As the U.S. presidential election approaches, candidates are launching bombshells in hopes of winning votes. Eminem was on hand to introduce former President Barack Obama at Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Detroit. In return, Barry O covered the lyrics to Shady’s hit song “Lose Yourself.”
Eminem opens for Barack Obama at Detroit rally
Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Detroit on Tuesday (October 22) to continue her Michigan campaign tour. As previously teased, Eminem took the stage and gave a brief introduction before Barack Obama came on stage.
“As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan mean a lot to me,” Aim told the crowd. “Going into the election, the spotlight is on us more than ever. I think it’s important to make your voice heard. So, I encourage everyone to get out and vote.”
He continued, “I also think people shouldn’t be afraid to express their opinions. And I don’t think anyone wants an America where people fear retaliation or worry about what people will do if you express your opinion. I think Vice President Harris supports this country In the future, these freedoms and many others will be protected and preserved.
After Em’s brief speech, Obama took the stage. He started with a shout-out from Eminem, weaving lyrics from Shady’s hit “Lose Yourself” into his speech.
“I’ve been to a lot of rallies,” Obama told the crowd. “So, I don’t usually feel nervous. But I had a feeling while following Eminem. I noticed my palms were sweating. My knees were weak, my arms were heavy. Vomited on my sweater. Mom’s pasta. I was so Nervous but on the outside I looked calm and ready,” he added before imitating the track baseline.
As the election approaches, Vice President Harris and her rival, Republican candidate Donald Trump, have been visiting swing states in hopes of securing victory on November 5. Trump is also heading to Michigan this week, where Rallies were held in Traverse City and Traverse City.
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Eminem is not a fan of Trump
Eminem has made his disdain for Trump clear over the years. In 2017, he famously took a swipe at Trump during his freestyle competition at the BET Hip Hop Awards. In August last year, Shadi accused Trump of brainwashing his supporters in an interview.
“Watching him play for his supporters, they think he cares about them when in reality those are the people he cares about the least,” Eminem said. “If you’re talking about his core, you know, a predominantly white, middle-class person, what I don’t understand is how on earth do you feel you have anything to do with a billionaire who never knew what he was fighting for his whole life? ?
Em is one of several rappers to support Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the election, including Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, Cardi B , Fat Joe, etc.
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See Eminem’s Detroit campaign rally intro and Obama’s Shady shout-out below.
