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However, the numbers spoke for themselves. The track debuted at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, proving that despite his long absence, audiences were still desperate for Slim Shady's chaotic energy.

| Chart (2009) | Peak Position | | :--- | :--- | | US Billboard Hot 100 | 9 | | US Billboard Hot Digital Songs | 3 | | Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 1 | | Irish Singles Chart | 1 | | New Zealand Singles Chart | 1 | | UK Hip Hop/R&B Chart | 2 | | European Hot 100 | 4 | | Canadian Hot 100 | 6 | | Norwegian Singles Chart | 5 |

The twist? He’s not just attacking them—he's famously impersonating them in the music video, dressing up as all of these celebrities. The song’s deeper joke is that he’s just as desperate for attention as they are. The second verse flips the script: after mocking everyone else, he turns the gun on himself, poking fun at his own weight gain, prescription drug struggles, and reclusive behavior. eminem - we made you

In later interviews (notably with Vibe in 2010), Eminem said, "The accents... I tried to do too much with them." He effectively disowned the vocal style of Relapse , which is why "We Made You" remains a unique outlier in his discography.

In 2024 and beyond, listening to feels like watching an old episode of TMZ . The jokes about Lindsay Lohan, Amy Winehouse, and John Mayer are anchored firmly in a specific era. However, the numbers spoke for themselves

Because after all—he made you. And you were born to be.

Adult film star Lisa Ann plays Sarah Palin, while other actors portray icons like Bret Michaels and Elvis Presley. In later interviews (notably with Vibe in 2010),

So, go ahead—hit play on "We Made You" by Eminem. Just don't expect him to remember the accent fondly.

"We Made You" is the lead single from Eminem's sixth studio album, Relapse , marking his highly anticipated return after a four-year hiatus. As the title suggests, the track is a sarcastic "thank you" to the fans who waited for him, but it's wrapped in classic, unapologetic Slim Shady chaos. It’s a rapid-fire parody of 2000s pop culture obsessions, reality TV, and celebrity worship at its most absurd.

The song was produced by his longtime mentor Dr. Dre, who also made a cameo appearance in the music video. The beat and chorus hook were initially the work of Connecticut producer Doc Ish, featuring uncredited vocals from soul singer Charmagne Tripp. However, the performance was so convincing that Eminem playfully insists it is pop star Jessica Simpson singing on the track. The sample driving the melody comes from Walter Egan’s 1978 soft-rock hit “Hot Summer Nights,” giving the track a bright, radio-friendly feel that sharply contrasted with the darker accents of the Relapse album.