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Surprisingly, Eminem Opens ‘The Death Of Slim Shady’ Defending Rather Than Offending Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, And More

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Eminem’s twelfth studio album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), has arrived. However, anyone preparing to clutch their pearls at his latest round of raunchy, offensive humor might end up surprised. Rather than offending, Em opens the album defending fellow lyrical stalwarts like Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and his protege Joyner Lucas.

On album intro “Renaissance,” Eminem opts for more of a tongue-in-cheek jab at haters of his lyrical brothers-in-rhyme — a move some might call a bit of a departure from his usual provocation.

Now just travel inside the mind of a hater
‘Cause I don’t see no fans, all I see’s a bunch of complainers
“Kendrick’s album was cool but it didn’t have any bangers”
“Wayne’s album or Ye’s, couldn’t tell you which one was lamer”
“Joyner’s album was corny, Shady’s new shit is way worse”
“Everything is either too tame or there’s too much anger”
“I didn’t like the beef so I hated Might Delete Later”
You nerdy pricks would find somethin’ wrong with 36 Chambers

Eminem first began teasing The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) on April Fools’ Day (although some fans would argue that he started much before that, in February), with a phony post about dropping a new album on streaming that turned out to just be his first album, Infinite. After putting an obituary for his trollish alter ego in a real newspaper, he dropped the first single, “Houdini,” at the end of May.

Once the ball was rolling, Em was all-in on promoting the new album, going as far as offing Slim in the video for “Tobey,” the second single featuring Big Sean and BabyTron, setting up a limited-run merch collection with White Castle, zipping Shady into a body bag on the album’s cover art, and even referencing the now inescapable “Hawk Tuah” girl meme in a promotional video in which he spits on Slim Shady’s grave.

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is out now via Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope. You can find more info here.

Eminem Dismisses Kendrick Lamar Critics As “Complainers” On New Album

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Eminem likes to name drop. He always litters his verses with contemporary artists, whether it be in the form of praise or mockery. He poked fun at Megan Thee Stallion on his single “Houdini,” for example. On the opening song to his new album, however, Em name drops a handful of legendary artists. He cites the most recent work they released, and undermines the criticism they’ve gotten from fans. In the rapper’s estimation, someone like Kendrick Lamar should be getting even more respect for the caliber of music he’s making.

“Renaissance” isn’t a particularly long song, but it sets the tone for The Death of Slim Shady. Eminem uses dense wordplay to illustrate how insane he (or rather, Slim Shady) is. As the song reaches its end, though, he decides to speak up for his peers. Kendrick Lamar is the first name on his list. “‘Cause I don’t see no fans, all I see’s a bunch of complainers,” he raps. He then proceeds to assume the perspective of said complainers, and make statements that he’s vehemently against. “‘Kendrick’s album was cool but it didn’t have any bangers,’” he mockingly adds. “‘Wayne’s album or Ye’s, couldn’t tell you which one was lamer.’”

Read More: Eminem Embraces “HAWK TUAH” Meme While Visiting Slim Shady’s Gravesite

Eminem Loves Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale Album

Eminem has made his admiration for Kendrick Lamar clear in the past. The two rappers collaborated on the 2013 song “Love Game,” and Em has labeled him a “top tier lyricist” on multiple occasions. Eminem was also vocal in his adoration for Lamar’s polarizing album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. The same album that “didn’t have any bangers,” according to Eminem’s designated “complainers. Em tweeted that he was absolutely floored by Mr. Morale shortly after it dropped in 2022. “This Kendrick album is f*cking ridiculous,” he wrote. “I’m speechless.”

Kendrick Lamar has returned the praise. During a 2016 interview with GQ, the Compton rapper claimed that Eminem was one of his biggest influences. He cited Em’s 2000 album, The Marshall Mathers LP, in particular. “The day I heard The Marshall Mathers LP, I was just like, How does that work,” he explained. “His time is impeccable. When he wants to fall off the beat, it’s impeccable. These are [the] things that, through experience and time, I had to learn… I got my clarity just studying Eminem.” Talent recognizes talent.

