Eminem started to become a trend this week, when several Generation Z creators at TikTok tried to cancel the Detroit rapper because of controversial lyrics from the past. On Friday, the lyricist shared the new video with the lyrics to his song “Tone Deaf”, seeming to address his youthful opponents.
“I will not stop even when my hair goes gray (I am deaf to tones) / Because they will not stop until they cancel me”, said the chorus of the song.
In continues, jokingly, blaming his alter ego, Slim Shady, for his loudest bars, while cementing he will never change his art due to public pressure. Supporters who grew up in the MC also came to his defense.
“The culture of cancellation targets Eminem … good luck with that. Surely people have been trying to cancel it since ‘My Name Is’ came out on MTV. That’s hilarious,” wrote a fan, with another addition, “Gen Z tryna cancel eminem? For controversial lyrics? Bro, his music is so old. He made his music, leave the man alone. You want to catch it because of controversial lyrics, but you say nothing about anyone else. What about tekashi 69? You need to cancel it. “
Young TikTokers have question taken with several of the artist’s previous songs, including Rihanna’s collaboration, “Love the Way You Lie”, arguing that it glorifies toxic relationships and domestic violence.