Barack Obama rapped Eminem's signature hit “Lose Yourself” to a Detroit crowd during Kamala Harris' campaign rally.
Eminem himself appeared before him and told the crowd in his native city: About the retaliation of what people will do if you air your opinion. I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others are protected and upheld. ”
President Obama began his speech as follows. “I don't usually get nervous because I've been to a lot of rallies, but I was feeling a certain way after Eminem,” he said, before adding the opening lines of “Lose Yourself.” It continued. “I notice my palms are sweaty, my knees are weak, and my arms are heavy. I've already vomited on my sweater. Mom's spaghetti. I'm nervous, but on the surface I'm calm and ready to drop the bomb. It seems like there is, but I keep forgetting…”
He joked that he thought Eminem would perform and he would be a guest star, adding: “Love Eminem.”
President Obama rapped Eminem's “Lose Yourself” after being introduced by Eminem at Harris' rally in Detroit, Michigan. pic.twitter.com/MqXJzplZPY
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The former president is an avowed music fan, sharing his favorite songs twice a year in official social media posts. The Summer 2024 selection included older songs from Nick Drake, the Supremes, and cosmic jazz musician Pharaoh Sanders, as well as contemporary pop songs from Beyoncé, Tyra, Rema, and more.
President Obama further criticized Donald Trump in his speech, recalling that Trump had expressed doubts about the results of the 2020 election. “Protesters descended, banging on windows and shouting as Donald Trump tried to spread lies about voter fraud in Michigan.” Enter. Please stop counting. ” Poll workers in the house are being threatened… all because Donald Trump can't accept defeat… There is absolutely no evidence that this man cares about anyone but himself. ”
He questioned President Trump's mental fitness, saying, “You'd be concerned if your grandpa behaved like this. But this is coming from someone who wants unlimited power.”
He also referenced Trump's stunt earlier this week when he worked in the McDonald's kitchen and drive-through counter, which is closed to the public. “During college, she worked at McDonald's to make ends meet. She didn't pretend to work when McDonald's was closed.”
Tim Walz also spoke at the rally and denounced the stunt as “fake order cosplay for a fake customer.” He also appealed for freedom of speech, saying that President Trump was “talking about sending the military against people who don't support him.” He names names. ”