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Eminem Gives Fans A Worthy Curtain Call With “The Death Of Slim Shady”

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Eminem took his time with this one. The Death of Slim Shady feels like the most important Em release since The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Which, not coincidentally, is considered to be one of the rapper’s last good albums. The rollout has been mysterious. The music videos have been entertaining. And the Slim Shady concept has lots of potential. Fortunately, the finished product delivers on the hype. The Death of Slim Shady is a strong Eminem album, his best of the decade. The reception to the singles, particularly “Houdini,” was mixed, but both fit within the context of the album’s framework.

Eminem urged fans to listen to the album in order, and, true to his word, the songs play better with the context of what came before. “Renaissance” is jolt of an opener, with Em’s typical wordplay in top form. “Habits” and “Trouble” dig into the darker side of the Slim Shady alter ego, with production that doesn’t overpower the lyrics. The darker songs are what work best on the album, like “Antichrist” and the tense “Bad One.” They are not only catchier than something like “Brand New Dance,” but they are progressions of the Slim Shady sound that don’t have to rely on cheap nostalgia. Em has admitted that he’s struggled to evolve with the times. Ironically, it’s in saying goodbye to his breakout character that he finally manages to do so.

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Listen To The Death Of Slim Shady By Eminem

The Death of Slim Shady tracklist:

  1. Renaissance
  2. Habits
  3. Trouble
  4. Brand New Dance
  5. Evil
  6. All You Got (Skit)
  7. Lucifer
  8. Antichrist
  9. Fuel
  10. Road Rage
  11. Houdini
  12. Breaking News (Skit)
  13. Guilty Conscience 2
  14. Head Honcho
  15. Temporary (featuring Skylar Grey)
  16. Bad One
  17. Tobey (featuring BabyTron & Big Sean)
  18. Guess Who’s Back (Skit)
  19. Somebody Save Me

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When Will Eminem’s ‘The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’ Be On Apple Music?

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Eminem issued a directive to his fans on Thursday afternoon, July 11. “Public service announcement: The Death Of Slim Shady is a conceptual album, therefore, if you listen to songs out of order they might not make sense. Enjoy,” Em wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

So, when will The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), Eminem’s 12th studio album, be available for people to stream?

When Will Eminem’s The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) Be On Apple Music?

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is due out on Friday, July 12, which logically means that the album can be expected to become available on Apple Music, Spotify, and all DSPs at 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 11, and midnight ET on Friday, July 12.

Eminem’s The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) Tracklist

1. “Renaissance”
2. “Habits”
3. “Trouble”
4. “Brand New Dance”
5. “Evil”
6. “All You Got (Skit)”
7. “Lucifer”
8. “Antichrist”
9. “Fuel”
10. “Road Rage”
11. “Houdini”
12. “Breaking News (Skit)”
13. “Guilty Conscience 2”
14. “Head Honcho”
15. “Temporary”
16. “Bad One”
17. “Tobey” Feat. Big Sean & BabyTron
18. “Guess Who’s Back (Skit)”
19. “Somebody Save Me”

Eminem’s The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) Album Cover Artwork

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is out 7/12 via Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope. Find more information here.

When Will Eminem’s ‘The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’ Be On Spotify?

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Eminem probably felt more empowered to entitle an album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) after being immortalized in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Whatever the reasoning, he’s fully leaning into killing off his antagonistic alter ego. Slim Shady is seen in a literal body bag in the album’s cover art, after all.

At any rate, anticipation for a fresh Eminem album is alive and well.

When Will Eminem’s The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) Be On Spotify?

Eminem’s The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is due out on Friday, July 12, which means that the album should become available to stream on Spotify at 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 11, and midnight ET on Friday, July 12. The same applies to all DSPs, presumably.

Eminem posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Public service announcement: the Death of Slim Shady is a conceptual album, therefore, if you listen to songs out of order they might not make sense. Enjoy.”

Keep that in mind when reading the tracklist below.

