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Eminem defends Kid Rock collaboration on faith‑based track

The rapper posted on social media that the joint song is about unity, not choosing sides.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:12:26 GMT

Eminem responded to fan backlash over his guest verse on Kid Rock's faith‑based album Halfway 2 Jesus on Oct. 17, 2026. He posted on social media that the collaboration is "not about choosing sides, just choosing to make music with my old friend" and added, "Praying for all of us."

What happened

The track, titled "Heal My Faith," appears on Kid Rock’s new album released Friday, Oct. 17. Hours after the album’s release, Eminem used his own social‑media account to address the surprise pairing, emphasizing friendship over politics.

What the reports add

Billboard notes that the two Detroit artists have a four‑decade friendship, with Eminem featuring on Kid Rock’s 1998 song “F— Off” and Kid Rock appearing in the video for Eminem’s 2013 single “Berzerk.” The outlet also reports Kid Rock said he did not want to drag Eminem into his political world and that the album aims to "heal some of the division in our country."

What was said

"Not about choosing sides, just choosing to make music with my old friend," Eminem wrote, according to Billboard. Kid Rock told Billboard, "I really didn’t want to drag him into my political world," and described the album as about forgiveness and second chances.

How it came about

The collaboration follows a long history of mutual appearances and reflects both artists’ desire to bridge political divides through music, as highlighted in their recent statements.

Key facts

Eminem posted that his verse on Kid Rock's album is about friendship, not politics. (billboard.com)
The song "Heal My Faith" appears on Kid Rock's faith‑based album "Halfway 2 Jesus" released Oct. 17, 2026. (billboard.com)
Kid Rock said he did not want to involve Eminem in his political world and described the album as about forgiveness. (billboard.com)