Eminem - Just Lose It (official Music Video) | 2027 |
Public figures like Stevie Wonder criticized the video, calling it "kicking a man while he's down".
Released on September 28, 2004, served as the lead single from Eminem’s fifth studio album, Encore . Produced by Eminem and Dr. Dre, the track is classified as comedy hip hop , characterized by its playful beat, intentionally silly hook, and Eminem's cartoonish vocal delivery. Music Video Overview
Eminem dresses as the character and imitates his signature high-pitched laugh throughout the song’s chorus. Eminem - Just Lose It (Official Music Video)
The official music video is a fast-paced, satirical collage of pop culture parodies. It features Eminem in various costumes and personas, including:
While critical reception was mixed—with some reviewers finding the humor dated or "lazy"—the song was a massive global success: Peaked at on the Billboard Hot 100 . Public figures like Stevie Wonder criticized the video,
The video became one of the most controversial of the decade, primarily due to its depiction of Michael Jackson .
Despite the friction, it won Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards . Commercial Performance Dre, the track is classified as comedy hip
A week after the release, Jackson called into radio shows expressing his displeasure, calling the video "disrespectful" and "demeaning".