Christian clothing brand “God Is Dope,” founded by Sharod Simpson, is under fire, allegedly for taking payments and ignoring customers. Now, consumers are speaking out, explaining that after placing their order, they received no tracking information, and got zero response from customer service.

So what’s really going on?

The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is looking into things on ‘TSR Investigates.’

Christian Clothing Brand “God Is Dope” Comes Under Fire

According to Carter, earlier this month, he received a message from customer Sharon West-Smith alleging that she had placed an order in February that was never received. This, allegedly, despite sending countless emails and voicemails.

“I have to say I’ve probably spent over $3,500 with them,” she told Carter. “…bought all of their collections. I love their brand, first of all… I’ve been ordering from them forever. But lately, I don’t know what’s going on.”

Per West-Smith, she followed up — and even mailed the company a letter. With no responses, she then began requesting refunds. Then, at some point, West-Smith located Sharod Simpson’s personal Instagram account. She shared her grievance and got a reply, but still no help.

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At that point, Carter did a deep dive on the brand’s social media presence, locating comments that appear to have been ignored. Another customer who was highlighted: Catrillia Harris. Furthermore, Harris explained to Carter that it seemed like the more she ordered from the brand, the more it became unreliable. And eventually, she began having to dispute the transactions with her bank.

Scroll up to watch as consumers share their experiences and what they believe is happening with the “God Is Dope” company. Additionally, Carter speaks on an old clip of Sharod Simpson opening up about his company and its shortcomings. Lastly, Carter shares how the founder replied when TSR reached out to him for more answers.

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In recent years, many miniseries have earned awards and acclaim, hailed by audiences and critics alike as some of the best shows of all time. A few of them, like Netflix’s Emmy-winning drama Adolescence, have even gone on to have a significant social impact, sparking important conversations about society’s most pressing issues. But as much as we love these popular shows, there are also a ton of great miniseries that haven’t received the attention they deserve.

Some of these are niche gems that flew under the radar, and others are acclaimed hits that were wildly popular at one point but have since faded from the limelight. But even though they may be underrated, these shows still have what it takes to truly enthrall an audience. Read on to discover our handpicked selection of underrated miniseries that you’ll wish you had watched sooner.

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‘The Underground Railroad’ (2021)

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Based on Colson Whitehead’s eponymous 2016 novel, The Underground Railroad is a magical realist historical fantasy drama created and directed by Barry Jenkins. Set in the 1800s, the series reimagines the real-life Underground Railroad, the network of abolitionists who helped transport escaped slaves from the South to the North, as an actual subterranean train to freedom. Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton, Fred Hechinger, Peter Mullan, Mychal-Bella Bowman, and Sheila Atim star in lead roles, with recurring characters played by Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Lily Rabe, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter, and more.

A mesmerizing series adapted from a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Underground Railroad was universally acclaimed when it premiered in May 2021. With stellar performances and an unflinching narrative, it’s a television masterpiece that’s equal parts beautiful, horrifying, and painfully human. The series earned several accolades, including seven Emmy nominations, a BAFTA, a Peabody Award, and the Golden Globe for Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film, but it’s still sorely underwatched these days.

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‘Small Axe’ (2020)

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A British anthology series that includes five films set across three decades, Small Axe was created and directed by Steve McQueen and explores the history of West Indian immigrants in London. Each of the films follows a separate story set against the backdrop of real-life events that happened in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s. The anthology is brought to life by an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Letitia Wright, John Boyega, Malachi Kirby, Micheal Ward, Shaun Parkes, and more.

Small Axe premiered three of its episodes at the 2020 New York Film Festival and screened two at the Cannes Film Festival the same year, earning critical acclaim from both. A powerful, educational, and unapologetic series that movingly chronicles the political and personal experiences of London’s West Indian community, all five of these films have earned universal acclaim, as has the anthology as a whole. Though it isn’t quite as well-known internationally as it ought to be, the series garnered several accolades, including a Golden Globe, a Peabody Award, and six BAFTAs out of 15 nominations.

