Eminem is facing backlash from fans over his decision to collaborate with outspoken MAGA supporter Kid Rock, but the rocker insists their political differences have never gotten in the way of their nearly 40-year friendship.
Kid Rock addressed the controversy surrounding their collaboration on his upcoming Christian album, Halfway 2 Jesus, during a Saturday appearance on My View with Lara Trump.
“We said years ago, we said, ‘Man, let’s not let politics divide us.’ And we never did,” he explained. “And so when I asked him to be part of this… he totally got it.”
But Kid Rock, a vocal Trump supporter, believes their unlikely partnership could deliver a message beyond music.
“Two little foul-mouthed white rappers from Detroit maybe could set a good example for the rest of this country,” he said.
The singer also discussed the religious direction of his new album, saying his faith deepened after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
“I didn’t get saved. I’m still Kid Rock. I’m still going to drink a beer and smoke a cigar,” he said.
The collaboration has angered some Eminem fans, particularly given the rapper’s history of criticizing President Donald Trump. Following the album announcement, disappointed listeners took to social media, with some even threatening to boycott his music.
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— Yubak I guess idk (@Pinakisser) October 11, 2026
“If you support trump you can’t be a fan of mine” proceeds to collab with fucking kid rock. Very disappointed in Eminem
— Lily (@LilyYearnsMore) October 2, 2026
Fuck Eminem Fuck Kid Rock Fuck Donald Trump Fuck Israel
— diablo (@starboydiablo) October 12, 2026
Eminem spent years calling out Trump and maga. Now he’s lending his voice to Kid Rock, one of maga loudest supporters, for his new album. You can call it friendship, but it still looks hypocritical. At some point, your actions have to match what you say you stand for. Not ok with this.
— Wayne (@Reil76) October 12, 2026
Eminem only working with kid rock and ez mil this year https://t.co/yv5Wz5IO14
— MANIAC (@MISTASMOKEDAWG) October 9, 2026