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Who is the Marine Rapper? Rap rendition of Oliver Anthony's 'Rich Men North of Richmond' hailed as genre-defying hit song

Oliver Anthony's 'Rich Men North of Richmond' is currently perched at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: In the dynamic world of music, innovation knows no bounds. A striking testament to this is the meteoric rise of the Marine Rapper, who has recently captivated audiences across genres with his rap rendition of Oliver Anthony's 'Rich Men North of Richmond'. 

Raymond Lott, aka 'The Marine Rapper' or 'TMR' is a multi-Billboard charting recording artist.

"His music is heavily influenced by metal, hip-hop, country and his service as a Marine from 2004 to 2014 where he completed two combat tours and one deployment to Africa, earning a combat action ribbon in Iraq," reads the bio on his website.

The Marine Rapper's 'Rich Men North of Richmond' reimagines OG country song

 The Marine Rapper, who achieved his first Billboard #1 hit single featuring on hip-hop artist Topher’s track 'The Patriot', saw an opportunity to infuse his own life experiences and musical sensibilities into the song. 

The result was a breathtaking rap rendition showing that true artistry knows no limits.

In a world where genres are becoming increasingly fluid and interconnected, this crossover hit underscores the significance of collaboration and innovation. 

Who wrote the song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' song? 

Initially composed by the skilled amateur musician Oliver Anthony, 'RMNOR' is already a hit, showcasing Anthony's vocal prowess and heartfelt lyrics. The track is currently perched at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

Where is the Marine Rapper from?

Born on February 22, 1991, Christopher Townsend, better known by his stage name Topher, hails from Kilmichael, Mississippi. He is not only a well-known rapper and adept songwriter but also a dedicated conservative political activist and astute entrepreneur. 

The 'RMNOR' song has struck a chord with military personnel and working class Americans, who can't seem to get enough of it the song that calls out the 1%.

Fans want Oliver Anthony to collab with Marine Rapper

Internet users were left in awe by the rendition, praising the song as a message that America truly needs to hear.

One user tweeted, "Oh yeah, it is good." Another added, "Love it!"

A third claimed, "this is fire; the full piece?"

A fourth and fifth added, "Impactful in so many important ways," "This is what America needs more of. We all can relate to your message. Great work. Thank you for your service."

"You guys need to do a show together," read a tweet. "Make it a whole song on iTunes. We need this," gushed a user.

"Real ones," read another tweet. Another added, "Great respect the song."