Another Interesting Quote: Eminem

Yeah. It was more like calling someone a bitch or a punk or asshole. So that word was just thrown around so freely back then. It goes back to that battle, back and forth in my head, of wanting to feel free to say what I want to say, and then [worrying about] what may or may not affect people. And, not saying it's wrong or it's right, but at this point in my career – man, I say so much shit that's tongue-in-cheek. I poke fun at other people, myself. But the real me sitting here right now talking to you has no issues with gay, straight, transgender, at all. I'm glad we live in a time where it's really starting to feel like people can live their lives and express themselves. And I don't know how else to say this, I still look at myself the same way that I did when I was battling and broke.

Eminem response about his use of gay slurs in his new song Rap God

Anderson Cooper talks to Eminem about his Homophobic Lyrics

Eminem supports Gay Marriage

In an interview in the New York Times, Em talks about the 'new tolerant' Eminem and how he thinks we should get married.

You’ve been accused of writing gay-bashing lyrics in the past. Would you like to see gay marriage approved in Michigan, where you live?
I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want.

Is this the new, 37-year-old tolerant you?
It’s the new tolerant me!

I guess hanging with Elton John has helped, right? There's more in this interview. Check it out if you like.

Elton John is helping Eminem kick the habit

When Eminem needs support about his drug problem, he doesn't call Dr. Dre or 50 Cent.

He calls one of the most beloved gays... Elton John.

Yes, Elton has been that strong shoulder for him for some time now.

Talking to Danny Baker on his Radio 5 Live show yesterday, John said it is only possible to counsel addicted friends when they are ready. "I've been helping Eminem in the last 18 months and he is doing brilliantly," he said, going on to refer to his own successful struggle with addiction. "When you give it up, you tend to think everybody else has given it up, but of course it is just as prevalent as it ever was. And nowadays pills, such as downers, are even more damaging."

Eminem has an acknowledged problem with prescription drugs and was treated for a near-fatal methadone overdose. The artist became friends with John after a rocky start. When they met at the Grammy Awards in 2001 John, who has had a civil partnership with David Furnish since 2005, was critical of Eminem's comments about homosexuality. But the friendship became important to Eminem in the run-up to the release of last year's album Relapse.

"[Elton] had a substance-abuse problem in the past. So when I first wanted to get sober, I called him, because he's somebody in the business who can relate to the lifestyle and how hectic things can be," Eminem told a Detroit newspaper last year. "He understands, like, the pressure and any other reasons that you wanna come up with for doing drugs."

Fascinating! Maybe, possibly, he will help Em come out.

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Eminem leaves the Homophobic Lyrics behind

Eminem has been known to say some ugly stuff in his raps. Mostly his words about us (gays) has been the most eye popping.

But over the years, Em's has lighten up with the language. In fact, he's going to leave the homophobic lyrics at home.

Organisers of the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park have persuaded the rapper to drop his gratuitously anti-gay songs to avoid any demonstrations. Following Eminem's pledge, they have agreed a deal with gay rights groups not to picket the event next summer.

The last time Eminem toured the country in 2001, gay rights group OutRage! protested outside his shows, saying his lyrics were homophobic.

Event organisers were said to be worried that another such protest would cause major disruption to Wireless, which attracts tens of thousands of people.A festival insider said: “This is a huge signing for Wireless and it will be the hottest ticket this summer.

“The organisers were afraid campaigners could potentially ruin the event. So there was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing and Eminem only agreed to sign up when assurances had been made that there would not be any protests.

Good for him, now if he comes out, we all will be happy.

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Eminem's "Without Me" in Klingon

What will they think of next?

Eminem got a face full of Bruno's Ass at the MTV Movie Awards

Well, the MTV Movie Awards was actually good for something



Sublime

Eminem's Back!

He's back with a new video

What do you think?