What did Oliver Anthony say about Joe Biden? 'Rich Men North of Richmond' hitmaker shares 'last post about politics on social media'

2023-08-27 20:25

Singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony objected to Republicans’ use of his viral hit 'Rich Men North of Richmond' on the campaign trail

FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA: Vocalist Oliver Anthony, known for his blue-collar roots, made it clear on August 26 that he does not align himself with Joe Biden's fan base. He said that the essence of his hit song is unrelated to Joe Biden, debunking any association made by the GOP.

In a 10-minute YouTube video uploaded on August 25, the artist responsible for the chart-topping anthem with strong populist undertones expressed his disapproval of Republicans co-opting his song during Wednesday's GOP presidential debate.

Anthony claimed the tune “has nothing to do with Joe Biden.”

How much did Oliver Anthony make from 'Rich Men North of Richmond'?

As per Daily Mail, Oliver Anthony revealed that he declined a recording contract worth $8 million, despite reportedly making a whopping $40,000 per day.

In a social media post, he said, 'I don't want 6 tour buses, 15 tractor trailers and a jet. I don't want to play stadium shows, I don't want to be in the spotlight.”

"I wrote the music I wrote because I was suffering with mental health and depression."

Oliver Anthony responds to Ron DeSantis

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ was used by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a point to garner applause during his campaign appearances.

Anthony wrote, “DeSantis … talks about needing to get Joe Biden out, as if that would automatically solve all the problems.” He continued, “Biden is a big part of the issue, but it runs much deeper.”

Contrarily, he explained that his unexpected smash hit "focuses on the realm of corporate-controlled politicians in Washington, irrespective of party lines."

He elaborated, "It’s knocking the system collectively. Including the corporate owned conservative politicians [sic] that were on stage [Wednesday] night."

How many views does 'Rich Men North of Richmond' have?

Within a span of two weeks since its release, 'Rich Men North of Richmond' has accumulated over 42 million views on YouTube.

It has also secured the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a significant milestone for an artist without any previous chart track record.