Eminem's Song Featured in Election Campaign

Eminem's 'Not Afraid' was used in a campaign clip for Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as reported by Billboard.

The song, a Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper from 2010, was featured in a video released online on Election Day. Dr. El-Sayed wrote on social media, 'Michigan. It's time. It's up to us to show the country what's possible,' alongside the campaign video.

Common performed at Dr. El-Sayed's last rally before the election, and other artists such as Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen have also shown their support for the candidate. Stevie Wonder urged voters to 'go vote for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for Senate,' while Bruce Springsteen called Dr. El-Sayed 'a fighter for our American Constitution' and 'our American Democracy.'

The election race between Dr. El-Sayed and his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, was close, with the outcome not yet called at the time of publication.

This matters to listeners because it highlights the significant role music can play in political campaigns and the impact of artists' endorsements on voters.