Flatline (B.o.B song)

"Flatline" is a song by American rapper B.o.B, initially released on SoundCloud in January 2016. It is a diss track aimed at physicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, whom he had gotten into an argument with on Twitter, over B.o.B's stated belief that the earth is flat. In addition to dissing Tyson and expressing belief in a flat earth, the song's lyrics also include other conspiracy theories, including Holocaust denial, "mirror lizards", and the belief that Freemasons are indoctrinating young people. The lyrics to the song refer to science as a cult.[1][2][3][4]

"Flatline"
Song by B.o.B
from the album E.A.R.T.H. (Educational Avatar Reality Training Habitat)
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2016 (2016-01-26)
Recorded2016
GenrePolitical hip hop
Length3:29
LabelNo Genre
Songwriter(s)Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr.
Producer(s)B.o.B

Reception

The song was panned by critics and music industry commentators for its support of conspiracy theories and its anti-semitism. Vulture music critic Nate Jones commented, "It’s called 'Flatline,' which is both a reference to the horizon of the Earth and also a fitting description of B.o.B’s career."[5] Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, issued a statement saying that B.o.B's "lyrics are irresponsible and could potentially promote anti-Semitic beliefs, especially in those people who might already be infected by such notions."[6]

Following criticism, B.o.B removed the song from his SoundCloud account, but it survives on YouTube and other sites where it was reposted.[7] In April 2016, B.o.B included the song on a mixtape titled E.A.R.T.H. (Educational Avatar Reality Training Habitat), but the song lyrics had been rewritten as titled as pt. 2.[8][9]

References
  1. "B.o.B drops 'Flatline', a rap about how the Earth is definitely flat".
  2. "The Lyrics To B.o.B's Flat Earth Anthem 'Flatline' - With Science Annotations".
  3. "B.o.B. Responds to Neil deGrasse Tyson With Flat Earth Diss Track".
  4. "B.o.B Takes Flat Earth Theory to the Next Level with New Track".
  5. Jones, Nate (26 January 2016). "B.o.B Just Dropped an Anti-Semitic Neil deGrasse Tyson Diss Track; Tyson's Nephew Responds With Diss of His Own". Vulture. 'New York' magazine. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  6. "ADL Troubled by B.o.B Rap Lyrics Promoting Anti-Semitic Conspiracy and Invoking Holocaust Denier by Name".
  7. ""Flat Earth" rapper B.o.B has even more extreme, dangerous views: He promotes Holocaust denial".
  8. Hernandez, Victoria (2016-04-22). "B.o.B Releases "E.A.R.T.H." Mixtape". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
  9. "B.O.B - Earth". Hotnewhiphop.com. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2020-01-19.


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