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Has Rapper Eminem Really Become a Born-Again Christian?

Jan. 7, 2013 8:17am Billy Hallowell

Reports are circulating that rapper Eminem has become a born-again Christian (Photo Credit: AP)

Rapper Eminem is known for his edgy music, which generally includes explicit lyrics and controversial themes. That’s why last week’s media report alleging that the performer has become a born-again Christian sparked so much interest.

While it was enticing for many to pounce on the idea that the formerly-troubled star would have a “come to Jesus” moment, the entire notion of an intense spiritual transformation is based on an unnamed source who was cited on the web site AllHipHop.com.

“I heard a doozie recently and I’m not sure that I can believe that its completely true,” the article announcing the rumor about the purported conversion read. “On the flip, I wouldn’t be shocked if it was. Eminem has been evolving a lot over the last few years. We’ve seen it. Maturity. Sobriety.”

The rumor, based on a source from Detroit, Mich., claims that the rapper is removing himself “further from the depths of the music industry.” This action, which has purportedly had an impact on his business ties and the acts he works with, is allegedly predicated upon the conversion to Christianity in which the rapper is said to have turned his life over to God.

This story wasn’t only reported on the hip hop blog, though. Other outlets like The Christian Post and the blog and opinion section of The Huffington Post also explored the alleged faith transformation. Following the story’s circulation, TheBlaze decided to investigate the shocking claim. We made several calls and sent e-mails to an Interscope Records representative who work with “Slim Shady” (one of the rapper’s stage names).

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After repeated attempts to receive an answer, the publicist offered a brief response when asked if the singer is now a born-again Christian. ”He is not,” the message back to TheBlaze read, thus debunking — at least until we hear a response from the rapper himself — the notion that has has personally embraced Jesus Christ’s teachings.

Rumors and intriguing theories surrounding Eminem’s faith are nothing new. As USC Annenberg communications professor Marcia Dawkins writes:

Conspiratorial theories asserting that Mathers is either a Satanist or an Illuminati pawn have reached a broad, mass audience through the Internet. Now, a new meme has been added to the rapper’s spiritual story. Rumor has it that Mathers is now a Born Again Christian. According to rap’s and religion’s insiders, Eminem has “turned his life over to Christ,” and is “building a relationship with God and using that to help him spiritually, and with his addiction problems.”

It is impossible to know, with any accuracy, the truth about Mathers’s spiritual journey. However, the fact that God and Devil worship rumors abound makes it important to examine his public endorsements in lyrics as a meaningful way to draw audiences in through passionate condemnation.

Either Eminem has not yet announced to his record label that he has converted or the notion, itself, is an unfounded rumor. Or — perhaps he’s still in the process of figuring out his spiritual journey. Regardless, the rapper’s turn from a controversial figure touting questionable themes to a gospel-driven performer would certainly be fascinating to observe.

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Calamity Jane
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:16am
What a waste of BANDWIDTH!!!!!!…………Why should I care about this clown?

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- PlowMan
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:25am
  Because God cares about him.
  
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- stoptheliesbho
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:29am
  THANK YOU, Plowman.
  
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- stage9
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:39am
  As a God-fearing nation we once cared about people; as a secular culture, we only care about ourselves.
  
  Such are the evil times in which we live.
  
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- Joseph28
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:46am
  If he can reform himself than more to him, and he will earn my respect thats for sure
  
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- GMP
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:54am
  @Plowman, on point sir. On point.
  
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- NeoFan
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:14am
  Wow now we can look forward to profanity filled sermons from the millionaire cry baby. Whaaa! Whaaa! I got millions and I’m still really unhappy and angry!! Boo Hoo. M&M make yourself disappear please.
  Nobody cares!
  
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- NickyLouse
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:27am
  I prayed for the salvation of Osama bin Laden for years. His testimony would have been overwhelming for the Muslim community. Likewise, Mathers could have a huge impact on those who look up to him. Look at what Saul of Tarsus did for the emerging Way.
  
  Please do not judge him before hearing him out.
  
