Even Melle Mel Knows That His Eminem Diss Track Sucks, As He Admitted It In A Statement

Last week, Melle Mel (of Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five fame) tried to roast Eminem with a new diss track, but the effort was promptly and loudly criticized online. It seems even Mel himself knows the song was a mistake, as he indicated in a new statement.

In a statement reportedly shared with AllHipHop, Mel started, “In light of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, my original intention was to contribute an engaging and enjoyable endeavor to enrich the cultural landscape. Regrettably, my response fell short in its execution, and I accept full responsibility for the misjudgment. I acknowledge that my perspective was ill-conceived and I am prepared to take ownership of this oversight. It has become evident that Eminem’s dedicated and passionate fan base stands unwaveringly by his side, which is a testament to their genuine admiration and loyalty-a truly commendable aspect.”

He also wrote about his perspective on Eminem more generally and his past comments about Em’s race inflating his legacy, saying, “From the onset, I have consistently recognized Eminem’s exceptional prowess as an emcee, without reservation. My unfortunate choice of words, suggesting that his success is solely attributed to the color of his skin, was in no way reflective of my genuine beliefs. It was an attempt, albeit misguided, to engage competitively within the emcee sphere.”

Read the full statement below.

“In light of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, my original intention was to contribute an engaging and enjoyable endeavor to enrich the cultural landscape. Regrettably, my response fell short in its execution, and I accept full responsibility for the misjudgment.

I acknowledge that my perspective was ill-conceived and I am prepared to take ownership of this oversight. It has become evident that Eminem’s dedicated and passionate fan base stands unwaveringly by his side, which is a testament to their genuine admiration and loyalty-a truly commendable aspect.

From the onset, I have consistently recognized Eminem’s exceptional prowess as an emcee, without reservation. My unfortunate choice of words, suggesting that his success is solely attributed to the color of his skin, was in no way reflective of my genuine beliefs. It was an attempt, albeit misguided, to engage competitively within the emcee sphere.

It is important to acknowledge that the dynamics of Hip-Hop have evolved over distinct eras, and it is inevitable that not everyone will resonate with my perspective, just as I may not fully comprehend others. Throughout my involvement in shaping the Hip-Hop landscape, the cornerstone has been built upon a foundation of mutual respect, even when personal preferences may differ.

Moving forward, my paramount commitment is to foster an environment characterized by respect in every facet of my endeavors. With utmost sincerity, I convey my best wishes and extend heartfelt appreciation to Eminem for the recognition extended to me during his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction speech.

In conclusion, I am keenly aware that Hip-Hop encompasses diverse epochs, and my objective remains focused on promoting a spirit of respect, as we collectively celebrate the 50th anniversary of this influential cultural phenomenon.”

Melle Mel Tried To Come At Eminem With A New Diss Track, But It’s Getting Burned To An Absolute Crisp Online

There’s been a bit of beef between Eminem and Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five this year. In March, Mel claimed a lot of the praise Eminem receives is because he’s white. Last week, Em and new Shady Records signee Ez Mil teamed up for “Realest,” on which Em raps, “Shout to the Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash but boy / There’s someone who really is furious, stay out his path, his wrath avoid / And I’ll be the last to toy with a juice head whose brain is like half destroyed / Like a meteor hit it, well there went Melle Mel, we lost his ass to ‘roids.”

Mel decided to drop a diss track in response yesterday (August 8), and based on the majority of the reactions to it, he probably shouldn’t have.

The song doesn’t seem to have a name, but the YouTube upload of the track is titled “Melle Mel’s Response to Eminem’s Latest Diss.” The YouTube description of the minute-long song reads in part, “Get ready to witness sparks fly in the hip-hop universe! Join Melle Mel as he fires back at Eminem’s fiery diss, ignited by the explosive ‘Realest’ collaboration with EZ Mil. In this unfiltered video, Mele Mel dives deep into the drama, giving you an informal yet intense glimpse into his response.”

