Eminem takes legal action against Vivek Ramaswamy over rapping his music at campaign events
NBCSep 11, 2023
The Facts
American musician Eminem, whose real name is Marshall B. Mathers, has taken action to stop Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, from rapping to his music while campaigning.
In a letter to music licenser BMI dated August 23, Eminem requested the Ramaswamy campaign’s license to his music be revoked and that the licenser “remove all Eminem Works from the Agreement.”
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Ramaswamy shouldn’t be surprised he’s been asked to cease and desist — and not just because of his cringe-worthy performance. Eminem has long aligned himself with liberal causes and has spoken out against Trump. Now Ramaswamy can share Eminem’s ire that was previously reserved for Trump.
Republican narrative
Eminem has made a culture war epic fail here. The rapper should realize that his anti-war positions align with Ramaswamy’s. At least Ramaswamy’s campaign is doing the right thing and complying with the request while publicly reacting to it with a sense of humor.