It is hard to say what percentage of the Eminem faithful relate to his oft-articulated rage at his mother. But consider this anecdotal evidence. Mathers and no doubt other mothers by extension. Why is this aspect of the Eminem phenomenon such a cause for concern? No one begrudges Eminem, or anyone else, the right to have issues — including in some cases being very angry with their mothers. Poor women — especially poor women of color — are easy scapegoats for many societal problems.
Might we have some compassion for her as we are asked to for him? Why was she constantly struggling financially? How did educational inequities and lack of employment opportunities affect her life, her family experiences, her education level, her dreams, her ability to be a good parent? As a woman, how did sexism shape her choices? What was her personal history, including her history with men? Was she ever abused? We know a lot of women with substance abuse problems develop them as a form of self-medication against the effects of trauma.
What is the connection between Ms. A more thoughtful approach would seek to understand their plight, and while such an understanding would provide no excuse for abusive behavior if that is what Eminem actually experienced , it would give it much-needed context.
Unfortunately, this context is notably absent from much political discourse — and from 8 Mile. We understand that lyrics are usually not meant to be taken literally. And we think we have a good sense of humor. Millions of American girls and women are assaulted by men each year. According to the U. Gay-bashing is a serious problem all over the country. Music lyrics and other art forms can either in some way illuminate these problems, or they can cynically exploit them.
Eminem is arguably a major force in the latter category. But what exactly is he rebelling against? Powerful women who oppress weak and vulnerable men? Omnipotent gays and lesbians who make life a living hell for straight people? Instead, he is only a rebel in a very narrow sense of that word. The Marshall Mathers LP! Come get your Slim Shady! Dre Stackhouse Recordings Mix Interlude Eminem: Follow Me ft. Busta Rhymes Stackhouse Recordings Mix Eminem: Do It Again ft.
Eminem: In Control ft. Tupac Speaks Tupac Stackhouse Recordings Mix Eminem: Death Becomes Me Eminem: Feelings Stackhouse Recordings Mix Eminem Speaks U UGLY! Why is this? Lets be fucking real It angers me.. Hiphop is a form of expression, but I thought you knew that? I am white as fucking clouds Submitted by burke. I am white as fucking clouds ok. This cover is funny. I'm white, and this cover makes me laugh. But who really cares about the cover of a CD?
Good remixes to Forgot about Dre and Superman. The black cloaks and the dude on the right giving a fascist style salute, only with the left hand as opposed to the right aka white-power style. Obviously some sort of bizarre commentary on having a black president and the rising socio-economic power of African Americans in general over the last 3 decades.
This would never happen of course lynching , and nothing but good can come from black people taking their rightful place in American society, but i can appreciate the cover for its 'twilight zone' effect. I'm not into Em really, but i'm grabbing this for the cover, lol. A white man being hung by some black KKK. If this wasn't intented to work up some controversy then Hold on it's all coming together. Controversial rapper with a controversial cover?
Should we anaylze it further or are we simple minded clowns?
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