Eminem - Mockingbird - Reaction - Incredible depth!

[@1800LUNATIC]

Side note: when he says “uncle's crazy” he is referring to himself because he adopted one of his daughters, Alaina, from his ex wife’s sister. Not sure how old she was when he adopted her but it’s safe to say their relationship started as Uncle-Niece.

[@Roxx.067]

You are right on that. But he did adopt a girl from Kim as well right? 🤔

[@1800LUNATIC]

@@Roxx.067 yup

[@yamanakabish]

@@Roxx.067 Yeah, Kim's kid from other man.

[@ClaireBarn]

The child he adopted was the daughter Kim had when she and M weren't together - not her sister.

[@yamanakabish]

@@ClaireBarn Em adopted 2 girls. Kim's child from another man and Kim's twin's child. Em has 3 daughters now.

[@dawncolon8551]

An older one, that outlines his relationship with his mother is "Cleanin' Out My Closet" It's pretty raw. I'm enjoying your reactions, thank you!

[@LongandWeirdName]

Even Em cringes at that one. Headlights(the album version, not the video version) is a must follow up if anyone listens to Cleanin Out.

[@JDS_]

Both must listens.

[@rustyhodges9820]

cleaning out my closet followed by headlights

[@leonard13039]

But not the censored version

[@nktaylo1]

@@LongandWeirdName Headlights.

[@jaylieblong]

Backstory. He truly is a great dad. His biological daughter is doing great. When she was in high school he would show up and watch from a distance when she won homecoming queen as to not take attention away from her. Also “uncle” in this song is talking about him as he adopted his niece. He also adopted his brother when it was legal to have full parental control over him. This man breathes family.

[@larryshair]

Love that

[@Bieke83Jack73]

Eminem's children: Hailie Jade Scott (biological with Kim) Alaina Marie Mathers (adopted, Kim's niece) Stevie/Whitney Scott Mathers (adopted, Kim's daughter from an affair) Nate (full custody, half brother)... He's a very good dad! 💛

[@parthnanda1667]

He really is , if i can be half as good as him in being a dad then i'll think that i have done good

[@aubreemcclennen92]

Finally someone has it straight

[@atake_plays7784]

yeah to adopt kims child is just a testament to the kind of person he is and im glad he didn't hold it against an innocent child

[@matthewmurray4159]

From my understanding it wasn't an affair but was a relationship a year after they're divorce. I could be wrong tho

[@hiteshgujarathi4636]

He is really great dad. I watched the video of Akon talking about working with him and akon said that Eminem always treat rapping is a job and he only work 9 to 5. After 5 he stright goes to home and spend the time with his daughters. This is shows the love he had for his daughters that even after being the GOAT of the music he put so much value for his family. Mad respect to that guy.

[@larryshair]

Love that!

[@IKharku]

Even on this, recently i saw an interview with 50 cent where he talks about persuading Eminem to do a world tour with Dre, Snoop etc. Eminem never bought the idea and rejected because he said “what if when we come back Hailie is grown.” 50 cent never knew what he meant until he attended Hailies wedding and realised how fast she grew. He really gave his kids the life he never had

[@fsociety7494]

Hailie is Eminem's only biological daughter with Kim. Alaina who is the other girl in the videos (who Eminem adopted) is the daughter of kims twin sister who died of a drug overdose. He also adopted Kims other daughter (Whitney) by another man.

[@kuivia]

This song and things like that really makes you feel like Em is an amazing dad even though his admitted faults

[@MegaKat]

Don't forget, he adopted his brother, too, to give him stability until Nathan was grown, if I remember correctly.

[@tuyanaonnet5251]

he is so kind

[@fsociety7494]

@@MegaKat yeah I forgot to mention that.

[@tonysanders2332]

With all of the controversy his Slim Shady persona garnered, Eminem never gets the credit he deserves for how good of a man he is.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

100% his real life, real videos of his ex-wife (Kim), his daughter Hallie and his niece Lanny (sp?). Like I mentioned in your Other Em reaction, he’s not perfect but he’s done an amazing job raising his biological and adopted children. He’s definitely a great father.

[@I_Stay_4_SKZ]

Em also adopted Kim’s daughter from another relationship she had (Whitney, I believe) so he has 1 bio daughter & 2 adopted daughters

[@user-gr5kc6su6g]

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[@TeeYaSelf]

If your an eminem fan, please do better research 😅❤ *Lainey aka Alaina

[@r3ktfox146]

@@TeeYaSelf why do people like you act like this, "if you're an Eminem fan". You could've just given the fact and be cool yk🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@I_Stay_4_SKZ]

@@TeeYaSelf Not everyone (including fans) are always going to know every single specific detail about the person that they’re a fan of. ६ misspellings happen especially when it comes to the correct way a person spells it, because it’s more common for names not to be spelled the standard way. I’ve been a fan of Eminem’s since I was 12 (2002 era) ६ I’m pretty positive I didn’t even know the correct way her name is spelled.

[@Nicholas1994]

If your son has listened to every/most Eminem songs just keep following his suggestions. Em does a lot of stuff you wouldn't like, but there's plenty of gold to be found if you can avoid being turned-off by the 'gangsta' rap.

