Eminem Takes a Knee , During Super Bowl Halftime Show.<br />CNN reports Super Bowl LVI's <br />halftime show didn't disappoint, <br />as it featured some of the most <br />notable artists in hip-hop history.<br />CNN reports Super Bowl LVI's <br />halftime show didn't disappoint, <br />as it featured some of the most <br />notable artists in hip-hop history.<br />The show featured artists Dr. Dre, <br />Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem <br />and R&B songstress Mary J. Blige.<br />The show featured artists Dr. Dre, <br />Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem <br />and R&B songstress Mary J. Blige.<br />Following a performance of the <br />early 2000s hit "Lose Yourself," <br />Eminem suddenly took a knee.<br />Following a performance of the <br />early 2000s hit "Lose Yourself," <br />Eminem suddenly took a knee.<br />Taking a knee became a controversial <br />act when former NFL quarterback <br />Colin Kaepernick decided against <br />standing for the national anthem in 2016.<br />The quarterback took the knee to protest police brutality and racism in the United States. Kaepernick was criticized and subsequently ousted from the league for his actions.<br />According to CNN, this isn't the <br />first time Eminem has signaled <br />support for Kaepernick.<br />At the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, Eminem took the stage, performing a spirited freestyle rap in which he embraced Kaepernick's stand against racism.<br />F— that, this is for Colin, ball up a fist and keep that s— balled like Donald the b—-. , Eminem, at 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, via CNN.<br />In the 2017 track "Untouchable," <br />Eminem rapped:.<br />Somebody has to be the sacrificial lamb... So they call it a Kaepernick tantrum...<br />If you don't stand for the national anthem... , Eminem, lyrics from "Untouchable," via CNN