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‘Devs’ (2020)

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Created, written, and directed by Alex Garland, Devs is a sci-fi thriller miniseries that revolves around a ground-breaking quantum computing project and its enigmatic founder, Forest (Nick Offerman). Sonoya Mizuno stars as Lily Chan, a software engineer working at Forest’s tech company, who is pulled into a complex and dangerous investigation after the mysterious death of her boyfriend. The show also features Jin Ha, Zach Grenier, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Karl Glusman, and Alison Pill in lead roles.

A truly mindboggling work of science fiction, Devs is a fascinating Silicon Valley thriller that explores themes of free will vs. determinism and the very nature of reality. A highly imaginative sci-fi drama, the series received four Emmy nominations and earned praise from critics and viewers alike for its cinematography, performances, writing, and direction. It’s a rather dense and complicated story, which may be why it hasn’t quite gotten the attention it deserves from wider audiences, but it’s also one of the best sci-fi shows of all time.

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‘One Day’ (2024)

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A romantic drama limited series, One Day is an adaptation of the eponymous 2009 novel by David Nicholls, previously adapted as a 2011 film. The series version stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall as Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, two people from vastly different backgrounds who meet shortly after graduating from the University of Edinburgh and continue to catch up with each other on the same day every year for the next 20 years. The show also features Eleanor Tomlinson, Essie Davis, Tim McInnerny, Toby Stephens, and more in supporting roles.

Released on Netflix just in time for Valentine’s Day 2024, One Day was a huge hit with streaming audiences at the time, but it’s far more than just an easily forgotten seasonal series. A sweeping, romantic story exploring intricate personal dynamics over a lifetime, the show is a grounded and heartwarming journey that’s enjoyable no matter the time of year. Though still a bit underrated outside of genre circles, One Day has earned praise from critics and fans for its writing, direction, and performances, especially those of its two leads.

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‘The English’ (2022)

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Written and directed by Hugo Blick, The English is a revisionist Western miniseries starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer. The show follows Englishwoman Lady Cornelia Locke (Blunt), who arrives in the American West in 1890 seeking revenge on the man responsible for her son’s death, finding an unlikely ally in ex-cavalry scout Eli Whipp (Spencer), a member of the Pawnee Nation. Rafe Spall, Tom Hughes, Stephen Rea, Valerie Pachner, Toby Jones, Ciaran Hinds, and more appear in recurring roles.

Easily one of the most underrated Western shows of recent years, The English may not have received the mainstream attention it deserves, but it did earn highly positive reviews from critics at the time of its release. A visually stunning drama anchored by the highly compelling performances of its lead stars, it’s an ambitious Western series that’s a delight to watch even when its plot runs into the occasional rough patch. The show garnered nominations for five British Academy Television Awards, winning the award for Best Costume Design, and Emily Blunt’s performance earned her a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.

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‘A Very English Scandal’ (2018)

A dramatized exploration of the real-life 1970s Thorpe scandal, A Very English Scandal is a British historical drama miniseries created and written by Russell T. Davies and based on John Preston‘s eponymous 2016 book. Hugh Grant stars as Liberal Party MP Jeremy Thorpe, who tries to get his former lover Norman (Ben Whishaw) killed for the sake of his political career. The show also stars Alex Jennings, Patricia Hodge, Monica Dolan, Paul Hilton, Jonathan Hyde, and more in key roles.

Though it isn’t quite as widely discussed as it used to be, A Very English Scandal was quite popular when it premiered in 2018, earning highly positive reviews from critics and viewers. The show was awarded four BAFTAs out of 12 nominations, and its success led to the production of two more based-on-truth miniseries, A Very British Scandal (2021) and A Very Royal Scandal (2024). Anchored by its stellar performances, A Very English Scandal is a thoroughly engaging watch that may not be all that historically accurate but is still very entertaining in its exploration of sex, ambition, politics, and systemic homophobia.

