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Question
What does Eminem's popularity say about racism in the US?
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White people like political rap when its done by white people

This position argues that Eminem's popularity shows white audiences accept political rap more readily when a white artist delivers it. It holds that, with most of his listeners white suburban teenagers, his success reflects comfort with messages that don't truly challenge the status quo.

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  1. Most of Eminem's listeners are white suburban teenagers
    Most of Eminem's listeners are white. This may suggest that Eminem's rap is more palatable to white listeners and they feel more comfortable with it than black rap artists. White listeners may connect with Eminem more since they cannot relate to many of the challenges black rappers often write about.