The song's production is a collaborative effort between , Eminem, and Doc Ish . It features a piano-driven, "carnival-like" beat that samples "Hot Summer Nights" by Walter Egan.
Directed by , the music video is a visual feast of parodies filmed in Las Vegas. It won Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards .
Initially, the instrumental was intended for rapper Bizarre, but after Eminem heard it, he secured it for his own comeback. The chorus, performed by , is a "love/hate letter" to celebrity culture, suggesting that the public's obsession with fame is what "made" icons like Eminem. A Pop Culture Time Capsule eminem - we made you
Whom Eminem playfully addressed regarding her rehab struggles.
"We Made You" stands as one of the most polarizing and fascinating entries in Eminem's massive discography. Released on , it served as the lead single for his sixth studio album, Relapse . Following a five-year hiatus during which the rapper battled prescription drug addiction and mourned the death of his close friend, Proof, the track signaled the official return of his chaotic alter ego, Slim Shady . The Sound of a Relapse The song's production is a collaborative effort between
Mocked for her relationship with Tony Romo.
Parodied by Francesca Le in one of the video's most famous scenes. Britney Spears: Impersonated by Derrick Barry. The Cinematic Music Video It won Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
True to the tradition of lead singles like "The Real Slim Shady" and "Without Me" , "We Made You" is a relentless barrage of celebrity roasts. In 2009, the track captured a specific cultural moment, skewering figures including: Portrayed by Lisa Ann in the music video.