Eminem responds to Barack Obama after reciting “Lose Yourself” lyrics Posted on December 13, 2020May 21, 2026 By Remy Gelenidze On Friday, Production company ATTN and Barack Obama announced that they are teaming up to launch a 5-part video series that highlights some of the biggest themes from the 44th president’s new memoir, A Promised Land, the book that became the bestseller in 2020. Advertisement “When I needed inspiration on the presidential campaign, I often turned to music. Ultimately it was rap that got my head in the right place, two songs especially: Jay Z’s “My 1st Song” and Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself.” Both were about defying odds and putting it all on the line (“Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would capture it? Or just let it slip…”)” – Obama said, reading a passage from his book. Advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama)Eminem responded Obama on his Instagram story with folded hands emoji. You can check out the screenshot below: Advertisement Eminem’s manager, Paul Rosenberg also praised Obama’s taste: Advertisement The man has excellent taste! @BarackObama @S_C_ @Eminem https://t.co/IcxTJUEdGd— Paul Bunyan Rosenberg (@rosenberg) December 12, 2020 Advertisement RECENT RELATED ARTICLESIn his new book, Barack Obama explains how he relates to Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”November 21, 2020Barack Obama shares “A Promised Land” playlist, ft. Eminem & Jay ZNovember 17, 2020Dheezy Drops “Find Out” ft. Kxng Crooked & EminemJuly 3, 2026Westside Boogie Eyes Eminem & Kendrick Lamar Features for New AlbumJuly 1, 2026Mitchel Musso Revels One Request Eminem Made to Visit Hannah Montana with HailieJune 28, 2026Dame Dash: Jay-Z Won’t Diss 50 Cent Because Eminem Holds the Real PowerJune 27, 2026 2020Barack ObamaEminemLose Yourselfresponse