On the track, Melle raps in part, “The Top 5 is cap / You the piss that’s on the floor in the elevator of rap / Why you ducking on The Game when you sh*t on my name? / Why they put Pee-Wee Herman in the hall of fame? / I would give you a pound, but I’d break your hand / I got a lawyer so white, he will take your land / Yo, check your man, come and look at your friend / ‘Cause I think that Eminem is popping pills again!”

The YouTube comments section, meanwhile, is absolutely ruthless. One user wrote, “Damn Mel. You were better off not responding at all. I hope this flies under the radar. I’m embarrassed for you.” Another person commented, “I respect Melle Mel and what he contributed to hip hop. The Message still gets played to this day. Not just the single, the entire album. But… G*ddamn. This sh*t right here should’ve never seen the light of day. Shame on everyone who was involved in making this and encouraging it to be released. The people in your circle aren’t really your friends Melle Mel.”

YouTube commenters and X/Twitter users are united here, as the tweets about the song are in the same vein. Check out some of the reactions below.

Melle Mel Teases Response Diss to Eminem on Instagram

Melle Mel Calls Nicki Minaj Being Ranked Ahead of Rakim 'Blaspehmy' and 'BS'

Melle Mel is getting ready to unleash his response to Eminem. All Hip Hop reports Melle Mel has a “full-blown diss track” ready for Slim Shady. You can hear a clip of what’s to come below.

In case you missed it, Eminem delivered a new verse on Ez Mil’s new release, “Realest.” Through his bars, Shady seemingly addresses Melle Mel, who once stated Em only got his Top Five rap status because he is white.

In an interview, Melle Mel criticized Billboard’s Top 50 Rappers of All Time list, not because of his no. 48 ranking, but of Eminem’s no. 5 ranking, saying that Eminem is ranked so high because he’s white.

“Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If you was talking about sales, he’s sold more than everybody. If you were talking about rhyme style, okay, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white. He’s white!” Melle Mel said of the 8 Mile rapper.

“So now, if Eminem was another nigga like all the rest of us, would he be Top 5 on that list when a nigga that could rhyme just as good as him is 35? That had records and all that? He’s 35. He’s white.”

He said, “And anybody could be as mad … They could feel how they wanna feel. If you don’t think that race plays a part in the equation of how great he is — I heard one of the dudes that’s down with him, Royce Da 6’9″ [mislabelling Royce Da 5’9″] or one of those – I heard he’s just as good as Eminem. Why he ain’t as big as Eminem? Because he’s Black! Ain’t none of that shit hard to figure out. Eminem gets a top spot because he’s white.”

Em heard the words and offered a response:

“Hip Hop has been good to me, huh
When they say I’m only Top 5 ’cause I’m white, why would I be stunned?
My skin’s color still working against me
Cause second, I should be, to none
Bein’ white being why they put me at five
That’s why they can’t put me at one”

Em would add that he isn’t played in clubs and while he is a guest in rap, he “turned this bitch into a mansion.” That was followed with a direct message to Melle Mel:

“Shoutout to Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash, but boy
There’s someone who really is furious
Stay out his path, his wrath avoid
I’ll be the last to toy with a juice head whose brain is half destroyed, like a meteor hit it
Now with Melle Mel, he lost his ass to ‘roids.”

You can hear the new release below.

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Melle Mel Hits Back At Eminem’s “Realest” Diss Track: Stream

After hearing what Eminem said about him on Ez Mil’s “Realest” single, Melle Mel is finally hitting back. On Tuesday (August 8) afternoon, the hip-hop veteran chiefly shared his response to the Detroit native on YouTube. Beforehand, he shared a teaser with fans on Instagram to generate plenty of buzz. “No apologies, this ain’t a disclaimer / I’m the king of legend, the first hall of famer,” Mel firstly rhymes in the clip. “Makin’ diss tracks, I know you with that / Now everybody get ready for the kickback.” At the end of the brief clip, he asks Em, “Why you hurt?”

As HipHopDX points out, it was only a few months ago that Melle speculated that the 8 Mile actor has only been so successful due to his skin colour. “Hip Hop has been good to me, huh / But when they say that I’m only Top 5 ’cause I’m white, why would I be stunned?” Slim Shady recently rapped before name-dropping his nemesis directly. “I’ll be the last to toy with a juice head whose brain is half destroyed like a meteor hit it / Now with Melle Mel, he lost his ass to ‘roids.”