[@larryshair]

Yea, I'm definitely bouncing everyone's suggestions to him. On one hand, I'm glad he filters out the Gangster rap for me, and on the other "dad" hand, I want to slam him for listening to it lol. He's a great kid. Trying to get him to join me for a react some time. If you look through my channel, he and I did a hot sauce review together, so you'll see my little rap boy there...

[@SpivvyGame]

Em doesn't do gangster rap, he did straight serial killer rap

[@echoheretic91]

​@@SpivvyGame I was about to say Em doesn't have gangster rap, but never even thought about "serial killer rap" but that is beyond a perfect description.

[@ncbeachfan2458]

@@larryshair #itsokaytonotbeokay HERE IS THE CORRECT VIDEO FOR THE FOLLWING REQUEST. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHm0dGecds2WmLc MAKE SURE to NOT see the warning on screen during the first 5 seconds, THIS IS A MUST. I PROMISE, you will NEVER react to anything else like you will to EMINEM - DARKNESS . So much to say, lyrical genius, DEEP, an insane ride that we ALL NEED to experience. It's an emotional ride that you will NEVER be able to predict the ending to (See important info needed to react at bottom of this request). In advance, thank you brother Larry, and as well, your welcome. You'll understand, I promise. 🙏🙏 #itsokaytonotbeokay FYI, You'll want the unedited/explicit official video version. But MOST importantly for this video, you HAVE TO NOT SEE THE WARNING in the first 5 seconds of this video. Just have your son cue it up right after the warning closes? It will make sense afterward and no joke, buckle up. This one is THE one. Nothing but #respect brother Larry!

[@StonedSpagooter]

Toy Soldiers is not nearly as potent without knowing the other side of him though

[@kyle8027]

Eminem is one of the best storytellers ever...the man is a legend as far as rap goes..he can do it all

[@larryshair]

He's such a natural.

[@mrdeadlybootz5414]

The part about the Christmas gifts always gets me immediately to tears because I had to go through that with my dad. This fucking song both haunts me and relaxes me because he also pulled us out of extreme poverty with his insane work ethic. Thank you for your reaction

[@Jedadiahv]

The transition from “cleaning out my closet” to “Headlights” is astounding. You need to react to these back to back. You won’t be disappointed. The journey from adolescent to an adult.. or maybe it’s the Exile to true self. Either way it’s amazing.

[@ecb1979]

Agreed.

[@Bootheelian]

Please watch every emotional track em has made pls

[@sylar323]

Damn man yeah

[@emzie77]

Headlights ❤️

[@gbrangzmn2815]

This is perfect the growth we see in Marshall from one song to another with many years passing is incredible and many of us who grew up with him also matured and see it now as he does.

[@candilumpkin1196]

Haley is his daughter, laney was the niece that was Kim’s sisters child. They raised her. So she and Haley were raised together like sisters. Kim went to jail for a while for drugs. They were high school sweet hearts that were on and off again for many many years.

[@LiquefiedVision]

Eminem has a song called, "Not Afraid" I won't spoil it for you, but that's a personal song he wrote about his own personal demons and overcoming them. All songs he wrote about his daughter, ex-wife, and mother are true reflections of his life. You are about to embark on a deep journey with Em.

[@StonedSpagooter]

"Kim" is an extremely hard song to listen to but there is no other way to explain what Hailie's mom put him through and how he felt about it. It makes these songs have another level of depth and meaning and importance in his overall catalog. But, again, its extremely jarring and the definition of his Slim Shady persona.

[@80AM.]

The list of songs in this mans discography that you're going to be recommended to listen to will be never-ending. He truly is a musical genius. The emotional songs are very, well emotional, and very relatable. If you ever get to the point of listening to his songs that aren't labeled as "emotional" you'll learn how intricate and how much of a lyricist he is, one of the greatest of all time. Double entendre, double meaning, couplets, quatrains, wordplay, punchlines.. I could go on. You could listen to a song 4 or 5 times and learn something new or gain a better understanding each playthrough. He is a legend. Great react videos. Appreciate you giving the genre a chance.

[@rogerdiesendorf7758]

the most accurate description of many peoples experience listening to eminem

[@kensccbs]

ah yes big weenie and fack emotional

[@Milkers777]

“Mockingbird” it’s such a masterpiece cause he wrote it in a pattern when at the time his kids could understand it also Em is the most personal Hip Hop Artist since Tupac he puts his personal life out there more than any other Rapper you’ll start to notice that as you go along👊🏽🐐✨🎯💯(Please React to Eminem "Going Through Changes" the Lyric Video of course grab the tissues btw lol...or Eminem "Not Afraid" Music Video as well)

[@shady.passionate]

He's not ready for that. If you listen to not afraid without something from the Marshall mathers lp and relapse you dont even know what he should be afraid of

[@shady.passionate]

He needs something like kill you, the way i am, soldier, cleaning out my closet, deja vu before graduating to the recovery album

[@209alfredo2091]

@@shady.passionate so definitely not deep enough in the rabbit hole for fack?

[@shady.passionate]

@@209alfredo2091 fack is even better with no context

[@RS-fy9hb]

@@shady.passionate fack or kim just might scare him off of Em for good 😂.

