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Obama ‘loses’ himself in Eminem lyrics at rally

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Former President Obama briefly “lost” himself while rapping Eminem lyrics at a rally in Detroit while campaigning for Vice President Harris in the battleground state. The superstar rapper made brief remarks Tuesday, offering support for the vice president and arguing she would protect freedom of spe…

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  1. The Guardian

    ‘There’s vomit on my sweater already!’ Barack Obama raps Eminem’s Lose Yourself at Detroit rally (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former president is introduced by rapper, who cites freedom of speech as he backs Kamala Harris

  2. Entertainment Weekly

    See Barack Obama rap 'Lose Yourself' after Eminem introduces him in Detroit (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Barack Obama raps a verse of 'Lose Yourself' after Eminem introduces him in Detroit at a rally: 'I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem.'

  3. New York Post

    Trump blasts Obama after rival raps with Eminem at Harris rally in Detroit (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Barack Obama surprised everyone when he rapped Eminem's "Lose Yourself" on Tuesday night in front of Kamala Harris supporters at her rally in Detroit.

  4. The Hill

    Obama ‘loses’ himself in Eminem lyrics at rally (opens The Hill)

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    Former President Obama briefly “lost” himself while rapping Eminem lyrics at a rally in Detroit while campaigning for Vice President Harris in the battleground state. The superstar rapper made brief remarks Tuesday, offering support for the vice president and arguing she would protect freedom of spe…

  5. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Obama raps lyrics to Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at Detroit rally (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Former president Barack Obama momentarily lost himself in the music after he was introduced by rapper Eminem at a campaign rally in Detroit.

  6. Glamour

    Watch Barack Obama Rap ‘Lose Yourself’ at a Harris Campaign Rally in Detroit (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    Barack Obama rapped a few lines from Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself” at a campaign rally in Detroit with the rapper.

  7. Black Enterprise

    Barack Obama Raps Eminem’s ‘Palms Are Sweaty’ Lyrics Following Appearance At VP Harris’ Detroit Rally (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Obama went viral after reciting the opening lyrics to Eminem's Grammy Award-winning song, “Lose Yourself,” -- bar for bar -- to support Harris at a rally.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Obama Raps to 'Lose Yourself' After Being Introduced by Eminem at Harris Rally (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Barack Obama rapped to 'Lose Yourself' after being introduced by Eminem at a Harris-Walz rally in Detroit, Michigan.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Eminem Expresses Support for Kamala Harris at Detroit Rally as Obama Raps Lyrics from “Lose Yourself” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Eminem expresses support for Kamala Harris and Barack Obama raps lines from 'Lose Yourself' at a Detroit rally.

  10. Newsweek

    Obama invokes "Lose Yourself" at Harris-Walz campaign rally (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Former President Obama invoked Eminem's hit song "Lose Yourself" at a rally for the Harris-Walz campaign on Tuesday.

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