Eminem has responded to Kid Rock namedropping him in a video he made in support of Donald Trump.
The “All Summer Long” hitmaker uploaded a video on Instagram of him playing the acoustic guitar before he turns his attention to his fellow Detroit native.
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“Now that I have your attention, let me tell you, I love Eminem, we’ve been friends for many years. I don’t agree with his politics but I do give credit to him and people like Taylor Swift for standing up and not being afraid to be vocal for that which they believe,” the rap-rocker says.
“Thinking differently and having the freedom to do so is what makes this country great. My stance is unequivocally MAGA because I know in my mind, body and soul that president Trump will make America great again. God bless the USA.”
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Eminem, who has been a staunch critic of Trump’s since he first ran for president in 2016, took his and Kid Rock’s political differences in stride and instead focused on their mutual love of their hometown NFL team.
“Here’s one thing @KidRock and I do agree on… GO @Lions!!!! Appreciate you, Bob,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), refering to Rock by his real name.
Here's one thing @KidRock and I do agree on… GO @Lions!!!! Appreciate you, Bob.
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) October 27, 2024
Eminem previously addressed Kid Rock’s support of Trump in a 2017 interview with Vulture, saying: “Me and Bob have been friends since way back in the day, but I haven’t spoken to him in a while. The last time I did was when the thing happened to his assistant.
“I reached out and told him I was here for him. As far as the politics, I’m not up on what he’s doing. I couldn’t tell if he really wanted to run for senator or was just fucking around.”
At a recent rally in Detroit, Eminem made it clear that he was backing Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.
In a short speech, Em outlined why he was supporting the Democratic nominee before he introduced former president Barack Obama to the stage.
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“I’m here tonight for a couple of important reasons,” Em said. “As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the whole 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 everybody to get out and vote, please.
“I also think that people shouldn’t be afraid to express their opinions, and I don’t think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution or what people will do if you make your opinion known.”
