• American musician Eminem, whose real name is Marshall B. Mathers, has taken action to stop Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, from rapping to his music while campaigning. Daily Mail (LR: 5 CP: 5)
• In a letter to music licenser BMI dated August 23, Eminem requested the Ramaswamy campaign’s license to his music be revoked and that the licenser “remove all Eminem Works from the Agreement.” Daily Mail (LR: 5 CP: 5)
• Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur from Ohio, went viral earlier this month when he rapped Eminem’s hit “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair. USA Today (LR: 3 CP: 5)
• Ramaswamy, who is a defender of former Pres. Donald Trump, said via his campaign that he would comply with the request. Al Jazeera (LR: 2 CP: 1)
• Over the years, major musical artists — including Bruce Springsteen, Fat Boy Slim, and the Rolling Stones — have battled with politicians appropriating their music. Legally, politicians often don’t need direct permission from the artist because of a licensing deal that can be made with musical rights organizations. BBC News (LR: 3 CP: 5)

Democratic narrative:

• Ramaswamy shouldn’t be surprised he’s been asked to cease and desist — and not just because of his cringe-worthy performance. Eminem has long aligned himself with liberal causes and has spoken out against Trump. Now Ramaswamy can share Eminem’s ire that was previously reserved for Trump.
  MSNBC (LR: 1 CP: 5)

Republican narrative:

• Eminem has made a culture war epic fail here. The rapper should realize that his anti-war positions align with Ramaswamy’s. At least Ramaswamy’s campaign is doing the right thing and complying with the request while publicly reacting to it with a sense of humor.
  FOX News (LR: 4 CP: 4)