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Obama ‘loses’ himself in Eminem lyrics at rally Headline from The Hill
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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The Guardian
‘There’s vomit on my sweater already!’ Barack Obama raps Eminem’s Lose Yourself at Detroit rally ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Oct 22, 2024
The Guardian's feed description Former president is introduced by rapper, who cites freedom of speech as he backs Kamala Harris
Entertainment Weekly
See Barack Obama rap 'Lose Yourself' after Eminem introduces him in Detroit ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Oct 22, 2024
Entertainment Weekly's feed description 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.'
New York Post
Trump blasts Obama after rival raps with Eminem at Harris rally in Detroit ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Oct 22, 2024
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.
The Hill
Obama ‘loses’ himself in Eminem lyrics at rally ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Oct 22, 2024
The Hill's feed description 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…
New Hampshire Union Leader
Obama raps lyrics to Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at Detroit rally ↗ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader) Published Oct 22, 2024
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.
Glamour
Watch Barack Obama Rap ‘Lose Yourself’ at a Harris Campaign Rally in Detroit ↗ (opens Glamour) Published Oct 22, 2024
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.
Black Enterprise
Barack Obama Raps Eminem’s ‘Palms Are Sweaty’ Lyrics Following Appearance At VP Harris’ Detroit Rally ↗ (opens Black Enterprise) Published Oct 22, 2024
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.
Rolling Stone
Obama Raps to 'Lose Yourself' After Being Introduced by Eminem at Harris Rally ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Oct 22, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description Barack Obama rapped to 'Lose Yourself' after being introduced by Eminem at a Harris-Walz rally in Detroit, Michigan.
The Hollywood Reporter
Eminem Expresses Support for Kamala Harris at Detroit Rally as Obama Raps Lyrics from “Lose Yourself” ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Oct 22, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Eminem expresses support for Kamala Harris and Barack Obama raps lines from 'Lose Yourself' at a Detroit rally.
Newsweek
Obama invokes "Lose Yourself" at Harris-Walz campaign rally ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 22, 2024
Newsweek's feed description Former President Obama invoked Eminem's hit song "Lose Yourself" at a rally for the Harris-Walz campaign on Tuesday.