With the 2024 Presidential Election right around the corner, both campaigns continue to travel the country, hoping to gain some last-minute support. On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama traveled to Detroit, Michigan to show his support for Kamala Harris. Holding a rally in Detroit, there appeared no better person to get to introduce the former President than rapping legend Eminem. And being a huge fan of Eminem, it appeared that Obama decided to show off his rapping skills when urging the crowd to get out and vote this coming November.
Taking a moment to speak to the crowd, Eminem expressed how much Detroit meant to him. Always willing to support the city, the rapper urged fans and supporters to go out and vote for their candidate. “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. 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 get out and vote please.”
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Obama raps Eminem's "Lose Yourself," after being introduced by the rapper at a rally for Harris in Detroit, MI. pic.twitter.com/MqXJzplZPY
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Barack Obama A Little Nervous Following Eminem
Although Obama lived in the White House, he found himself a little nervous when it came to taking the stage after Eminem. When stepping up to the microphone, he revealed to the crowd, “I gotta say, I’ve done a lot of rallies. So, I don’t usually get nervous, but I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem.” The former President used the moment to throw in some famous lyrics of the rapper, explaining his “Palms were sweaty, knees weak/ Arms are heavy, vomit on my sweater already/ Mom’s spaghetti/ I’m nervous but on the surface, I’m calm already.”
While not on the same level as Eminem, the crowd didn’t seem to care as they watched the former President rap the song. With the arena erupting in cheer, Obama said, “I thought Eminem was going to be performing and I was going to jump out.”
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