Fans awestruck as Eminem and Kid Rock rise above politics to back Lions as '2 White rappers from Detroit'
DETROIT, MICHIGAN: Two Detroit icons, Eminem and Kid Rock, put aside their political differences to rally behind their shared love for the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 27.
Despite Kid Rock's support for former President Donald Trump and Eminem's alignment with Democratic figures like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, the rappers showed that, when it comes to hometown pride, they're on the same team.
Eminem and Kid Rock come together for Detroit Lions
Following the Lions' dominant 52-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, Eminem took to X, writing, “Here’s one thing @KidRock and I do agree on… GO @Lions!!!! Appreciate you, Bob.”
Thanks @Eminem - Who would of thought it would be 2 white rappers from Detroit / Michigan to show our divided Country what class is and how it should be done! Appreciate ya too Marshall!
— KidRock (@KidRock) October 28, 2024
Kid Rock / Bob Ritchie
DETROIT LOVE #GOLIONS - https://t.co/x8Lp5f09Wt
Kid Rock quickly replied, “Thanks @Eminem – Who would of thought it would be 2 white rappers from Detroit / Michigan to show our divided Country what class is and how it should be done! Appreciate ya too Marshall!”
Detroit Lions victory over Tennessee Titans
The exchange struck a chord with fans as the Lions, now 6-1, sit atop the NFC North, boasting their best seven-game start since 1956. The team has posted over 40 points in three games this season, fueling hopes for a deep playoff run, per New York Post.
After the game, head coach Dan Campbell praised his team’s winning mentality, saying, “That’s what champions do… you don’t care what time of day it is, what the records are, what the surface is, you come out and handle your business, and we did that.”
Fans praise Eminem and Kid Rock for putting politics aside to celebrate Detroit Lions
Fans on social media celebrated Eminem and Kid Rock’s moment of unity over their Detroit Lions fandom, seeing it as a rare example of bridging political divides.
"Nice to see people agreeing to disagree without hatred in their hearts. It’s really nice to see," a user tweeted.
"& Thats how we do it, We can be divided on politics and still love thy neighbor and care about our fellow Americans !!" said a second.
"This is what unity looks like folks! Great job on both sides!" a third said.
"Awesome to see those who disagree politically still understand that both love their country!" read a tweet.
"Beautiful..too bad other Americans can’t do that. I lost friends for voting for Trump. Thank you sir," penned a user.
"Sanity is always welcome !" claimed a user
"Alright, guys, please do what else unites. Make some music together!" chimed another.
Nice to see people agreeing to disagree without hatred in their hearts. It’s really nice to see.
— sighence (@krisuz44) October 28, 2024
This is what unity looks like folks! Great job on both sides!
— 𝓦𝓮 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓟𝓮𝓸𝓹𝓵𝓮 1776🇺🇸 (@71RedScorpion) October 28, 2024
& Thats how we do it, We can be divided on politics and still love thy neighbor and care about our fellow Americans !!
— Donald Washeleski (@Must_Be_Nice1) October 28, 2024
Awesome to see those who disagree politically still understand that both love their country!
— Iniki the Warrior Dog (@ninepercentmusk) October 28, 2024
Beautiful..too bad other Americans can’t do that. I lost friends for voting for Trump. Thank you sir. 🇺🇸
— Nikki (@alwaysrushing92) October 28, 2024
Alright, guys, please do what else unites. Make some music together! 🎶
— 𝕭𝖔𝖜𝖍𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖗𝖊𝖘𝖘 🏒🐙 (@BowhuntressInMI) October 28, 2024
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