Eminem

Rapper

Contemporary influential 103 sayings

Sayings by Eminem

And any fan of mine who's a supporter of [Donald Trump], I'm drawing in the sand a line, you're either for or against, and if you can't decide who you like more and you're split on who you should stand beside, I'll do it for it for you with this. F*** you.

2017 — From his freestyle rap 'The Storm' at the BET Hip Hop Awards, directed at Donald Trump and his suppo…
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I think the word that I called him on that song was one of the things where I felt like, 'This might be too far.' Because in my quest to hurt him [Tyler], I realize that I was hurting a lot of other people by saying it.

2018 — Interview with Sway, apologizing for using a homophobic slur ('faggot') against Tyler, the Creator i…
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If I said in one of my songs that my English teacher wanted to have sex with me in junior high, all...

Unknown — From an interview discussing his provocative lyrics and the line between reality and fiction in his …
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I hate bitches. [One] fucked up, and it made me look at girls as sluts.

Unknown — From an interview, expressing misogynistic views.
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You're not going to say anything about me that I'm not going to say about myself. There's so many things that I think about myself; if someone really wanted to get at me, they could say this and this and this. So I'm going to say it before they can. It's the best policy for me.

2008 — Interview with Esquire, discussing his approach to self-deprecation and criticism.
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I'm certainly not a f**king fashion consultant. Don't call me if you want to know how to dress. I just rap. That's all I really know how to do.

2009 (reported) — From an interview, downplaying his role outside of music.
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When I rap I feel like people twist my words. I don't necessarily rap about the things that I hate...it's more about the things that I fear. You know, it's like if I say something about women or whatever, I think a lot of that is more or less me dealing with issues. Old issues with my mom or whatever. Or when I say things about gay people and people think that my lyrics are homophobic, you know, it's because I'm gay.

2014 — From a cameo in the film 'The Interview', where he jokingly comes out as gay to explain his controve…
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If she ever tries to f***in' leave again, I'm a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire.

2010 — Lyric from the song 'Love the Way You Lie' featuring Rihanna, which drew criticism for allegedly pro…
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Not even dissin', it just ain't for me.

2018 — Lyric from the song 'The Ringer' on the album 'Kamikaze', referring to artists like Lil Yachty, perc…
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Hatata Batata, why don't we make a f***in' songs about nothin' and mumble 'em.

2018 — Lyric from the song 'Lucky You' on the album 'Kamikaze', mocking 'mumble rap'.
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Soon as I quit givin' a f**k I started to sell a bit / Now let's travel inside the mind of a hater / 'Cause I don't see no fans, all I see's a bunch of complainers / 'Kendrick's album was cool, but it didn't have any bangers / Wayne's album or Ye's, couldn't tell you which one was lamer,'

2024 — Lyric from the song 'Renaissance' on 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)', mocking critics of o…
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If I was to ask for Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me, would I really have a shot at a feat? I don't know, but I'm glad to be back.

2024 — Lyric from the song 'Houdini' on 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)', which attracted controve…
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I don't do black music, I don't do white music, I do fight music.

2002 — Interview about his musical style
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I'm like a head trip to listen to, 'cause I'm only givin' you things you joke about with your friends inside your livin' room.

2000 — Lyrics from 'The Way I Am'
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I was put on this earth to annoy the whole world.

2000 — Interview with Rolling Stone
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I'm just a normal person. I just happen to rap.

2000 — Interview with Rolling Stone
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Music is my therapy. It's how I express myself. It's how I deal with my demons.

2010 — Interview with 60 Minutes
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I don't think I'm a role model. I'm just a guy who raps about his life. And my life ain't perfect.

2000 — Interview with The New York Times
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I'm not afraid to be controversial. I'm not afraid to push boundaries. That's what art is all about.

2010s — Interview
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I'm a white rapper. So what? I'm still a rapper. And I'm still good at what I do.

1999 — Interview with The Source
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