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Halsey Slams Music Critic as 'Edgelord Bully'
22 Jun
Summary
- Halsey called music critic Anthony Fantano an 'edgelord bully'.
- She criticized his review of her album 'The Great Impersonator'.
- Fantano has had past feuds with artists like Drake and Grimes.
Singer Halsey recently engaged in a public dispute with YouTube music critic Anthony Fantano, whom she characterized as a "4-chan raised edgelord bully." This exchange, occurring on Sunday night, stemmed from Fantano's review of Halsey's 2024 album, "The Great Impersonator." Halsey took issue with Fantano's description of her album's themes, particularly his use of the term "main character syndrome" in relation to her discussing medical suffering.
Halsey asserted that her "least memorable song" would be remembered longer than anything Fantano creates. She also accused him of being "whiny" and "edgy," contrasting it with her own experiences undergoing chemotherapy during the album's creation. The singer further stated that Fantano's critique validated the fears of women who worry about not being believed when discussing their pain.
Fantano, who runs the popular channel "The Needle Drop," has a history of controversial reviews and artist feuds. Previous notable spats include those with Drake and Grimes. Halsey fans have also expressed dissatisfaction with Fantano's past reviews of her music, including his "decent 1" score for "The Great Impersonator."