[@lyricalmike7162]

The “uncle” is Eminem, he was referring to Laney when he said that; Hailie is his biological daughter, but Alaina is the daughter of his wife’s sister who died, so “Laney uncle’s crazy ain’t he, but he loves you girl and better know it” is referring to himself.

[@Whooooooops]

The story is 100% real, and the videos are actual home videos of his family growing up. My mom played this song to me for the first time when i was 8, this was the starting point for my current music taste. I love this song.

[@merklingassoc]

I'm a 67 year old woman and love Eminem's music. In fact he will go down in rap history as one of the best lyricalist, ever. His life was really hard growing up and rapping was a way to purge the pain. His life is in his music. Not all his songs are pretty and I've no doubt you would be offended by many. I suggest you watch his movie, 8 Mile. It's the story of his life and he plays himself. He's battled drug addict, domestic abuse, additive love and so much more. Yet, he has managed to win many of those battles and doesn't hold back his own truth and honestly in his lyrics. Another video you may want to review is "White America", agree or disagree, it's a powerful piece of art. My BFF hates rap and I've tried to explain it's not all trass talk, sex, money and swearing. Sadly, she just won't look past it to see that rap that speaks with such beautiful poetry, heart and truth. Her loss, my gain.... Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone, such a gift isn't it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏 Yes, this is about his family and children. I saw in another post the video about his mother, watch it. His life, even with all his success, has been really hard.

[@larryshair]

Glad to hear you're on the Em train!

[@merklingassoc]

@@larryshair Thx, have been since his Slim Shady days. I don't like all his music, but I do appreciate his honesty and continued growth. He's earned my respect as an artist and individual. ❤️

[@onyxlotus6461]

This song breaks my heart. As lyrically vicious as he is...he has a huge heart.

[@xoioioioioio8084]

It's 100℅ his story and he(Eminem)is the UNCLE to Lanie, His Ex-wife stepped up to give their kids gifts on Christmas...The Videos are him and his kidz.

[@aleksisuuronen5969]

One people who got her name right 😂 One was Laanie and Alaine there too

[@properwelshy3851]

I am loving your reactions to Eminem. I came here from the 'When I'm gone' reaction. You had me crying with you there lol. When Eminem speaks about uncle being crazy he is referring to himself and speaking to Alaina (Lanie) who is his neice that he adopted because his wife's sister was unable to care for her. He also adopted his own younger step brother becasue his mother was unable to care for him too. Eminem gets a bad wrap due to some of the things he may say on record and people's presumptions of him but even with all his demons he has a good heart and he's given so much of himself to his fans. Keep up the reactions they are amazing and you've earned yourself a follower here 🤙🏻

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much, Saes! Blessings to you, brother!

[@hollieshelesky668]

I think He also adopted Kim’s daughter she had with someone else.

[@mistawolf752]

@@hollieshelesky668 yea he did for the same reason he adopted his niece

[@mykellmccoy]

@@hollieshelesky668 yes that’s right I believe her name is Whitney

[@dejOkh]

Eminem has got a lot of songs u would not like to be honest, your son has found a great way of introducing you to his music, great reaction.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Freaky! He's a good kid!

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

@@larryshair agreed eminems music comes in many forms and one of his styles is basically shock value. So he has a character slim shady who says the most disturbing of things. Its his alter ego. It serves a purpose and they do have messages but they are not like these type of raps at all which are more personal and less vulgar. I personally love all his styles but yeah thats a thing to think about with eminem not all of his songs might be good for you.

[@d3rsty]

@@larryshair Try Darkness by eminem, ask your son if you would like it

[@Turtttle]

It's makes me really happy when I see a generation who was not exposed to this man's art growing up sort of appreciate the genius that he is. Eminem was and is a massive influence and comfort blanket on a lot of our lives so seeing you feel the emotions we feel confirms that Eminem is a talented artist and not just a phase.

[@timroder6745]

Em's tracks about Hailie hit waaaaaaay different if you're a Dad/Mom. I grew up as a child with divorced parents, so I always felt those tracks on some type of level because I missed a Dad. But once I became a father they became a whole another meaning. Mockingbird always was a nice track back then, but nowadays as a father of two it makes me cry because I'm torn apart between working my ass off to fulfill their dreams, needs and wishes and spending time with them. Beside's that Em is the GOAT

[@SantosChronicles]

Oh man you are back for the Eminem reaction. This is a great song, but again, DARKNESS from Eminem is the one that is going to blow your mind away. Thank you for reactions and your son is giving you some good recommendations! On the table are those donuts, donuts and reacitons go well together! Em is one of the best storyteller ever! He is so open about his life. You have your son join you in your reactions! And the wife tried to commit suicide the same day I watched him by Detroit, MI in concert. Such a crazy story.

[@MJ-he6gk]

YES YES YES

[@lukekearns4298]

Yep and as I said last comment skip the disclaimer or you just spoiled the song

[@edwardclarkson8658]

Definitely do DARKNESS

[@nickdanger108]

Darkness is just too good

[@zenmsterpuk]

I say react to audio only. The video gives too much away

[@lukeslayer]

Please give "Eminem - Beautiful" a shot, it's a really nice song that I think you'd really dig. Loving these reactions by the way mate, Eminem is an exceptional father, he has a biological daughter and two other he adopted from abusive households and he'd give his life for them. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@sachlg3688]

Yes !!!!

