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Barack Obama rapping Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at Kamala Harris rally needs to be seen to be believed


Barack Obama came out in support of Kamala Harris in the most amazing way on Tuesday. 

The former POTUS was introduced by Eminem at a rally in Detroit and rapped the words to the star’s hit “Lose Yourself” in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

The award winning rapper supported Kamala — the Democratic presidential nominee — in his home city and spoke about freedom of speech before introducing Barack. 

WATCH: Barack Obama raps Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at rally for Kamala Harris

Standing at the podium, Barack confessed: “I have done a lot of rallies, so I don’t usually get nervous,” before adding: “But I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem.”

Barack then began rapping the words to the theme song from Eminem’s semi-biographical movie 8 Mile.

Barack Obama rapping Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at Kamala Harris rally needs to be seen to be believed© Getty Images
Eminem introduced former president Barack Obama during a rally to supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris

“I noticed, my palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, vomit on my sweater already, Mom’s spaghetti.”

The crowd roared at the unexpected breakout, and the 63-year-old politician continued: “I’m nervous but on the surface I look calm and ready, to drop bombs but I keep on forgetting.”

Eminem in a black cap© ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Barack is a fan of Eminem

He said he was hoping Eminem was going to be perform so that he could “jump out,” and revealed he “Love me some Eminem.”

Detroit, Michigan is where the Grammy-winner was born and raised, and he said there were a “couple of important reasons,” he wanted to take center stage at the rally. 

“As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the whole state of Michigan mean a lot to me,” Eminem said. “And 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 go out and vote please.

United States Senator from California and Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris is seen on the set of "Un Nuevo Dia" at Telemundo Center on November 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)© Alexander Tamargo
The rally was in support of Kamala Harris

“I also think people shouldn’t be afraid to express their opinions, and I don’t think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution, of what people will do if you make your opinion known.

“I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld.”

President Barack Obama walks with Attorney General Kamala Harris, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Ed Lee (not seen) after his arrival aboard Air Force One at SFO in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012© Getty
Barack spoke passionately about the Democratic candidate

Eminem backed Barack during his presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020.

He even released an ad campaign ahead of the last election, “One opportunity… #vote,” with “Lose Yourself” playing in the background. 

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the spin room after debating Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, at Pennsylvania Convention Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After earning the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to leave the race, Harris faced off with Trump in what may be the only debate of the 2024 race for the White House.© Getty Images
Eminem opposes Donald Trump

The 52-year-old star is a vocal critic of Kamala’s opposition, Donald Trump. In 2017 he delivered a five-minute rap, throwing shade at the republican who, at the time, was finishing his first year in office as the President of the United States of America. 

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Barack Obama raps Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at Kamala Harris rally


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