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‘The Little Drummer Girl’ (2018)

Based on John le Carré’s eponymous 1983 novel, The Little Drummer Girl is a British spy drama miniseries directed by Park Chan-wook. Set in 1979, the show stars Florence Pugh as a young aspiring actress who is recruited by Mossad agents to infiltrate a Palestinian group. Michael Shannon and Alexander Skarsgård co-star as the Israeli agents running the operation, with Michael Moshonov, Simona Brown, Clare Holman, and Charles Dance in other lead roles.

A gripping geopolitical thriller that presents a nuanced and layered picture of the Israel-Palestine conflict, The Little Drummer Girl is a show that has taken on greater significance in light of the present political climate. A masterpiece of writing, direction, acting, and production, this slow-burning spy drama keeps things suspenseful while exploring the lasting impact of British foreign policy in the Middle East and the morally ambiguous motivations of characters on both sides. The series earned near-universal acclaim when it first premiered in 2018, and though it’s not as talked-about these days, it’s easily one of the most absorbing John le Carré adaptations ever made.

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‘Lovecraft Country’ (2020)

Inspired by Matt Ruff’s eponymous 2016 novel, Lovecraft Country is a horror drama series developed by Misha Green that serves as a continuation of the book rather than a direct adaptation. Jonathan Majors stars as Atticus Black, a young Black man traveling across 1950s America in search of his missing father with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance). In the process, they face both the human horrors of racism and segregation and terrifying monsters pulled from the pages of H.P. Lovecraft.

Lovecraft Country technically wasn’t planned as a miniseries, but it was sadly canceled after just one season. That one season, however, was highly acclaimed by critics and viewers, earning praise for its performances, writing, and historical narrative. Balancing social drama with riveting horror, this thrilling reimagining of Lovecraftian lore earned numerous accolades, including 18 Emmy nominations, and the series was named one of the top 10 TV shows of 2020 by the American Film Institute.

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A sweet family moment has the internet in its feelings as Baby Snow steps out for some quality time with two familiar faces — Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders. The trio was spotted in a series of adorable photos that quickly went viral, showing a softer, more relaxed side of the well-known family. With Baby Snow at the center of it all, the wholesome outing has fans zooming in on every detail.

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It was the alley-oop heard ‘round the world between LeBron James and his son, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr.

The duo connected for the NBA’s first-ever alley-oop bucket between a dad and his son during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-108 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday, April 24.

“He was calling for it,” LeBron said of the historic moment after the game. “I’ve seen his steps for so long, and he was gathering, and I was like, ‘Just go get it,’ so I was happy he was able to go up and reverse it.”

LeBron — who finished the game with 29 points and 13 rebounds — also called out the Rockets for allegedly showing “disrespect” towards his son in regards to Bronny’s three-point shooting skills.

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LeBron James continues to make history, this time with his son. During the NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets on Saturday, April 19, James and his son, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr, became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in a postseason game. “There’s a lot of […]

Bronny hit a three-pointer in the second quarter of Friday’s game, off a screen from his dad.

“He also made a three when they tried to disrespect him and go under on a pick-and-roll,” LeBron told reporters. “He gave us great minutes; everybody who played gave us great minutes, but that was a special moment, obviously.”

He continued, “Young players, the amount of confidence that a young kid in our league can get from a postseason game. You would never get nervous from a regular-season moment ever again when you play meaningful postseason games in postseason minutes, and he’s done that, and I think that’s just pretty cool for his career, for his confidence.”

Bronny finished 2-for-2 from the floor with five points (the three-pointer and the alley-oop). With stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves still out with injuries, Bronny has helped cover minutes throughout the playoffs.

Earlier in the series — on April 19 — LeBron and Bronny became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in a playoff game.

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“There’s a lot of crazy things that’s been going on this year,” LeBron told reporters after the Game 1 victory. “I mean, I was on the floor with my son in a playoff game. That’s probably the craziest thing that’s ever happened to me in my career.”

