TikTok 'Cancels' Eminem, and His Fans Aren't Having It
08/22/2021 04:54 pm EDT
Constant Cancellation
For better or worse, many users argued that Eminem thrives in a state of constant cancellation, and has done so since the 1990s. Any attempt to "cancel" him cannot be taken genuinely, by their logic, since it will only fuel his defenders and his personal narrative.
Other Celebrities
Many users brought up the views other celebrities — particularly rappers — have of Eminem, holding them up as evidence of his cancellation status. Defenders then compared those stars' record sales and other metrics to that of Eminem.
Embarrassing
Others did not argue with Eminem defenders, but pitied them, saying there was "second-hand embarrassment" involved.
Longevity
Some Eminem defenders pointed out his longevity in the music industry, citing that as an accomplishment in and of itself. Detractors pointed to other rap music sensations who have done the same, with less controversy along the way.
Bad Lines
Ignoring his problematic moments, some joked that Eminem should be "canceled" for his worst lyrics. Fans and detractors alike had fun sharing their least favorite lines from Eminem songs and freestyles.
Just Words
Some users defended Eminem's most outrageous lyrics as nothing more than words, and argued that they should not be taken so seriously.
Good Luck
Finally, many users wish Gen Z at large good luck in successfully canceling Eminem, warning that others had tried and failed. Still, they thought maybe the new generation could pull it off. However, at the time of this writing, Eminem has not lost any record deals or sponsorships over this latest retroactive cancellation campaign.
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