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- Independent4233
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:39am
  Who really cares what this no talent punk does?
  
  Like all rappers, he’s being paid, because his supporters are dregs who listen to really bad peotry that is based in nonsense, hate and a complete lack of iontelligence.
  
  If there is a picture that would best reveal the degeneration of society, it is this dork and all the black rappers who are even more disgusting.
- searcher619
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:57am
  Why did you click on the link if you honestly feel this way? I never get people like you. You claim to not care about some story on a site but you cared enough to click on the link and comment.
  
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- Justathinkin
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:13pm
  It makes me sad to read so much vitriol for someone who’s spirit is in such peril. M&M’s influence is huge, he’s not just a rapper, to many young kids, he’s an inspiration. He’s not the typical rapper, nor does he produce the typical rap of hip hop culture. I’m no big fan of his, but if he was to make the choice of life over death, it could have a huge impact on many other young people in our society. Not to mention, he would make an excellent soldier in God’s war. I truly hope that he can peace either way. I really and truly hope that the rest of those here can find the same peace and hope as well.
  
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- RobbieTLHughie
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:18pm
  The Blaze is such a bastion for Christian behavior.
  
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- SocialistSlayer
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:24pm
  I wish he wasn’t born the first time !
  
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- ChildOfTheKing
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:41pm
  It just goes to show you all WHO IS and WHO IS NOT TRUE followers of Christ on this board. READ THE COMMENTS. Those who wish M&M well are deeply spiritual people (maybe they are or aren’t followers of Christ) and have favor in the eyes of God because of their loving hearts.
  
  And then there are those who are negative and nasty towards M&M and people like him, who have had a change of heart about their lives. These are the same people who have lost hope in their fellow man because they believe there is no hope for themselves. WRONG. There will always be hope, right up until your last breath on this earth.
  
  I PRAY that those on this board who are the latter (negatives and sour), do some real deep soul-searching for your own heart and mind. If you do, you will also have favor before God (NOT salvation UNTIL you ask for it, but God will lead you into something better so you too, can find truth and hope for your own life). If you do not, then Satan already has you and it will become VERY DIFFICULT to escape the devil’s clutches. Look around you. Evil comes from Satan (in language, in TV, in porn, in movies that are PG-13 to0 X rated) etc. If you do not see the evil in all those things and you believe that is just the way of life, then SATAN ALREADY OWNS YOU.
  
  I pray that M&M has gotten his act together for righteousness. That would be simply WONDERFUL!
  
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- jungle J
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:42pm
  your foundation is based on hate.
  
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- jblaze
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 1:01pm
  For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Mat. 7:2
  
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- godlovinmom
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 1:04pm
  Calamity Jane…I’m with you on this one…this guy’s music is CRAP!!!…I’m with Plowman too…if I or someone like Paul of Tarsus can be accepted by Christ Jesus…than I say go for it M&M :0)
  
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- Wisdom7
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 1:12pm
  “Like all rappers, he’s being paid, because his supporters are dregs who listen to really bad peotry that is based in nonsense, hate and a complete lack of iontelligence.”
  
  Have you ever heard of Toby Mac?
  
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- Granny58
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 1:43pm
  What Plowman said, and because many other youths/just slightly older than youths care about him. If he does turn to Jesus that can mean a lot.
  
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- Weiners Wiener
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 2:08pm
  Calamity Jane — Obviously you care a great deal, since you read the article and posted a comment.
  
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- A_CALL_TO_CONSCIENCE
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 2:28pm
  @ INDEPENDENT
  
  You can’t lump all rap or rappers together. There are many secular artists who have a lot of talent and have good music. Not only does Slim Shady have that, he’s considered one of the best of all time.
  
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- Independent4233
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 4:12pm
  A_CALL_TO_CONSCIENCE
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 2:28pm
  @ INDEPENDENT
  
  “You can’t lump all rap or rappers together. There are many secular artists who have a lot of talent and have good music. Not only does Slim Shady have that, he’s considered one of the best of all time.”
  