[@manuelkopp5868]

Your son is doing a great job with the song selections to start exploring Eminem. Eminem always tells it how it is and his lyrics are filled with pure raw emotion. Welcome to the journey

[@larryshair]

Thanks!

[@ArdenRadani]

@@larryshair this is the second video I’ve watched you of yours and now I am a subscriber. A song that Im hoping you could do a video on by Vinnie Paz called “Happiness is just a word”. Lyrics that I relate to with what I’ve been through. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpa2l5aLr6yHms0

[@SirSpitsAlotable]

FYI eminem has 4 kids technically. Haley who he had with Kim, Aliana who was the daughter of Kim’s sister who Eminem adopted when Kim’s sister was struggling with drug abuse before dying, Whitney/laine who was the child of Kim and another man who Eminem adopted when the other man left, and finally his younger brother who he adopted to get out of the foster care system.

[@benni8297]

If you haven't already you should watch 8mile, gives a lot of insight. Awesome react!

[@upstartkarma]

"Sing for the Moment" is a song he sampled from Aerosmith's "Dream On." Also an emotional song that's just genius all around

[@larryshair]

It's done :) It will drop on around 02/07. Stay tuned!

[@ColorfulMindedGoat]

@@larryshair Man you're not only taking advice, it's as if you immediately do the suggested reactions!🙏🏼You're the man

[@msnorringtonsims6536]

One of the things I’ve always liked about Eminem is the blatant honesty in his storytelling. You can literally piece his personal journey together with his albums. Everything that goes on in the human mind from thought provoking revelations about one’s self, to the deepest depravities of our ego and rage. I think you’d really enjoy Not Afraid (a take on his drug recovery), No Love (lyrical poetry proving he truly is the GOAT), and Headlights (exploring the complicated relationship between he and his mother) for more autobiographic takes on his personal experience and are still relatively easy on the ears for the uninitiated 😏 And two of my personal favorites are Love the way you lie and Kill for You. They’re not autobiographical but still honest looks at dysfunctional and toxic relationships. Enjoy your journey 😊

[@xiogfuz]

Can't forget Bad Husband

[@blueberry1940]

Not to mention „castle“ and „arose“

[@larryshair]

Those will drop on the 25th and 26th. Stay tuned!

[@xlDysenterylx]

A lot of rappers like to throw the term "real" around. Sadly, most have forgotten that what it refers to is the same thing that the real legends like Em and Biggie and Pac all have in common. Honesty. Real means honest. Not the shiniest, or the scariest, or the loudest. The most honest.

[@larryshair]

@@xlDysenterylx I love that

[@merrillwilliams8117]

When you have been a fan of Em for a very long time, you realize that so much of his work is all autobiographical..Sing for the Moment, talks about being abandoned by his father, and trying to give hope to kids who are struggling in life like he did...He is so multi-faceted..his early stuff was fascinating because he had developed characters like "Stan" the obsessed fan, or Slim Shady (the bad boy Eminem)..You made a comment about not liking Gangster rap..One of many, many reasons, other rappers have so much respect for him, other than his talent surpasses most rappers on a multitude of levels, is that "He stays in his own lane"..He doesnt try and come off like a gangster...he knows that he would sound phony..but he sings his own stories..besides the topics, he can rap on three different levels at once..He's just a genius...you actually can't say enough about this guy's talent...

[@helenk43]

Agree with every single word and couldn’t have said it better 💖since the very beginning he let us into his life and made us feel like we actually knew him inside out and that is what made him my fave then and still now.It’s been a beautiful journey watching his talent grow and grow and I feel so proud of him the man tes become maybe even more than em the superstar lol I’m still waiting here to marry him 20 years later 😂

[@merrillwilliams8117]

@@helenk43 Ahahahaa..me too..I would marry the guy in a heartbeat! And we are definitely not alone...LOL

[@helenk43]

@@merrillwilliams8117 aww I know 😂hes just perfection n I swear hes defo gettin more n more handsome the older he gets lol xxx

[@goomah35]

I rolled when u said it was fast knowing this is a slow song for him…just wait! Wait till u hear his new music! Love watching u experience this! So fun!

[@tawnyprovince-ward2353]

He fought so hard to give his children a life he didn’t have. If you read into Eminem’s past the perseverance he has shown and fight he’s had is really impressive. He has one biological daughter, took on a niece (Kims sisters I believe who passed in a drug over dose). Also took on Kim’s daughter from a previous relationship as well. He also took on his little brother Nate because his mom was unstable. His uncle Ronnie passed away when he was young I believe to suicide and he’s the one that introduced Eminem to rap as an escape from the munchausen by proxy he suffered from his mother and living just a rough life. Also him and Kim married and divorced twice. They worked out the co-parent life as they grew but it was a turbulent relationship. He’s never married anyone else or had kids with anyone else. I feel like they loved each other just couldn’t work it out and have a healthy relationship together. That’s why in the closer to last clip all but his face is blurred out.

[@martdiamond6109]

I think Sing for the Moment also has the great storytelling without being very difficult to follow. Be wary that a lot of Eminem songs are very high skill technically and more difficult to follow for less experienced listeners.

[@yungplague1835]

He definitely needs to react to this one for sure

[@THEMAADASSHOLE]

Also always do the uncensored version

[@aWake.d-_-b]

I want to see this man react to all things possible from Em s catalogue i just so love his genuine reactions and can t wait for more.