Eminem’s The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) Tracklist

1. “Renaissance”
2. “Habits”
3. “Trouble”
4. “Brand New Dance”
5. “Evil”
6. “All You Got (Skit)”
7. “Lucifer”
8. “Antichrist”
9. “Fuel”
10. “Road Rage”
11. “Houdini”
12. “Breaking News (Skit)”
13. “Guilty Conscience 2”
14. “Head Honcho”
15. “Temporary”
16. “Bad One”
17. “Tobey” Feat. Big Sean & BabyTron
18. “Guess Who’s Back (Skit)”
19. “Somebody Save Me”

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is out 7/12 via Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope. Find more information here.

Eminem Has A Good Reason Why You Need To Listen To His New Album ‘The Death Of Slim Shady’ Front-To-Back

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Eminem is still going strong: In 2020, his album Music To Be Murdered By went No. 1 and spawned the hit single “Godzilla.” Now, he’s a day away from releasing his 12th album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). Before fans get their hands on it, though, Em has a message for them, about how he thinks the project should be heard.

On X (formerly Twitter) today (July 11), Eminem explained, “Public service announcement: the ‘death of slim shady’ is a conceptual album, therefore, if you listen to songs out of order they might not make sense. Enjoy.”

This isn’t Eminem’s first go in the conceptual space, as 2009’s Relapse is often considered a concept album, about drug rehabilitation and falling short.

So far, we’ve heard “Houdini” and “Tobey” from the new album. On the latter, some thought Eminem was dissing Jay-Z with the lines, “Ain’t feelin’ your top five favorite rappers / So I know they ’bout to be pissed at me / But this, to me, is a mystery / How rappers I’ve already ripped could be / Higher up on a list than me.” However, Eminem associate Royce Da 5’9″ shut that idea down, saying “of course not” to the diss speculation.

Even Eminem Has The ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl On His Radar, As He Referenced To Promote His Upcoming Album

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You know a meme has reached peak saturation when even the notoriously techno-phobic Eminem is referencing it to promote his new albums. The “Hawk Tuah” girl, Hailey Welch, has been all over the place since her memorable street interview went viral on TikTok (including concerts with Zach Bryan and Shaquille O’Neal), and now, her catchphrase is part of the rollout for Eminem’s new album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).

Em quoted the spitting onomatopoeia in the caption of a video featuring the grave of “beloved antagonist” Slim Shady (who apparently died at the ripe old age of 27). A passerby spits on the tombstone, which bears a familiar quote from the chorus of “Without Me,” then walks away… missing a hand bursting up out of the ground, suggesting that rumors of Mr. Shady’s demise might have been greatly exaggerated.

Em’s spent much of the rollout for the album poking fun at his alter ego, from making him the anachronistic butt of the joke in his “Houdini” video to putting him to the chainsaw in the video for “Tobey” to zipping him into a body bag on the album’s cover. Whether all this means Eminem’s truly retiring the rap persona — or just trolling all of his haters yet again — remains to be seen.

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is due 7/12 via Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope. You can find more info here.

Eminem’s “Tobey” Slots In At #95 On The Billboard Hot 100

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Eminem did not pull off a magic trick number’s wise with “Tobey” like he did with “Houdini”, but the latest single still earns a spot on the Billboard Hot 100. According to the latest refresh of the charts on Tuesday, The Death of Slim Shady cut barely cracks the list at #95. In comparison, “Houdini” debuted at number two. That made it the highest charting single for Em since his 2013 collab with Rihanna, “The Monster”. While you could argue that “Tobey” is a better track overall than its predecessor, the former does possess some key traits.

For starters, the track in nearly a minute shorter, with the lead-off track clocking in at 3:47. Typically, songs around that length do better on the charts overall. Additionally, “Houdini” is a catchier tune, especially on the chorus. While BabyTron’s on “Tobey” is still very good, it comes across clunkier flow wise. Regardless, though, Eminem charting consecutively is a great accomplishment, and it would not be surprising if it climbed up higher once the album drops Friday, July 12.

