Music Critic Anthony Fantano Defends Himself Against Halsey: ‘I’m Not the Devil Himself’
Music critic Anthony Fantano and singer Halsey are continuing a public dispute. The conflict centers on a negative review of the album The Great Impersonator. Fantano has pushed back against accusations regarding his character.
What changed
New reports indicate the feud reignited after Halsey criticized Fantano's critique style and Fantano joked about breaking pop music.
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Anthony Fantano and Halsey Clash Over The Great Impersonator Review
confidence 80%Music critic Anthony Fantano and singer Halsey are continuing a public dispute. The conflict centers on a negative review of the album The Great Impersonator. Fantano has pushed back against accusations regarding his character.
What's confirmed:
- Anthony Fantano and Halsey are engaged in a feud over a review of the album The Great Impersonator.
- Fantano defended himself against accusations from the singer.
Still unconfirmed:
- Halsey accused Fantano of having main character syndrome.
- Fantano joked that he broke pop music.
- Some critics claim Fantano is playing the victim.
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Anthony Fantano Responds to Halsey After Album Review Clash
confidence 100%Music critic Anthony Fantano and singer Halsey are engaged in a public social media feud. The conflict stems from Fantano's 2024 negative review of the album The Great Impersonator. Fantano has defended himself against accusations made by the singer.
What's confirmed:
- Anthony Fantano runs the YouTube channel The Needle Drop, which has over 3 million subscribers.
- Halsey called Anthony Fantano a "raised-by-4chan edgelord bully".
- The feud centers on Fantano's 2024 review of the album The Great Impersonator.
- Fantano stated, "I'm Not the Devil Himself" in response to the conflict.
- Halsey criticized Fantano's claim that her album suffered from "main character syndrome".
- Halsey told Fantano that her least memorable song would be remembered more fondly than anything he does with his life.