  Well, I respect your right to listen to what you prefer, but I think rappers offer nothing of any value…including entertainment…… and in the case of the black ones and those like M&M, they illustrate the ongoing downward trend in a society that is fast plummeting to the lowest common denominator.
  
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- Cavallo
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 4:14pm
  Count me as a skeptic. So many of his fellows in the field seem to glob onto one religion or another for monetary gain and a measure of fame in the tabloids (Madonna trying to convert to some arcane Jewish sect, for example). If it is a true conversion he really doesn’t have to prove anything but to himself and his God, the rest of the truth of his faith will follow after.
  
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- A_CALL_TO_CONSCIENCE
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 4:32pm
  @INDEPENDENT
  
  They offer just as much as any other artist in rock, pop, etc. You’re still lumping the “black ones” into a group. Sure, there are plenty of rappers that not only have no talent, their music sucks to.
  
  I think music as a whole these days illustrates the downward trend in society. There are hardly in “real” artists out there, let alone artists with talent that produce good music. Almost every song and music video has something to do with sex, no matter kind of music it is.
  
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- Leonardoverse.com
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 4:37pm
  All I know is that when I look at him I feel horribly bad for him because he just appears to have been utterly devastated by the trials of life.
  
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- Keep Your Skepticals On
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 7:26pm
  “All I know is that when I look at him I feel horribly bad for him because he just appears to have been utterly devastated by the trials of life.”
  
  I think this is pretty accurate.
  
  Never liked rap, but there is definatley something to say for how different his music is. While pretty much everything else was glorification of sin, his was showing ugly for what it really is.
  
  Good for him if he makes it out of that culture that seems to have dominated his life.
  
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- bonesiii
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:20pm
  Amen, Plowman.
  
  I hope he IS at least honestly searching, as I hope for everyone. It would be wonderful to know that he did accept salvation through Jesus, but of course also foolish to assume so based on a rumor.
  
  Believe me (well, don’t take my word for it :P), if anyone does that searching honestly, they will eventually find out that it’s true, having done it myself and knowing for a fact now that it is. I get the sense that many people simply assume beforehand that the search will be fruitless and so they don’t bother. But it’s worth it!
  
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- 22AUTOMATIC
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:29pm
  Amazing story! There’s a prophet named Kim Clement that wrote in his 2006 book ” Call Me Crazy but I’m hearing God” this exact prediction of Eminem becoming a Christian (among hundreds of other predictions that have come true). It’s in print. I remember be shown this when the book came out and thinking “there’s no way he’s right on this too.” This is the same Christian Prophet who was the only one to predict 9/11 exactly, Hurricane Sandy, Katrina, a black president in 2008 (predicted in 1998) and the exact location where Bin Laden was and said it would happen the same weekend as the Royal Wedding! Wow! Note: He also wrote that 50 cent would become a Christian (which would be another great story). He was even invited to the White House throughout the 2000′s. God bless you Kim Clement!
  
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- brother_ed
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:53pm
  @PLOWMAN
  
  Well said!!
  
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- The12StepSavior
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:39pm
  He’as a man with a past whom wishes to make amends with his past. He’s clearly part of a 12 step program, weather it be Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous, he’s not only respecting the 11th Tradition but also has worked steps 1-3 well enouh with his sponsor to find a highe power. His higher power does not have to be Christ. He’s living a clean (without any narcotics) life and has the spiritual priciples the fellowships offer when working the program. Honestly, just leave him alone and allow him to proccess his step work with his sponsor so he can become a poductive member of society. We’re both drug addicts, but we’re not using. It makes all the difference in the world. Keep stayin clean Marshal, One Day At A Time.
  
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- crowflies
  Posted on January 8, 2013 at 7:46am
  If it turns out to be true, his influence could be tremendous. Wouldn’t that be fantastic? Pray that it’s true. God doesn’t throw us aside, no matter who we are or how we’ve lived. We can extend the courtesy.
  
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- rambosharley
  Posted on January 9, 2013 at 3:52am
  Whether you like him or not he is one of Gods children. I don’t know alot about him, but what I do know is he had a rough childhood, he crawled out of poverty, fought his addictions and won! Hopefully he will find Jesus next!
  