Read More: Melle Mel: A Hip Hop Icon & Trailblazer

Melle Mel Has a Response for Slim Shady

Upon dropping his video this evening, Mel’s highly anticipated diss for the “Mockingbird” artist was revealed. Unfortunately, it’s left many listeners predicting that Eminem won’t even bother to respond. “Yo, check your man. Come look at your friend ‘cuz I think that Eminem is popping pills again,” he spits midway through the brief video above.

“I never thought it was possible to make a worse diss than Nick Cannon [did] to Em,” one person markedly wrote in the comments. “Today, I was proven wrong. Well done.” If you haven’t already heard Eminem’s initial diss aimed at Melle Mel, you can stream that at the link below. Which of the two rap legends do you think has better bars? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Eminem And New Shady Records Signee Ez Mil Drop ‘Realest’ And Take Direct Aim At Their Doubters

Later in the month, hip-hop will formally celebrate its 50th anniversary. The genre still has so much room to grow, and Eminem, alongside Dr. Dre, are doing the work to usher in the next generation of talent. Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment’s latest signee Ez Mil is the byproduct of their cultivation.

Ez Mil’s new single, “Realest,” is his bold debut on the label and Eminem lends his masterful lyrical abilities. On the track, both emcees aim at everyone that has ever doubted their standing within rap. Eminem clapped back at naysayers claiming he doesn’t belong on the top rappers’ list, including Melle Mel in his stanza.

“Guess I’ve really no right to complain much hip hop has been good to me huh / But when they say that I’m only top five ’cause I’m white why would I be stunned / My skin color’s still working against me (What) ’cause second I should be to none / Being white ain’t why they put me at five (Nope) it’s why they can’t put me at one (Whoot),” Eminem raps.

In the chorus, Ez turns his attention to anyone jealous of the co-sign he received from Eminem and Dr. Dre, rapping, “Cause I’m the realest in the business and everybody gon’ be envious of my beginnings / Got a circus for the sinners with bodies, so stop tryna be another addition.”

Listen to “Realest” above.

Eminem Disses Melle Mel on “Juice Head” Feature Verse, Suggests Legend is on Steroids

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Eminem delivers a new verse on Ez Mil’s new release, “Realest.” Through his bars, Shady seemingly addresses Melle Mel, who once stated Em only got his Top Five rap status because he is white.

In an interview, Melle Mel criticized Billboard’s Top 50 Rappers of All Time list, not because of his no. 48 ranking, but of Eminem’s no. 5 ranking, saying that Eminem is ranked so high because he’s white.

“Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If you was talking about sales, he’s sold more than everybody. If you were talking about rhyme style, okay, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white. He’s white!” Melle Mel said of the 8 Mile rapper.

“So now, if Eminem was another nigga like all the rest of us, would he be Top 5 on that list when a nigga that could rhyme just as good as him is 35? That had records and all that? He’s 35. He’s white.”

He said, “And anybody could be as mad … They could feel how they wanna feel. If you don’t think that race plays a part in the equation of how great he is — I heard one of the dudes that’s down with him, Royce Da 6’9″ [mislabelling Royce Da 5’9″] or one of those – I heard he’s just as good as Eminem. Why he ain’t as big as Eminem? Because he’s Black! Ain’t none of that shit hard to figure out. Eminem gets a top spot because he’s white.”

Em heard the words and offered a response:

“Hip Hop has been good to me, huh
When they say I’m only Top 5 ’cause I’m white, why would I be stunned?
My skin’s color still working against me
Cause second, I should be, to none
Bein’ white being why they put me at five
That’s why they can’t put me at one”

Em would add that he isn’t played in clubs and while he is a guest in rap, he “turned this bitch into a mansion.” That was followed with a direct message to Melle Mel:

“Shoutout to Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash, but boy
There’s someone who really is furious
Stay out his path, his wrath avoid
I’ll be the last to toy with a juice head whose brain is half destroyed, like a meteor hit it
Now with Melle Mel, he lost his ass to ‘roids.”

