Eminem Shows His Support For Marriage Equality

Eminem Shows His Support For Marriage Equality
In a new interview with The New York Times, the oftentimes controversial Detroit rapper Eminem (nee Marshall Mathers) offers his support for same-sex marriage equality. Previously, Em has been accused (and rightly so) of championing homophobic language in his multi-platinum selling music but at 37, Eminem appears to be showing a more tolerant side [...]

In a new interview with The New York Times, the oftentimes controversial Detroit rapper Eminem (nee Marshall Mathers) offers his support for same-sex marriage equality. Previously, Em has been accused (and rightly so) of championing homophobic language in his multi-platinum selling music but at 37, Eminem appears to be showing a more tolerant side of himself. Here are the relevant excerpts from his new interview with The New York Times:

Do you regret having written so many songs that refer to women as “bitches” and “hos” who exist solely for your pleasure?
Anything I’ve ever said, I certainly was feeling at the time. But I think I’ve calmed down a bit. My overall look on things is a lot more mature than it used to be.

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!

While I wouldn’t necessarily call this a ringing endorsement, I think in his own way Eminem is honestly offering his support for marriage equality. There is no way in HELL I endorse the outrageously violent and hateful speech that he has profited off in the past but a part of me has always known that that controversial Slim Shady persona exists merely for show. Still, I was never on board with the “showy” sentiments of hate speech that he has promoted in the past. I do believe, tho, that someone like Eminem is capable of maturation and I take him at his word when he says, “What the hell?” Whether or not his fans will support him on this matter is beside the point … I am happy to champion this sort of speech and language from the notorious Eminem. What do y’all think of Eminem’s comments in this interview?

Click HERE to read Eminem’s full interview with The New York Times.

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