It is the first full song on the album, and describes Eminem's rise to prominence and allegations from parents and politicians that he had influenced criminal behavior on young White Americans.
It addresses the controversy stemming from Eminem's lyrical content, and impacting White youth, expressed with lines such as: "I speak to suburban kids, who otherwise would've never known these words exist."
Eminem also expressed his belief that his music is controversial only because it appeals to White kids, with lines such as, "Hip-hop was never a problem in Harlem, only in Boston / after it bothered the fathers of daughters starting to blossom.
"[citation needed] Eminem also states his belief that his skin color helped with his popularity, and in effect introduced White fans to his producer, Dr. Dre, although earlier in his career it had prevented him from being taken seriously.
[citation needed] "White America" had an animated music video that featured imagery related to the lyrics, including Eminem appearing on a wanted poster and later being lynched while the US Constitution is torn up in the foreground.
A man reads a newspaper filled with propaganda articles, including an image of Uncle Sam giving the middle finger, censored by the same Parental Advisory logo.
The video transitions to scenes of Eminem's immense popularity among young people, with a crowd rushing to buy his latest album.
[citation needed] Mother Jones magazine has stated that the song is used in American military prisons to disorient and cause sleep deprivation among detainees.