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  • Eminem Held JID’s Acclaimed ‘Fuel’ Verse in the Vault for Three Years

    Eminem Held JID’s Acclaimed ‘Fuel’ Verse in the Vault for Three Years

    Dreamville rapper confirms early 2021 recording as Em’s album surprises at AMAs

    JID’s standout verse on “Fuel” from Eminem’s 2023 album The Death of Slim Shady was recorded long before fans ever heard it — according to the Dreamville lyricist, the collaboration sat unreleased for over three years.

    In a now-deleted reply to a fan on X, JID revealed he laid the verse back in 2021, referencing that year’s NFL Draft. “Years before it dropped, whatever year Kellen Mond got drafted,” he wrote. The former Texas A&M quarterback, who was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, is named in JID’s verse:

    “All of my n-ggas gon’ ride with it / In the pocket, the rocket like Kellen Mond.”

    The revelation adds even more intrigue to one of the most celebrated features on Em’s recent project, which has also stirred conversation with its unexpected award season success.

    At the American Music Awards, Eminem took home both Favorite Hip Hop Artist and Favorite Hip Hop Album, edging out heavy competition, including Kendrick Lamar. The result shocked many — including Kai Cenat, who livestreamed his disbelief, saying: “I f*** with Slim Shady but let’s be real.”

    Em is also making noise in Hollywood again, appearing briefly in the trailer for Happy Gilmore 2. According to Adam Sandler, the rap icon “was funny as hell” and ad-libbed “a million things we can use.”

  • Ab-Soul Recalls Eminem as His First CD Purchase Amid AMA Upset Over Kendrick Lamar

    Ab-Soul Recalls Eminem as His First CD Purchase Amid AMA Upset Over Kendrick Lamar

    TDE rapper shares early influence as Eminem scores unexpected wins over Lamar at the AMAs

    Ab-Soul has revealed that his first-ever CD purchase was from none other than Eminem — a defining influence on his early love of hip hop. In a recent appearance on Uproxx’s Sound Check, the Top Dawg Entertainment rapper shared, “Eminem is the first CD that I bought. It’s interesting because I grew up in a record shop… but my mama would always give me the clean version.”

    He continued, “I can’t remember if it was The Slim Shady LP or The Marshall Mathers LP, but I know it was Eminem. It was the first one I snuck in and bought.”

    The timing of the revelation comes as Eminem recently pulled off a surprise victory over Ab-Soul’s longtime friend and labelmate Kendrick Lamar at the American Music Awards, winning Favorite Hip Hop Artist and Favorite Hip Hop Album. Lamar, despite multiple nominations, only secured one win — Favorite Hip Hop Song for his chart-topping diss track “Not Like Us.”

    The decision drew criticism online, including from streamer Kai Cenat, who livestreamed his disbelief: “Let’s be real… Eminem is tough but come on, gang.”

    Lamar later redeemed himself at the BET Awards, sweeping several top honors and reinforcing his status as a cultural force.

  • Hailie Jade Reflects on Father Eminem’s Privacy Struggles After Becoming a Mom

    Hailie Jade Reflects on Father Eminem’s Privacy Struggles After Becoming a Mom

    Hailie says parenthood gave her a deeper appreciation of her dad’s protective instincts

    Hailie Jade, daughter of rap legend Eminem, has opened up about how becoming a parent has changed her perspective on privacy — and deepened her understanding of the struggles her father faced shielding their family from the public eye.

    In a recent interview with People, Hailie reflected on her experience growing up in the spotlight and how that has shaped her own approach to parenting since welcoming her first child, Evan Marshall McClintock, in March. “Having been in the spotlight for so long, I’ve learned the importance of balancing what I share publicly with what I keep private,” she said.

    She added, “Over time, I’ve come to understand the struggle my father faced — wanting to protect our privacy while also feeling proud and wanting to celebrate his kids.”

