HONG KONG -- The long-standing feud between electronic musician Moby and Eminem may be over -- if Moby's latest comments about the rap star are any indication.

Moby said he has a newfound respect for rap star Eminem because he criticized President George W. Bush and the war in Iraq in his last album.

"I found myself respecting him for doing that," said Moby during a promotional stop in Hong Kong to promote his latest album "Hotel."

Eminem criticized Bush and Iraq policy in his 2004 song "Mosh."

Moby has criticized Eminem in the past, saying the rapper's lyrics are misogynistic.

Eminem lashed out at Moby and electronic music in "Without Me" and spoofed him in the song's video.

Eminem has also taunted Moby in public.

In August of 2002, Eminem called Moby "a girl" when accepting a MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video for "Without Me," which prompted a round of boos from the audience.

"Yeah, keep booing," Eminem told the audience. He then appeared to be looking in Moby's direction, and said, "I will hit a man with glasses."

Eminem recently quashed rumors about an early retirement.

Moby said to reporters that the world be a "poorer place" if Eminem retired and called him a "fascinating public figure."