[@OffTarget]

Eminem is an amazing father. My dad listens to his music sometimes. My dad lived a "not really" but "similar" life when raising his 3 sons as a single father. I think in some way, my dad understands Eminem on a deeper level then I do. My dad was also born 2 weeks after Eminem and would had been in the same graduation class. Both initially from Missouri. But Eminem moved when he was a kid from Kansas City, Missouri to Detroit, Michigan. So its soo weird to think Hailie is about my age when I only knew her as a kid in his videos And seeing those music videos by Eminem as a teen. But when Hailie graduated (This is what I was trying to get to before going on a rabbit trail) Eminem attended her graduation. But not with the other people as he would had taken the spotlight. Eminem had sat in a separate room with a glass window to watch it happen. While still giving all the spotlight to his daughter Hailie. Eminem also had Hailie as a "co-writer" on his music albums. So when she had grew up, she already had writer credits to song tracks in her name. Seeing Eminem like this, reminds me of a lot of my dad. I guess that's where the rabbit trail was heading, their similarities.

[@codythinks4749]

Em makes me cry too bro don't feel bad 😅 dudes a poet

[@brysonwelter1956]

I love that to this day there is still people discovering em’s music

[@dersupra]

Eminem has lived his entire career in a glass house. Most of everything he says in his songs are directly about events his life.

[@rachaelmcdonald5428]

Perfect comment I am loving these reactions videos it just goes to show how truly talented and gifted Eminem is He will forever be one of the best music artist that have ever lived once your hooked you won’t be able to get enough there are so many different angles to why he is a legend being a white rapper in the late 90s the way he came up the struggles he went through the genius that was squeezed out of him by society and the entertainment industry there will never be anyone as special as he is

[@timmclachlan3815]

Eminems story is extremely deep. No way you can get enough out of a couple videos to understand it all. You should really do some research and you will have an even deeper appreciation for his music. His albums tell his story from Kim to his addiction issues then all the way to his recovery(great album). Glad to see you getting into this!!

[@danrogers7349]

First off, I love your reactions to Em, and your reaction to When I'm Gone made me wanna give you a big hug! I would suggest, Sing For the Moment, Arose, Beautiful and Headlights to listen to just to name a few. He's a lyrical story telling genius, that's why anyone can relate to his music, it comes from the heart.

[@alig536]

No no no. Yes to Sing for the Moment or Beautiful. You won't appreciate the other 2 yet. It would be like starting GoT in season 3. I would do Bad Husband next. Or Rap God if you want it to be more fun :)

[@dannygoodlet8840]

He has a ways to go before he can truly appreciate Headlights like we did. Maybe Cleaning Out My Closet and a few others before he gets to it.

[@alanwood14]

Definitely do Cleaning Out My Closet before Headlights

[@lakerkid8]

I hope you continue into this Eminem rabbit hole you've stumbled upon. Tons and tons of great songs. You definitely have to listen carefully. You'll find yourself rewinding and listening to songs over and over again. Each time you listen you'll find something you missed from previous times. I grew up a huge fan of Eminem and to this day i can play any of his albums and sing all the songs almost word for word.

[@Ares6935]

the beautiful thing about Eminem is his entire life is in his songs he has never held back, never sugar coated his best and worst experiences

[@johnwinning5724]

I love this guy, he seems like a great dad….I started cracking up lol. Em is a great father but can’t wait until you get into his bag and see how ruthless and a savage he really is going after people with the most lyrical disrespect lmao

[@aliciadarga6993]

Ja Rule, Benzino, Lord Jamar, MGK.. careers up in smoke

[@toniotrussardi8126]

@@aliciadarga6993 he roasted mgk so hard mf had to change genres now he on rock or somethin,that pedo freak

[@kelliepastellie8619]

Eminem - "The Way I Am" is a great song about his frustrations with the fake media and the hypocrisies of society in general. Still very relevant to this day 👍

[@rebellibrarian]

I'm so excited to see you start this journey. Eminem has been a favorite since The Eminem Show. His deep songs gut me ... I suggest going to "Cleaning Out My Closet.” I discovered him back when The Eminem Show had come out. I was tanning that summer... forced to listen to ”Without Me” on the radio they pumped in and I fell in love with his wordplay. Bought the album and have been a fan ever since. "White America” is a good one, and I think you'd really like ”I'm Not Afraid"

[@madmomo2488]

Cleaning out my closet hurts my soul whenever i hear it, but i love it ❤

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Gotta love his anti-white shit. : /

[@Bro-ux4uq]

Eminem is one artist which I just can’t stop listening to. His songs have meaning to it. It melts my heart every time I listen to mockingbird. This song just is so touching. Can’t imagine how much love haliee is getting. She’s a lucky girl,that’s for sure. I miss the time rappers used to actually write lyrics about their life,their hardships etc. lots of love.

[@NoudlePipW]

This will never stop making me cry from gratefulness and fear. My dad is beyond imagination, *such* an amazing person and father. One day rhough, he wont be here. Ill never survive.

[@larryshair]

You will, I promise. A good man like that would never bring up his baby girl without instilling a confident heart. You will have that grace when the time comes. In the meantime, enjoy each other a little bit more each day.