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He continued, “It was just so cool to be out there with [Bronny]. With his brother (Bryce) and sister (Zhuri) and mom (Savannah James) in the building. And his grandma.”

The Lakers hold a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, with a chance to move to the next round of the NBA playoffs with a win over the Rockets on Sunday, April 26.

Bronny’s role throughout the postseason continues to develop as the budding star sees more opportunity for playing time in the playoffs.

As D4vd remains in custody in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, videos of him continue to resurface on social media. A now-viral video has folks online sounding off as it shows him at what appears to be a meet-and-greet. Plenty of social media users are pointing out the singer’s noticeable energy shift when a fan approaches him to take a photo.

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Internet Users Weigh In On Resurfaced Clip Of D4vd With A Female Fan

A resurfaced video shows D4vd interacting with a female fan at an event. Although the sound is muted, the TikTok clip shows the fan seemingly showing him her T-shirt as she stands in front of a step-and-repeat. Folks online who peeped the footage noticed a noticeable shift in the singer’s energy as the girl approached him. At this time, it’s unclear when the video was filmed, but D4vd’s reaction to the fan has sparked reactions online as he remains behind bars in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case.

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Once the video of D4vd and the female fan started making rounds on social media, users began to weigh in. Several folks said you can clearly see his mood change, while others said he looked noticeably scared and tense.

TikTok user @Raquel Ortiz wrote, “He looks scared at first I think he thought he saw a ghost.” 

TikTok user @naeetootuff wrote, “The way he studied her face.” 

While TikTok user @Dylan🥊🥋🤼‍♂️ wrote, “Look his face he was shocked.” 

Then TikTok user @Keepingupwithsamandkenn wrote, “His mood definitely switched like he was guilty …” 

Another TikTok user @itschryssss wrote, “I just know he saw Celeste’s face.” 

TikTok user @Jasontodd wrote, “The way he tensed up.” 

Then another TikTok user @Goose wrote, “his reaction says it all.” 

Finally, TikTok user @anabel 🐰 wrote, “I saw the immediate flash of guilt.” 

D4vd’s Brother Breaks Silence Amid His Arrest

Recently, footage from D4vd’s arraignment circulated online. Per TMZ, he appeared in court on April 20 after prosecutors charged him with lewd and lascivious sexual acts with a person under 14 years old, mutilation of a human body, and first-degree murder in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case. The musician pleaded not guilty, and his legal team requested a preliminary hearing. If the case reaches that hearing and prosecutors don’t present witnesses or evidence, a judge could reportedly dismiss the charges outright.

As the case unfolds and folks wait to see what happens next for D4vd, his brother Caleb Burke seemingly broke his silence in an Instagram Story message. Caleb didn’t directly call out his big brother, but fans speculated that his message points in that direction as he wrote, “All pedophiles and rapists should die. Period.”

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Bold spring outfits tend to get all the attention, but every now and then, it’s a practical piece that quietly steals the show. That’s exactly what happened when Meghan Markle popped up wearing a pair of simple tennis shoes, proving that even the most polished wardrobes rely on comfort-first staples. The best part? This pair doesn’t come with a designer price tag.

In a recent Instagram clip, Markle was spotted getting ready at her vanity wearing the Saucony Ride 16 Sneakers — a sleek, low-key style that instantly caught our attention. While she’s known for tailored blazers and elevated basics, this off-duty moment felt especially relatable. Even better, the exact pair rings in at just $72 on Amazon, making it one of her most accessible fashion finds yet.

Get the Saucony Women’s Ride 16 Tennis Shoes for $72 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

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Beyond the royal stamp of approval, these sneakers are built for real-life wear. They feature a cushioned foam midsole that helps absorb impact, along with a design that gently cradles your foot for added support. The result is a pair that feels soft without being overly squishy, which is ideal for long days on your feet, whether you’re running errands, traveling or just trying to stay comfortable without sacrificing style.

