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Dr Umar Says It’s “White Supremacy” To Consider Eminem The Best Rapper

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Dr Umar is no stranger to public drama, beefs, and viral rants. All of that sort of came together during a recent appearance he made on the Joe Budden podcast. In the clip, he warned about the dangers of white people invading the African space of rap music. The reason he has such an issue with it is that white rappers can divorce themselves from the culture of rap music and return to white privilege whenever they want.

Unsurprisingly, some of the other guests on the podcast and even Budden himself disagree. When Budden asks Umar if Eminem is one of the best rappers of all time he has an answer. He claims that no non-African could be the best at any piece of African culture. By comparison he claims that he couldn’t go to a place like Palestine and become the best at anything Palestinian. That sparks a full on debate between all of the guests on the show discussing Eminem, the GOAT debate, and even white supremacy. Check out the full clip of their conversation below.

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Dr Umar’s Take On The GOAT Debate

Later on in the clip, Umar even begins to reference actions beyond just rapping. “I don’t see Eminem building no schools & hospitals, I don’t see DJ Khaled building no schools & hospitals,” he says. Other guests on the podcast and Budden himself bring up a number of objections. Some of them disagree with the entire premise of Umar’s point. Other’s raise various objections of the different goalposts he erects to even qualify for the GOAT debate.

Dr Umar last weighed in on public drama last month. He gave his take on a beef that sparked between DJ Akademiks and Saucy Santana. The drama drew in quite a few of rap music’s biggest drama followers, Umar included. What do you think of Dr Umar’s thoughts that Eminem couldn’t possibly be the GOAT of hip-hop? Let us know if you agree with him in the comment section below.

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Eminem Pays Homage To ODB, Gangsta Boo, Shock G & Pimp C On Juice WRLD’s “Lace It”

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Eminem Pays Homage To ODB, Gangsta Boo, Shock G & Pimp C On Juice WRLD’s “Lace It"

Eminem will forever go down as one of the GOATs. And now, he’s paying tribute to everyone who passed away too soon.

This past weekend, the Detroit native hopped on the late Juice WRLD’s newest track titled “Lace It,” which has already accumulated nearly one million views on Youtube on just the audio track. The song is procured by Benny Blanco and Cashmere Cat, with the cover art depicting a car that drives into a fire.

Of course, it’s rare we see Eminem doing collaborations, or features at all. But this particular verse from Em hits home, as he gives his perspective as a former addict. 

“You pop some ecstasy first, it gets progressively worse,” Eminem spits. “Try your best to reverse, unsuccessfully flirtin’ with certain death and revertin’ to your Promethazine urge. The fuckin’ Devil, he lurks. Lose your best friends, he smirks. Wake up and everything hurts.”

This isn’t just a message to the young cats out there dabbling with substances to escape, this is

a reminder that addiction is real and you don’t need to go down that path.

“Fentanyl, Oxy, Demerol, them are all what possibly got Shock G,” Em continues. “Roxicodone and lean is probably what got Lil Peep and ODB, So many who OD be way too young to go see me. Juice, we will forever miss you. To the younger generation, I ain’t lecturin’ you, but man just be careful…”

Beyond letting Juice we all miss him collectively, Em pays tribute to late legends Gangsta Boo, Pimp C, Prince, and Michael Jackson.

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Juice WRLD, Eminem, & Benny Blanco’s ‘Lace It’ Song Is A Grim Examination Of Drug Addiction’s Lethal Grip

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Accidental deaths involving drug use have sky-rocketed around the world. This tragic epidemic has been especially noticeable in hip-hop. On Saturday, December 16, Eminem and Benny Blanco latest single, which features a posthumous feature from the late Juice Wrld, dives into this heartbreaking reality.

On “Lace It,” the musicians paint a picture of drug addiction’s lethal grip worldwide that led to Juice WRLD’s death in 2019. Eminem has spoken about his recovery across several projects, and in his verse, he turns his attention to the younger generation seeking help:

“Tried to kill me then you murdered Jarad didn’t you / Piece of sh*t thanks to you now we lost Gangsta Boo and Pimp C, Prince, and Michael / Mixing Nyquil with prescription Vic’s addiction’s like a f*cking vicious cycle / Juice we will forever miss you / To the younger generation, I ain’t lecturing you but man just be careful when you.”

