DES MOINES, IOWA: Eminem has taken action against Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, urging music licenser BMI to issue a cease-and-desist letter. The letter demands that Ramaswamy should refrain from using Eminem's lyrics/songs during his campaign events.
Vivek Ramaswamy performed Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' at the Iowa State Fair in mid-August during his campaign trial.
Eminem takes legal action against GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Eminem's team, along with BMI, confirmed that a cease-and-desist letter was sent to Ramaswamy's campaign lawyer on August 23, 2023. This letter raised objections to using Eminem's musical compositions during the campaign events, as reported by TMZ.
"BMI will consider any performance of the Eminem Works by the Vivek 2024 campaign from this date forward to be a material breach of the Agreement for which BMI reserves all rights and remedies with respect thereto," the letter states.
Republicans praise Vivek Ramaswamy's rendition of Eminem's 'Lose Yourself'
Republicans and their supporters, however, enjoyed Vivek Ramaswamy's performance of the hit song.
"HE LIKES EMIMEN TOO? HERES MY VOTE SIR!" one person commented on Youtube. Another wrote, "Vivek slogan should be: 'back to reality!'"
Another added, "Never seen a personality like his! What a star!" One fan wrote, "I love this so much! He’s so intelligent but isn’t afraid to show this other fun side of him!"
"I love it. Although a bit cringe-funny vibe... He is being relatable in a good way: he is taking big risks in a good way. He was pretty good though... At lease he kept on the down beat lolo. Taking risks will pay off to open up the voting options in a certain age group. He is playing," commented another.
Vivek Ramaswamy finds connection with Eminem
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has shared his strong fondness for rap music. He recently talked about his college days at Harvard, where he adopted the persona "Da Vek" and wore a Kangol cap.
"I did not grow up in the circumstances he did," Ramaswamy told the NY Times, discussing how he identifes with Eminem. "But the idea of being an underdog, people having low expectations of you, that part speaks to me," the GOP leader added.
