Dear KJ, my name is Jack, and I just want to say that I used to be a counselor for kids with tough situations i.e. mental illness and broken homes in a small town in southern Idaho. I was already a real fan of yours, and I played your music with them in my car when we would go from place to place. They liked your music, and it was for some of them almost the only real positive and Christian music they had ever heard, and I don't think they knew there was any good Christian music outside of church choirs. So, it surprised them, and they were kind of shocked, and they really liked it. Praise God, and thank you KJ. Yes, for me and for them, Jesus is using you in so many lives, thank you, and God bless.
I was the fan that KJ referenced in the song. He called me when writing Dear Slim to tell me that our discussion after a show would be in the song. So blessed to have KJ in my life. Im just a 52Stan, but his music and message have really transformed my life.
Thank you KJ52... I listened to almost all your albums. I am Nigerian and this song and the pt2 means much to me. God bless you. I have been listening for at least 13 years now. Thank you again
Kj-52, you are awesome. You spread the Word of God through the gifts he gave you. You give me something to listen to when i am down and feel like the world is filled with evil. Thank you
i went to fusion this year too and it was awesome! i love KJ-52 and Eminem. i think its great that KJ wrote this song, because maybe it could possibly move in his life. Like he said yesterday, it doesn't matter what other people say or how they feel about his songs, what matters is that he did what God was asking from him:) i cant wait for Fusion next year!
KJ, Grits and the punk group Philmore were some of the many tools God used to reach me when i was lost. This was one of my favorite songs. I hope it keeps reaching those that need to hear the Truth. One God, one love, one Way.
You're a wise guy, KJ... I'm proud to see where you are now. I've been listening to you for 20+ years, man.... a life without Christ is a life that will never be fixed..so true, so true. God bless you, Man...you and your family! 🙏💯
actually, belief is where it all starts. God is believed to be unseen by human eyes. Yet God is seen in many and all things. But You can't experience God without beliving in Him. So yes, God starts when you start believing ...and in my experince just really, thinking about the Creator of all life/thing itself. When you think about God you gotta be beliving that God exist. Or otherwise, you are not thinking toward God but just thinking. You will feel the difference in your thougts once you experience. I cant exactly recall the verse. but it goes something like "how do you forgive those who you see, if you dont believe the One you can't see". idk why but this goes for me at a closure. God cant be seen with eyes, yet can be seen in everything. its a yes and a no thing. hope this helps you to understand some things : )
I am a big fan of Eminem and that; when I first heard this, I wanted to look into this abit more. It's a shame that Eminem fans actually sent KJ-52 death threats and that cause they claimed he was dissing Eminem; he said himself he never intended to disrespect him in anyway so any Stans that see this, don't give KJ death threats
Rappers say that (especially about Em), because they are aware that he can bury them at any moment. There is NO rapper more hostile and lethal, when it comes to disses. So, yeah, just don't say shit, then say I didn't mean it.
Good for you buddy Eminem he's a Satan Washburn I look it up I like him but I don't like him no anymore without saying that I said forget him screw is you know he's no good he's a Satan worshipper he's into Satan music look up online and you'll see what I mean buddy you're like a brother to me your brother in Christ
Ironically, as an adult, this song led me to Infinite, and, subsequently, to appreciate Em's talent more and see more of the meat of the messages he was trying to convey behind the admittedly disgusting Slim Shady exteriors. (The third verse of Lose Yourself hits MUCH harder when you've experienced being a young parent with a low paying job.) Plus, listening to KJ's story helped me appreciate how much KJ really was/is his own thing coming up, separate from the rise of Em
So much love for KJ. I grew up listening to Eminem (Still do; He's an amazing artist), but as a Christian, i always realized the "evil" lyrics he had in his songs (quotes are intentional). But as a Christian I also see the ridiculousness of Christians. We preach all men are equal, none are deserving, Jesus reached out to the socially unaccepted, etc. Growing up I heard Eminem's lyrics were evil, but he's still just as wicked as anyone else. Respect to K-J for reaching out to those others shun.
But being a Christian clearly says in the Bible be in the world not of the world. So don't be part of worldly things. Worldly music is one of them which is he's in music which is Eminem now. I like Eminem too but if you're going to go on talking about Christianity, at least know what you're talking about
@@jeepliberty1388 I think that attitude is a bit prideful? How are we to deny our very humanity? I am human. I am a sinner. Why must Christians act holier than thou?
@@jeepliberty1388 Accept who you are. You are good and evil. Both. But you got free will to manifest good. Do that. Do it often & God will recognize where your heart is
kJ, I don’t know if you’ll see this but Thank you for trusting in Jesus to step out of darkness and make music that spreads the truth and shines light into others situations. You rock and your worship encourages me. God bless you 🙂
Sou br.. curto o som cristão do kj... então, poderia compadecer e me explicar seu comentário? Por aqui no Brasil a galera comenta nos canais mais sobre rap secular 😢
Wherever you are and what ever you do KJ... I am praying for you and just want you to know that here in Finland we used to play your songs on the radio every week back in the day.... God bless you
Yea, I'd never heard of KJ-52 before but someone on a reacation to Tom's said his was a rip off of this. I 100% disagree with that. They are both similarly rewrites/covers (not really either but not sure what to call them) of Stan. This one basically follows the cadence of Stan all along, Tom's pulled more from the video but varied more from the cadence of the song. All three are good songs in their own rights.
@@sketch2002 You probably saw my comment lol. I get your point it's just that making a song called Dear Slim where the rapper writes to Eminem has been done before. Imo he took the idea from KJ 52.