The sneakers come in multiple colors beyond Markle’s go-to black-and-white pair, with sizes ranging from 5 to 13 and wide options available. The neutral colorway she wore is clean, versatile and easy to pair with everything from leggings to relaxed denim. Plus, the streamlined silhouette gives them a more polished feel than bulkier athletic sneakers, meaning you can wear them well beyond the gym.

Shoppers are just as impressed. The style has racked up more than 1,000 five-star ratings, with reviewers consistently calling out the comfort factor. One nurse, who spends hours on their feet, described them as “very comfy and supportive,” while another shopper praised the “great cushioning” for long-distance wear. They’re the “best running shoe I’ve ever had,” they said.

If you’ve been searching for a pair of sneakers that feel as good as they look, consider this a sign. This Markle-approved pick delivers all-day comfort, versatile styling and real shopper-backed support — without the usual splurge.

Get the Saucony Women’s Ride 16 Tennis Shoes for $72 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from Saucony here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Gisele Bündchen’s airport style is practically the blueprint for chic travel wear — and her go-to jeans style are the reason why. The supermodel mastered that effortless, expensive-looking uniform — the kind that feels polished yet completely unfussy. It’s the ultimate rich mom formula that features easy layers, clean sneakers and denim that makes everything […]

Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed is leveling new claims against the late pop star Michael Jackson amid the new biopic, aptly named Michael.

“I think clearly some of the press is sucking up to the Jackson machine because: A, the estate and the fan base has always ensured that the price of criticizing Michael is years of invective and smears and what have you,” Reed claimed to The Hollywood Reporter in an extensive interview published on Wednesday, April 22.

“And B, there’s a ton of money to be made by any kind of association with the Jackson IP,” he continued. “If you can get on board and be part of the success of this movie, then that’s going to be good for you. So a lot of people, I think, will kind of swallow any misgivings they may have and just sort of say, ‘Oh well, it’s a great jukebox movie’ and just completely ignore the fact that this guy was worse than Jeffrey Epstein.”

(Epstein, a convicted sex offender and known pedophile, died by suicide in August 2019 while awaiting trial on child sex charges. He was 66.)

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It’s been more than five years since Wade Robson and James Safechuck detailed their sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson in Leaving Neverland, but they’re still dealing with the aftermath of going public. The two men opened up about their continued fight for justice in the new documentary Leaving Neverland II: Surviving Michael Jackson, which […]

Leaving Neverland, a four-hour documentary which premiered on HBO in 2019, detailed Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s detailed allegations of child sexual abuse against Jackson, who died in 2009 of an accidental overdose. The film, which won an Emmy, was described by the Jackson Estate as “a complete fiction” that was “completely one-sided.”

According to Reed, Jackson’s estate sued HBO, arguing that a 1992 contract with the network for a concert in Budapest included a non-disparagement clause that made it illegal for the platform to air or house “anything nasty about Michael” in perpetuity.

HBO settled out of court and quietly removed Leaving Neverland from its platform.

Us Weekly has reached out to the Jackson estate for comment regarding the lawsuit and Reed’s additional claims about the pop star.

Jackson was accused of child sex abuse for years before his untimely death. He consistently maintained his innocence. After the Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation into Jackson in 1993, he settled a $30 million lawsuit out of court, agreeing to pay alleged victim Jordan Chandler $15 million via a trust to be accessible when he turned 18. The alleged victim’s parents, June and Evan Chandler, each received $1.5 million. A grand jury ultimately declined to indict Jackson.

In 2003, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney’s office renewed their investigation into Jackson, and on December 18, 2003, he was formally charged with partaking in lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14.

On June 14, 2004, after deliberating for 32 hours over seven days, the jury found Jackson not guilty on all charges.

In 2020, the Financial Times reported that the Jackson estate quietly agreed to pay a $16.5 million settlement to a group of accusers who threatened to come forward with new allegations of child sex abuse against Jackson in 2019. The Jackson estate reportedly brought an arbitration claim against one of the accusers, claiming he was fabricating allegations to secure an additional $213 million settlement.

