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11/21/2004
Eminem was reportedly banned from mimicking Michael Jackson in his MTV Europe Music Awards performance.
The controversial rap star was planning to dress up as the troubled singer - complete with wig and fake nose - to open the prestigious ceremony at Rome's Tor Di Valle.
Eminem, who dresses as the star in his 'Just Lose It' video, wanted to mock Jackson's performance of 'Earth Song' at the 1996 Brit Awards, where he was surrounded by adoring children.
But organisers reportedly feared the stunt would be too offensive.
However, although he reluctantly agreed to scrap the parody, Eminem - whose band D12 won the Best Hip-Hop award - still caused controversy with his performance of new song 'Like Toy Soldiers'.
As he was rapping, dozens of children dressed in army gear and carrying fake guns emerged from a Panzer tank and stormed the stage.
Eminem continued to be surrounded by kids - this time dressed in hip-hip clothes - as he sang 'Just Lose It'.
In the song, the star takes a pop at Jackson's recent charges, rapping: "Come here little kiddie, on my lap. Guess who's back with a brand new rap? And I don't mean rap as in a case of child molestation accusation."
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