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Eminem bans Vivek Ramaswamy from using his music after unauthorized 'Lose Yourself' performance

  • Eminem sent a cease-and-desist letter to Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign after he rapped "Lose Yourself" at the Iowa State Fair without permission.
  • BMI, representing Eminem, revoked Ramaswamy's license to use any of Eminem's music in the future.
  • Ramaswamy responded by criticizing Eminem for complying with the establishment and expressed hope he would rediscover his renegade spirit.
  • Conservatives blasted Eminem's letter as hypocritical given his past anti-establishment themes.
  • Ramaswamy agreed to comply with Eminem's demands, joking he would leave the rapping to the "real Slim Shady."
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