The confusion surrounding Eminem’s collaboration with Kid Rock has produced both intrigue and disappointment. Of course, the connection between the two stems back to their days in Detroit, which is exactly what Em’s verse on “Heal My Faith” centers on. As the song surfaced online, Em’s verse details their beginnings and the appreciation he has for Kid Rock dating back to the Slim Shady EP and its release party at the Viper Room.
Unfortunately, no one’s really feeling it, making it Em’s second feature verse in a matter of weeks to get panned immediately.
“This is the biggest pile of shit I have heard in my life my goat is cooked,” one fan wrote on X. Another criticized Em’s vocal tone in particular, writing, “Thank god it’s trash…Em needs to wake the fuck up and stop altering his voice for his own records though.”
“Nobody wants to hear a verse about kid rock and Eminem’s friendship backstory bro. And the verse itself is pretty bad, he, we, he, be, D, he again smh songs ass,” another added.
The collaboration became a point of contention after its initial announcement. Em was initially supposed to appear on “7 Sins,” which now includes a verse from Lil Wayne. However, Kid Rock explained that Em later wanted to include his verse on “Heal My Faith” instead.
Kid Rock & Eminem Collaboration Surfaces
The song’s controversy stemmed from their differing political ideologies. Kid Rock has remained a steadfast supporter of MAGA and Donald Trump, despite his clear shortcomings, while Eminem campaigned for Kamala Harris during the last election cycle. However, Kid Rock maintained that their political differences do not determine their friendship.
“If there are two people who understand the noise — who have created a lot of noise in their careers — it’s us,” Rock told Detroit Free Press. “We understand (that) empty wagons make the most noise, right? Who are these (complainers)? … You’re upset that two old friends did something together? I mean, you’re essentially confirming the problem to us. And he understands that. We both understand that.”
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