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Gizelle Bryant & Robyn Dixon Battle Eminem

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Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon are taking on Eminem in a battle between two reality stars and a rap icon. The stakes are high as Gizelle and Robyn have found themselves in the crosshairs of none other than Eminem. The two women own a podcast called Reasonably Shady, and their plan is to trademark the name. However, their plans seem to have hit a snag as Eminem has gotten involved. To everyone’s surprise, Eminem is taking offense to Gizelle Bryant’s and Robyn Dixon’s goals regarding their podcast.

Both Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon are members of The Real Housewives of Potomac, and have their own podcast together. The name of the podcast, Reasonably Shady, didn’t cause any controversy on its own until recently. The legendary rapper Eminem has recently gotten his legal team involved, as he believes that the name of their podcast is too close to his own trademark. In his earlier days, Eminem was windy popular for his alter ego, Slim Shady. The alter ego also goes by just Shady. Either way, Eminem feels like people will get the rapper’s persona and the podcast mixed up.

Eminem Takes On Gizelle Bryant And Robyn Dixon

Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon have fought back against Eminem’s claims. They are arguing that the names are not that similar and that no one will mistake the podcast for being affiliated with the rapper. While the podcast name does include the word “shady,” there is no other resemblance between their show and Eminem’s trademark. The rapper does not want the pair to be able to sell any merchandise relating to the show with the Reasonably Shady trademark. Gizelle and Robyn are now also getting involved legally.

The term “shady” is a popular one among the hip hop community. While some may be able to see where Eminem is coming from, others believe that he may be over protective of his success. The battle has left Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon frustrated, as they had no intention of infringing on Eminem’s trademark. However the legal battle turns out, the reality stars have no intention of ceasing their podcast.

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Eminem Is The First & Only Rapper With Two Diamond Albums

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Eminem has been all over the news this week following recent comments made by Melle Mel. The Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five rapper explained why he didn’t think Em was one of the greatest rappers alive. Though his assessment was rather surface-level, his comments came after Billboard and Vibe listed him at #5 among the greatest rappers of all time. Billboard and Vibe based their criteria on: “body of work/achievements (charted singles/albums, gold/platinum certifications), cultural impact/influence (how the artist’s work fostered the genre’s evolution), longevity (years at the mic), lyrics (storytelling skills) and flow (vocal prowess).”

It’s hard to deny that Eminem hasn’t mastered each of these aspects. As a student of the game, his flow and bars were patterned by the legends before him. Treach, Redman, and plenty of other rappers have undoubtedly influenced the unique style that Em cultivated. Then, when it comes to his cultural impact and influence, artists like Kendrick Lamar, and most recently, Kevin Gates have put him in their top 5 rappers dead or alive.

Eminem Goes Diamond Twice

Eminem during Eminem signing his new release “Marshall Mathers LP” at Virgin Record Store – Times Square in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ke.Mazur/WireImage)

In the conversation of RIAA certifications and Billboard accomplishments, Eminem undoubtedly earned that spot at #5. This week marked the one-week anniversary since Eminem became the first and only rapper to earn two diamond-certified albums. On March 8th, 2022, the RIAA certified two of his albums as double platinum, as XXL points out. The Eminem Show officially reached 11M units sold while The Marshall Mathers LP reached diamond status on the same day.

Both The Eminem Show and The Marshall Mathers LP are two of Em’s most celebrated bodies of work. Though controversial, 2000’s The Marshall Mathers LP includes some of Em’s most revered songs, such as “Kim” and “Stan” – two songs that showcased the depth of his lyrical prowess. Meanwhile, The Eminem Show came at the height of Em’s popularity in the mainstream and largely detailed how he grappled with fame, along with a far more political commentary on songs like “Mosh.” 

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Chuck D Defends Melle Mel Following Eminem & Kendrick Lama Comments

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Melle Mel caused a storm in the past week after his commentary on a few prominent rappers. The Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five member shared some unpopular opinions surrounding Kendrick Lamar and Eminem. Though both artists earned their acclaim as hip-hop reached new heights commercially, he felt as though K. Dot and Em didn’t aren’t as influential as the masses deem them to be. Nobody wants to rap like Kendrick Lamar. Nobody wants to rap like Eminem,” he said. “A lot of people wanted to rap, like ‘Pac and Biggie.”

Eminem and Kendrick Lamar haven’t said much about Mel but 50 Cent had a few words to say about the pioneer. Given that Em played a significant role in Fif’s career, he didn’t hold back. “There was more money selling dope then being in hip-hop when Melle Mel was popping, the culture grown so much,” he said. “I’m not sure if it would be what it is today without artists like Eminem,” he added before stating that Melle Mell is hating on the younger generation. 

