Eminem gets online backlash from fans over Kid Rock Christian album collab
by The Washington Times AI News Desk · The Washington TimesSome Eminem fans are voicing disappointment after Kid Rock revealed that the Detroit rapper appears on his new Christian album.
Kid Rock announced Thursday that “Halfway to Jesus,” which he also styles “Halfway 2 Jesus,” will arrive Oct. 17 with 17 tracks. Eminem guests on a song called “7 Sins.” Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts and Jimmie Allen appear on the title track, and the lead single is “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King).” The album closes with “God Bless the USA.”
According to Breitbart News, several Reddit users criticized the pairing within hours of the announcement, citing Kid Rock’s support for President Trump. Some said they were removing Eminem songs from their playlists. Others questioned whether the collaboration was real.
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The two have been friends for years despite sharply different politics. In 2017, Kid Rock said he told Eminem’s manager he didn’t want politics to divide them, even as Eminem was attacking Mr. Trump in a BET Hip-Hop Awards freestyle.
In October 2024, Eminem introduced former President Barack Obama at a Kamala Harris rally in Detroit. Days later, Kid Rock said he disagreed with Eminem’s politics but still loved him. Eminem replied on X that the two agreed on the Detroit Lions and thanked “Bob,” Kid Rock’s nickname.
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