EMINEM - EMINEM: 'I'M GETTING FAT'

I've been a fan since I was 11 years old back in 1999 when My Name Is first hit MTV. Not a crazy fan-girl type either. Just bought his cds, listened to him and in a way I suppose sort of looked up to Eminem because he spoke his mind and I always get ragged on for speaking my mind also, but I still do it. Sure he's made some mistakes in his life with the gun slinging, marijuana usage and whatnot, but he's human like all of us and entitled to do some stupid things. So recently I mention Eminem in a conversation 'cause I haven't heard anything from him lately. Almost forgot the poor guy existed. And my sister-in-law says "I heard he got fat and grew his hair out really long." and I'm thinking "Are you mad?! This is Eminem, impossible." I come on here and find this written in a forum and I'm still in disbelief. At the same time I did mention HE IS HUMAN, so maybe not so shocking. I read also that a member of D12 had passed away in recent times. Deshaun "Proof" Holton. I consider this to do with the fact the man needs a break. Every celebrity needs some time off and he's been doing his thing forever with barely any vacation. I can't possibly know what the situation is like, but I know if someone so close to me died, I'd probably be not doing so well either. I think we all need to give him a break and stop hating so much. I hope that he starts taking care of himself and gets better soon and that he realizes there are people out here who do care, we might not know him personally and I understand from his lyrics how he doesn't enjoy people "up in his business" but we care. About the fat issue, how would ya'll like to be called a fatass?! Now I ain't no bleeding heart, HELP THE FAT PEOPLE fanatical f**k face that runs fundraisers for the obese. Think about it though, sure it's fun and daisies from your end of the park, but think about how much it hurts when you're in the spotlight all the time lookin' "slim" and one day you just POOF and everyone is crackin' jokes. It's not funny. Especially with the previous mention of a death in his little D12 family there. Whoever said he deserves what he's getting is a poor excuse for a human being and what goes around comes around. I hope you're prepared for what is coming to you. I've got this to say to Mr. Eminem, Just be cool, stay strong and get some rest man. I'm rootin' for ya'. Defendin' Em till the end. Not as an idol, but as a human being. Give the guy a break.