@@bobwilliams4895 It could have been your comment. It was something mentioned on a live stream by some female reactor I had never watched before right at the end of it. I was watching it a couple hours later so I couldn't see who it was. This was posted 12 years ago, it's possible Tom saw it years ago and it just randomly bubbled out recently, but I doubt it. I can't imagine he'd consciously be that ballsy to straight steal the title if he was going to rip off someone else's idea either. So although only Tom could tell us for sure, I'm 99.99% sure it's just a coincidence. Like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop, the world may never know. Do those things even still exist? God I'm old.
What makes KJ a step above Eminem is Eminem raps for his thousands of fans, while KJ raps for one fan....God. Us liking his music is just icing on the cake for him.
Tom vs. KJ. KJ's song has a strong influential message. Tom's was just saying thanks. Love them both but I will always come back to the original Dear Slim.
maybe someone christian will finally go mainstream.pray that he does. and dont let negative comments discourage us God is in control.like you said only god can judge. God bless
To all the people hating on KJ-52 (pronounced five two) I want to let you know that I met him. He's a christian rapper and he is an awesome man. He wrote this song and never expected Eminem to hear it. But he did. This song is a song sayin he's prayin for Eminem and not an attack on him. KJ is an amazing man and deserves much better than the haterz hatin' on him
Why all the hate on this guy? I don't see all of you guys writing to your favorite singer explaining how your life is the same as his and what not. Leave him be and let him rap, it's not even that bad of a song. If you guys have a real problem with it, don't listen to it. Wicked job KJ, keep on rappin.
I'm not Christian, I've got no interest in religion, but KJ has nice style, and his lyricism is so subtle and smooth that I love his stuff even if I can't relate to the religious aspect of it.
Man I’ve known of you for a long time growing up in church. I wish I would’ve realized you weren’t the corny one for talking about Christ but Em and other musicians were the corny ones. So many artists glorify the wrong things and look for answers for their problems and demons in this world. But it will never be found on this earth apart from a relationship with Jesus.
I'm Christian myself but alot of Gods fan club really knows how to piss of the world including me. Fan of the song, and fan of eminiem. These two guys here is why i started writing music.
How many of y'all Christians (me included), have actually ever gotten down on your knees and prayed for Slim? Or how bout for the Atheists on here? How bout instead of saying "Atheists are so lost and dumb" try doing the right thing, and pray for them. They're people that God loves too.
There is not one bit of our sin left to pay when we believe in Jesus, because He bore all of it for us. And because of His death and resurrection, we are made sinless and are given salvation. Nothing we do can make us go to Heaven, because even the faith it takes to believe is a gift from God. We cannot believe on our own. God loves us no matter what, His love is not based off of what we do, but because of Who He is :)
I got a letter from a fan, that said He's been praying for me Every day and for some reason It's been weighing on my mind heavy 'Cause I don't read every Letter I get, but something told me to go ahead and open it, but Why would someone pray for you when they don't know you? You didn't pray for me when I was local And as I lay these vocals I think of all the shit I had to go through Just to get to where I'm at I've already told you at least A thousand times in these rhymes I appreciate the pray
I can't like this song enough, KJ hit home and may be one reason Em began his search for Christ, I truly pray Em finds Him b/c that would be the best thing he ever achieved.
My name is Alex and I just turned 12 and I am a christian, his music is amazing. He is living proof you don't have to curse to make it, all you need is God.
I'm not a Christian, I've looked at the arguements for it and I don't agree with them, but this is actually a really well done song and most of the points about him arugably selling out
You need to look at the presuppositional arguments for the Christian God. God will judge all one day, only the blood of Jesus can wash away our sins and set us free from eternal death.
You don't have to be perfect to be christian a lot of not perfect people are in church now, learning, praising God, listening, looking for something different, maybe wanting a change in lifestyle. There are all types of christians or believers doing all sort of things but it is a personal thing with God. If you don't believe you should try to pray to God or talk to him he is there for you
I prey one day I can meet kj-52 he's so inspirational n has got me threw alot. wen I was introduced to his music wen I was in middle school I started to believe in Christ again, started worrying n now tht I'm 21 I still turn to his music wen I feel Down n he helps me realize god has a plan n he never puts me threw anything I can't handle. thankyou kj-52💕
life is rele rough for me never felt love until I found god he's the only one who's never gave up on me everyone may walk n out of my life all the time but I can always turn to him
Lord Jesus. Thank for this day. You heard the cries of your child. Come now to your child and make yourself known. Surround your child with your precious love. Remind your precious child how special and LOVED your child is. I take authority in Christ and cast out any doubt, any pain and feeling of unworthiness. In Jesus' Mighty name I pray. Amen!
