"Guts Over Fear" is a song by American rapper

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featuring Australian singer-songwriter Sia, from Eminem's compilation album ''

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'', released on August 25, 2014. This song is included in the closing credits of the film, ''

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''.

Background

Previews of the song premiered in trailers and during the end credits for the film, ''

'' starring

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. The song was officially released to

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on August 25, 2014, the same day Eminem announced his plans to release an album later that year.

Content

The song's subject matter concerns Eminem and his struggles as an artist, and touches on moments of his career. Australian singer Sia provides the chorus, making this the second time the artists have collaborated, the first being " Beautiful Pain" from the deluxe version of ''

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''.

Music video

Eminem posted a picture on

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to serve as a sneak peek for the upcoming music video. The video premiered on November 24, via

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, was filmed in

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, directed by Syndrome and starred Alexander Wraith and ''America's Next Top Model'' cycle 21 contestant,

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Chart performance

The song debuted at number 22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, selling 134,328 copies in its first week of release.

Track listing

;Digital Download

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

External links

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