Benny Blanco took to his official Instagram to share a touching note about the track. “People always say things like ‘This song means a lot to me’ or ‘It changed my life’ when discussing a piece of music they’re listening to,” he wrtoe. “‘Lace It’ truly gives that a new meaning to me because the day we recorded was also the last time I ever saw Juice. Every day, that moment gets further away, and I’d trade this or any other song we did to have him back.”

Listen to Juice WRLD’s song “Lace It” with Eminem and Benny Blanco above.

Juice WRLD, Eminem, And Benny Blanco Release Powerful Song About Addiction With “Lace It”

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Wow. Not many were expecting this. Juice WRLD, Eminem, and producer benny blanco have just stunned the music world. Back in 2020, the legendary artists from Chicago and Missouri united (in a posthumous manner) for “Godzilla.” That track calls Music To Be Murdered By home. However, this single, fresh off the presses may we add, belongs to Juice and his team.

All three have just come together for “Lace It,” presumedly the second single from Jarad Higgins’ last album, The Party Never Ends. According to the Genius page, there is also an unreleased song with Kid Cudi, “All Life Long (Good Time),” that will land on it. There is no release date for the LP but is expected sometime next year. On the annotation for “Lace It,” the single was supposed to be released on Friday, December 15. However, there were issues with the legal team.

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Listen To “Lace It” By Juice WRLD, Eminem, And Benny Blanco

Then, Juice’s co-manager, Lil Bibby sent this message out the same day of the initial drop date on Instagram. He said, “200 phone calls to get this song to y’all!! Hope you appreciate it cuz I hate talking that much…. The Party Never Ends coming soon!! Big Thank you to Eminem and Benny on this one!! Let the Party Start.” The song has nearly 100,000 views on YouTube in its first two hours and there is good reason for that. It is a very deep cut about struggling with drug addiction, which as we well know, took Juice’s life at the young age of 21. Juice’s final lyrics are very chilling and emotional but also have us excited for his last body of work. “Me? I can never ever die, can never ever die.”

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single, “Lace It,” by Juice WRLD, Eminem, and benny blanco? Is this the better of the two collaborations between Juice and Eminem? Are you excited for the final record from Juice, The Party Never Ends? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with Juice WRLD, Eminem, and benny blanco. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

They call it, “lean,” ’cause you gravitate and lean towards the Perc’
The blessin’ or the curse of fame?
‘Cause now you can afford to serve (Damn)
Percocet and percodan
But that ain’t what you meant when you said that
You’re in it for the perks (Nah, damn)

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Eminem Death Hoax Goes Viral Over the Weekend

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Eminem Death Hoax Goes Viral Over the Weekend

In a year filled with untimely artist deaths, one major hip-hop star is very much alive and well, despite a massive rumor that went around online over the weekend. Contrary to the unfounded misinformation, Eminem is not dead.

The bizarre rumor began late Saturday night and early into Sunday morning with the hashtag #RipEminem trending on social media. Apparently, a hacker had changed the artist’s Wikipedia page to state that Eminem had died in the early morning hours of December 10, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. Several small blogs picked up on the change and other pages and social media accounts began repeating the story, which spread like wildfire over night. His representatives quickly issued a statement assuring his fans that he was indeed alive and well. (His Wikipedia page has been corrected.)

This is actually not Em’s first brush with fake death. An earlier rumor caused a small frenzy in August of this year and in 2020, a Twitter user wrote: “I killed Eminem,” sending the internet into a tailspin until it was confirmed that once again, the multiplatinum artist was alive and well. A more bizarre theory began circulating the internet in the early days of social media. Back in 2006, a conspiracy theory began circulating that claimed Em had actually died in a car crash and had been replaced by a robot. Bearing in mind that this rumor took place before the release of the first iPhone, it was quickly debunked due to the impossible technology that would have been required for such a feat. (However, he did embrace some technology at his virtual Fortnite concert last weekend, proving that technology can be amazing, but will never replace the Real Slim Shady.)

Once users realized that Mr. Mathers was not dead, many began making jokes about his non-death. Check out this Newsweek article for some of the best social media comments about Em being alive and well.

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‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Stars Demand Eminem’s Deposition In ‘Shady’ Court Battle

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Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) stars Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon have requested Eminem to sit for a deposition as part of their ongoing court battle. The Bravo reality show personalities face legal opposition from the legendary rapper, who claims they ripped off his “Slim Shady” trademarks.

‘Reasonably Shady’ Vs. ‘Slim Shady’

In December 2023, Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon, known for their appearances on Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP), formally requested Eminem’s deposition. Their action came after the iconic rapper accused them of infringing on his “Shady” intellectual property. 

