Eminem releases anti-racism anthem 'Untouchable'
He raps, "Black boy, black boy, we don't like the sight of you."
— -- Eminem just released more music from his highly anticipated ninth studio album, "Revival."
"Untouchable" is an up-tempo anthem that addresses police brutality, racial profiling, white privilege and systematic racism in America. The song also mentions other social issues such as segregation, poverty, high crime rates and low job availability.
In the punk rock-inspired track, Eminem, 45, raps, "Black boy, black boy, we ain't gonna lie to you/Black boy, black boy, we don't like the sight of you/Pull on the side of you/Window rolled down, profile."
In the second verse, the rapper speaks plainly to the message of his song, "Throughout history, African-Americans have been treated like s---/And I admit, there have been times where it's been embarrassing to be a ... white boy, white boy."
On "Untouchable," Eminem not only points out issues between African-Americans and local police forces across America, but he also offers up potential solutions in his rhymes.
"I wonder if we hire more black cops, the crap stops," he raps at one point. "And bad cops, f--- it up for good cops."
"Untouchable," which also references the Black Lives Matter movement and the "Take a Knee" protest started by NFL player Colin Kaepernick, serves as a follow-up to "Walk on Water," the emotional ballad featuring Beyonce that he released last month.
Both songs will be featured on Eminem's forthcoming album, "Revival," out Dec. 15. The album also features collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Pink and Kehlani.