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- ChrisDiamond
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 3:50pm
  First, Eminem, whether you like his rap/music or whatever, is certainly NOT a no-talent hack. I don’t care much for rap at all, but this guy is certainly a gifted lyricist and word smith. Though the theme of the song “Kim” was bastardized as hateful, violent and mysoginistic, a critical listening to the lyrics enables one to hear the depth of this man’s emotional trauma at the dissolution of his marriage, the recognition of his own responsibility in it… it is raw, and painfully honest. I don’t care for the violence portrayed in the song, but it was about as honest an expression of the anger, pain, sadness and regret as you could imagine. Took testicular fortitude to do that.
  
  And once again many Blazers show me all I need to know about the Christians of Christianity. PLOWMAN and others… If there is a God, I hope you are immeasurably blessed by Him for your humility and compassion. But folks like SOCIALISTSLAYER and some others who were crass and dismissive… you ought to reexamine your faith, you charlatans. I don’t give a rat’s 8uttocks if Eminem becomes a Christian, but it seems to me that Christians ought to be happy for such a conversion, instead of nasty and hateful like plenty of you were. You embarrass yourselves, and do damage to the image of your Christ.
  
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- Pecos1
  Posted on February 7, 2013 at 3:40pm
  Ok, to all here who are condemning this story without even knowing if it is truth or rumor: if you claim to be a Christian, then SHAME ON YOU for being a hypocrit. If you do not claim to be a Christian but say you don’t care about this story, then my question to you would be, “Why even bother to respond if you really do not care?” By responding, you show that you do care, so your comment are invalid.
  
  If he has become a Christian, then I say Praise the Lord. NO ONE can become a Christian by doing good deeds nor by birth. It is ONLY by God’s Grace, and believing that Jesus died on the cross for your sins, and rose victoriously from the grave on the 3rd day of His death.
  
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RaydocX
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:15am
an ‘illuminati pawn’?
so in addition to Scientology now there is a religion based upon the FICTION of Dan Brown?
and this new religion is put up as an equal with Christianity…
and the possibility that Eminem has been and remains a Christian, but one whose behavior are not (gasp) always Christ like is somehow ignored… that he would have to have ‘become a born again’…

it is terrifying the utter lack of not only investigation and fact presentation in this article and too much of modern journalism, but the absence of critical thinking demonstrated in the article.

i could have better wasted the minutes i spent looking at this checking the day’s weather again…

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- Bluebonnet
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:57am
  Then go watch the weather, it changes all the time and so do the hearts of people.
  
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- ChildOfTheKing
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:50pm
  @BLUEBONNET:
  Well said. A man rooted in evil belongs to Satan already.
  A man rooted in righteousness belongs to God.
  A man who can’t decide either belongs to Satan’s demons, so they can toy with him and use him for their purpose.
  
  @RaydocX:
  If the weather suits you better than rooting for your fellow man, then you have already decided who you belong to.
  
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- ApokTheGreat
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 4:17pm
  I would like to clarify your statement about belonging to whom:
  Simply stated: If you are not FOR Christ (repentant), then you are by default FOR satan (John 3:16-18).
  
  As for Eminem’s conversion, I am not the judge of his heart, however I can put logic into practice and critique his actions. If his actions are not of Christ, then I know. Good trees bear good fruit, bad trees bear bad fruit. Good trees cannot bear bad fruit and bad trees cannot bear good fruit (although some bad trees try and fail).
  Example of a true conversion (as far as I can tell) is Brian “Head” Welch from Korn.
  I will pray that Eminem has, or shortly will, find Christ and God’s love. I pray that God will cover him and protect him until the time comes that God feels he can withstand the arrows that will come his way. The discipleship process can be slow with many set backs (I have first hand experience at stumbling often). God bless
  
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RRFlyer
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:10am
How can this be a news story to publish a rumor about this guy followed by his denial with no proof either way?

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13a
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:54am
Eminem is definitely one of the best and most influential rappers that ever came up on the rap scene.