Eminem, who has been using the “Slim Shady” and “Shady” trademarks since 1996, asserted that he invested significant time and money in establishing his brand name. The rapper expressed concerns that people might perceive a connection between his work and the podcast Reasonably Shady, hosted by the two reality stars, leading to potential exploitation of his efforts.

In response to Eminem’s claims, Gizelle and Robyn contended that no one would mistake their podcast for being linked to the musician. They filed a motion with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, insisting that the “Lose Yourself” rapper appear for a deposition and answer questions. 

Where’s The Confusion?

Interestingly, Eminem suggested that a representative from his company, who possesses a better understanding of the documents, marketing, and advertising, should attend instead, claiming that his appearance would be burdensome. 

The RHOP stars found this suggestion unconvincing, arguing that Eminem doesn’t have a “significant understanding of his reputation, the significance of his marks, and why he believes there would be a likelihood of confusion between the marks at issue.” Gizelle and Robyn further emphasized that if Eminem had the time to oppose their trademark, he should have time to attend a deposition. 

Their plea seeks to undermine the rapper’s opposition to their use of the term “shady” in their podcast name, which he filed on February 14.

Updated By: Yasmine Duhé (12/5/23 at 3:31 pm)

Eminem Files Opposition For “Reasonably Shady” Trademark Filed By “Real Housewives of Potomac” Stars

Eminem filed an opposition to prevent Real Housewives of Potomac stars, Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon from using his brand “Shady” as a name for their “Reasonably Shady” podcast. Em said the wives using the reference could “damage” his brand.

The “Lose Yourself” rapper has filed an opposition that could prevent Real Housewives of Potomac reality stars, Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon from using “shady” as a name for their podcast, “Reasonably Shady.” Eminem filed the opposition on Feb. 14. 

The Detroit-bred rapper said that he believes the usage of  “shady” which he’s used since 1998, could  “damage” his brand and confuse.

Eminem also has his hip-hop radio station, Shade 45 which started in 2004 and broadcasted on satellite radio, SiriusXM.

Bryant and Dixon intended to also sell products such as socks, sweatshirts, lip gloss, hats, and more for their “Reasonably Shady” brand. Speaking of  “Shady,” Eminem also has the 8 Mile series in the works put together by 50 Cent.

Diddy + 7

Recently, Diddy tried to make his way back to reality television, and this time he’s bringing his family to the spotlight. A recent trademark filing, “Diddy +7,” was filed in May 2022 and published for opposition on Jan. 3.

Originally Written By: Kendall Parks

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Eminem Hosts Virtual Fortnite Concert to Tease New Features of Game’s Upcoming Chapter 5 Debut

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Eminem Hosts Virtual Fortnite Concert to Tease New Features of Game's Upcoming Chapter 5 Debut

Eminem rolled out a new chapter this week, but it wasn’t an album or even an autobiography. Instead, the rapper became the latest major artist to hold a virtual concert in Fortnite, this time in conjunction with the game’s upoming Chapter 5 release (which is slated for December 3).

The event, which was called the “Big Bang Event,” lasted around 10 minutes on Saturday and combined Em’s musical performance with teasers for the game’s upcoming release. Before the event, Epic teased some upcoming features of Chapter 5 including a new island, a new train, revamped movement mechanics, new weapon mods and attachments, even more cross-overs, and the ability to heal and move at the same time.

The “Big Bang Event” started on Fortnite OG island, where viewers caught a quick highlight reel from the game’s past including a rocket launch and meteor crash before everything was sucked into a black hole, which transported players to a variety of themed portals including an island with Lego characters, a car race, and finally a stadium in which Eminem appeared to perform “Lose Yourself” as the screen showed players hitting notes in time to the music (a la Guitar Hero). A giant hand crushed the set and a larger-than-life Eminem appeared to perform “Godzilla,” all while showing the new graphics capabilities that Epic has rolled out for Chapter 5.

Chapter 5 is expected to demonstrate how Epic hopes to take Fortnite from a battle royale game to one that is more creator-focused similar to Roblox. Epic has also added more partnerships including one with Lego (Lego Fortnite is expected to debut December 7th), Rocket Racing (developed by Rocket League creator Psyonix and expected to debut December 8th), and Fortnite Festival (developed by Rock Band studio Harmonix and expected to launch on December 9th).

