"Oliver Anthony's 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Tops Charts and Resonates with America"

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Oliver Anthony's political song "Rich Men North of Richmond" is gaining popularity, reaching the top of charts on Apple, Spotify, iTunes, and climbing on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, which criticizes injustices faced by the rural working class, has garnered over 21 million views on YouTube. Despite its success, the song's controversial message, including its attack on welfare recipients and aid to minors in foreign countries, has drawn criticism from mainstream media outlets.
Topics:entertainment#billboard-hot-100#controversial#music#oliver-anthony#political-song#rich-men-north-of-richmond
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