The internet is divided on how Tommy Richman responded.
In sports, there’s a saying: athletes aren’t circus animals—you can’t just say anything to them and expect a performance. That sentiment seems to be bleeding into the music world too. Case in point: Tommy Richman.
During a recent livestream, popular streamer Dlou asked Tommy to perform his viral hit, “MILLION DOLLAR BABY.” At first, Tommy politely declined, smiling. But as Dlou kept pressing, Tommy’s demeanor shifted. Clearly annoyed, he asked, “What am I? A dancing monkey?” and firmly stated he wasn’t going to sing.
Tommy Richman got into a heated exchange with with streamer Dlou after asked to sing 'MILLION DOLLAR BABY'
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) June 5, 2025
“I’m not singing that sh*t. What am I? A dancing monkey?”pic.twitter.com/dLEHtg38pc
It’s unclear whether this was a genuine moment or a staged bit—but the tension was undeniable. The internet quickly took sides. Some, like @ClipColonizer, mocked Richman, saying, “Bro tryna act tough so hard ??,” while others, like @WIZTAKES, pointed the finger at the streamer: “Streamer tried to be funny and it backfired.”
So who was in the wrong? Did Tommy Richman overreact, or was his response justified in the face of a disrespectful request? Either way, it made for an awkward—and very real—moment that’s now trending.
Ever since Tommy Richman said he isn’t a rapper, his career has taken a hit.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
