I saw a special on TV re: Eminem yesterday night... I think it was on VH1. For whatever reason, I feel like I can identify with him a little. Maybe 'cuz he was sympathetically represented within the show... but maybe not.

Maybe moreso because I highly value freedom of expression. Talented expression. You gotta give him claps for that, at least. Why give a fuck what he's saying in his songs? You still like the way they sound, don't you? They still impress you and/or entertain you, don't they? That's all they're really meant to do. 'Cuz that's what Eminem is. He's an entertainer. And a businessman. He's worked hard enough to get where he's at, has the right to say whatever he wants to say, and people can produce his CDs and promote them... as long as they come out sounding good enough to win awards, they're good enough for the public. If you're not entertained, oh well. He doesn't get your dollars. But don't hate him for what he says. It ain't personal... though maybe to him it all is. But that's him, not you. He will just keep on making money off your hate anyway... Well, if you can hate in an equally entertaining manner, go for it!

Now I hafta watch 8 Mile. Even if it sucks, I'll still give Eminem regards for "making it" and having the balls to say whatever he wants to say through the gift he was given to rap, which he's decided to share with us all for our listening and viewing enjoyment, or something like that...