It wasn’t exactly an apology and it still had a hint of homophobia, but it was a start. I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable if they want,” he commented, adding, “It’s the new tolerant me!” “I think if two people love each other, then what the hell. He even gifted Elton John and his husband David Furnish a pair of diamond penis rings for their civil union and expressed his support for gay marriage while talking to the New York Times. This lead Eminem to do a Grammy collaboration with Elton John who has been famously gay since 1988. The media and his fans severely criticized him for the homophobic lyrics. The lyrics read, “My words are like a dagger with a jagged edge / That’ll stab you in the head, whether you’re a f*g or les’ / Or the homosex, hermaph or a trans-a-vest / Pants or dress, hate f*gs? The answer’s yes.” His fame wasn’t without controversy, however, since the release of “ Criminal” on his 2000 album, The Marshall Mathers LP. Eminem is considered one of the greatest rappers to date. He’s known as the white rapper who popularized hip hop in middle America. A post shared by Marshall Mathers First Homophobic LyricsĮminem (a.k.a., Slim Shady or Double M) is an American rapper, songwriter, and producer.
