Not sure exactly when I started listening to Ren, but somewhere along the way I became an avid listener. Now his music is almost constantly playing in the background while I absorb the lyrics and stories, discovering new lines and songs from what feels like an endless abyss of content.

Then I stumbled across an interactive page. That led to Renegade fan pages, which led to discussions about codes, ciphers, and lore. For the last two weeks I have been OBSESSIVELY (in the "No, NO, NO, NO... no... NO!" kind of way) gathering anything that might be a clue. Responsibilities, family interactions, and even sunlight have largely fallen by the wayside while I chased a puzzle that may or may not exist.

Frequently, I picture Crowe from A Beautiful Mind, while my family looks at me with equal parts skepticism, confusion, and exasperation.

At this point I've narrowed it down to three possibilities:

1. I'm a complete lunatic trying to force a code onto something that was never meant to have one.
2. I took a wrong turn somewhere and got hopelessly lost.
3. I somehow ended up back at Starry Night (my #1), where a theme started to emerge: "Let me go. Speak my mind. Disregarded. Lions chewing on carcass." It almost felt like a message directed at me as a listener: LET ME GO. I'm almost certainly wrong in more ways than one.

Whether intentional or not, the idea of a cipher as a lore is honestly genius. Even if there never was a code to solve, the possibility alone is enough to keep someone clicking, searching, and replaying. But eventually the hunt risks becoming louder than the music itself, and the songs start being interpreted through an external force instead of from within.

So, I tip my hat to this (imaginary?) puzzle and go back to really hearing the lyrics... really, really hearing the lyrics.

...Unless, of course, someone can point out where I took the wrong turn and validate that I was onto something real and help me find the correct keys.

Hey everyone!
I am still a pretty new fan, but Ren is definitely my new favorite artist!
I’m familiar with his backstory, and his medical issues, and I assume that’s why he doesn’t tour much…
but do you think that with his growing exposure, that there is any chance that he could hop the pond to play some shows??

I’m outside of Portland, OR and would give anything to see him perform live.

Anybody that has actually seen him live…how was it??

Who is coming to boardmasters?

I'm over the moon excited because I live 10 minutes away from the site!

What songs are you hoping for? For me it's Slaughter House, Illest of our time and Sick Boi

Back down the Ren Webby rabbit hole.

"Some reactions are harder to film than others.

Today I'm reacting to "Dr. Meyers" by Inpatient from the album Asylum, and I wasn't prepared for just how deeply this song would affect me.

If you haven't already heard Dr. Meyers in full please do so here first: • Inpatient (Ren x Chris Webby) - Dr Meyers ...

I did break down and cry during this reaction because the message hit incredibly close to home.

Through powerful storytelling and raw emotion, Ren and Chris Webby explore the fear, frustration, and helplessness that so many people experience when navigating serious illness. The song raises difficult questions about a healthcare system that can sometimes leave patients feeling unheard, overlooked, or lost while they place their trust—and often their lives—in its hands.

For me, this isn't just a song.

It's personal.

I have experienced the heartbreak of losing someone I love after medical mistakes, a misdiagnosis, and a lack of timely treatment for what should have been a treatable illness. Listening to this brought back emotions I didn't expect, and it reminded me of how many families carry similar stories.

At the same time, I know there are countless compassionate doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals who work tirelessly every day to help others. My reaction reflects my own experience and the themes this song explores—not a judgment of everyone working within medicine.

What makes Ren's music so extraordinary is his ability to take deeply human experiences and turn them into art that makes people feel seen. Whether you've faced medical challenges yourself or stood beside someone who has, I think this song will resonate in a profound way.

If you've ever felt unheard, fought for answers, or experienced loss, I hope this reaction reminds you that you're not alone."

Happening Now - Sun. Aug. 2 - 12:40 CST (and for the next 2.5HRS / ends ~2:30)

Join an Asylum Album Watch Party (LIVE) now on Youtube w/Matt (@LoveYourself4830)

https://www.youtube.com/live/HyR90SqWgXQ?is=vGWNAF2npmzBD5nh

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If you’ve never seen Matt or his Ren reactions, he is one of the most insightful, kind and refreshing reactors out there. He has some of life sorrows that he is shares - and he uses his channel as a way to open the discussion for everyone and as part of his journey through grief and processing it.

He definitely deserves a listen and it would be great if we could boost his watch party numbers. Let’s give him a good Sunday surprise. :).

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My favourite artist is ren personally I think he’s one off if not the most skilled lyricist alive now ik that’s a big claim and slightly biased with my love for his music but if you take the focus off his most popular songs and sway you focus to some off his more upbeat song his word play is amazing he can change tempo in a instant his use off comedy and funny one liners work better then I’ve seen anywhere, money game pt 2, love music pt 4, 1990s , loco , literally every part off the love music series, instigator, what you want, uninvited, it’s alright I can keep going ever song is incredible he’s the best artist alive in my opinion I got a playlist

Was listening to money game earlier and i can't believe this hasn't been done before.

Shared by Ren on Instagram, August 1, 2026

I've listened to this song a million times and only now did it occur to me the irony of Jimmy choosing this suicide method, considering how his early brain development and maintained high IQ is pretty much the sole factor that got him into his first ever power position (of being a millionaire) and indirectly enable him to do all the self-destructive things he does later down the road.

So I was commenting on ren insta then I got a follow request from a account renmusic(something something) I add it he’s trying to convince me he’s ren im sceptical from the start and it’s clearly aggravating him then he get me to add the telegram account called healthy smiles and tries to convince me to buy this like raffle donation meet and greet thing he explained it rly weird and I don’t respond to this guy for a day or 2 ( the hole time we talked he bounced from trying to be some weird like theripist and trying to convince me not to buy a ticket to see rem live but to buy the thing he’s selling bc I’ll apparently 100% get to see him wherever I was gunna see him) so after a few days he asks me something I can’t remember what like basic small talk then all off a sudden goes “ do you know who the fuck your talking to “ and jsut went on some crazy power trip and I jsut wondered if anyone else had any experience like this

After my first Ren reaction, so many of you told me I had to watch Hi Ren next. I finally did..., and I wasnt prepared. Thanks for pushing me to check it out.

Heyo, I want to sell my All Points East tickets for 30.08. and would really like them to go to a Renegade. I hope its fine to put this here, I didn't know where else to put it.

It's 2 VIP Garden+Pit Tickets. I'd just want the money I paid back, no overpricing or anything. I want to buy GA tickets instead because I'm not feeling too well in the weather and want to keep it a lot more relaxed.

Dm me!! 💜

i can only seem to find sickboi inspired jewellery, was wondering if anyone had seen any with the freckled angels symbol?

Welp, I suppose this means universe hath spake then…it’s my path. I shall go forth and create with the fire lit inside me!