Eminem's 'Gnat' Video Takes on COVID-19 and US Politics
On December 18, 2020, Eminem unexpectedly dropped 'Music To Be Murdered By – Side B', a sequel to his earlier release 'Music to Be Murdered By' from January 17, 2020. The lead single, 'Gnat', directed by Cole Bennett, showcases the rapper tackling themes of the COVID-19 pandemic and American politics. In the accompanying video, Eminem dons a yellow hazmat suit, fights off purple bats, disinfects surfaces with Lysol, and takes jabs at Trump and Mike Pence. He makes references to Marilyn Monroe, social distancing, stay-at-home orders, hydroxychloroquine, and his mother’s Valium. This album draws inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 work, featuring orchestral arrangements by Jeff Alexander and includes 16 new tracks with artists like Skylar Grey and Dr. Dre.
Key facts
- Eminem released 'Music To Be Murdered By – Side B' on December 18, 2020
- The album is a sequel to 'Music to Be Murdered By' released January 17, 2020
- The video 'Gnat' was directed by Cole Bennett
- Eminem wears a yellow hazmat suit and cleans with Lysol in the video
- The video mocks Trump and Mike Pence
- References include Marilyn Monroe, hydroxychloroquine, and Valium
- The album is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 album 'Music to be Murdered by'
- Guests include Skylar Grey, DJ Premier, Ty Dolla $ign, Dr. Dre, Sly Pyper, MAJ, and White Gold
Entities
Artists
- Eminem
- Marshall Bruce Mathers III
- Cole Bennett
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Jeff Alexander
- Skylar Grey
- DJ Premier
- Ty Dolla $ign
- Dr. Dre
- Sly Pyper
- MAJ
- White Gold
- Marilyn Monroe
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- St. Joseph
- Detroit
- United States