damn this is wholesome

If mbdtf got a light 6 & ksi’s album got a 4 then it must be an AMAZING album

Ankur Mudugu *look at how edgy I am. I think mbdtf isn’t that good. Let me get my most diverse opinion ever award!*

@ankur mudugu I honestly prefer TLOP and TCD

Moè CaSh how tf is not liking an average ass album edgy 🎅🏿😆🤢🤡🥶🔥💙👋😏

Nightwatching - but it’s his best m8

Nightwatching - 10/10

this made me smile and giggle so much thank you for everything melon prince

I’m glad that KSI could take the criticism to heart. I’m a big fan of his voice, and I think he could do something great in time.

13:50 “It’s Pop, it’s rock, it’s hip-hop, it’s electronic, it’s All Over The Place” Man seriously predicted the sequel album

Ayo he really did

Probably where he got the name. Not even joking

It’s so satisfying seeing two of your worlds collide in such a kind way

Literally, both of these reactions are so fucking wholesome. IDK maybe its because there's been so much terrible shit that's happened, and I'm highkey starved for people coming together in a kind way, but bro both these videos are what people should aspire to be like. Its honestly amazing, and I'm so happy these videos exist man

Foreal, last thing id expect is for a ksi album to be reviewed by big needle

I 2.

“When worlds collide”- that one robot from spongebob

I gotta say... Out of all the youtubers to respect and appreciate each others content, I was not expecting this.

I wasn't surprised about KSI's reaction to you not enjoying 'Down like that' . As a huge KSI fan, I love that song because of its context in the light the Logan Paul fight. Also how the song sparked him gaining more respect in the music industry. Its a very big song for his fans.

If I'm ever big enough to have an album reviewed by Anthony I'd love to react it. This is so interesting and inspiring in how it links creativity and critique.

As much as people tend to try to shoot down youtubers who branch out, the huge benefit of having a big platform of viewers to support you is something that a lot of smaller artists would wish for so I think it balances out tbh

Hard to not respect that reaction. I will give this guy's next record a real shot. What a fucking champ.

This video makes you think about the abuse creators endure. I came out with a lot of respect for KSI, he just rolls with the punches, even the pretty devastating ego blows.

I'm not a KSI fan but I love the fact he can take good criticism

Who cares if you're not a KSI fan? Just compliment the guy.

IPasswordDeniedI I he just did...

@Javan Sealy no he knows he complimented him. He meant it as in why say you're not a fan. Why not just say the compliment

IPasswordDeniedI I relax

BJ Official so that whoever reads it knows that it is unbiased and not a subjective opinion like most fans tend to have.

Yooo this is great😂😂😂 the good vibes of the reactions and the fact that they can laught at it without taking the criticism bad its great

i legit couldn’t stop smiling throughout the whole video

He was such a good sport about it lol, seems like such a chill dude

im glad hes just really casual and accepting about it and isnt mad and takes it as constructive criticism

the respect between these two is refreshing and unexpected

I love how there is literally no tension in this reaction and how both are laughing and taking constructive criticism. So wholesome

I don't like it. I feel like KSI should respect his art more. If he expects criticism don't put it up for sale

brad cooper huh????? Criticism is the only way to become better and show true respect to your art.

@BevelBoyJack I agree. No criticism. No improvement

@brad cooper That's one of the worst takes ever! It's good that he takes the criticism and that he sees it himself that's how you improve

@Jireh If you know it's going to be bad make it free. Or at least cheaper. That's just my opinion. If you're truly passionate about something then you should stand by it, not laugh it off. I know it's an unpopular opinion but that's how I feel. Edit: If it had been a couple of years and he came back and didn't like it I could understand because he would have been able to grow as an artist. However it's been a week. He's still the same person who wrote that Chewbacca line😂

I never gave much attention to KSI's content given the whole youtube drama scene that goes on, but this was a particularly humble review of your review. It actually felt good watching this review.

there's something so wholesome about JJ getting such a big laugh out of getting his own lyrics made fun of

Not even a third of the way through but this video has already made my day.

I respect it, KSI. Take it on the chin and laugh about it. Good Work, Major Melon

One more daming proof that JJ's laugh is indeed highly contagious.

Honestly couldn't stop smiling through this vid. and I don't even watch KSI's content.

same here dude

Seriously. Something about it is just so infectious, refreshingly positive, and honest.

Alexson Philipiah no homo tho?

Countnecula you should he’s pretty funny

His Reddit videos are some of the best because he actually reacts rather than some other Reddit YouTubers

Like the fact he took the criticism so well what a nice guy

This whole video just had me in smiles

I’m not gonna lie, I knew nothing about KSI up until just now. But based on this video, I can’t help but respect the guy. He seems like a fun genuine dude.

His fans don’t like Lil Pumps verse in Poppin, because he started blurting our random words. They are fine with KSI’s however, it is just Lil Pump kinda dragged the track down.

It's a fun song not a serious lyrical song

it's just pump being pump i don't get what's the deal

@Emanuele Maletta Then that means lil pump is absolute garbage... It's not wrong, though.

Mr. Trump it’s all about having his name in the title, doubt Ksi gave a fuck about lil pumps verse, as long as his verse was before pumps made people who clicked on the video for little pump listen to Ksi , unless they just skipped to lil pumps part, either way though they still would’ve clicked the video and that’s what YouTube’s all about

I like poppin. That song is fire🔥

this has put the biggest smile on my face, thanks boys

The thing that made me respect KSI a while back is seeing that he didn't take himself so seriously like a lot of other big youtubers, he seems like a fun guy. But over the years he's made a handful of songs that I think are pretty great, although like Anthony says they aren't exactly original, hes got a good voice and can make good music.

@18lloyed no

ayaan bazaz ok

Literally calls himself a god.

This is one of the more entertaining videos I’ve seen 😂 especially since I love both these guys

KSI fangirling over Anthony Fantano is something I didn’t expect from 2020

Damn It’s like he’s really having a conversation with KSI.