You can hear the new release below.

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Hold The Beef, Hip-Hop Has A Crucial History Of Mentorship

The footnotes of hip-hop are filled with stories of rivalries and enemies. East Coast vs. West Coast beefs, debates over production styles, artists inking other artists to labels, only for the deal to fall flat… So much of hip-hop is animated by these sorts of stories, from its inception to 2023. Sales figures get pushed against one another (remember Kanye vs. 50?), underdogs take swipes at kings (a tale as old as time), MCs are accused of ghostwriting (or worse, employing ghostwriters), others are painted as frauds.

Hip-hop is a game of enemies, and even corporations have used this characterization – who can forget Arby’s employing Pusha T to take a shot at McDonald’s? Despite this, though, it’s unfair to highlight rap’s history of rivals without highlighting how crucial mentorships have been to the history of the game. For every beef, there are five successful relationships between master and apprentice, rising star, and graceful vet.

Because so much of rap music began as an oral tradition, one passed down through storytelling, mythmaking, and the act of observing others create, it makes sense that the genre’s foundations are built upon this idea of the transfer of knowledge. Flows are stolen and beats are mimicked, but rap is partially built on this idea of picking and choosing which ideas to take from where.

Sampling, after all, is the literal act of taking a snippet of sound and recontextualizing it. The mentor-mentee relationship is mutually beneficial. One, the mentee gets access to knowledge and an audience otherwise unobtainable, while the mentor makes an investment in the future, leaving a part of their DNA in another artist to carry the torch long after they’re gone. To celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, here are five of the most impactful mentor-mentee relationships in the history of the game:

Kanye West and No I.D.

Long before Kanye West was the most polarizing figure in rap – well, long before he was the most polarizing figure in rap this time and the time before and the time before that — he was an aspiring producer, as so many know. He was, famously, making five beats a day for three summers, looking for an in to the rap game. The scene is early ’90s Chicago. Producer No I.D. was working with Common, who was beginning to make some noise as the new voice in Chicago. Kanye and I.D.’s moms were friends, and the two beatmakers were introduced. No I.D. immediately spotted Kanye’s talent, even managing the wildly skilled artist for a bit. While that relationship didn’t last, their friendship did, which Kanye eventually memorialized in song, even outlining the importance of mentors. On “Big Brother” from 2007’s Graduation, he raps, “My big brother was B.I.G.’s brother / Used to be Dame and Biggs’ brother / Who was Hip Hop brother, who was No I.D. friend / No I.D. my mentor, now let the story begin.”

Eminem/Dr. Dre and 50 Cent

50 Cent was — at one time in the not-too-distant past — the biggest rap superstar on the planet. His debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, reshaped the way hip-hop captured the public imagination. He made hits for the streets and hits for the club, blending the two in such a way that his songs were both instantly familiar yet entirely unique to his story. Of course, 50 carried massive amounts of innate talent, but it also helped that he had two of rap’s biggest superstars on his side. He was mentored by Dr. Dre and Eminem, who helped sculpt him into the icon he became on Get Rich. It helped to have two of the biggest influencers in rap on your side. Who can forget the music video for “In Da Club,” which features an absolutely jacked 50 engineering himself in a lab, seemingly turning himself into an indestructible behemoth? The reveal, though, shows Eminem and Dre in white lab coats, facilitating the entire training camp. Even they were in on the joke that they had created a monster, though now it’s clear that 50 was likely destined for stardom regardless.

Birdman and Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne’s Young Money empire wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for Birdman and his game-changing Cash Money enterprise. Before Weezy, Drake, and Nicki took over the industry, Birdman was offering up game to the hustling, rising New Orleans nightmare. Birdman and Weezy first linked up when the latter was only eight years old, and Wayne signed his first deal with Birdman’s label four years later – before he was even a teenager. That deal was for a project with B.G., and two years later Wayne joined the Hot Boyz with B.G., Juvenile, and Young Turk. Of course, it was Wayne’s solo career that turned Cash Money from a regional favorite to an international sensation, but much of Weezy’s success is due to Birdman‘s belief in him as an artist and entrepreneur. In an interview with New Orleans’ Q93 Radio, Birdman broke down the depth of their relationship, saying, “Before I had a child, Wayne and all of them were my children, you heard me? Wayne to me is my son—my first-born son—and that’s what it do for me. That’s my life, that’s my love and that’s my thing. That’s my lil’ son. I love him to death.”

