Posted on 01/06/2013 7:34:12 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Eminem could now be a born again Christian, according to a new rumor.
A source from the rapper's hometown of Detroit claims to have witnessed Eminem's transformation firsthand through some of his recent actions, according to AllHipHop.com. He stated that Eminem has been going through many changes as of late and has removed himself "from the depths of the music industry," and has also refused to conform to what is expected from him in the business.
Eminem, known for his shock value lyrics as well as his vivid storytelling and superior lyrical capabilities confessed to being a Christian on a song on his first album Infinite, which was released before his major label debut The Slim Shady LP.
"But in the midst of this insanity, I've found my Christianity through God and there's a wish he granted me," raps Eminem on "It's Ok." "He showed me how to cope with this stress and hope for the best, instead of moping depressed."
After penning these lyrics, Eminem went on to become an international superstar in the music world, selling millions of albums. The content in his music also continuously changed along the way as he began rapping as his alter ego Slim Shady who could be a serial killer one day and a drug addict the next.
During his career, Eminem has also penned inspirational hits such as "Lose Yourself" and "Not Afraid" that were closer to "It's Ok" in terms of positive content.
The rapper has admitted in interviews that he prays on a somewhat regular basis, but still releases music laced with profanity and sexually explicit lyrics.
Many hip-hop artists claim to be Christians and still put out music that is offensive to many believers. Eminem's recent spiritual transformation is still unconfirmed at this time.
I love Casting Crowns...;-)
Thousand Foot Crutch is pretty good also.
I’m no hiphop guy by any stretch but there have been aspects of a few of eneimens songs that have struck a chord with me.
Enimen came from a whacked past and found a way to succeed in the middle of that mess, if success is measured in terms of a profitable career. He is of course still confused on many aspects of morality, but he may in fact still be searching on that front.
I hope he finds his way.
We’ll see. If he truly has become a Christian, he will vehemently demonize rap and the countless lives it has ended with it’s false promise of success.
I seriously believe that the “Cosby show” style successful black family would have continued into the 90s and 2000s if it had not been for rap.
Most rap is not about glorifying the ghetto lifestyle than country music is only about losing your wife and dog. :)
Most rap is about real life and real experiences.
Faith +1 is pretty good as well.
One can only hope it remains untapped, Christian music is corrupted enough.
>>Most rap is about real life and real experiences.
Oh I know, but the problem is that the media is convincing young black men that there are only three career choices to dream about: an athlete, a rapper, or both.
No it doesn’t but it is a life changing experience that people can see.
Eminem, known for his shock value lyrics as well as his vivid storytelling and superior lyrical capabilities confessed to being a Christian on a song on his first album Infinite, which was released before his major label debut The Slim Shady LP.
I don't know. Its hard to see when it's only words on a page. Who knows, maybe his friends and family can see the difference. I'd wouldn't want to judge from just a simple gossip article.
well, there’s always hope. Let’s pray for him
It helps me to re-read this. Thanks for the post.
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