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Letter from Dolly Parton to Eminem

81 points by tibbar 1mo ago

andsoitis 1mo ago
"Even thought I don't know a lot about rap music..." What incredible humility. She doesn't claim expertise in another music genre just because she's at the apex of another. Such a role model.
- nxobject 1mo ago
  I’ve seen artists be the artist’s artist, not the artist’s artist but the people’s artist… but Dolly was the only one who was both.
esalman 1mo ago
This is so wholesome. Eminem is a legend on his own right. As a non-american I heard about Eminem before Dolly.
jmathai 1mo ago
Many people know Eminem has a biological daughter Haile whom he includes in many songs. But he also has 2 adopted children - his ex-wife’s twin’s daughter (referred to as Lainey) and his ex-wife’s biological daughter. Rest in peace Dolly.
- chistev 1mo ago
  I'm sorry, how is the part about his daughters relevant?
  - jmathai 1mo ago
    Generally speaking, adoption for the sake of helping and protecting kids is quite noble. It's a fun fact about Eminem folks don't know about and the original submission is a post from Eminem.
dowonseo 1mo ago
I thought writing a letter to Eminem was a bad idea. Dear Slim...
- chistev 1mo ago
  You might be getting downvoted because they don't get the reference.
sillyfluke 1mo ago
alternative for those that can't read the link: https://consequence.net/2026/08/eminem-dolly-parton-tribute-letter/ https://consequence.net/2026/08/eminem-dolly-parton-tribute-... https://archive.is/t7GHA https://archive.is/t7GHA
- nilsherzig 1mo ago
  oh looks like they killed xcancel :/ https://xcancel.com/Eminem/status/2092367272891310482 https://xcancel.com/Eminem/status/2092367272891310482
grenbys 1mo ago
What a precious gem that letter is! Eminem's ability to empathise through his lyrics is just unparalleled. And, given the breadth of topics he covered over his career, that empathy "touched" people of all backgrounds. Whether you are a kid getting bullied at school or a super star addicted to fame [1] - Em has you covered! [1] Sadly unreleased https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFGd0wo4GWg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFGd0wo4GWg
ZeroDayDreamer 1mo ago
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81 points by tibbar 1mo ago

"Even thought I don't know a lot about rap music..." What incredible humility. She doesn't claim expertise in another music genre just because she's at the apex of another. Such a role model.

nxobject 1mo ago
I’ve seen artists be the artist’s artist, not the artist’s artist but the people’s artist… but Dolly was the only one who was both.

esalman 1mo ago

This is so wholesome. Eminem is a legend on his own right. As a non-american I heard about Eminem before Dolly.

jmathai 1mo ago

Many people know Eminem has a biological daughter Haile whom he includes in many songs. But he also has 2 adopted children - his ex-wife’s twin’s daughter (referred to as Lainey) and his ex-wife’s biological daughter. Rest in peace Dolly.

chistev 1mo ago
I'm sorry, how is the part about his daughters relevant?
- jmathai 1mo ago
  Generally speaking, adoption for the sake of helping and protecting kids is quite noble. It's a fun fact about Eminem folks don't know about and the original submission is a post from Eminem.

dowonseo 1mo ago

I thought writing a letter to Eminem was a bad idea. Dear Slim...

chistev 1mo ago
You might be getting downvoted because they don't get the reference.

sillyfluke 1mo ago

alternative for those that can't read the link: https://consequence.net/2026/08/eminem-dolly-parton-tribute-letter/ https://consequence.net/2026/08/eminem-dolly-parton-tribute-... https://archive.is/t7GHA https://archive.is/t7GHA

nilsherzig 1mo ago
oh looks like they killed xcancel :/ https://xcancel.com/Eminem/status/2092367272891310482 https://xcancel.com/Eminem/status/2092367272891310482

grenbys 1mo ago

What a precious gem that letter is! Eminem's ability to empathise through his lyrics is just unparalleled. And, given the breadth of topics he covered over his career, that empathy "touched" people of all backgrounds. Whether you are a kid getting bullied at school or a super star addicted to fame [1] - Em has you covered! [1] Sadly unreleased https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFGd0wo4GWg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFGd0wo4GWg

ZeroDayDreamer 1mo ago

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