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- turkey13
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:10am
  It is a good posability that a tax expert has convinced him the need to start the Eminem Church out of his mansion and get a tax exemption from the IRS. This is what The Rev. al Sharpton did except it was found out the only church members are family and the IRS says that al owes 1.2 million $$. Last I heard was that it stalled when Obama became president. He was talking about the Whities when he talked about spreading the wealth. Remember Charlie Rangel and the $800,000 he owed on his foreign condos – he got a slap on the hand from Congress.I wonder if paid them or they were written off.
  
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- godlovinmom
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 1:12pm
  Ya he’s influenced my children quite abit…piece of crap…and made billions doing it…I pray he does come to Christ..Chist Jesus is the ONLY one who can help him…turn this thing around!..I pray for it :0)
  
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- BeckSavageLevin
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 2:12pm
  Not only rap music. Eminem is the #1 act in ALL OF MUSIC of the last decade. that is not my opinion that is a FACT.
  
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rfycom
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:51am
Really hated this guy. Could not stand rap, but then I actually listened. What this guy does is art. Like him or not.

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- 3monkeysmomma
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:30am
  I agree…and I actually find him much less obnoxious than fools like Kanye West.
  
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- bannedfromCNN
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:55pm
  Art??? Kind of like Obama in pee pee?
  
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- Bearfoot
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 1:50pm
  I like to listen to the sounds of the forest on a windy day.
  
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- 4truth2all
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 3:11pm
  It also talks on a still day … good day
  
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- turkey13
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 3:56pm
  “Whatever” – it’s to late since he sold his soul to the devil.
  
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Jezreel
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:44am
Hopefully, he will not get involved with organized religion that will in time, discourage and cause great offenses to him and if he is not aware of what is going on, he will fall away like most of them do. They never grow to the point of realizing that you cannot look to man, you have to keep your eyes upon Him, Jeshua.

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- godlovinmom
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 1:14pm
  Like
  
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rockymtngal
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:43am
Jeepers…why are people gasping in horror at the mere thought of this guy turning his life around and becoming a Christian? Is that bad news? I hope he has!

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- Lefty49
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:08am
  Amen! Jesus came to save all sinners and if he has accepted Christ then his life will be drastically different than before. I hope that he has and he could be a great witness to many people. God can use him in great ways if it is true. Look at the apostle Paul! Who in his day would have said this man will be a great man of God!
  
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- NickyLouse
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:33am
  I think of people like Brian Welch and Fieldy Arvizu of Korn. Jesus takes all walks of life and sometimes uses the most unlikely of people to reach others. Look at how Saul of Tarsus influenced Christianity for the good.
  
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Xyskalla
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:39am
Jesus changes people, for sure, but why are you reporting rumors that haven’t been confirmed?

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VaARNG_Guardsman
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:26am
This excites me. I hope he starts to use his talent for God, and stop serving that mean old devil.

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jd9215
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:18am
@GURUMEDITATION You would be wrong. Just ask your mom.
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- BeckSavageLevin
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 2:20pm
  Fail!!
  
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Lion420
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:01am
Who the hell cares? Evolve? That’s laughable. This guy is excrement. He’s not even a good rapper. I’ve heard stuff on the radio, where he seems to just ramble on with an incredibly unbroken sentence. He barely tries to rhyme or be rhythmic about it…and as far as I can tell, that’s all rap has to make it in any way musical. Rap is a joke and so is eminem. I don’t think I will ever get it.

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- Susan
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:08am
  To – Lion420
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:01am
  Who the hell cares?
  *******************************************
  
  God cares!
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:17am
  How do you know Eminem is a bad rapper if you don’t “get” rap and think it’s all “a joke”?
  
  That’s like saying “football sucks”. I don’t “get it”… and “Tom Brady is a bad QB.”
  
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- A_CALL_TO_CONSCIENCE
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:31am
  @LION
  
  He’s actually one of the best rappers of all time. He has a lot of good stuff.
  
  @EAST
  
  Tom Brady is overrated. All the pats success (including TB’s) comes from one of the greatest coaches of all time—Beclichick.
  