Amen i pray for slim every time i here one of his songs on the radio and realize how hard his life has been i just think he does need to know how much GOD loves and forgives him. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
Bryce come on man no need for the rude comments even if they are athiests. God put us on this Earth to be ambassadors of christ. Don't judge him its not our place to do so. Its our lord and saviours job. May God bless you and keep you , May his face shine upon you, may he strengthen and protect you, may he grant you a deep knowledge for you, nay he grant you always
Lyrics Dear Slim, I never wrote you or been calling My name ain't Stan son nah we've never met and My name's KJ let me begin by introducing now Myself to you and these very reasons I'll be writing Why I took my time the who what where and why and The purpose of my verse and the reasons I'm reciting What I hope your learning from the truth I pray your finding And every word I'm writing down upon the dotted lines and See I heard ya first album it was called infinite I shook my head cause nowadays you sounding different What drove ya to take your whole persona and be flipping it Now what makes a man totally change see I ain't getting it See was you sick of getting booed when you was ripping it And sick of never having dough and you wanted to put an end to it What good's all kinds of dough, plus all kinds of flow? To gain a world of fans but suffer the loss of soul La la la la la la La la la la la la la la (to whom it may concern) Dear Slim I never wrote you or been calling This is my 2nd letter cause see son I gots a real problem It's that to you that I'm always catching these comparisons And after shows I got these people coming up to me saying You sound like Slim Shady son you sound like Eminem And I be like now really man do I gots to go through this again See I used to get mad and sick of people saying that Till at this one show this one day I met this one cat He told me how he used to listen to you but now listens to me Had your LP but threw it out and bought my CD I'm like "For real?" he's like "Yeah, " said my music made a difference It got him away from all your words and images Gotta mention this now what about the effects you have on kids? You ever stop to think about the millions you influence Or is it just irrelevant is it a true life you telling it Or just a way for some record companies selling it The only thing we's got in common is our melanin Or a lack of it but anyway now this is what I'm saying Its for you that I'm on my knees now daily praying Praying that God opens your eyes now to what I'm relaying Now I'm praying that it's your heart that will soon be changing Praying one day that you'll be calling upon his name and But anyway I'm signing off now don't keep me waiting This is KJ another cat just trying to make it Dear Slim I heard about the stuff you's going through See I could relate to you cause son I'm about as old as you See we both know what it's like just to be growing up to be in a neighborhood When you's the one and only kid that's white Or to get booed when you on the mic just because your skin is light It ain't right but sometimes you know that's life But really tell me what you do? You just push on with hopes on that someday you'll put on your crew I hope you understand that I ain't even dissing you And even though it's a song you'll probably never listen to See what I send to you is this Is that a life without Christ is just a life that is never fixed I hope you remember this now a few sentences About a living God who loves you and plus forgives And I'll be praying for your ex-wife and plus your kid It's hard to live in a world as crazy as this one is And even though now it really might sound redundant God's got mad love for you up in a mad abundance You'll sell a couple mill I'll probably sell a couple hundred There's more to life than selling records and just getting blunted But anyway that's really all I gots to say Just another word from an emcee now around the way Maybe some day we meet each other in some way Till then one love one God one way
@China Leigh I'll have to check it out and listen. I'm sure its as big as you mentioned. A slight nod to kj 52. Crazy if they rap battled eachother. I won't say too much but I think they could make a movie about it. It would be insane. Idk if you ever seen any "Christian" type movie where God is the main theme type movies. Belief and stuff. Anyways. I'm just imaging an 8 mile and the final battle was between two white rappers, (which would be insane in its own right for that time) and obviously they would have different styles It would turn out to be one big parody or something insanely work of art.
1. an enemy is one person opposed to another. admittedly opposition can lead to hate but it doesnt have to. 2. just because one person believes another is going to hell it does NOT mean the one person is being hateful. Its not hateful to tell the truth, its love. 3-5 if i believed a friend of mine was going to hell i would tell them what is in store for them in hopes of that person turning to christ to save them because i LOVE them and dont want them to have to endure eternal torture
Hey uh, I’m 15 and I was biking down the road and I saw a disc in on the side of the road I picked it up brought it home and turns out it’s kj-52s yearbook disc, I had no clue this guy existed till I found the disc and the crazy part is I’m an inspired artist trying to make it into hip hop, so it’s weird seeing this disc on the side of the road, and now I actually like his music
Still never too late until we all draw our last breath or Jesus returns and His spirit departs from the World. Continue praying for yourself and others 🙏🏼 The Devil’s stronghold is tough, but Jesus can break one chain link, and the bound can be free 🕊
I would like to get a chance to talk to him always did want too I rap too and want to make a difference in the world have a lot of hurts where lately been feeling like wishing I was never born I would like to pray with him he seems pretty cool.
Gary Gifford Something bigger than all of that has kept you alive! You’re not a mistake and He has a big plan for you! Keep on keeping on and don’t forget to smile 😊 Not sure what you’re going through but I guarantee that if you try to help someone everyday and get out of yourself you’ll be a lot happier! Love you bro! 😁
@Menace Dennis who said anything about religion? Maybe you should stay in your miserable lane or try not being so judgmental... Try concerning yourself w others so this world can start being a more peaceful place to live. Try not to live only for arguments and being divided.
KJ-52 this song is amazing even though this is a song written along time ago Its amazing how you wrote this song to help someone who kinda went threw the same thing you did growing up. God Bless :D
If you are still bumping to this hit in 2023, please like this post. I remember listening to this song nonstop almost over 23 years ago and it completely blew my mind away. God bless you KJ, from a Nigeria fan🇳🇬
I'm a huge Em fan and I respect this and the part 2.. I think he takes too seriously though because Slim Shady isn't a real thing, it's his way to release his anger. But he obviously cares about Em and hopes for the best for him, and Em is for sure in a better place now that he has no real reason to be angry anymore. Good song overall though, just now heard of it
***** yeah Recovery was the beginning of a more mature and healthy Eminem. A lot of "fans" don't like his new stuff because it's not violent and aggressive (and I grew up on and love that stuff from him) but his newer stuff is some of the best he's ever made, although it's underrated because it's a new style. Wish people could accept that lol
***** spot on man, always tried to preach that to people who hate on how he is now, they don't give him a chance really because they just want what they want. MMLP2 is my favorite album ever, he didn't need the over-the-top aggressiveness to display a ton of emotion in that album. Bad Guy was probably the most intense one, and the whole second part of it was him looking back at his career and all the people he hurt and offended. One of his most powerful songs ever in my opinion. He's truly a musical/lyrical genius and we're seeing that now more than ever
+VeonV1 people just wanna stay with the older stuff tbh I'm one of those people I just prefer the beats an rhyme style he had. I just can't get into his newer stuff idk why, I mean I like the odd new song like legacy
Shanee Bradshaw yeah I definitely can understand that, I just hate the people who feel the need to diss his new stuff and refuse to understand why he's doing it the way he is. I absolutely love his older stuff, I grew up on it. TES was my first ever album and I was 8 years old... Nothing will beat those classic albums. As for me though, his new stuff is just so fresh and impressive, and it's so full of emotion and skill that it gets me pumped every time lol. I wish some people could take the time to enjoy it and appreciate the insane amount of skill it takes to create music like that, instead of just being pissed he's not talking about killing and raping everyone... which again I love that side of him, the true "Slim Shady" side, but it's also great to see his progression and maturation as an artist. He's made some of the best songs of his career recently in my opinion, like Kings Never Die and his verse on Best Friend... not to mention Speedom and how crazy that song is... they're all fantastic songs. And I obviously get too into these conversations hahaha
Yes when he's always in my prayers and thoughts I remember this song and just today came back to it lol. I truly pray he's not like kanye, but sincerely going after christ. Maybe even one day respond to this letter.
