Eminem Champions Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Raps Along to ‘Lose Yourself’ at Detroit Rally
variety.comSteven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Eminem made a last-minute appearance at tonight’s rally for the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign, introducing former President Barack Obama at an event in his native Detroit.
The rapper took the stage following speeches from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, Michigan Senate contender Elissa Slotkin, Detroit City Councilperson Mary Sheffield, and Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.
In his brief speech, he introduced Obama by expressing how crucial this election is for the future of democracy. “Detroit! What up doe!” he said after emerging to his 2010 single “Not Afraid.” “So look, I wrote down a few things I wanted to say.
I’m here tonight for a couple of important reasons. As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the whole state of Michigan mean a lot to me.
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