    Hailie now aims to carry on that tradition with her own child. “I want to share the proud, joyful moments… but I’m also intentional about keeping certain parts of our lives just for us,” she said.

    The baby’s middle name honors Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers. Family and friends, including 50 Cent and sister Alaina, have shared their love and support for Hailie and baby Evan.





  • 2 Chainz Says Eminem’s Team Banned Weed in Studio During Collab

    2 Chainz Says Eminem’s Team Banned Weed in Studio During Collab

    2 Chainz rapper recalls strict rules while working with Slim Shady

    2 Chainz recently revealed an unexpected hurdle he faced while recording with Eminem: a strict no-weed policy in the studio — enforced not by Eminem himself, but by his team.

    Speaking on Club Shay Shay, the “No Lie” rapper shared details about the sessions for songs like “Chloraseptic” and “Kyrie & Luka.” Despite Eminem’s laid-back attitude, his crew maintained a tight environment. “I couldn’t smoke in there,” 2 Chainz said. “It was kinda funny. His people were real concerned. They even put the speakers outside so I could hear the beat.”

    Recalling a day in Malibu, Chainz said he was smoking while writing his verse outside. Upon returning to the booth, he spotted Eminem ready to step in — only to be blocked by his own team. “They were like, ‘Don’t go in there, he’s smoking,’” Chainz recalled. “Em looked like, ‘Sit the f*** down, what do you think I’m about to do?’ He wasn’t tripping at all.”

    The two artists linked up in 2023 on “Kyrie & Luka,” produced by DJ Premier. The track pays homage to NBA stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, blending their names with a beat influenced by Eric B. & Rakim’s classic “Move the Crowd.”

  • Trump’s Legal Team Uses Eminem to Defend Against January 6 Lawsuit

    Trump’s Legal Team Uses Eminem to Defend Against January 6 Lawsuit

    Em’s controversial lyrics cited as a defense for Trump’s speech on Capitol riot day

    Donald Trump’s legal team is invoking an unlikely reference in their attempt to dismiss a lawsuit related to the January 6 Capitol riot: Eminem. In a filing submitted on January 27, Trump’s lawyers argue that his speech on the day of the riot is protected as political expression, much like controversial rap lyrics. They specifically referenced Eminem’s violent lyrics, including those from the song “’97 Bonnie & Clyde”, to support their defense, Allhiphop reported.

    The lawsuit, filed by Rep. Bennie Thompson in 2021, accuses Trump and far-right groups of conspiring to obstruct Congress’s certification of the 2020 election results. Trump’s team lost an initial dismissal attempt and is now appealing, claiming that his speech, which called for a “peaceful and patriotic” protest, does not meet the legal threshold for incitement.

    In their defense, Trump’s lawyers compared his rhetoric to that of Eminem, noting that while the rapper’s lyrics often describe violent acts, courts have protected such expression as part of artistic freedom. They further argue that Trump’s speech falls under the same legal protections for political protests and should not be considered incitement.

    A judge has yet to make a ruling on the case.

    Meanwhile, Eminem, a vocal critic of Trump, made headlines during the 2024 election when he appeared at Kamala Harris’ rally in Detroit, expressing support for freedom of speech and a future where such freedoms are protected.



  • Eminem Predicts Kendrick Lamar Will Sweep the Grammys

    Eminem Predicts Kendrick Lamar Will Sweep the Grammys

    Slim Shady tips K.Dot for Grammy dominance

    Eminem is up against Kendrick Lamar in various categories at the upcoming Grammy Awards – but the Detroit legend believes K.Dot will sweep them all.

    Em and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, chopped it up with DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45 for the Sirius XM channel’s 20th anniversary on Christmas Eve (December 24), and the topic of the award show came up.

    “I mean, it’s very stiff competition,” Em said happily. “Kendrick’s gonna sweep that shit. He’s going to and he should.”

    Kendrick received seven nominations at the show on February 2, and he will face Em in two of his three nominations for Best Music Video and Best Rap Performance.

