Obama, Eminem Rally For Harris In Detroit

DETROIT — Detroit icon Eminem joined many prominent Democrats on Tuesday night at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit to show support for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Eminem and other top Democratic leaders, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Senator Debbie Stabenow and Elissa Slotkin, urged Michiganders to vote for Harris.

"Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever, and I think it’s important to use your voice, so I’m encouraging everybody to get out and vote," Eminem told the standing-room-only crowd of more than 13,000.

Eminem, sporting a khaki Olde English "D" hat, then introduced former President Barack Obama, who walked out onto the stage to Eminem's "Lose Yourself."

"Now I noticed my palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, there’s vomit on my sweater already, moms spaghetti; I’m nervous, but on the surface, I look calm and ready to drop bombs, but I keep on forgetting," Obama rapped.

Obama also urged Michiganders to vote for Harris.

"Together, Detroit, we have the chance to select a new generation of leadership in America," Obama said. "Let me tell you, your vote is going to matter. We know this election is going to be tight."

Whitmer said Michigan was ready to help put Harris in the White House. She also knocked former President Donald Trump for his recent remarks about Detroit.

"He ought to keep Detroit out of his mouth," Whitmer said. "You the people have the real power in this election, your voice is the power. Never forget it. When Detroit shows up, he loses. He is about to find out Detroiters don’t play."

The rally comes as early voting is underway in Detroit, which has been a longtime Democratic stronghold.

As of Tuesday, Detroit voters had returned 59,474 of the 108,649 (55 percent) absentee ballots they have requested from the city clerk’s office, according to the Secretary of State's office.