Listen to his song Beautiful. And his recent songs, he has stuff from the bible in it, he just added the swearing. And he is christian you could say, he says he's been praying more. I've been praying for him and now I know you're praying for him too and the bible says "When 2 or more are gathered in prayer, the lord will be there."
2:44 is that a life without christ is just a life that is never fixed! RUclips put mute on the gospel, like this so people may see it before the comment gets deleted!
Everybody saying they wish eminem responds to this, i think he already has, check out eminems song - Be careful what you wish for. The second verse is where i think he is talking about responding to Kj52 dear slim, but i could be wrong, you guys decide
Who cares if he is a Christian Rapper? At least he's representing what he believes in. He probably could be more popular but would you rather get famous off something you don't feel comfortable about and don't agree with? or Just take what God gives you and be happy with what you received? No matter what you got, you have to roll with it to keep it going. God Bless You
Dear KJ, my name is Jack, and I just want to say that I used to be a counselor for kids with tough situations i.e. mental illness and broken homes in a small town in southern Idaho. I was already a real fan of yours, and I played your music with them in my car when we would go from place to place. They liked your music, and it was for some of them almost the only real positive and Christian music they had ever heard, and I don't think they knew there was any good Christian music outside of church choirs. So, it surprised them, and they were kind of shocked, and they really liked it. Praise God, and thank you KJ. Yes, for me and for them, Jesus is using you in so many lives, thank you, and God bless.
Hi KJ-52 my name is Skyler and I used to listen to Eminem but now I listen to you because your music made a difference in my life thanks
Lmao.... My name is Skyler too and I felt the same ... 🤣
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I was the fan that KJ referenced in the song. He called me when writing Dear Slim to tell me that our discussion after a show would be in the song. So blessed to have KJ in my life. Im just a 52Stan, but his music and message have really transformed my life.
The power of impact we make on people without never realizing it at that moment ✨
Cap
Prove it then
Ok its not about Eminem
Thank you KJ52... I listened to almost all your albums. I am Nigerian and this song and the pt2 means much to me. God bless you. I have been listening for at least 13 years now. Thank you again
Kj-52, you are awesome. You spread the Word of God through the gifts he gave you. You give me something to listen to when i am down and feel like the world is filled with evil. Thank you
i went to fusion this year too and it was awesome! i love KJ-52 and Eminem. i think its great that KJ wrote this song, because maybe it could possibly move in his life. Like he said yesterday, it doesn't matter what other people say or how they feel about his songs, what matters is that he did what God was asking from him:) i cant wait for Fusion next year!
KJ, Grits and the punk group Philmore were some of the many tools God used to reach me when i was lost. This was one of my favorite songs. I hope it keeps reaching those that need to hear the Truth. One God, one love, one Way.
You're a wise guy, KJ... I'm proud to see where you are now. I've been listening to you for 20+ years, man.... a life without Christ is a life that will never be fixed..so true, so true. God bless you, Man...you and your family! 🙏💯
How do you convince yourself that Christ is actually there? If I tell myself enough times, will I start believing it? Is that how it works?
No that won’t help you need to pray and seek him earnestly
actually, belief is where it all starts. God is believed to be unseen by human eyes. Yet God is seen in many and all things. But You can't experience God without beliving in Him. So yes, God starts when you start believing ...and in my experince just really, thinking about the Creator of all life/thing itself. When you think about God you gotta be beliving that God exist. Or otherwise, you are not thinking toward God but just thinking. You will feel the difference in your thougts once you experience.
I cant exactly recall the verse. but it goes something like "how do you forgive those who you see, if you dont believe the One you can't see". idk why but this goes for me at a closure. God cant be seen with eyes, yet can be seen in everything. its a yes and a no thing.
hope this helps you to understand some things : )
What's it like having no taste and just feeding yourself propaganda from the religi9n of the empire.
Fools
I don’t have Christ I’m doing fine ❤
Decent song. Probably the best criticism of Em, regarding substance and point of view.
He isn't even criticising him at all though.
He makes reference to Eminem being a gimmick. Eminem eventually stopped doing the gimmick. That sounds like quite a sophisticated judgement..
this guys gimick is biting em to get attention. lol
Not sure what slim he talking too
@@BurgerGrabber He had attention for sounding like em before this though. Might as well write a song to him. He's not biting him by any means.
You are a blessing KJ52 your songs are still reaching lives👍👍👍👍👍👍
I got a letter from a fan that said he's been praying for me
Every day and for some reason
It's been weighing on my mind heavy
Glad Im not the only one who instantly thinks of KJ52 everytime I listen to Em's "Careful What You Wish For"!
I am a big fan of Eminem and that; when I first heard this, I wanted to look into this abit more. It's a shame that Eminem fans actually sent KJ-52 death threats and that cause they claimed he was dissing Eminem; he said himself he never intended to disrespect him in anyway so any Stans that see this, don't give KJ death threats
PNPurpleNinja39 yup
Rappers say that (especially about Em), because they are aware that he can bury them at any moment. There is NO rapper more hostile and lethal, when it comes to disses. So, yeah, just don't say shit, then say I didn't mean it.
