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This song was Eminem’s response to a controversy that arose when an old tape titled “Foolish Pride” was leaked, with Eminem rapping that black women are dumb and will use you for your money. “Yellow Brick Road” is his public apology (and explanation). Em depicts the frustration of growing up poor while getting made fun of for doing things white people aren’t supposed to do (such as wearing Black Pride colors). Between getting mocked by black kids