The Fire Marshall brings. Eminem makes an appearance in support of Kamala Harris. |
Interesting.
While 50 Cent has hinted he will vote for former president Donald J. Trump, his former mentor Eminem will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Slim Shady is the latest major celebrity to back the vice president.
I rather have Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Billy Joel, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, E-40, Fat Joe, Jamie Foxx, Jay-Z, Too $hort, Lil Nas X, Plies, Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell, Cardi B and Lizzo.
Trump has Kanye West, DaBaby, Sexyy Red, Lil Pump, Waka Flocka, Kid Rock, Danica Patrick, Hulk Hogan, Glenn "Kane" Jacobs, The Undertaker, Icewear Vezzo, Ma$e, Teddy Riley, Trick Trick and Kodak Black.
Raymond Scott, are you gonna stick your shoulders out? You ain't got a neck!
.@Eminem: I don't think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution of what people will do if you make your opinion known. I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld pic.twitter.com/tVVHO00ANn
— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) October 23, 2024
Hello, Detroit! With only two weeks left until Election Day, we’ve got to do all we can to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Tune in to hear from me and Eminem: https://t.co/Rf38cABLwY
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 23, 2024
Eminem: "People shouldn't be afraid to express their opinions, and I don't think anyone wants an American where people are worried about retribution ... I think VP Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be upheld." pic.twitter.com/fTpfOCjlMs
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 23, 2024
Former president Barack Obama and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the reclusive rapper at a campaign rally for Harris in Michigan.
Em, 52 celebrated his birthday on Oct. 17 and Harris, 60 celebrated her birthday on Oct. 20.
Em's endorsement comes with his music being used on the campaign.
Former President Barack Obama stumped in Detroit for the Harris-Walz Democrat presidential ticket Tuesday at Huntington Place.
And the 44th President got a red carpet welcome by Eminem, who introduced him in a brief - but memorable appearance.
Barack Obama had to "Loose Yourself." |
The iconic Detroit rapper - also known as Marshall Mathers, of course - spoke to the packed arena first. The moment was not lost on Obama, who considers himself a fan.
"So I don't usually get nervous, but I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem," Obama quipped, before peeling into the opening lyrics for Eminem's hit "Lose Yourself."
But that was closest to a performance fans got, as Eminem kept it on the politics tip and wasn't about to freestyle his thoughts, instead pulling out notes.
He spoke of the importance Michigan will play as a swing state in the election, while throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
"Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever," he said. "And I think it's important to use your voice. So, I'm encouraging everyone to go out and vote, please."
Eminem also spoke about the importance of not fearing the repercussions of supporting your political candidate.
"I also think that people shouldn't be afraid to express their opinions," he said. "Now I don't think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution or what people will do if you make your opinion known."
Interestingly, the rapper's political thoughts have been less subtle in the past, like when he performed a song called "The Storm" in 2017 in which he roasted former President Donald Trump and skewered MAGA supporters.
He rapped: "And any fan of mine who’s a supporter of his / I’m drawing in the sand a line: you’re either for or against / And if you can’t decide who you like more and you’re split / On who you should stand beside, I’ll do it for you with this: F— you!"
Watch the video for Eminem's remarks to Huntington Center and/or read the transcript:
Trump introduced Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow. |
"Detroit! What up doe?" So look, I wrote down some things I wanted to say.
"I'm here tonight for a couple of reasons. As most of you know, the City of Detroit and the whole state of Michigan mean alot to me.
"Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever and I think it's important to use your voice. So, I'm encouraging everyone to go out and vote, please.
"I also think that people shouldn't be afraid to express their opinions. Now I don't think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution or what people will do if you make your opinion known.
"I think Kamala Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld."
"Here to tell you more about that, is President Barack Obama."
Obama was so impressed, he did an impromptu rap to Em's Academy Award single, "Lose Yourself."
I know some of Shady's fans who back Trump are pissed. Em doesn't care.
Icewear Vezzo, Trick Trick, 42 Dug, Sada Baby, Peezy and Kid Rock are from the Detroit area. They back Trump.
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