Eminem had a major fan in Dolly Parton.
The legendary Detroit rapper, who was born Marshall Mathers, took to X (Twitter) on Tuesday just hours after Dolly’s death was sadly announced and revealed for the first time a letter that she had written him on occasion of Eminem being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Along with the letter itself, Eminem shared a very touching message about how even though he never got a chance to meet Dolly, she was still “an icon” to him — even with his own personal rap music background.
You can read Eminem’s powerful message, as well as Dolly’s letter to him, for the very first time (below):
“I’m sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had a an impact on me. She definitely didn’t have to take the time to do it. Even for a kid who mostly listened to rap music, she was an icon. A superstar in every sense. Rest easy Dolly. And thank you for the kind words.”
Wow!
What an incredible and heartfelt letter.
Fans reacted accordingly in the comments, too (below):
“Was not expecting to cry over an Eminem post.”
“this is such a kind letter. she was too good for this world. just pure love.”
“I’m not crying, we’re all crying.”
“I love the details & her dedication. She blessed so many.”
“I read this in her sweet soft accent.”
“The goat of hip hop giving flowers to the goat of country music. Love it see it!”
“What a beautiful letter, cherish the memories”
“A lady that was beautiful inside and out, the world has lost a good one there”
“This is super dope man. All Dolly knew was love, she’ll be missed.”
“Thank you for posting this! RIP Queen we will always love you”
“She was one of the last real superstars. Never heard a bad thing about her she will be missed”
“Classy, talented, and always down to earth… a truly precious lady. I never thought I would experience an emotional moment involving both Eminem and Dolly, yet here we are.”
So touching…
It turns out that Dolly really is who we thought she was — one of the best and kindest celebrities out there — and that makes her loss all the more tragic.
Rest in peace, Dolly.
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