{"id":15506,"date":"2025-04-26T00:55:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T00:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=15506"},"modified":"2025-04-26T00:55:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T00:55:31","slug":"kelly-clarkson-never-backs-down-from-a-challenge-but-this-time-she-took-on-something-no-one-saw-coming-rapping-eminems-lose-yourself-live-on-stage-when-a-fan-threw-out-the-bold-req","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=15506","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Clarkson never backs down from a challenge, but this time, she took on something no one saw coming\u2014rapping Eminem\u2019s Lose Yourself live on stage. When a fan threw out the bold request at her concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre, she didn\u2019t hesitate. Laughing, she admitted it was a \u201cbrave\u201d choice and playfully warned the crowd, \u201cIf I butcher this, y\u2019all better still come to my shows!\u201d Then, with a mischievous grin, she threw on a gray hoodie, fully embracing the moment. \u201cFrom Texas to thug,\u201d she joked, before launching into Eminem\u2019s gritty anthem. As the beat dropped, the crowd erupted\u2014because Kelly wasn\u2019t just covering it, she was owning it."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kelly Clarkson took on a bold fan request on August 10, 2012, in Clarkston, MI, covering Eminem\u2019s \u201cLose Yourself\u201d during her concert at the DTE Energy Music Theatre. Clarkson prefaced her performance by acknowledging the challenge of rapping live, calling it a \u201cbrave\u201d choice and even joking with the audience, saying she hoped they\u2019d still come to future shows if she didn\u2019t do the song justice. With a lighthearted twist, she borrowed a gray hoodie to set the mood, playfully quipping about going from \u201cTexas to thug\u201d as she stepped into character for Eminem\u2019s gritty anthem.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/rP5TEqMWE4o\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Kelly Clarkson - Lose Yourself (Eminem Cover) - Detroit, MI 8\/10\/12\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><ins id=\"982a9496-a6f813a10f24cc316f17bb84303f16e9-3-575\" class=\"982a9496\" data-key=\"a6f813a10f24cc316f17bb84303f16e9\"><ins id=\"982a9496-a6f813a10f24cc316f17bb84303f16e9-3-575-1\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1739520785941-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CJXC3Oq99IwDFbOBgwcdmS8rmg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21715635079\/MB_Inread_globalnews79.com_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>As Clarkson performed the intense and lyrically intricate track, she retained her unique style, bringing her powerful voice and a sing-song twist to the lyrics while respecting the song\u2019s original energy. Known for including fan-requested covers throughout her tour, Clarkson had already impressed audiences with diverse covers ranging from Shania Twain to Madonna. However, her cover of \u201cLose Yourself\u201d was particularly memorable, showcasing her versatility as an artist willing to step outside her comfort zone and experiment with different genres.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kelly Clarkson &quot;Lose Yourself&quot; Eminem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PNg_W3YVkrs\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The audience\u2019s reaction was overwhelmingly positive, appreciating Clarkson\u2019s effort to honor one of Michigan\u2019s most iconic artists, especially at a venue so close to Detroit, Eminem\u2019s hometown. The performance underscored Clarkson\u2019s playful, fearless approach to her live shows, further endearing her to fans as an artist who genuinely enjoys connecting with her audience through unexpected song choices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kelly Clarkson took on a bold fan request on August 10, 2012, in Clarkston, MI, covering Eminem\u2019s \u201cLose Yourself\u201d during her concert at the DTE Energy Music&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Kelly Clarkson never backs down from a challenge, but this time, she took on something no one saw coming\u2014rapping Eminem\u2019s Lose Yourself live on stage. 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