Former U.S. President Barack Obama, 63, stunned the crowd when he unexpectedly rapped Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ in the presence of the rapper himself on Tuesday night, October 22, at a rally in Detroit in support of Kamala Harris.
The event took an exciting turn when Obama incorporated the iconic lyrics from Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ into his speech, leaving the audience in awe. Eminem, who hails from Detroit, was at the rally to introduce Obama, having publicly endorsed Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee. Speaking to the crowd, Eminem, 52, said,
“As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the whole state of Michigan mean a lot to me, and going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever.”
The “Without Me” rapper emphasized the importance of voting, urging everyone present to make their voices heard in the upcoming election on Nov. 5.
He said, “It’s important to use your voice,” and encouraged people to express their opinions without fear. “I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld,” Eminem added before introducing Obama to the stage.
While Eminem kept his appearance low-key, Obama brought plenty of energy, surprising the crowd with an impromptu rap performance. He joked about following Eminem on stage, saying, “I don’t usually get nervous, but I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem.”
Obama then seamlessly transitioned into rapping the famous lyrics from Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’: “My palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. Vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti,” causing the audience to erupt in applause and cheers. Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” moment with Obama has since gone viral, further proving the timeless impact of the 2002 hit.
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Rapper Eminem introduces former President Barack Obama at a Detroit rally for Vice President Kamala Harris. pic.twitter.com/SGURWEGAMw
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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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