Senate on Eminem – When Marshall Mathers LP Became a Political Target
In 2000, Eminem found himself smack in the middle of a national political battle. His album The Marshall Mathers LP drew fierce criticism for its violent, misogynistic, and homophobic lyrics—so much so that U.S. Senator Lynne Cheney cited it during a Senate hearing. She referred to Eminem’s words about murdering and raping his own mother, … Read more