Thats really messed up he just trying to help em out and gets that smfh
Good for you buddy Eminem he's a Satan Washburn I look it up I like him but I don't like him no anymore without saying that I said forget him screw is you know he's no good he's a Satan worshipper he's into Satan music look up online and you'll see what I mean buddy you're like a brother to me your brother in Christ
U know he dissd mgk for being a Satanist right u also know eminem be clowning around alot about alot of diffrent shit lmao
Ironically, as an adult, this song led me to Infinite, and, subsequently, to appreciate Em's talent more and see more of the meat of the messages he was trying to convey behind the admittedly disgusting Slim Shady exteriors. (The third verse of Lose Yourself hits MUCH harder when you've experienced being a young parent with a low paying job.) Plus, listening to KJ's story helped me appreciate how much KJ really was/is his own thing coming up, separate from the rise of Em
So much love for KJ. I grew up listening to Eminem (Still do; He's an amazing artist), but as a Christian, i always realized the "evil" lyrics he had in his songs (quotes are intentional). But as a Christian I also see the ridiculousness of Christians. We preach all men are equal, none are deserving, Jesus reached out to the socially unaccepted, etc. Growing up I heard Eminem's lyrics were evil, but he's still just as wicked as anyone else. Respect to K-J for reaching out to those others shun.
Right. Only God can judge him & knows his heart. God has been working on him for a long time. I beleive he will see heaven. Call me crazy
But being a Christian clearly says in the Bible be in the world not of the world. So don't be part of worldly things. Worldly music is one of them which is he's in music which is Eminem now. I like Eminem too but if you're going to go on talking about Christianity, at least know what you're talking about
@@jeepliberty1388 I think that attitude is a bit prideful? How are we to deny our very humanity? I am human. I am a sinner. Why must Christians act holier than thou?
@@jeepliberty1388 Accept who you are. You are good and evil. Both. But you got free will to manifest good. Do that. Do it often & God will recognize where your heart is
kJ, I don’t know if you’ll see this but Thank you for trusting in Jesus to step out of darkness and make music that spreads the truth and shines light into others situations. You rock and your worship encourages me. God bless you 🙂
Found this through Tom Macdonald. This is the realest song I’ve heard in a while. Big ups for bringing it back to Christ at the end.
song is still iconic
Nice to see you he- oh wait
I'm still Latino.
And KJ's Dear Slim 2 is even better.
@@MEM-fk9hs nope! I don't think that's true bro
This is better
I prefer this but both songs were and are still good
I prayed with you! Im getting goosebumps! Have you heard what em is doing now? All these years i prayed too. He even wrote a song for his mom.
This guy was the 1ST CHRISTIAN RAPPER that my Big Sister Bethany was OBSESSED WITH! He's STILL SO GOOD!
Man I never heard this song before thanks Tom. I like this better. But that's just me.
Its not just you .. a lot of us love this track
i saw KJ-52 in concert yesterday it was AMAZING! keep it up KJ
This is my favorite song! God is love!
I'm an atheist, but I can always support decent music and a good message.
Oh, the nostalgia. I love this track tbh. Brings a lot of good memories. Things were so much easier back then😪
I freakin love this song, especially it's beat. But most of all, his message has heart, and he wouldn't do it if he didn't care for the guy. Props.
truth
agree
I agree with you on every level
100%
Leah Massman definetly
After Tom's opus I had to double back and pay homage to the original Dear Slim.
Same.
Amen brother.
Sou br.. curto o som cristão do kj... então, poderia compadecer e me explicar seu comentário? Por aqui no Brasil a galera comenta nos canais mais sobre rap secular 😢
The OG dear Slim.
Wherever you are and what ever you do KJ... I am praying for you and just want you to know that here in Finland we used to play your songs on the radio every week back in the day.... God bless you
KJ will be glad to know, Em has made several songs now about his relationship with God now
Guess with the Tom MacDonald drop, this song probably gonna start getting hits!!
Yup lol that's where i came from
That's why I'm here.
Yea, I'd never heard of KJ-52 before but someone on a reacation to Tom's said his was a rip off of this. I 100% disagree with that. They are both similarly rewrites/covers (not really either but not sure what to call them) of Stan. This one basically follows the cadence of Stan all along, Tom's pulled more from the video but varied more from the cadence of the song. All three are good songs in their own rights.
@@sketch2002 You probably saw my comment lol. I get your point it's just that making a song called Dear Slim where the rapper writes to Eminem has been done before. Imo he took the idea from KJ 52.
@@bobwilliams4895 It could have been your comment. It was something mentioned on a live stream by some female reactor I had never watched before right at the end of it. I was watching it a couple hours later so I couldn't see who it was. This was posted 12 years ago, it's possible Tom saw it years ago and it just randomly bubbled out recently, but I doubt it. I can't imagine he'd consciously be that ballsy to straight steal the title if he was going to rip off someone else's idea either. So although only Tom could tell us for sure, I'm 99.99% sure it's just a coincidence. Like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop, the world may never know. Do those things even still exist? God I'm old.
Seen your name mentioned in the comments of Tom McDonalds "Dear Slim" post. You did it right. Props to you KJ
What makes KJ a step above Eminem is Eminem raps for his thousands of fans, while KJ raps for one fan....God. Us liking his music is just icing on the cake for him.
2 decades later, and Em releases a Christian track. Hallelujah!
Didn't happen
It was so sweet of KJ to do this for Slim... I pray all the time for a miracle to come into Eminem's life and bring him to Jesus
yes
Tom vs. KJ.
KJ's song has a strong influential message.
Tom's was just saying thanks.
Love them both but I will always come back to the original Dear Slim.
