“New tolerant” Eminem supports gay marriage

In an interview with The New York Times, Eminem says that his “overall look on things is a lot more mature than it used to be,” and apparently, he has matured up on the issue of same-sex relationships.

Eminem speaks in favor of gay marriage
On being asked by Deborah Solomon if he'd support a gay marriage bill in his home state of Michigan, Eminem said yes.

“I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want,” replied the singer, who had invited the wrath of gay rights groups for the "homophobic and hateful" lyrics on his third studio album, Marshall Mathers LP.

Eminem claims to have “calmed down”
Eminem, in the past, has rolled out abhorrent songs in which he talks about raping his own mother and even calls her a “slut.” His songs often hurled insults on celebrities and also suggested hatred for women.

Though Eminem insists he meant everything he said in the past, but now he has a different approach to a lot of things. “I think I’ve calmed down a bit,” he said.

I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want –Eminem

Eminem’s devotion for daughters
Violence may have been a common component of his music, but the rapper also has softer side. The father of three girls is sentimental about his daughters, and says they help keep him sober. "I love them so much, and they’ve helped me through so many things," said Eminem.

Coming out after a long hiatus, the singer sure looks a changed man. "It’s the new tolerant me!" says Eminem.

Slim Shady no more?
Eminem admits to have parted with his Slim Shady persona to a certain extent, as he gears up for the release of his new album ‘Recovery,’ which is to hit the stores next week.

"Shady still exists. But I don't think the subjects on this record call for, you know, bringing the chainsaws and axes out and murder[ing] everyone," he says. "There was so much stuff like that off the last record that I felt like I was starting to run it into the ground. I think consciously I went in a different direction with this record."