Eminem Fans Threaten Boycott After MAGA Star Kid Rock Reveals Christian Album Collab

A Reddit commenter reported removing Eminem's songs from their playlist after Kid Rock announced on Instagram on Thursday, 1 October, a forthcoming Christian album whose tracklist names the rapper. Other users questioned the reported partnership.

The announcement followed criticism of Kid Rock's Rock the Country Michigan gig, which fans labelled 'the worst festival ever', according to the supplied report. The reported partnership also follows earlier musical connections between the two artists. Eminem appeared on Kid Rock's track F--k Off from the 1998 album Devil Without a Cause, and Kid Rock later appeared in Eminem's 2013 video for 'Berzerk'.

Eminem Named on the Christian Album Tracklist

Kid Rock, 55, born Robert James Ritchie, announced that Halfway 2 Jesus will be released on 17 October. The 17-track listing includes Eminem, born Marshall Mathers, on a song called '7 Sins'. The album also includes the new single JAMES 1:17 (Jesus Is King).

Kid Rock posted the cover art alongside the tracklist. According to Mirror US, as cited in the supplied report, the artwork depicts his silhouette ascending a mountain towards a luminous cross, with a silhouetted Satan climbing towards him below, engulfed in red.

The announcement identifies a track bearing both artists' names, and the collaboration has since been confirmed as an official Eminem feature. The supplied material does not include a statement from Eminem explaining the nature of the recording.

Why Some Eminem Listeners Objected

Some Reddit users expressed disappointment, citing Kid Rock's ties to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. Their comments focused on the apparent contrast between that association and Eminem's opposition to Trump.

One commenter wrote, 'Woooooah, this is a massive disappointment.'

Another reported removing the rapper's music from their playlist, writing, 'Yup, just removed the last of the Eminem songs from my playlist. I'm disappointed but not particularly surprised.'

A further commenter questioned whether the listing represented a new collaboration or whether Eminem's name appeared because of a sample. That possibility was speculation from a Reddit user, rather than an explanation established by the supplied report.

The quoted comments document individual reactions. The supplied material provides no figures establishing the extent of any boycott or how widely those views are shared among Eminem's listeners.

The 53-year-old Eminem has been an outspoken opponent of Trump. He supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election, having previously backed Joe Biden and Harris in the 2020 race.

Eminem and Kid Rock's Earlier Friendship

Both artists have strong Detroit connections, where they first crossed paths. According to the supplied report, Eminem reportedly challenged Kid Rock to a rap battle. Kid Rock declined but offered him pointers on rapping.

In comments to Detroit Metro Times in 2009, Eminem stated that he and Kid Rock 'are pretty good friends' and share a 'pretty good relationship.'

Their political differences were addressed publicly in October 2024. In a social media video, Kid Rock stated, 'I love Eminem. We've been friends for many years. I don't agree with his politics, but I do give credit to him and people like Taylor Swift for standing up and not being afraid to be vocal for that which they believe.'

Eminem responded on X, formerly Twitter, writing, 'Here's one thing @KidRock and I do agree on... GO @Lions! ! ! ! Appreciate you, Bob.'