Eminem is a way better lyricist, but KJ-52 message is way more important! Good song and video!
maybe someone christian will finally go mainstream.pray that he does. and dont let negative comments discourage us God is in control.like you said only god can judge. God bless
God is timeless
Why can't Eminem's fans be respectful to KJ like he was? He responded kindly...
May I ask how?
+vernonclassic you made valid points so it's all good
that is not being disrespectful man
vernonclassic Believing in a deity isn't nonintellectual. You cannot prove, nor disprove an God who started everything, so how is it not intellectual?
may i politely ask what you believe in?
To all the people hating on KJ-52 (pronounced five two) I want to let you know that I met him. He's a christian rapper and he is an awesome man. He wrote this song and never expected Eminem to hear it. But he did. This song is a song sayin he's prayin for Eminem and not an attack on him. KJ is an amazing man and deserves much better than the haterz hatin' on him
Well KJ Im a fan of your music and messages always have been God bless you
Who is watching this in 2024 🔥🔥
I saw him do this song in person as a teenager
🔥🔥
Blair is ❤
Why all the hate on this guy? I don't see all of you guys writing to your favorite singer explaining how your life is the same as his and what not. Leave him be and let him rap, it's not even that bad of a song. If you guys have a real problem with it, don't listen to it. Wicked job KJ, keep on rappin.
I'm not Christian, I've got no interest in religion, but KJ has nice style, and his lyricism is so subtle and smooth that I love his stuff even if I can't relate to the religious aspect of it.
Man I’ve known of you for a long time growing up in church. I wish I would’ve realized you weren’t the corny one for talking about Christ but Em and other musicians were the corny ones. So many artists glorify the wrong things and look for answers for their problems and demons in this world. But it will never be found on this earth apart from a relationship with Jesus.
Who would have guessed years after I'd still be rocking this track??
I'm Christian myself but alot of Gods fan club really knows how to piss of the world including me. Fan of the song, and fan of eminiem. These two guys here is why i started writing music.
How many of y'all Christians (me included), have actually ever gotten down on your knees and prayed for Slim? Or how bout for the Atheists on here? How bout instead of saying "Atheists are so lost and dumb" try doing the right thing, and pray for them. They're people that God loves too.
Slim, im happy youre alive and you are still rapping :)
Who's here after Tom dropped his version of dear slim?
Make sure to look up Part 2!
And part 3
I don't like toms song as much as I like this one
There is not one bit of our sin left to pay when we believe in Jesus, because He bore all of it for us. And because of His death and resurrection, we are made sinless and are given salvation. Nothing we do can make us go to Heaven, because even the faith it takes to believe is a gift from God. We cannot believe on our own. God loves us no matter what, His love is not based off of what we do, but because of Who He is :)
I use to own this album.. great song.. pretty decent album too
the ABC's 123's track is dope
I got a letter from a fan, that said He's been praying for me Every day and for some reason It's been weighing on my mind heavy 'Cause I don't read every Letter I get, but something told me to go ahead and open it, but Why would someone pray for you when they don't know you? You didn't pray for me when I was local And as I lay these vocals I think of all the shit I had to go through Just to get to where I'm at I've already told you at least
A thousand times in these rhymes I appreciate the pray
I can't like this song enough, KJ hit home and may be one reason Em began his search for Christ, I truly pray Em finds Him b/c that would be the best thing he ever achieved.
+Devin O'Brien I heard it its pretty awesome eminem is tha best
+khaleesi snow get cancer
amen!!
God doesn't exist
Ys can you imagine him making music for God!
Yes Amen KJ -52 God bless 🙏😇✌🏻
My name is Alex and I just turned 12 and I am a christian, his music is amazing. He is living proof you don't have to curse to make it, all you need is God.
Alex, delete this
@@riffraff1095 bro that was literally 7 lmao who even are you
I'm not a Christian, I've looked at the arguements for it and I don't agree with them, but this is actually a really well done song and most of the points about him arugably selling out
You need to look at the presuppositional arguments for the Christian God. God will judge all one day, only the blood of Jesus can wash away our sins and set us free from eternal death.
You don't have to be perfect to be christian a lot of not perfect people are in church now, learning, praising God, listening, looking for something different, maybe wanting a change in lifestyle. There are all types of christians or believers doing all sort of things but it is a personal thing with God. If you don't believe you should try to pray to God or talk to him he is there for you
I prey one day I can meet kj-52 he's so inspirational n has got me threw alot. wen I was introduced to his music wen I was in middle school I started to believe in Christ again, started worrying n now tht I'm 21 I still turn to his music wen I feel Down n he helps me realize god has a plan n he never puts me threw anything I can't handle. thankyou kj-52💕
I'd love to pray for you.
thankyou
life is rele rough for me never felt love until I found god he's the only one who's never gave up on me everyone may walk n out of my life all the time but I can always turn to him
Lord Jesus. Thank for this day. You heard the cries of your child. Come now to your child and make yourself known. Surround your child with your precious love. Remind your precious child how special and LOVED your child is. I take authority in Christ and cast out any doubt, any pain and feeling of unworthiness. In Jesus' Mighty name I pray. Amen!
amen n thankyou I'm doin threw some stuff rn n I rele need his guidence
This is what got me into him and more into Christian rap.
