# Eminem Defends New Kid Rock Collaboration

> Eminem defends collaboration with political rival Kid Rock.
- Title: Eminem Defends New Kid Rock Collaboration · Stereogum
- Summary: Eminem defends collaboration with political rival Kid Rock. Eminem defended working with Kid Rock despite political differences, saying it's about friendship…
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2514883/eminem-defends-new-kid-rock-collaboration/news
- Published: 2026-10-17T18:06:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eminem, kid rock, maga, halfway 2 jesus, heal my faith, devil without a cause, berzerk, music, culture
## Eminem's collaboration with Kid Rock
Eminem defended working with Kid Rock despite political differences, saying it's about friendship not politics.

> Not about choosing sides, just choosing to make music with my old friend. Praying for all of us.
## Political differences between artists
Kid Rock supports MAGA while Eminem criticizes Trump, but they have decades of friendship.

> We've been friends for, like, 40 years.
## Previous collaborations
Eminem previously featured on Kid Rock's 1998 song and Kid Rock appeared in Eminem's 2013 music video.
## Key takeaway

Eminem defended working with Kid Rock despite political differences, saying it's about friendship not politics.