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Radke drew direct inspiration from the 2019 film Joker , particularly the concept of a person being pushed too far until they become the "monster" society expects them to be.

Longtime fans recognized the use of the same courtroom set from the 2011 "The Drug In Me Is You" video.

The track is noted for its genre-blending approach, a staple of the band’s modern sound: Falling In Reverse Populer Monster

Radke utilizes a broad range, shifting between polished clean vocals (reaching near-falsetto) and refined screaming.

Frontman Ronnie Radke describes "Popular Monster" as "the voice inside my head," exploring the story of a hero falsely accused and destroyed by society. Radke drew direct inspiration from the 2019 film

The lyrics delve into Radke's personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and the pressure of being someone the public "loves to hate".

Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic video visually represents Radke's internal demons: Frontman Ronnie Radke describes "Popular Monster" as "the

It combines noticeable rapping in the first two verses with a heavy metal pre-chorus and chorus, leaning into rap metal or nu-metal.