Despite having planned to shoot a feature film and stop directing pop videos, Kahn chose to work on "Love the Way You Lie" because, according to him, the song discusses an important topic.
Selvom han havde planer om at lave en spillefilm og stoppe med at instruere musikvideoer, valgte Kahn at arbejde på "Love the Way You Lie" fordi den, i følge ham, diskuterer vigtige emner.