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Speaking of the project, things are really falling in place for it. Over the last couple of days, Eminem has given us the symbolic cover art, as well as the official tracklist. The latter was leaked prior on Apple Music, showing off the potential features. However, it has since been replaced with song titles and hidden guests. Some call back to previous tracks during the peak of the Slim Shady era and there are 19 in total.

What are your thoughts on “Tobey” by Eminem, Big Sean, and BabyTron placing at #95 on the Billboard Hot 100? Are you surprised by its initial ranking, why or why not? Do you expect the single to climb up the list as the days progress? Is it your favorite of the two album cuts we have? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Eminem. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg May Have Teased Eminem’s Upcoming Album Months Ago In A Gin & Juice Cocktail Ad

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While Eminem first began teasing his new album, The Death Of Slim Shady, back in April, some fans now think he may have teased it even sooner than that. According to Billboard, some of Em’s most dedicated Stans have apparently discovered clues to the new albums’ release in promos for another Dr. Dre-related product as far back as February.

That’s when Dre and longtime collaborator Snoop Dogg shared the ad for their Gin & Juice canned cocktails, which pays visual homage to Quentin Tarantino’s breakout 1994 film Pulp Fiction. Dressed as the film’s two hitmen, Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, Dre and Snoop dispose of a body in the woods and open a can of Gin & Juice while Snoop smokes a blunt. Fans have determined that the body might have been the titular Slim Shady, as Eminem’s cover for The Death Of Slim Shady features him being zipped into a body bag like the one Snoop and Dre retrieve from the trunk of their car in the commercial.

Of course, all this could just be fans letting their imaginations run wild. After all, it has been nearly four years since Em last released a new album. As it stands, it’s fun to think that there could be a connection, but for now, there’s little concrete evidence that points to any determined cross promotion.

The Death Of Slim Shady is due on 7/12 via Shady/Aftermath/Interscope.

Eminem Unveils Official Tracklist For “The Death Of Slim Shady”

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The wait is almost over. Eminem has pulled out all the bells and whistles in the build up to his new album, The Death of Slim Shady. The album’s release date is almost upon us, though, so there’s little left to do then let the music speak for itself. Now we have a tracklist. Eminem dropped the song titles on July 9th, confirming the inclusion of lead singles “Houdini” and “Tobey.” The biggest delight, though, is how long the album is. Em is not skimping out on the content.

The Death of Slim Shady will be 19 tracks long. This makes it longer than Kamikaze and Recovery, and more in line with the deluxe editions of more recent albums. There also seems to be song titles that are direct sequels to Eminem classics, or riffs on earlier song ideas. “Guilty Conscience 2” is obviously an extension of the classic Dr. Dre collab from 1999. Given that Dre is heavily involved with The Death of Slim Shady, it’s safe to assume he will return for a couple verses. “Brand New Dance” also calls back to “Square Dance” from Em’s 2002 classic The Eminem Show.

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The Features On Eminem’s Album Are Hidden

There’s strong demonic imagery littered throughout the tracklist. The final trailer for the album sees a woman give birth to a demonic infant, so it’s definitely on brand. The Death of Slim Shady will include songs called “Lucifer” and “Antichrist” back to back on the album, as well as “Bad One.” Other titles suggest a more frenetic, angry energy like “Fuel” or “Road Rage.” This also makes sense, given how Slim is the embodiment of all of Eminem’s worst tendencies. “Houdini” was a clear throwback to the rapper’s heyday, so it should fit in with the rest of the songs here.

The more reflective songs titles come later in the tracklist. “Temporary” suggests a transient angle that falls out of the Slim purview and more into older, contemplative Em. The same goes for the final song on the album, “Somebody Save Me.” It’s worth noting that the only features listed on the album are Big Sean and BabyTron, who appear on the already-released “Tobey.” Based on the collaborations that have been teased in the lead up to The Death of Slim Shady, it looks as though the other features will be hidden until the album drops on July 12.

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