Just this February, the Cascio family sued Jackson’s estate, claiming Jackson was a “serial child predator who, over the course of more than a decade, drugs, raped, and sexually assaulted each of the plaintiffs, beginning when some were as young as seven or eight.”

The Jackson estate disputed the claims, calling the lawsuit a “desperate money grab” and “a transparent forum-shopping tactic in their scheme to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Michaels’ estate and companies.” On March 4, a judge granted the Jackson estate’s motion to force the dispute over the Cascio family settlement into arbitration.

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“I learned that Michael Jackson f***ed little boys,” Reed told The Hollywood Reporter of what he learned while making Leaving Neverland. “That’s what I learned. I don’t make documentaries about celebrities or pop music or any kind of music. I make documentaries about terror attacks and war and stuff. And so as a filmmaker, this was off my usual beat, but I saw it as a chance to make something about child sexual abuse, which I had actually touched on in a previous film.”

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He continued, “How can you tell an authentic story about Michael Jackson without ever mentioning the fact that he was seriously accused of being a child molester? I just don’t really see it. If anyone’s making money, it’s Michael Jackson’s estate and the people who worked on this biographical picture. Wade and James, the protagonists of Leaving Neverland, have never made a cent from their accusations. People don’t seem to understand: If you bring a lawsuit, you don’t get any money until you win in court. And when you win in court, that means you’ve proved your case, right?”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Award-winning singer John Mayer is seemingly addressing the current political turmoil in the United States while defending his hit 2006 song “Waiting on the World to Change.”

“If your car broke down, or let’s say you got locked out of your car, and somebody walked up to you and said, ‘Why can’t you get in your car? What are you doing right now?’ And [you reply], ‘I’m waiting for AAA,” Mayer, 48, said while performing at HISTORYTalks in Philadelphia on April 17, according to a Saturday, April 25, report from People.

“Sometimes there are some people who say, ‘Why don’t you just smash through the window and just unlock it inside of the car?’ Some people go, ‘Just wait for your roadside assistance,’” Mayer reportedly continued. “Theoretically, now, I wrote that song 20 years ago. AAA hasn’t shown up.”

The singer concluded, “John Mayer makes an incisive remark at the 250th anniversary [of the United States].”

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John Mayer is seeing it all now that his ex Taylor Swift has rereleased her 2010 album, Speak Now. Hours before Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) dropped on Friday, July 7, the 45-year-old musician seemingly sent a pointed message to fans via Instagram. Mayer shared a slideshow of pics from his recent Dead & Company concerts […]

After a member of the audience requested that Mayer play his 2006 hit, the singer admitted that he received criticism over the “passive” song.

“It is a good idea. Sound and responsible,” Mayer said of the idea of simply waiting for the world to change. “A lot of people thought it was passive. It was too passive.”

The song, part of Mayer’s third studio album, Continuum, was met with mixed reviews after its August 1, 2006, release. The New York Times described the tune as a “lovely and anger-free ode to a vaguely dissatisfied generation.”

“Preaching the gospel of non-action and civic apathy, the song has the gravitas of an infomercial but only a fraction of the soul,” Pitchfork wrote.

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While notably apt to avoid making public political statements, Mayer — who campaigned for former President Barack Obama — once claimed that current President Donald Trump would have a “lovely speaking voice” if he wasn’t saying things that are controversial, divisive and in some instances dangerous.

“If Donald Trump weren’t saying the things he was saying, and he was saying things that are benign, he’d have a lovely speaking voice,” Mayer told former late night talk show host Conan O’Brien on a January 2024 episode of his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast.

“I like when he reads from the teleprompter, then reacts to the teleprompter as he’s speaking,” Mayer continued. “He’s sort of reading for the first time. And you can always feel the binary when he goes, ‘Oh yeah they should be.’”