Chuck D Defends Melle Mel

With Hip-Hop 50 underway, Chuck D reminded the masses of Melle Mel’s contributions to the culture. Though the famed rap pioneer has a history of downplaying the success of those who came after him, Chuck D made it clear that the OG rapper is an integral force in shaping the culture we love and enjoy today. Chuck said that Mel is like the Wilt Chamberlain of hip-hop due to his dominance on the mic, as well as the parallels between Melle Mel and Chamberlain’s criticism of the younger generation.

“Understand Melle Mel was so dominant over the rest of the pack in the first 5 years of records its hard to comprehend for born after MC folk,” he explained. “Its why i call him Wilt Chamberlain and Wilt had a crate of critiques for the rappers after him including ME . Just Let Mel be Wilt lol.” Some people agreed with Chuck D’s take while others pointed out to Melle Mel’s frequent disrespect of new MCs. How do you feel about Melle Mel’s comments? Let us know in the comments below.

50 Cent Stood Up For Eminem After Melle Mel Claimed Em’s Only Considered A Top-Five Rapper Because He’s White

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A few days ago, Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five stirred the pot when he shared his opinion that Eminem is overrated because he’s white. Well, longtime Eminem associate 50 Cent is having none of that.

In a now-deleted Instagram post from over the weekend, 50 wrote, “There was more money selling dope, then being in Hip Hop when Melly Mel was popping, the culture has grown so much. i’m not sure if it would be what it is today with out artist like Eminem. Sh*t i’m not sure i would be who i am with out him but you know it’s competitive so n****s gonna hate. LOL f*ck outta here ! we sucker free.”

This comes after Mel said of Em, “Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If you was talking about sales, he sold more than everybody. If you talking about rhyme style — OK, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white! He’s white! If Eminem was just another n**** like all the rest of us, would he be top 5 on that list when a n**** that can rhyme just as good as him is 35? […] If he was a Black rapper, he wouldn’t even make the list probably. […] Eminem, he has his style. He’s got a nice little tricky, gimmicky style. But to say that he would be [able to] sell as many records if he was just another brother, that’s not true. It’s just not.”

50 Cent Reacts To Melle Mel’s Comment About Eminem Being Mentioned As Top 5 On Top 50 List

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Recently, Hip Hop pioneer Melle Mel appeared on The Art Of Dialogue and delved into the conversation about Eminem making the Top 5 spot on Billboard’s Top 50 Emcees of All Time. The “White Lines” rapper said that Mr. Matherts wouldn’t have made the list if he wasn’t white.

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

Fif jumped to Em’s defense on social media, saying, “There was more money selling dope than being in Hip Hop when Melly Mel was popping, the culture has grown so much. i’m not sure if it would be what it is today without artists like Eminem.” He continued, “S**t I’m not sure I would be who I am without him, but you know it’s competitive, so n***as gonna hate. LOL f**k outta here! we sucker free.”

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Melle Mel Thinks Eminem Is Only Considered As A Top Five Rapper On A Recent List Because He’s White

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During a new interview with Art Of Dialogue, Grandmaster Melle Mel (the lead vocalist of Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five) shared his personal thoughts about Eminem making the top five of Billboard‘s greatest rappers list — and did not hold back.

“Obviously, he’s a capable rapper,” Melle Mel said. “If you was talking about sales, he sold more than everybody. If you talking about rhyme style – OK, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white! He’s white! If Eminem was just another n**** like all the rest of us, would he be Top 5 on that list when a n**** that can rhyme just as good as him is 35?”

As the opposite, Melle Mel noted that he’d be able to match Elvis’ success if he was a white rapper.

“If he was a Black rapper, he wouldn’t even make the list probably,” he added. “Busta [Rhymes] … see this is the difference between who writes what list. Busta, I would say, is the No. 1 rapper overall. Nobody’s gonna take Busta. Busta could rap just as good as Eminem. Eminem, he has his style. He’s got a nice little tricky, gimmicky style … But to say that he would be [able to] sell as many records if he was just another brother, that’s not true. It’s just not.”

Listen to Melle Mel’s full thoughts on Eminem above.

Melle Mel Thinks Eminem Is Considered Top 5 Because He’s White

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He’s praised as a GOAT in the Rap Game, but not everyone believes Eminem deserves top spots on Best Rappers lists. There are a handful of artists whose names regularly float about during those discussions. Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Biggie, Tupac Shakur, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Nas are just a few whose talents are debated by fans worldwide. Marshall Mathers is also a staple, but Rap icon Melle Mel explained why Em’s race contributes to his legacy.

