Conservatives Divided Over Oliver Anthony's Controversial Debut Single
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Conservative singer Oliver Anthony, known for his viral hit "Rich Men North of Richmond," is facing backlash from his right-wing fan base after a video revealed that he allegedly faked his accent. The video showed Anthony speaking with a typical American accent, contradicting the twangy Appalachian accent he used in his song. Conservatives on social media criticized him for not being authentic and accused him of being an industry plant. Additionally, they took offense to Anthony's praise of diversity, with some users canceling him for expressing support for a racially integrated society. Despite the song's success on streaming platforms, it is receiving minimal airplay.