Eminem’s virtual concert marks the fourth major in-game musical experience, coming on the heels of performances by Marshmello, Travis Scott, and Ariana Grande.

Fans that missed the live event can check out a full replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbt1lPBb4hU.

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An Eminem Fan Used His New ‘Fortnite’ Skins To Recreate The Famous ‘8 Mile’ Rap Battle In The Game

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Fortnite players recently had a field day, after someone turned Eminem’s rap battle from 8 Mile into an actual in-game experience. Recently, the rapper collaborated with the video game to offer users the chance to play as him with new skins being added — and they sure got creative.

In the clip, Eminem faces off against Marvel’s The Falcon, played by Anthony Mackie, who was the same actor he rapped against in the actual movie. So, it’s close enough.

Eminem’s manager, Paul Rosenberg, even gave his approval after replying to a Twitter post. “I mean… wow!” he wrote.

It’s also worth noting that the turnaround to do this was incredibly fast, as the Eminem skins only went live on Fortnite yesterday (November 29). This offered three choices of outfits for players, including one of him as Slim Shady, “a Rap Boy costume, and a Marshall Never More” one, according to HipHopDX.

“B just like me,” Eminem captioned with a preview of the Shady look on Instagram.

As a partner with the company, he will also be appearing at Fortnite‘s Big Bang event, where fans can catch a virtual concert — putting him among previous ones like Travis Scott and more.

Check out the Fortnite recreation of Eminem’s 8 Mile rap battle above.

Eminem Confirmed He Will Be ‘Playing Fortnite With Your Grandma’ In A Teaser For The Upcoming Final Event

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It’s been a minute since Eminem has put out new music — but the Detroit rapper has had quite an eventful past few weeks. Earlier this month, he made his Mom’s Spaghetti sauce available for purchase from online retailers, just two years after the namesake storefront opened in his hometown. Today (November 21), the “Lose Yourself” hitmaker announced he would be stepping into the video game realm.

In a teaser shared to Em’s Instagram account, the rapper teased involvement with the upcoming Fortnite finale event. The video clip shows an old-style television screen with the Fortnite logo flashing, then flashing Eminem’s signature backwards “E” logo.

The post’s caption reads “calling all grandmas 12.2.” alluding to a lyric from “Tone Deaf,” a song from his 2020 album, Music To Be Murdered By.

A snippet of the song plays in the video clip, specifically a line in which Em raps “I can make ‘orange’ rhyme with ‘banana’ /
Ornana / Eating pork rinds, sword fightin’ in pajamas / At the crib, playin’ Fortnite with your grandma.”

Though neither Fortnite nor Eminem have revealed the capacity to which the rapper is involved with the December 2 finale events, some leaks (per Forbes) have shown that Eminem skins will be available for players of the game.

You can see the teaser above.

Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Released His Sophomore Solo Album ‘The Chronic 2001’ 24 Years Ago

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On this day in 1999, legendary super-producer Dr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16-year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely successful over the years. As of July 2013, the album has been certified septuple platinum, selling 7,664,000 copies in the United States alone and with the recent success of the film Straight Outta Compton, one can only imagine the increase in its sales that is to come. Dr. Dre is an artist known for the breaks he takes between albums. Chronic 2001, the follow-up to The Chronic, came seven years after its predecessor and although it may have been an excruciating period of time to wait, each project he’s delivered has been more than worth the time spent wondering what it would consist of.

The quality of work that makes up Chronic 2001 is epic. Of course, the production of this album is more solid than most coming from Dre himself along with Mel-Man and Lord Finesse, but the vocal features that were at Dre’s disposal due to his success at the time also helped to make this project such a classic. Rappers such as The D.O.C., Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, and Eminem made appearances on this album. It would be an understatement to say that this project was an influential part of west coast rap and culture.

As previously stated, this album was widely regarded and critically acclaimed. It debuted in 1999 at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart where it peaked and sold 516,000 copies in its first week. The album also claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, #4 on the UK Album Chart, and #17 in the Dutch Albums Chart. As far as its legacy, the album has made its appearances on music charts worldwide since its release and is #17 on the Billboard 200 chart for the 2000s. Its hit single “Still D.R.E.”, is certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA and is a household name in the Hip Hop world.

Dr. Dre’s successes following this album are enough to make a second movie about. His influence on rap and rap culture spans a generation and his place in pop culture as a whole has been cemented due to what he has accomplished. We can only sit back and watch what the mastermind that is Dr. Dre has in store for us in the coming years.

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