Eminem demands Ramaswamy to stop using his music after ‘Lose Yourself’ performance Posted on August 31, 2023 By Remy Gelenidze After performing his rendition of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been asked by the Real Slim Shady to stand down. Advertisement BMI, a performing rights organization, has informed Ramaswamy’s campaign at Eminem’s request that it will no longer license the rapper’s music for use by the campaign. In a letter to the campaign dated August 23, BMI says it “received a communication from Marshall B. Mathers, III, professionally known as Eminem, objecting to the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign’s use of Eminem’s musical compositions,” according to a copy of the letter obtained by CNN. Advertisement The letter, which was first reported by the Daily Mail, was sent more than a week after Ramaswamy concluded an appearance alongside Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds at the Iowa State Fair with an impromptu karaoke performance of the popular Eminem song, rapping along with the song’s first verse and chorus. Ramaswamy told Reynolds at the event that “Lose Yourself” was his preferred walkout song for a campaign event.Ramaswamy campaign spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said the campaign will comply with the request to stop using Eminem’s music. Advertisement “Vivek just got on the stage and cut loose,” McLaughlin said, referring to a lyric from the rapper. “To the American people’s chagrin, we will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady.”Ramaswamy joked about the letter on social media Monday, responding to a post that praised him for appearing to “look cool” compared with Eminem. Advertisement “Will The REAL Slim Shady Please Stand Up? He didn’t just say what I think he did, did he? @Eminem,” he said on X, formerly known as Twitter, referencing another one of the rapper’s songs. Advertisement [Via]RECENT RELATED ARTICLESCandace Owens calls Eminem loser & gayer for blocking Vivek Ramaswamy from performing “Lose Yourself”August 31, 2023Rick Rubin Explains Eminem’s Writing Process and Studio Work EthicMay 25, 2026DJ Whoo Kid Recalls Making $10K By Booking A Fake Eminem At ClubsMay 24, 2026Eminem Appears on the Final Episode of Stephen Colbert’s show “Only in Monroe”May 23, 2026Michael Jackson’s Ex-Bodyguard Reveals His Reaction to Eminem’s “Just Lose It” DissMay 23, 2026Warren Sapp Was Asked To Choose Between Jay-Z and Eminem on Drink ChampsMay 22, 2026 EminemVivek Ramaswamy