Fake Woke

"Fake Woke" is a song by Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald that was self-released as a single on 29 January 2021. Canadian musician Nova Paholek wrote the song with MacDonald, who solely produced it. A music video for the song was also created and released simultaneously with the single.[1][2] American conservative news television channel Fox News promoted "Fake Woke" on their series The Story with Martha MacCallum and also interviewed MacDonald about the song.[3]

"Fake Woke"
Single by Tom MacDonald
Released29 January 2021 (2021-01-29)
Length4:12
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tom MacDonald
Tom MacDonald singles chronology
"Angels"
(2020)		 "Fake Woke"
(2021)
Music video
"Fake Woke" on YouTube

Background and release

"Fake Woke" was self-released for digital download and streaming on 29 January 2021.[4]

Music and lyrics

In the song's intro, MacDonald disses American rappers Eminem and Cardi B, criticizing them for being perceived as role models.[5][6] He also takes a stand against white privilege and Black Lives Matter, rapping: "I think Black Lives Matter was the stupidest name / When the system screwing everyone exactly the same".[3]

Track listing
Digital download/streaming[4]
No.TitleLength
1."Fake Woke"4:12

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Fake Woke"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 29 January 2021
Self-released [4]

References
  1. Baker, Chris (30 January 2021). "Number 1 Hip Hop Rap downloads on iTunes; 'Fake Woke' by Tom McDonald". KFAB. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  2. "Canadian rapper calls out 'woke' America in new single". Yahoo! News. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. "Is Tom MacDonald Taking Shots at Eminem on New Song 'Fake Woke'?". Hip Hop 24x7. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. "Tom MacDonald disses Eminem in a new song". Hip Hop Freaks. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  5. "Credits – Fake Woke – Tom MacDonald". Tidal. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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