Tom’s Issues with Fame

And as with the Aforementioned Rappers, It Can Be Said That Macdonald’s Gripe Is Largely Twofold. on One Hand, It’s Like He Can’t Go out in Public Without People Recognizing and Resultantly Wanting to Interact with Him.

A Common Problem Among White Rappers?

And We’re Not Trying to Sound Racist or Anything, but It Usually Seems to Be the White Rappers, Like Those Mentioned Above, Who Drop Songs as These. All Major Rappers in Some Way, Shape or Form, Tend to Acknowledge That Being Successful Has Its Drawbacks. and We Know That, Literally Speaking, There Are Black Rappers Who Have Developed Serious Mental Issues over the Course of Their Careers Also.

Meanwhile, the Title of This Song Is Indicative of the Vocalist’s Fantasy to Like Jump in a Hot Air Balloon and “Float Away” from His Troubles, Depression, Etc. and Even Then, It’s as If the Haters Are to Trying Damage the Balloon and in the Process Do Him In.

Tom Macdonald and “Balloons”

Tom Macdonald Is an Indie Rapper Who Has Done Quite Well for Himself Considering That He Isn’t Mainstream. That Is to Say That His Songs Regularly Do Well on Streaming Services.

When Was “Balloons” Released?

“Balloons” Has a Release Date of 3 September 2021.

“Balloons” by Tom Macdonald

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

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