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" .
Eminem - We As Americans (Русский перевод) Lyrics - Genius 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. The track famously prompted an investigation by the
Because of the investigation, the word "dead" was reversed or censored in the official release on Encore to mitigate legal heat. Production Credits We As Americans