Eminem Clarifies Kid Rock Collaboration is a Friendship Tribute

WHO:

AllHipHop - Eminem and Kid Rock are the primary individuals involved in the collaboration.

Rolling Stone Music - Eminem refers to Kid Rock as an "old friend."

WHAT:

Billboard - Eminem addressed backlash over his guest verse on Kid Rock’s new faith-based album, stating it reflects their "decades-long friendship."

AllHipHop - Eminem explained the collaboration with Kid Rock is a tribute to their long friendship.

Rolling Stone Music - The song titled "Heal My Faith" is part of Kid Rock's faith-based LP.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - Eminem stated that the collaboration is "not about choosing sides," emphasizing the focus on making music together.

HOW:

AllHipHop - The collaboration has drawn attention due to the political implications surrounding both artists.

(UPDATED October 18, 2026 09:56 UTC)

Eminem has responded to the backlash surrounding his guest verse on Kid Rock’s new faith-based album, emphasizing that it reflects their decades-long friendship. He made this statement at 09:56 UTC, clarifying his intentions behind the collaboration. The rapper's comments come as fans and critics alike weigh in on the controversial project.

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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 05:54 UTC)

Eminem and Kid Rock are teaming up for a new song titled "Heal My Faith," which is part of Kid Rock's upcoming faith-based album. Eminem described this collaboration as a tribute to their long friendship, referring to Kid Rock as an "old friend," and emphasized that it's "not about choosing sides," but rather about making music together. This partnership has garnered attention, particularly because of the political implications surrounding both artists.