[@asalaboluwaduro]

Yes that's the story of Eminem himself. He had some rough years

[@colemortensen3384]

Hey Larry, I've really have enjoyed your Eminem reaction videos. Its fun to see this music through fresh eyes, and I think it's cool how open minded you have been. I think your son has done a great job showing you this side of Eminem. I hope you enjoy where this journey takes you. Em has a very deep catalogue of music to draw from. There's some good suggestions for you already in these comments, but if I can throw my hat in the ring, it would be fun to see your reaction to these videos, in order: Rock Bottom, The Way I Am, Cleanin Out My Closet, Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Sing For the Moment, Hailie's Song, Like Toy Soldiers, Deja Vu, Beautiful, Going Through Changes, Not Afraid, You're Never Over, Headlights, Castle, and Arose. These are all songs that are more "real", and will tell an abbreviated version of his life. Going from nothing, struggling with newfound stardom, issues with his mom, his relationship with his fans and daughter, the violence of the rap game, his struggles with prescription medication and depression, and more. I'd also like to see your reaction to some of his more technical songs, like Godzilla. Eminem is a perfect rapper. He can do anything. Lyrically he's unparalleled, he can tell a story or write an anthem, he can get you to laugh or cry. He's a master of the double entendres, and even has some Triples and quadruples. He is the fastest rapper alive, he literally holds the record (and broke his own record to do it). He can rap on any beat, with any cadence, and make it all flow. He bends words to make them rhyme. Theres some other KZbin videos that illustrate his rhyme schemes if you're interested.

[@lynno7423]

Thank you Cole for the list, i thought I was too old for this music, but obviously not. I find I can’t wait for the next part of his life story and so will take advantage of your list to educate myself. Thank you again

[@theamazingtif]

He raised his daughter, Kim’s daughter with another man, and Kim’s twin sister’s daughter. This “bad influence” chose to do that. That tells you a whole lot about Em.

[@cthandrei4283]

I've listened to every single song that this man (Eminem) has ever released, and , somehow, I still shed quite a few tears on your reaction videos. That means you're great at doing this!

[@lukeholmes1862]

Eminem is without a doubt my favourite artist, he’s just got such incredible range, songs like this and when I’m gone choke me up and give me chills, songs like my band and we made you make me laugh and he also has songs you can work out to like survival and lose yourself. Just incredible

[@DylanEdward97]

Headlights, No love, not afraid and Space Bound are good listens as well. Also, given this is your first entrance into eminem, Love The Way You Lie would probably be a good listen for you. It's probably one of his more pop style songs, but just because is more pop, doesn't mean it's not fantastic writing, and has deep lyrics about toxic relationships.

[@alig536]

Do NOT listen to Headlights until after Cleaning Out My Closet

[@user-gr5kc6su6g]

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[@monroecrawley725]

@@alig536 agreed. Cleanin Out My Closet then Headlights then Leaving Heaven

[@ReallyDavid01]

theres no way he hasn't heard that song it has almost 2b

[@HarlowTheoryX]

You need to do his song's Castle and Arose back to back, it's even more deep than this if that's even possible. Loving your Eminem journey x

[@shady.passionate]

He's not ready for that yet

[@larryshair]

Thanks! They are done and will release on the 25th and 26th! Stay tuned!

[@shady.passionate]

@@larryshair noooooooooo

[@LongandWeirdName]

@@shady.passionate It's done. No "nooooooooooo" will change that. Just be glad he wasn't pushed into the Kim/97B&C double by some trolls.

[@shady.passionate]

@@LongandWeirdName trolls???? Arose is my Favourite song ever, but he lacks the knowledge of his Life to get the power of that song. Kim is a piece of art

[@thriftypsgr]

It is so awesome seeing somebody who knows very little about em getting in on his meaningful and heartfelt songs. The man has a completely different side and it is equally amazing

[@junstrar369]

Eminem has always been very candid about his personal life through his music. This song outlines the fact that he’s a good father and is fiercely protective of his daughters. This is a stark contrast from the way he was parented when he was growing up. His father left and he’s had a very strained relationship with his mom. This chapter is outlined in his song, cleaning out my closet. After and only after you react to this song, should you then listen to the song Headlights.

[@SR1Records]

This song resonates with me so much that I still can't listen to it without crying when I'm on my own! Like not balling/sobbing, but just water leaking from my eyes without me being able to stop it.

[@kontro11a]

I love the perspective Nf and Eminem and other rappers like them bring to the table. Emotion in a rap song should be its own genre bc it's a very unique type of way to tell a story instead of the typical, money, cars, clothes, sex, etc.

[@M.A10]

Rock bottom is one of his most amazing songs, he was completely at the bottom of life and contemplating suicide, hence the title. Really worth a listen.

[@drasticvoice499]

Both this and the last song are direct songs to his daughters, I've been following Eminem for a long time and I can confirm he wrote the lyrics straight from the heart and really felt the way he did and was telling the truth. His backstory and struggle is a insane inspiration how he got to where he is now

[@aliciadarga6993]

I know this video is a couple of weeks old, but I wanted to touch on your mentioning of how he's a good dad. He has always been one to let anyone come at him, but has drawn a line about his kids - especially Hailie. He has literally ruined careers of rappers who have mentioned her in a song. He does not tolerate anyone speaking about his kids. He's an amazing father.

