At a United States Senate hearing , Lynne Cheney criticized Eminem and sponsor Seagram for " promot ing violence of the most degrading kind against women " , labeling him as " a rap singer who advocates murder and rape " . She specifically cited lyrics from " Kill You " , explaining , " He talks about murdering and raping his mother . He talks about choking women slowly so he can hear their screams for a long time . He talks about using O.J. 's machete on women , and this is a man who is honored by the recording industry " . Cheney drew a link between the Columbine massacre and violent music , mentioning artists Eminem and Marilyn Manson as musicians who contribute to the United States ' culture of violence . Although she stated that she has " long been a vocal supporter of free speech " , Cheney called for the music industry to impose age-restrictions on those who can purchase music with violent content
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