Eminem: I Was Singled Out As A Misogynist Because I'm White
LatestLast night on 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper asked Eminem about “allegations” that he’s a misogynist and homophobe. Eminem claims he was “attacked”—over his violent lyrics toward women and gays—because of the color of his skin.
Eminem says that he didn’t “invent saying offensive things,” and implied that black rappers—who include derogatory remarks about women and homosexuals in their lyrics—aren’t singled out the way that he has been (which is completely untrue). Given Cooper’s recent involvement and dedication to anti-bullying/anti-homophobia strategies, it’s disconcerting and disappointing that he let the rapper off without really challenging his “this is my art” defensive.