Eminem & Kelly Clarkson Drop Explosive New Version of “Because of You”

The song begins softly—familiar chords on the piano, Kelly Clarkson’s unmistakable voice carrying the pain of a broken childhood. But then, just when you think you know where it’s headed, Eminem explodes into the mix, delivering a verse that reframes the story through his own turbulent lens.

“I built these walls before I could speak / Taught myself not to cry, not to feel, not to sleep…”

Where Kelly’s voice aches with sorrow and vulnerability, Eminem brings raw emotional fire. His verses serve as a confessional—angry, honest, unfiltered. But instead of overshadowing Clarkson’s original message, he complements it, adding dimension to the pain she once sang about alone.

This is not the “Because of You” fans grew up with—this is a reckoning.

The production is stripped back, letting each word sit heavy. Eminem’s signature cadence, full of internal rhyme and emotional restraint, blends surprisingly well with Clarkson’s powerhouse chorus. In the final minute, they sing in tandem—Kelly belting her heartbreak, Eminem layering his vocals just beneath hers in a raspy echo that chills.

A Collaboration Born From Authenticity

In a joint statement, the artists explained how the idea came about. Eminem had reportedly heard Clarkson perform the song live last year and was “blown away by how real it felt.”

“That song hit me in the gut,” he said. “I felt like she was singing a part of my childhood.”

Kelly responded:

“I never imagined ‘Because of You’ as a duet, but when Em reached out with his verse idea, it gave the song a whole new life. We’re both survivors in our own way.”

Fan Reactions: “Did Not See That Coming”

Within hours of its release, “Because of You (Remix)” shot to the top of trending charts. Fans and critics alike are praising the boldness of the collaboration. On Twitter, hashtags like #EmAndKelly, #BecauseOfYouRemix, and #UnexpectedHealing began trending within the first 12 hours.

One viral tweet reads:

“This Eminem x Kelly Clarkson collab is what therapy sounds like when it rhymes.”

More Than Music

What makes this song truly special is that it doesn’t feel like a stunt. It feels real. Two artists from different genres, different generations—even different emotional languages—coming together to process pain through music.

And that’s why it hits so hard.