AceShowbiz - Kid Rock recently discussed his unexpected collaboration with longtime friend Eminem, emphasizing how their differing political views did not affect their creative partnership. The two Detroit rappers united on the track “7 Sins,” which will be featured on Kid Rock’s upcoming Christian-themed album, Halfway 2 Jesus, scheduled for release on October 17, 2026.

During an interview on Fox News’ My View with Lara Trump on October 10, Kid Rock explained that despite their opposing political stances—he being a supporter of the MAGA movement and Eminem having campaigned for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election—they have maintained a strong friendship for nearly 40 years. According to Kid Rock, they agreed early on not to let politics divide them, which allowed for this collaboration to happen naturally.

The Detroit rocker described how Eminem understood the significance of their partnership, especially as two outspoken white rappers from Detroit coming together to show that political differences don’t have to end friendships. Kid Rock praised the spirit of freedom of thought in America and highlighted his respect for Eminem not only as a musician but as a committed father and a class act.

Despite the positive intentions behind the collaboration, the track has faced backlash from some Eminem fans. Many expressed disapproval in social media comments, recalling Eminem’s 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher where he strongly criticized supporters of Donald Trump, making it clear that he viewed political divides as stark and uncompromising.

So far, Eminem has not publicly responded to the criticism surrounding the collaboration. Meanwhile, fans and observers can watch the full interview with Kid Rock, who addresses the partnership with Eminem around the eight-minute mark of the broadcast.

This collaboration marks a notable moment where two prominent artists from Detroit with opposing political views come together on a project centered around faith and unity. The upcoming release of Halfway 2 Jesus will reveal how this unique partnership translates into music that aims to inspire beyond political lines.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.