Did Eminem and Kid Rock launch charity in Charlie Kirk's honor? Here's the truth behind viral 'tribute' post

Fake posts claim Eminem & Kid Rock launched a Charlie Kirk charity and tribute track, but no such collaboration or tribute has been confirmed.

Published on: Sep 14, 2025, 05:59:28 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Since the high-profile assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Friday, lot of fake news about his death are circulating. One such viral post concerns Eminem and Kid Rock supposedly putting aside their differences and launching a charity for Kirk that will "promote debate." Some posts also claimed that Eminem composed a track in Kirk's memory.

However, HT.com can confirm that rappers Eminem and Kid Rock have announced no such collaboration. Not has Eminem released a track paying tribute to Charlie Kirk.

Eminem and Kid Rock on Charlie Kirk: Fact Check

It all started with a post on the Facebook page RAP Devotees. According to the Readers' Added Context section underneath an X post with the false claim, the page is operated from Pakistan and Vietnam.

The post read: "Eminem and Kid Rock shocked the world when they buried their political differences to launch a charity in Charlie Kirk’s name, called 'Charlie Kirk: From Debate to Great.” The foundation will fund and organize debate events at universities across the country—carrying forward the mission Kirk never got to finish."

The post also included supposed speech by Eminem that read: "“Our political views are different, but when you look at the common ground, Kirk was a huge inspiration to young people. More than that, he was a good father and a good husband.”

They went viral, but neither the social media handles of the two rappers nor any official statement made on their behalf confirm such a plan.

Also read: Is a ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ coming? Trump drops hint amid online push for media accountability

Charlie Kirk Shooting Update

The suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting, Tyler Robinson, was arrested Friday, September 12, after a tip from his family. Earlier, his photos were released to the media by the FBI, which prompted the tip. After the shooter's arrest, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking for Robinson's motive.

On Saturday, multiple news outlets reported that Robinson, was involved in a romantic relationship with a 'trans roommate.' They, along with three others, shared a three-bedroom apartment in Saint Utah. Axions reported citing six sources with the law enforcement that the FBI is now probing if Charlie Kirk's anti-LBGTQ views prompted Robinson to fatally shoot him.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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