I admit, I’m shocked and curious about details embedded in the recent Eminem hospitalization reports about him allegedly weighing over 200 lbs. But the better part of me is trying to figure out, why….Em’s waistline seems to be everyone’s main concern?

The National Enquirer alleges that Em has been eating too much Taco Bell and Outback Steakhouse, they quote random unnamed sources who are allegedly “close” to Em, but yet have no problem ridiculing the rappers body with lots of colorful detail? Hmm, seems fishy to me. Then there’s a photo of Eminem, that seems digitally altered….(I’m no photoshop expert, so you guys tell me).
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(photo spotted at Celebitchy)

Then, according to XXLmag, the fine folks at Slim-fast have taken it upon themselves to offer up a customized diet plan for Eminem. “Slim-Fast would love to offer Eminem product and assistance to help him become a potential S-F success story.” Really? Thank you for your concern, Slim-Fast, breakfast of Anna-Nicole champions. Go eat dirt.

But no one seems to be offering up any (unsolicited) advice for the other allegations surrounding Eminem’s recent hospital stay. Namely, the reports by TMZ and Detroit radio station WKQI’s “Mojo in the Morning” about a possible heart condition and drug relapses. According to the Detroit News, the radio show cited a “source” who said Em entered “Henry Ford Macomb Hospital due to complications from benzodiazepine, a tranquilizer with sedative qualities.”

Why does it matter if a rapper is “toight” (a la “Knocked Up”) or not? Is that just a recent requirement? There’s been plenty of artists who have gone from bigger to smaller, or smaller to bigger….as long as its not life-threatening, what the big/small deal?

Its better to look good, than feel good, right? Maybe we care more about what Eminem does for us, than what he does to himself?

UPDATE: Thanks to reader Delinq for pointing out that the Enquirer photo above looks very different than this photo taken at the same time. Em doesn’t look that big at all. But I’m not sure when this was taken.

UPDATE 2: Now I’m really disgusted…..according to reader Bird, these pics are a year old. So even they show some weight gain, they definitely were printed in an effort to mislead folks about Em’s recent hospitalization. Also, in the comments section, I feel like some folks are missing my whole point…….oh well.

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