[@larryshair]

That's pretty crazy when you think of it!

[@cragzi]

Didnt he diss MGK in his “Killshot” song after he mentioned hallie?

[@mohammedreda5567]

I listened to this song 10 years ago I didn’t know many words meaning cause im from iraq but l loved the music style after all those years I have improved my English. I listened again and discovered the greatness of the rap god

[@petrolhead0387]

Hallie's song, Not Afraid, Beautiful Pain, Guts over Fear, Darkness. They are just a few of his extremely deep and personal songs, your reactions are fantastic, sending love and respect from UK.

[@magswoody7892]

The song is all about him and his ex wife Kim's relationship at that time and how it affected everyone in the family. Eminem always tells his own stories the good, the bad and the ugly and this is why Eminem is so popular with fans and unpopular with other rappers, as they seem to want to glorify their exploits rather than keep it real like Eminem does. I don't see him as a rapper so much but as more of a poet/storyteller because he's not afraid to lay everything out for people to see. Cleaning Out My Closet is a good one about his relationship with his mum.

[@TheJrakeEffect]

????Unpopular with other rappers???? Don’t give this man false information please

[@ninolindfors8399]

@@TheJrakeEffect you must watch the hate em gets, Stevie Knight has few videos on it. Em gets alot of hate and racist accusations by other rappers. Tho there is alot of them who praise him as one of the best.

[@TheJrakeEffect]

@@ninolindfors8399 yea I know it’s some rappers that doesn’t like Em but Mags made it out that no rapper doesn’t like him, cause everyone in the rap game got another rapper that doesn’t like them, it’s common

[@Hiramthefallen]

“The presents under the tree and staying all night crying” bar still gets me to the heart

[@doggiface7213]

im only 21 years old. this has been my favourite song for the past 9-10 years. it always hits me different when im listening to it. (especially since im understanding the lyrics haha) getting goosebumbs and tears in my eyes everytime. thank your for this amazing song. Had some taugh times in the past and somehow this one always helped me to get trough em.

[@jaysonlang3680]

Watch " I'm going thru changes" very deep! Your reactions are so heart felt . I grew up on a farm in Michigan,36 miles from Detroit. Eminem,nf,and kid rock. Love them all. So many life lessons from all of them to live by . So many people touched and yet so many who haven't heard the words . Thanks again for you spreading the spoken words of theses talented artesians.

[@rianmota4]

love your reactions, eminem is such a talented liricist, you should hear Castle and Arose by Eminem, where he talks about the struggle he had as a sleeping pill addicted, and how he almost died in this period of his life.

[@dannygoodlet8840]

Agreed. Just make sure they are listened to in order.

[@shady.passionate]

He's not ready for that. Arose Is my Favourite Song ever but he's not ready

[@harmor20]

I also agree. Listen to Castle and Arose.

[@onka3895]

"Headlights" is the song that made me emotional. Eminem had a lot of anger in his youth but he's let that go. It shows...

[@rotisserieprotocol3582]

I'm really glad you're deciding to keep dipping your toes into hip hop. Very interesting to see someone who hasn't really been interested in the genre listen to some of the best songs (at least if you're going for raw emotion and story telling) hip hop has to offer. I guess a song I'd like to see you react to, also from Eminem, would be Castle from his Revival album.

[@lukeholmberg8408]

if you listen to castle you have to listen to Arose together. The songs connect with each other.

[@JinnDante]

I saw the reaction on both the When I Am Gone and this. These are true sentiments coming up.

[@tinaamariee832]

I truly think you would enjoy Tupac’s early work specifically “Brendas got a Baby” & “Changes” amazing lyrical stories

[@danielled1992]

I am constantly showing people "Brenda's got a baby" such an amazing song.

[@poolhallshark]

What a great song. So cool that I get to experience all these new artists and poets with you. I you were to ask me about Eminem 2 weeks ago I would have said Slim Shady, and that's it. Prejudice should have NO place in music, I have gathered that much. ThankZzzz a lot, my friend, and take care! Gotta jet again! LOL

[@larryshair]

lol, I have to lag a reply by a day cause of your beddy-bye time! Sleep well my friend!

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

Yeah i think when eminem first came out a lot of people made a snap judgement about him because of his slim shady alter ego and his shock rap style which was basically a character which said what he wouldnt say in real life but getting those ideas and thoughts out through this character. However as you can see he has other sides to him which are alot tamer and more personal. He has many songs like this.

[@klegrand9595]

I love watching your reactions!! It so nice to see someone discovering the genius of Eminem for the first time. React to Cleanin out My Closet and you’ll learn a lot about his upbringing.

[@1800LUNATIC]

Lose yourself and Cleaning out my Closet are both amazing tracks. Cleaning out my Closet is an emotional track about his mom and lose yourself is about coming out of poverty.

[@ren.batista]

Watching your reactions is making me smile more often lately, I really enjoy it. Thanks for that. If you ever read this comment, I'd like to recommend you Eminem - Legacy. Not related to his family, but one of the most well written songs in my opinion.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Ren! I'll add that one to the list. Thanks bud!

