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Eminem's Warning: Hands Off My Songs, Vivek Ramaswamy!

Eminem has asked Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his songs on the campaign trail after Ramaswamy performed Eminem's "Lose Yourself" at a recent event in Iowa. Music licenser BMI has supported Eminem's request and warned that any further use of his compositions by Ramaswamy's campaign would be considered a breach of agreement. This is not the first time Eminem has objected to a Republican politician using his music, as he previously criticized Donald Trump and George W. Bush through his songs. Ramaswamy, a political newcomer, has aligned himself with Trump's movement and has used some of Trump's rhetoric on race in his campaign.

via The Washington Post|

#campaign-trail #eminem #music-licensing

musicpolitics2 years ago•1 min saved

Eminem Takes Legal Action Against Vivek Ramaswamy

Eminem has sent a cease and desist letter to Vivek Ramaswamy, demanding that he stop using the rapper's songs during his presidential campaign. Eminem, known for his political activism, opposes Ramaswamy's use of his music and has made his political stances clear in the past. Ramaswamy, on the other hand, aligns himself with Trump and challenges "wokeness."

via Yahoo News|

#copyright-infringement #eminem #musicpolitics

musicpolitics2 years ago•2 min saved

Singer Oliver Anthony Criticizes GOP for Using 'Rich Men North of Richmond' at Debate

Singer Oliver Anthony criticizes Republicans for using his song "Rich Men North of Richmond" during a presidential debate, stating that the song is not about Joe Biden and is disappointed to see politics being wrapped up in it. Despite his self-proclaimed centrist views, right-leaning figures have adopted the politicized verses, while the left tries to discredit him. Anthony hopes his viral hit will inspire listeners to stop relying on the government and instead rely on each other.

via New York Post |

#centrist-views #musicpolitics #oliver-anthony

musicpolitics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rich Men North of Richmond" Singer Criticizes Republicans for Using Song in Debate

Oliver Anthony, the singer of the hit song "Rich Men North of Richmond," criticized Republican candidates for using his song in the presidential debate, stating that the song was written about those very people. The song, which laments the plight of the working class, has been championed by the political right as an anti-big-government anthem but criticized by some on the left for its portrayal of welfare recipients. Anthony released a video rejecting the notion that he aligns with conservatives and emphasized that the song's message goes beyond Joe Biden and should not be weaponized for political purposes. He also clarified that the song criticizes government inefficiencies and the politicians involved, rather than attacking the poor.

via The Guardian US|