Amen i pray for slim every time i here one of his songs on the radio and realize how hard his life has been i just think he does need to know how much GOD loves and forgives him. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
Really great song, good meaning and strong lyrics. I used to listen to Eminem a lot, but of course there's always that change of heart. =) Props to KJ
Keep serving jesus luv ya god bless
I agree merry Christmas genesis love Elohim ❤😢poor slim we’re so lost god please help us god Adonai
Bryce come on man no need for the rude comments even if they are athiests. God put us on this Earth to be ambassadors of christ. Don't judge him its not our place to do so. Its our lord and saviours job. May God bless you and keep you , May his face shine upon you, may he strengthen and protect you, may he grant you a deep knowledge for you, nay he grant you always
Lyrics
Dear Slim, I never wrote you or been calling
My name ain't Stan son nah we've never met and
My name's KJ let me begin by introducing now
Myself to you and these very reasons I'll be writing
Why I took my time the who what where and why and
The purpose of my verse and the reasons I'm reciting
What I hope your learning from the truth I pray your finding
And every word I'm writing down upon the dotted lines and
See I heard ya first album it was called infinite
I shook my head cause nowadays you sounding different
What drove ya to take your whole persona and be flipping it
Now what makes a man totally change see I ain't getting it
See was you sick of getting booed when you was ripping it
And sick of never having dough and you wanted to put an end to it
What good's all kinds of dough, plus all kinds of flow?
To gain a world of fans but suffer the loss of soul
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la (to whom it may concern)
Dear Slim I never wrote you or been calling
This is my 2nd letter cause see son I gots a real problem
It's that to you that I'm always catching these comparisons
And after shows I got these people coming up to me saying
You sound like Slim Shady son you sound like Eminem
And I be like now really man do I gots to go through this again
See I used to get mad and sick of people saying that
Till at this one show this one day I met this one cat
He told me how he used to listen to you but now listens to me
Had your LP but threw it out and bought my CD
I'm like "For real?" he's like "Yeah, " said my music made a difference
It got him away from all your words and images
Gotta mention this now what about the effects you have on kids?
You ever stop to think about the millions you influence
Or is it just irrelevant is it a true life you telling it
Or just a way for some record companies selling it
The only thing we's got in common is our melanin
Or a lack of it but anyway now this is what I'm saying
Its for you that I'm on my knees now daily praying
Praying that God opens your eyes now to what I'm relaying
Now I'm praying that it's your heart that will soon be changing
Praying one day that you'll be calling upon his name and
But anyway I'm signing off now don't keep me waiting
This is KJ another cat just trying to make it
Dear Slim I heard about the stuff you's going through
See I could relate to you cause son I'm about as old as you
See we both know what it's like just to be growing up to be in a neighborhood
When you's the one and only kid that's white
Or to get booed when you on the mic just because your skin is light
It ain't right but sometimes you know that's life
But really tell me what you do?
You just push on with hopes on that someday you'll put on your crew
I hope you understand that I ain't even dissing you
And even though it's a song you'll probably never listen to
See what I send to you is this
Is that a life without Christ is just a life that is never fixed
I hope you remember this now a few sentences
About a living God who loves you and plus forgives
And I'll be praying for your ex-wife and plus your kid
It's hard to live in a world as crazy as this one is
And even though now it really might sound redundant
God's got mad love for you up in a mad abundance
You'll sell a couple mill I'll probably sell a couple hundred
There's more to life than selling records and just getting blunted
But anyway that's really all I gots to say
Just another word from an emcee now around the way
Maybe some day we meet each other in some way
Till then one love one God one way
Has eminen ever responded to this?
@@leandroagonzalez3 sort of in his song “careful what you wish for” he talks about getting a “letter” from a fan that has been praying for him.
@China Leigh I'll have to check it out and listen.
I'm sure its as big as you mentioned. A slight nod to kj 52.
Crazy if they rap battled eachother. I won't say too much but I think they could make a movie about it. It would be insane.
Idk if you ever seen any "Christian" type movie where God is the main theme type movies. Belief and stuff.
Anyways.
I'm just imaging an 8 mile and the final battle was between two white rappers, (which would be insane in its own right for that time) and obviously they would have different styles
It would turn out to be one big parody or something insanely work of art.
I remember meeting kj 52 he was awesome
1. an enemy is one person opposed to another. admittedly opposition can lead to hate but it doesnt have to.
2. just because one person believes another is going to hell it does NOT mean the one person is being hateful. Its not hateful to tell the truth, its love.
3-5 if i believed a friend of mine was going to hell i would tell them what is in store for them in hopes of that person turning to christ to save them because i LOVE them and dont want them to have to endure eternal torture
I'm a huge 'Em fan myself, and when I first heard the words, i looked up the lyrics. You got talen't KJ, you got my respect! ;)
Who’s here 2021 after Tom Mac Donald’s release🙂
Yesir. Crazy. Never heard it. Fire. 🔥🔥
Yup got this, Dear Slim Part 2 (part 2 to this song), Tom's Dear Slim, and Em's Stan on repeat this weekend lol
Yup
To the original Dear slim
Thanks for the vid. One God ☝One Love ☝One way☝ 👍✊
Hey uh, I’m 15 and I was biking down the road and I saw a disc in on the side of the road I picked it up brought it home and turns out it’s kj-52s yearbook disc, I had no clue this guy existed till I found the disc and the crazy part is I’m an inspired artist trying to make it into hip hop, so it’s weird seeing this disc on the side of the road, and now I actually like his music
Who listen 2019?
Yup
Yo
2019/kanye says Jesus is Lord, maybe he inspires other big name artists to do the same.
2:44 songs go mute!
A life without christ is a life that is never fixed!
Me
I know you won't read this KJ, but I think in a weird way Em's realizing what he's done in life and the impact it has had. I really enjoy your song :)
I grew up on you kj -52 your music is so good ❤
Still never too late until we all draw our last breath or Jesus returns and His spirit departs from the World.
Continue praying for yourself and others 🙏🏼
The Devil’s stronghold is tough, but Jesus can break one chain link, and the bound can be free 🕊
He goes to my church :). He is a very humble individual
Wow that's dope:)
Wish I could meet him
He still in FL? I saw him perform live at a church in St. Pete almost 13-14 years ago.
You lying? Post I a pic with him 😜
I would like to get a chance to talk to him always did want too I rap too and want to make a difference in the world have a lot of hurts where lately been feeling like wishing I was never born I would like to pray with him he seems pretty cool.