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- OurFoundingFather
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:35am
  don’t be so close minded because to those that recognize musical talent (and there are many) your comment is way off!
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:45am
  lol A_CALL….
  
  Totally agree on Eminem.
  Disagree on Brady…..
  
  How do you explain The Hoody having a 36-44 record with The Browns from 1991 until 1995 with only one playoff appearance?
  
  Bet it would’ve been better if he had someone as good as Brady with him…
  
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- A_CALL_TO_CONSCIENCE
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:05pm
  @EAST
  
  I don’t think you can take someone with no talent and have a really good team. TB does have talent and is a good QB, which is clear. However, the way people hold him to be the top 3 (of all time) some even are so bold to say the greatest ever is absurd. All I ever hear are excuses for TB and the Pats. So many factors go into having a good team…and many people fail to remember that Football is a TEAM sport. Belichick is just amazing (regardless of his past coaching).
  
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- BeckSavageLevin
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 2:33pm
  @lion – “He barely tries to rhyme or be rhythmic about it”
  
  Do you ever think back on something you have said in the past and feel embarrassed about it? You shouldn’t comment on things your ass has no clue about. There is no one in all of music past or present who has better rhythm or rhymes than Eminem. He is the #1 act in ALL of music for the last decade. The radio only plays his worst songs. The ones he made “for the radio”. You should educate yourself FIRST and then add your two cents.
  
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- illmindofjacob
  Posted on January 9, 2013 at 10:20am
  Ok obviously you know literally nothing about poetry, talent, and musical theory because if you had even a slight amount of information and learning on these subjects you would understand that eminem is one of the most talented rappers alive today, bringing shame to almost all Christian rappers who bring not even half the talent as someone rooted in the ways of the world. Everything rhymes, in fact many of his songs the entire verses will rhyme, as well as internal rhyming. Not something that could be done by many poets, let alone uneducated rappers. since you obviously know nothing about popular music of the day, you are unequipped to be a part of our society. please educate yourself, ignorance like yours grows leads to ignorance that would write an article about some rumor as if we have never heard religious/conspiratorial claims about certain musicians.
  
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BlazeGlory
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:00am
I’m sure we’ll all know soon enough. He cannot perform the same type of “music” that he’d done in the past and at the same time be a born-again Christian.

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RJJinGadsden
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:58am
Remember what happened when they found out that MC Hammer was an ordained minister? Hear much from him lately?

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- Eastinfection
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:19am
  I think Hammer’s main problem was that he ran out of good Rick James tunes to steal.
  
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- Fubared
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:07pm
  Get on the good foot East.
  
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SquidVetOhio
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:55am
If God can save my sinful wretched soul, He can save his too.

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- PilgrimStuckInBizarroWorld
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:02am
  Amen
  
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- kickagrandma
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 9:42am
  Yes! And mine, too.
  
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- seek.the.truth
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 10:42am
  Amen!
  
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- 3monkeysmomma
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:31am
  Ditto…I wish him well.
  
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- Macable
  Posted on January 9, 2013 at 12:00pm
  Exactly, Squidvetohio, if The God saved my wretched soul, he can save anyone’s.
  
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woodyee
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:49am
Eminem’s rise to glory included his “coming out” hit with these ‘lyrics’ – “My name who? My name is what” My name is Slim-slim-slim-slim-slim Slim Shady!”….

Let me try and complete SOME of the story for Billy – Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known by his stage name Eminem (stylized as EMINƎM) and by his alter ego Slim Shady.

Soooooo…which one converted? Was it Marshall? Slim? or, in fact, Eminem?

IMPORTANT To NOTE – “The [RUMOR], based on a source from Detroit, Mich., claims that the rapper is removing himself “further from the depths of the music industry.” [is] allegedly predicated upon the conversion to Christianity.”

If that don’t explain all…

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truthspeare
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:49am
I say welcome. If you listen to the lyrics of Eminem, if you really listen, he is not different. So Marshall, welcome. Glad to have you. Now, for my fellow bipolars out there, I penned a song you will relate to, maybe: In Two.