    A long-time supporter of Kendrick Lamar, Eminem previously praised K. Dot before they hit the stage together at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022.

    When asked by Sway Calloway if he agrees that Kendrick is “the most electrifying vocalist of this generation,” Em replied, “I absolutely would agree. Kendrick is at the very top, top tier of lyricists — not just of this generation, but of all time.”



  • Eminem Responds to Leaked Tracks from His Vault: ‘These Songs Were Never Meant for Public Consumption’

    Eminem Responds to Leaked Tracks from His Vault: ‘These Songs Were Never Meant for Public Consumption’

    Em’ speaks on recent leaks

    Eminem’s spokesperson has issued a statement addressing the recent leak of dozens of unreleased tracks from the rap legend’s vault. The tracks include collaborations with 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Slaughterhouse, Nate Dogg, and Anderson .Paak have surfaced online, drawing strong reactions from the artist’s camp.

    Eminem’s longtime spokesperson, Dennis Dennehy, criticized the leaks in a statement to XXL, calling the songs “studio efforts never meant for public consumption.” He explained that the tracks were “demos, experiments, and ideas that are dated and irrelevant so many years later.” Dennehy further condemned the release of these tracks, noting that they were “unfinished material released against artists’ will and without their permission.”

    Fredwreck, a frequent Eminem collaborator and Aftermath producer, took to social media with an even more forceful response, warning the leaker: “FYI to the criminal who’s leaking Eminem’s music. We will find you. Street law will be applied.” In his now-deleted post on X, Fredwreck added, “Ask ‘Koolo’ what happened to him last time he leaked. We know where he lives and yes, this is a threat.”

    Nearly 30 songs from Eminem have leaked online, though the leaker’s identity remains unknown. Some tracks are demo versions of recent songs like “Little Engine” and “Discombobulated.” However, other leaks date back almost 20 years, including a vicious diss track aimed at Suge Knight and Ja Rule.

    In the track titled “Smack You,” Eminem accuses Suge Knight of being responsible for the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., rapping, “I’m holding Suge responsible for the deaths of the two greatest rappers ever to grace the face of this planet.” The song also aims at Ja Rule, mocking his association with Suge Knight.

    The leak has left Em’s team frustrated, as the tracks were not intended for public release and contain unfinished content that doesn’t reflect the artist’s current vision.

  • Eminem Hints at Collaborative Album with 50 Cent: ‘We Just Gotta Stop Bullshitting’

    Eminem Hints at Collaborative Album with 50 Cent: ‘We Just Gotta Stop Bullshitting’

    The rap legends talk about the possibility of joining forces for a full-length project

    Eminem has sparked fresh excitement among fans about the possibility of a collaborative album with his longtime friend and fellow rap icon, 50 Cent. In a candid Christmas Day interview alongside his manager Paul Rosenberg on his Shade 45 radio station, the Detroit rapper discussed the chances of releasing a joint project with 50, saying, “That would be great. We just gotta stop bullshitting and do it. I would never say it’s not possible.”

    Rosenberg chimed in, expressing his enthusiasm: “I would love to hear it, so whenever you guys are ready, we’re putting it out.”

    This isn’t the first time Eminem has teased the idea of working on an album with 50 Cent. Earlier this year, during an interview with DJ Whoo Kid, he expressed his desire for another 50 Cent album, saying, “I’m trying to get him to make a new album so bad. We need another 50 album like really bad. 50’s on a roll right now. He’s been on a roll since the tour.”

    Though fans are eager for the duo to join forces again, it’s still unclear when or if the album will materialize. However, Eminem and 50 Cent recently collaborated on Snoop Dogg’s latest project, Missionary, providing guest verses on the track “Gunz N Smoke,” produced by Dr. Dre. The song also pays homage to The Notorious B.I.G. with several references to the late rapper, proving that the two legendary artists still have the magic when they get together.



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