This hits different after Eminem's new song
Lol...I'm a christain, grew up south side Phoenix and made it through 18 years as a Christain...Still a Christain, still alive!
I would really like to see KJ do a song with TJ Prodigy. They could inspire a lot of kids. Thumbs up so KJ sees!!
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT
Em replied to him in "careful what you wish for" verse 2.
you helped me so much as a teen when this came out
A life without Christ is a life that is never fixed that's so true.
If it wasn't for my friends and songs like this I wouldn't be here on earth anymore
Gary Gifford Something bigger than all of that has kept you alive! You’re not a mistake and He has a big plan for you! Keep on keeping on and don’t forget to smile 😊 Not sure what you’re going through but I guarantee that if you try to help someone everyday and get out of yourself you’ll be a lot happier! Love you bro! 😁
@Menace Dennis who said anything about religion? Maybe you should stay in your miserable lane or try not being so judgmental... Try concerning yourself w others so this world can start being a more peaceful place to live. Try not to live only for arguments and being divided.
@Menace Dennis 👌
PRAY FOR EMINEM! God is great and makes miracles happen every day!
@@minkx346 who hasn't?
The first time I heard this, I was in Iraq. I've never forgot it. Now 20 years later I found Jesus. I wasn't looking for him.
He was looking for me.
KJ-52 this song is amazing even though this is a song written along time ago Its amazing how you wrote this song to help someone who kinda went threw the same thing you did growing up. God Bless :D
Lord, let them know You got a better way for the streets. There is only one TRUTH.
Still love this guy.
Your track aged well, Slim actually rapper a whole verse about Jesus
this guys not a joke hes trying to make a difference in ems life ..u just dont wanna wake up and realize that kjs right ....god is there
If you are still bumping to this hit in 2023, please like this post. I remember listening to this song nonstop almost over 23 years ago and it completely blew my mind away. God bless you KJ, from a Nigeria fan🇳🇬
I'm a huge Em fan and I respect this and the part 2.. I think he takes too seriously though because Slim Shady isn't a real thing, it's his way to release his anger. But he obviously cares about Em and hopes for the best for him, and Em is for sure in a better place now that he has no real reason to be angry anymore. Good song overall though, just now heard of it
***** yeah Recovery was the beginning of a more mature and healthy Eminem. A lot of "fans" don't like his new stuff because it's not violent and aggressive (and I grew up on and love that stuff from him) but his newer stuff is some of the best he's ever made, although it's underrated because it's a new style. Wish people could accept that lol
***** spot on man, always tried to preach that to people who hate on how he is now, they don't give him a chance really because they just want what they want. MMLP2 is my favorite album ever, he didn't need the over-the-top aggressiveness to display a ton of emotion in that album. Bad Guy was probably the most intense one, and the whole second part of it was him looking back at his career and all the people he hurt and offended. One of his most powerful songs ever in my opinion. He's truly a musical/lyrical genius and we're seeing that now more than ever
***** MMLP2 is a masterpiece so many people won't understand. Start to finish it's incredible
+VeonV1 people just wanna stay with the older stuff tbh I'm one of those people I just prefer the beats an rhyme style he had. I just can't get into his newer stuff idk why, I mean I like the odd new song like legacy
Shanee Bradshaw yeah I definitely can understand that, I just hate the people who feel the need to diss his new stuff and refuse to understand why he's doing it the way he is. I absolutely love his older stuff, I grew up on it. TES was my first ever album and I was 8 years old... Nothing will beat those classic albums. As for me though, his new stuff is just so fresh and impressive, and it's so full of emotion and skill that it gets me pumped every time lol. I wish some people could take the time to enjoy it and appreciate the insane amount of skill it takes to create music like that, instead of just being pissed he's not talking about killing and raping everyone... which again I love that side of him, the true "Slim Shady" side, but it's also great to see his progression and maturation as an artist. He's made some of the best songs of his career recently in my opinion, like Kings Never Die and his verse on Best Friend... not to mention Speedom and how crazy that song is... they're all fantastic songs. And I obviously get too into these conversations hahaha
Looks like your prayers worked. Did you hear the new song. 👀
Yes when he's always in my prayers and thoughts I remember this song and just today came back to it lol. I truly pray he's not like kanye, but sincerely going after christ. Maybe even one day respond to this letter.
I can't believe I did't think of this. Thank you for writing this. I will pray for them from now on.
Listen to his song Beautiful. And his recent songs, he has stuff from the bible in it, he just added the swearing. And he is christian you could say, he says he's been praying more. I've been praying for him and now I know you're praying for him too and the bible says "When 2 or more are gathered in prayer, the lord will be there."
2:44 is that a life without christ is just a life that is never fixed!
RUclips put mute on the gospel, like this so people may see it before the comment gets deleted!
No
It’s at 3:03, and it wasn’t muted.
@@immortalsun they fixed it, weird as hell...
@@enzostark Doubtful. Videos can’t be edited once they’ve been uploaded, with some exceptions. It was probably just on your side.
Everybody saying they wish eminem responds to this, i think he already has, check out eminems song - Be careful what you wish for. The second verse is where i think he is talking about responding to Kj52 dear slim, but i could be wrong, you guys decide
Which song is that?
oh im retarded XD
hahahahha
i think you might be right, cuz he said his letter said i pray for you everyday. maybe he got the letter, but didnt know there was a song?
The song came long after
thats awesome pray that God will give him the strength to confess his faith boldly he could change lives.
Who cares if he is a Christian Rapper? At least he's representing what he believes in. He probably could be more popular but would you rather get famous off something you don't feel comfortable about and don't agree with? or Just take what God gives you and be happy with what you received? No matter what you got, you have to roll with it to keep it going. God Bless You