Eminem Rallies Michigan Voters, Introduces Obama At Detroit Kamala Harris Campaign Event

In a surprise appearance, Eminem took the stage in Detroit Tuesday night to speak at a rally supporting Vice President Kamala Harris‘s presidential campaign, before introducing former President Barack Obama.

The iconic Detroit rapper urged the packed arena to get out and vote, emphasizing Michigan's critical role as a swing state in the upcoming election.

“Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever,” he said. “And I think it’s important to use your voice. So, I’m encouraging everyone to go out and vote, please.”

Eminem also spoke about the importance of not fearing the repercussions of supporting one’s political candidate, reported Fox2 Detroit.

"I also think that people shouldn't be afraid to express their opinions, and I don't think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution, or what people will do if you make your opinion known," said Eminem, also known as Marshal Mathers.

"I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld. And here to tell you much more about that…President Barack Obama."

Obama came onto the stage to Eminem‘s "Lose Yourself."

"I have done a lot of rallies, so I don’t usually get nervous but I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem,” Obama said then recited the opening verse from the track.  

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Obama attacked Donald Trump as unfit, citing a recent incident at a town hall where the former president spent 40 minutes swaying back and forth to various songs rather than taking questions from voters.

"If your grandpa was acting like this, you'd be worried," Obama said. "This is somebody who wants unchecked power. We do not need to see what an older, loonier Donald Trump looks like with no guardrails. America's ready to turn the page."

Others at the star-studded event Tuesday included Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, former Detroit Lions wide receiver and NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson and Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.

More Celebs Joining The Campaign

News of Eminem's cameo was followed by an announcement that Bruce Springsteen is slated to appear later this week at Harris rallies the battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania, reported Variety. Events are also expected in Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina and Nevada.

Virtual Tie

Harris and Trump, according to the New York Times‘ polling average, are virtually tied in five key battleground states, including Michigan with "neither candidate ahead by even a single point." The five states are Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and North Carolina.

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