Billboard and Vibe‘s Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list caused a stir, and Melle Mel is discussing Em’s placement. The Detroit icon crept in at No. 5, and it’s an accolade that Melle Mel believes arrived because he’s white. “Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If we was talkin’ about sales, he sold more than everybody, if you talkin’ about rhyme style, okay, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white! He’s white!” said Mel. “So now, if Eminem was just another n*gga like all the rest of us, would he be Top 5 on that list? When a n*gga that can rhyme just as good as him is [No.] 35? That had records and all that. He’s 35. He’s white.”

Eminem Wouldn’t Be As Respected As A Black Emcee?

Inductee US rapper Eminem performs on stage during the 37th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Microsoft Theatre on November 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

“And the point is this: if I was white, n*gga, I’d be greater than [Elvis Presley]. N*gga be like, ‘Melle Mel is greater than Elvis. Melle Mel is the greatest white man that has ever lived. He came up with a culture, he was a part of a culture that changed the whole world. That is a great ass white man right there.’ But I’m not white. I’m one of the n*ggas.”

“So, you know, anybody can be as mad as they want. They can feel how they wanna feel,” Mel continued. “If you don’t think that race plays a part in the equation in how great he is—I heard one of the dudes that’s down with him, [Royce Da 5’9”], I heard he’s just as good as Eminem. Why ain’t he as big as Eminem? Because he’s Black! None of that sh*t [is] hard to figure out!”

“Eminem gets a top spot because he’s white.” Mel couldn’t tell you if the hypothetical Black Eminem would rank higher or lower, but he clearly emphasized that race is important. Check it out above.

‘Ant-Man’ Stars Evangeline Lilly And Kathryn Newton Were Stunned To Learn About Eminem’s Role In The Word ‘Stan’

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It’s hard to come up with something that becomes a cultural mainstay, and Eminem did it unintentionally: His 2000 hit “Stan” is about an obsessive fan, and it was such a popular and descriptive depiction of that sort of person that the word “stan” is now commonly used to describe passionate devotees. The word “stan” has become its own thing distinct from Eminem at this point, as Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania stars Evangeline Lilly and Kathryn Newton proved in a recent interview.

In a PopBuzz presser, the two were asked about the word and it turned out they had complementary sets of knowledge: Lilly hadn’t heard of the term “stan” but was aware of the Eminem song, while Newton is up on her slang but didn’t know the word’s origins.

Newton explained how the word is used, which prompted Lilly to wonder if it was the Eminem song that spawned the word. The burden of confusion shifted from Lilly to Newton at that point, who had apparently never made the connection between Eminem and the word “stan” before until after Lilly explained what the song is about.

Quantumania, meanwhile, could use some more stans, it seems.

Check out Lilly and Newton’s interview above.

Math Hoffa Can’t Decide Whether Eminem Or Jay-Z Had A Bigger Impact

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Ever since Billboard and Vibe’s top 50 greatest rappers list emerge, there has been a flurry of debate surrounding the #1 spot, which Jay-Z claimed. However, the other rappers who landed within the top 10 – or even lower – felt as though they deserved better positions. Lil Wayne, for example, chimed in during a recent interview with Zane Lowe. “I can deal with that,” Wayne said after learning that Biggie, Eminem, Tupac, Nas, Kendrick Lamar and JAY-Z were ahead of him. “I will tell you that I am a motherf**king one. Everybody whose names you named, they also know I’m No. 1. Go ask ’em. They know what it is.”

Many people agreed with Wayne’s take but a lot of individuals felt as if Eminem’s contributions to the culture were downplayed in the list. Some felt as though he should’ve ranked higher, given his influence and incredible sales history. However, most agreed that Jay-Z deserved #1. Over the years, the debate between Jay-Z and Eminem have run rampant in rap conversations. There’s no doubt that Jay aged better with time than Em but both undoubtedly shaped hip-hop at a critical time.

Math Hoffa Chimes In

Math Hoffa recently appeared on Vlad TV with Havoc where he discussed the influence of Jay-Z and Eminem with Saigon. During the conversation, Saigon asked him who he felt had a bigger impact on the game. Though he could’ve talked in circles about which rapper has the better catalog, the most money, or even the epic lyrical spar that is “Renegade,” he provided a far more eloquent response to the question. “Whoever mutually inspired both of them,” he said.

Saigon and Math Hoffa then began to ponder on all of the people who’ve inspired Jay-Z and Eminem, such as LL Cool J and Kool G Rap. Saigon pointed out that Eminem is really a hip-hop head at the core with a firm understanding of many of the underground legends and battle rappers who might not get as much shine in the widespread discourse surrounding hip-hop. Elsewhere, Hoffa discussed artists like Meek Mill, Cassidy and Sauce Walka successfully transitioning from battle rap to the music industry.