[@ItsWilso]

You do better reactions then most of the big reaction you tubers. Your reaction is raw and real. It’s nice to see a genuine reaction

[@shadowproductions2544]

I just found your channel by accident and I'm glad it happened. I opened the video with curiosity to see what someone from an older generation would say about Eminem's music, which is something I really appreciate. Your reactions and words are so genuine. I really enjoy the reactions I saw from you. Keep doing what you like. I just subscribed. A hug from Portugal :) all the best

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much for your kind words! Welcome to the rabbit hole!

[@dannygoodlet8840]

He's the GOAT, no doubt in my mind. However, some of his content (especially when he's Slim Shady) is rough and damn near NC-17. If your son gets you going down the correct path, you will get to appreciate a lyrical genius. His storytelling is great, but his wordplay, flows and tenacious honesty is why he's widely considered the best MC to ever touch a mic. Love your shit my friend and I love that your son is helping you on this journey. I tried it with my Pop, but he's just too damn old school and will not take his guard down long enough to understand what he's missing out on.

[@edwarddelreal5630]

I think another Eminem song you’ll enjoy will be “Beautiful”. I love his story telling on that song and I believe you’ll enjoy it as well

[@cankne2602]

Please do headlights! I cry every time I listen to that song. No one sees this side of em and he has so much more to him then what people think!

[@larryshair]

Cleaning out my closet rolls on 02/15 and Headlights follows on 02/17. Stay tuned!

[@georgespirtos5316]

I just stumbled across your channel and I love how emotional you get with Eminem. "When I'm Gone" hits me hard every single time... and I've listened to it dozens and dozens of times. Literally. Anyway. I'm subscribing just for that. Please try Em's songs: Beautiful Deja Vu Darkness Just to start. Thanks, dude. Keep it up!

[@steffenkristensen9273]

He has some insane lyrics. A sentence could mean 3 different things, internal rhymes and cadence unmatched to others. His catalogue has a lot of different songstyles.

[@iskandarhasif387]

I'm liking your sincere and genuine reactions. I really respect Eminem's storytelling, the ability to put so much emotions, human experiences and nuances into words. I hope you can react to Rock Bottom - one of his earliest works and really reflects his life's world view.

[@robincraig5006]

He is a master storyteller and lyricist. He speaks from the heart and is fiercely protective of his kids (Hallie is this biological daughter, Alaina and Stevie are his adopted children). His and his ex Kim's lives were hard and she was arrested for drugs and was rushed to a hospital for attempted suicide. Their relationship was tumultuous. The lyrics in his songs about her were a big contention in thier relationship. I feel they both still struggle with the realities of their lives, fame does not make one's life better, necessarily, due to the struggles created in the lives before the fame and wealth. I am mid 50's and Eminem is one of my favorite artists (along with NF) due to the realness portrayed in their lyrics...they speak from what they know, the speak the realities and truths of so many struggling in this world. Side Note: When he says Mommy throughout this song he is referring to his ex Kim..Kim put his name on a present under the tree for the kids. This song is a story he is telling to Lanney (Alaina - his adopted daughter) and Hailey (his biological daughter) so Mommy and Daddy throughout the entire song is himself and Kim his ex. He does this in many of his songs to his kids.

[@DDR248]

Eminem paints paintings for the blind with crayons. Incredible Man.

[@leeroyjenkins4952]

No sir, u got that right… it’s unmatched! Eminem is a beast!

[@_K1YA]

He is such a good and humble person in real life. He even took his ex wife’s daughters with another man as his own.

[@Kasper210]

Em can write a song you KNOW is personal. and everyone can relate to in some way. its in my opinion why is fans are so loyal. We have all felt some part of these deeply personal songs

[@jessicacrawford7058]

Yes! He raps fast! That’s one reason he’s so successful, he’s so good.. so Laney, is his niece. His brother DIED 😭 so he adopted his niece!! This was before the other child he also adopted, he adopted TWO kids! He’s SUCH a good dad.. I’m a disabled single mother and it KILLS me every Christmas.. I have do the same with my kids and presents 💔… Eminem was an icon when I was growing up and now as an adult, these songs hit me SO much harder and emotionally… this song is so beautiful and means so much as a single parent..

[@areepnet]

you can see how sad this song start but how happy the ending, this is eminem life

[@Vorbuss]

A great Eminem song about his mother is "Headlights" it is very well done and a great listen

[@dangermouse9348]

Always loved the last couple of lines of this song. Just letting Shady loose for a couple of bars.

[@chelseawilliams4578]

Loving your reactions! I wish I could convince my parents to sit down and hear his really powerful messages; but they hate the cursing too 😂. Not sure if anyone has filled you in yet - But Hallie is now 26 years old! She graduated from Michigan State and got her BA in psychology. She was also in a sorority and now is a fashion blogger. I hope one day she writes a book on what it was like growing up with Em as her dad!

[@larryshair]

I'd read that book cover to cover...

[@Theunknowndadgamer]

I love watching this guy discover Eminem, so wholesome and amazing

[@aliendiaries2580]

props larry. its been super interesting watching someone who doesnt know alot about em react to his music. ur reactions are as genuine as his music

[@bruuuuuuhhhh]

Man god bless your heart and your soul you are auch a kind hearted person and your family can really be happy to have someone like you! Wish you all the best in Jesus name 🙏🏽