By Julio Cortes
23 Oct 2024, 10:19 AM EDT
Tuesday night Eminem attended the Democratic rally that was held in Detroit to support Kamala Harris. There he introduced Barack Obamawho He gave the surprise by rapping the song “Lose Yourself” in his speech, which is the artist’s biggest hit.
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With a view to the presidential elections on November 5, Eminem He said, “I’m here tonight for a couple of reasons. As most of you know, the city of Detroit and my home state of Michigan mean a lot to me. Heading into this election, the focus is on us more than ever and I think it’s important to use your voice. So, I encourage everyone to go out and vote, please…I believe that Vice President Harris supports a future for this country, where this freedom and many others will be protected and defended.”
Eminem shows his enthusiasm online for the performance of the Detroit Lions team
Shortly after, Obama appeared and commented to those present: “I must say that I have done many rallies. I don’t normally get nervous, but I felt somehow following Eminem“. He immediately began rapping the first lines of “Lose Yourself.”: “My palms were sweaty, my knees were weak, my arms were heavy, I already had vomit on my sweater, mom’s spaghetti, I’m nervous, but on the surface I’m calm and ready.”
hours later Eminem went to his account instagram to publish a photograph that has more than a million likes and that shows it along with Barack Obama. In his message he also highlighted: “I don’t think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retaliation or what people will do if you make your opinion known.”
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