Eminem shakes up campaign rally with surprise Harris endorsement

With only two weeks left until the presidential election in the United States, the campaign is in its final stretch. Polls indicate a tight race in Michigan, where the candidates are nearly neck-and-neck, with a slight edge for Donald Trump.

On Tuesday evening in Detroit, Michigan, a support rally was held for Kamala Harris. To everyone's astonishment, Eminem, who hails from the area, took the stage to "encourage everyone to vote."

In a brief statement, the rapper emphasized that people should not fear retribution for expressing their views. He praised Vice President Harris, asserting that she will stand up for freedom of speech.

After endorsing Harris, Eminem introduced former U.S. President Barack Obama, who came on stage to the beat of his song "Lose Yourself."

Media outlets across the ocean consider Eminem's appearance a significant element of the election campaign. The world-famous rapper has openly criticized Trump for years, highlighted by his song "Campaign Speech." Nevertheless, he typically refrains from endorsing politicians. Just a few days before the election, he allowed his track "Lose Yourself" to be used in a Joe Biden campaign ad, which he subsequently shared on his social media.

Democrats hope this star-studded event, which also included former American football player Calvin Johnson, will boost voter enthusiasm, the Associated Press comments.