Oliver Anthony Calls Out 50/50 Divorce Split in New Song "Scornful Woman"
He channels frustration over a court ruling that grants his ex-wife half his earnings into a fiddle-driven diss track.
Overview
- Anthony released “Scornful Woman” in early June as his first song directly addressing his divorce settlement since his 2023 breakthrough.
- He criticizes the court’s equal asset division with lyrics asserting that the 50/50 split “don’t seem right.”
- Joe Rogan revealed on his podcast that Anthony’s ex-wife is seeking future earnings because she supported him before he found fame.
- The track follows Anthony’s rapid rise to fame after “Rich Men North of Richmond” topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023.
- In the song he admits he would forfeit his fortune and fame if it meant escaping the anguish of his separation.