Eazy-E and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Eazy-E signed the melodically inclined Cleveland, Ohio rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony while on tour in the early 1990s, shortly after the group had chased him across the country hoping to encounter the former N.W.A. legend. Working with the group allowed Eazy an opportunity back onto rap’s mountaintop through Ruthless Records, his clearest path to influence after his West Coast group had fallen apart. Bone Thugs’ 1994 EP, Creepin’ On Ah Come Up features Eazy’s fingerprints throughout, and while Eazy died tragically in 1995, the group’s biggest hit, 1996’s “Tha Crossroads,” was dedicated to the late star. Ironically enough, Eazy was attracted to working with Bone Thugs because they were tighter than N.W.A. ever was. In a 2015 VIBE story, Krayzie Bone recalled something Eazy shared with him: “One thing he used to trip off of was how close Bone was because back then when one of us would get up to go to the bathroom the other four would follow. One day, E told us, ‘Man, if N.W.A. would have been as tight as y’all nobody would have never came between us.’”

Shock G and Tupac Shakur

2Pac didn’t get his start in the rap world on the mic. Instead, he began his career as a dancer and road crew associate with dirty-rap pioneers Digital Underground. The group, led by the inimitable Shock G, landed a massive hit with “The Humpty Dance,” and it was during this time that Tupac was reportedly carrying the group’s crates of vinyl to performances. Fast forward two years and 2Pac was featured on the group’s single “Same Song.” Fast forward four more months and Shakur’s Interscope Records debut landed on shelves. Shock G also lent his professional ear to 2Pac’s work, producing his breakthrough single “I Get Around” and serving as co-producer on Pac’s debut album 2Pacalypse Now. At the premiere of the 2017 movie All Eyez On Me, Shock G (who has since tragically passed as well), reflected on Tupac’s philosophy on life, saying, “He was ready, he knew he was done here. On to his next planet, on to his next adventure, maybe he was reincarnated on Earth, who knows? But Pac wasn’t worried about death. He was not scared of death and neither am I.”

It turns out that mentees can end up leading teachers too.

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Terence Crawford Had Eminem Join Him For His ‘Lose Yourself’ Ring Walk

Boxing continued its incredible run of fights on Saturday night with one of the biggest in recent memory, as Errol Spence Jr. (28-0-0) and Terence Crawford (39-0-0) met in a battle of undefeateds for the right to be called boxing’s undisputed welterweight champion in Las Vegas.

It was set to be the biggest fight of the year, as it was two undefeated champions meeting in their prime, a rarity in the sport. As such, they made sure to make it a full spectacle by bringing out stars for their ring walks, with Terence Crawford making his way to the ring flanked by Eminem as he walked out to “Lose Yourself.”

It is a bit odd that Eminem didn’t actually perform the song, as typically happens when an artist joins a boxer for his ring walk, but he introduced Crawford and strode to the ring by his side as his iconic song played. We got a glimpse at maybe why Em didn’t perform when Errol Spence Jr. came out with BigXthaPlug, who was just off with the lyrics compared to the song playing over the arena speakers.

It was quite the scene in T-Mobile Arena, as the fight had brought out some of the biggest stars in entertainment to watch ringside, ready to witness one of the biggest fights the sport’s had in the last decade.

Who is Ez Mil?

Ez Mil

On July 26, the rap world was buzzing with excitement as legendary rapper Eminem took to Instagram to make a major announcement – the signing of Filipino-American rapper, EZ Mil. The “Love the Way You Lie” hitmaker captioned in the post – “Me and Dre back at it,” he wrote. “Check @ezekielmiller aka Ez Mil […]

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