“It’s Not That Serious”: Why Eminem Saying Faggot Is “That Serious”

DJBooth
DJBooth
Aug 31, 2018 · 5 min read

Jamel Myles was nine years old when he killed himself.

Myles killed himself because he came out as gay and was viciously bullied. Before turning 10, before ever getting to see the beautiful communities and love that would have been available to him, Myles was beaten down by a carnal, leaden hatred from his peers — from children. Jamel Myles, may he…

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