Taking the day
In the usual way
Looking for someone
Or something to play

Working the basics
Of a single-mind taken
Feeling you were alone
But you were mistaken

And when the day was done
After the setting sun
You find, there’s you
And this other one

And what do you do?
Finding your cut thru
And finally know
You are really in two

For bipolar deals a woe
High for awhile then low
Dressed for a party
Then decide not to go

Awake for the night
Asleep by the day
Laugh at the moon
Nod at play
Conquer the world
Lose your way

A north and south
Just like Earth’s pole’s
But cannot tell up and down
Even if a frozen stick
Standing in a magnetic hole

Is there something wrong?
Can you again right get along?
Will others see the split?
Can puzzle pieces again fit?

Some meds make you really happy
Some make you really sad
But some may be the glue
To make you really glad

But all is like an unseen deck of cards, shuffling the cards of life, some right side up, some upside down, but the next card played leads to smiles or frowns, but the game it must be played, and for that reason really we have all excitedly stayed, in one, or, in two, splayed.

Our teacher taught peace and love, nothing more than we ca

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kickagrandma
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:47am
http://www.godvine.com/Amazing-and-Unique-Cover-of-Hallelujah-2647.html

Here you go. This is CHRISTIAN.

Will pray for eminem, too. If GOD IS WORKING in his life, that is a good thing.

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GuruMeditation
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:44am
It would be very good news if true. I guess we will see.

Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

The Lord makes it pretty simple.

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woodyee
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:41am
Has Rapper Eminem Really Become a Born-Again Christian?

Are you asking ME? I don’t care!

I’m more interested in knowing why you didn’t title this story – “Has Rapper Eminem Really Become a Born-Again ‘Holiday Season’?…

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scrapadapolis
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:41am
For those who also don’t know,He also builds homes for people in need.He does more good out of the music industry than belonging to it.

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Eastinfection
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:39am
I’ve created a Pastor
cuz nobody wants to buy Gangsta no more
They want Jesus
and wine water
Well if you want Jesus…
these are my new gimmicks..
A little of God
mixed with some bad lyrics….

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- ChrisDiamond
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 3:59pm
  THAT was funny.
  
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wlb2013
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:39am
Who cares??? That is a horrible thing to say/ask. I care and more importantly Christ cares. Is his music garbage? Well yes mostly. But his soul is not. I pray that this is true.

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- westtitus
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:35pm
  I also pray this is true. If we could fathom how bad it will be to live for enternity without God then we would be out witnessing to others everyday. God cares about EVERYONE regardless of their actions and will keep knocking on our hearts until we either acept or decline Him, he gives us this choice because He loves us so much. He woul;d have a wonderful testimony, God can change anyone at anytime if you answer His call. He stands at the door and knocks, if you notice in the picutre of Christ at the the door there is no door knob, you have to let Him in. Lord we pray at this exact moment that You wil change this man’s heart!
  
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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:37am
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Eminem has been evolving a lot over the last few years. First he had to figured out he was White…….

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- Zipit
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:49am
  Yeah Monkey! And this is all part of his new plan on how to evolve from an irrelevant has been, to being able to once again pay his own rent!
  
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ares338
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:25am
Yawn…..who cares?

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- jcldwl
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:37am
  I care. If he has become a Christian he has the ability to have a huge positive impact on the youth culture. It could be pivotal. I pray the story has merit because the lack of God in our daily lives is what is destroying our world.
  
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- Fubared
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:38am
  Exactly
  
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- kickagrandma
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:32pm
  I care.
  
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jd9215
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:24am
Who cares? The man’s “music” is garbage.

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- GuruMeditation
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:50am
  His music is irrelevant in this regard. Good or Bad. You probably couldn’t carry a tone with a tuning fork.
  
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- 3monkeysmomma
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:33am
  matter of opinion.
  
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- masimo
  Posted on January 7, 2013 at 12:50pm
  Who Cares? All Christians care that someone has decided to accept Christ into his/her heart, it means a transformation, a relationship, something positive this country needs right now
  
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