Because of the investigation, the word "dead" was reversed or censored in the official release on Encore to mitigate legal heat. Production Credits
The song was produced by Eminem himself alongside frequent collaborator . You can listen to the track on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. We As Americans
The song was written while Eminem was on a two-year probation for a concealed weapon charge following a 2000 incident where he pistol-whipped a man for kissing his then-wife. The lyrics focus on his frustration over losing his right to bear arms and his perceived need for self-protection. Because of the investigation, the word "dead" was
is a bonus track by Eminem featured on the deluxe edition of his 2004 album, Encore . It is widely considered a "solid post" among fans for its raw political commentary and personal subject matter, originally leaking on the Straight from the Lab mixtape in 2003. Key Context & Controversies The song was written while Eminem was on
The track famously prompted an investigation by the United States Secret Service . This was due to a line referencing then-President George W. Bush : "I don't rap for dead presidents / I'd rather see the president dead" .