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Eminem Trolled Fans With A ‘New Album’ Announcement For April Fools’ Day — But, Of Course, There’s A Catch

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Eminem fans have impatiently awaited news of a new album from the Detroit rap icon for nearly four years. He last released new music in 2020 with his eleventh studio album Music To Be Murdered By and its extended edition, Side B. While that project totaled 33 songs, it still wasn’t enough to satisfy fans’ cravings for another complete collection. While Em has offered appetizers here and there — “Doomsday 2” and “Lace It” spring to mind — he hasn’t acknowledged the hunger for a full-length project until now.

Of course, your mileage with this “new album” may vary depending on your tolerance for revisiting catalog… uhhh… classics. And for April Fools’ jokes.

Oh yeah, sorry, Eminem fans but the “new album” the Rap God is pushing is actually the oldest one in his discography: his independently released 1996 debut studio album, Infinite, which was his introduction to the Detroit rap scene at large. However, the album didn’t receive much pickup outside the Motor City due in part to comparisons of the young Eminem to influences like AZ, Big L, and Nas. While it received mixed reviews at the time — and in retrospect — it offers a rare glimpse at an earnest, developing Eminem, without some of the quirks that would later become his signatures.

Fans have hoped that the album would make it to streaming, but it looks like Eminem’s joke remains a joke — at least, for now. Some are taking it well; others… not so much. Check out Em’s tongue-in-cheek trailer for Infinite‘s “release” below.

Ghostface Killah Is “The Full Definition Of A Deadbeat,” His Son Claims

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Ghostface Killah is a legend of the Wu-Tang Clan, but allegedly he has much more serious issues to address with his family that the public doesn’t see. Moreover, his son Infinite Coles took to Instagram on Wednesday (May 24) to call Ghost “the full definition of a deadbeat” and bring forth various claims. Not only has he apparently been unresponsive for over a decade, but Coles allegedly lived in a homeless shelter during COVID times for almost a year without his dad’s support. Also, he shared some alleged text messages between the two- or rather, a lot of unresponded texts and a single acknowledgement when Infinite wished him a happy Father’s Day.

“I haven’t had a full conversation with you or seen you in over 15 years!” Infinite Coles claimed of Ghostface Killah. “You haven’t once tried to reach out to me to see how I’m feeling or how I’m doing. I have messages that literally show me reaching out to you and receiving no response for over a DECADE! The legend that you all love, Ghostface Killah is the full definition of a deadbeat. Dad, you let us live without light, gas or even communication from you for years.

Read More: A Conversation With Ghostface Killah: 15 Years Of “Fishscale”

Infinite Coles’ Public Message To Ghostface Killah

“I can’t even say you’re only a deadbeat dad to me because I’m gay, because you’re a deadbeat to all of your kids,” he continued. “What I’ve been seeking is the answer as to why? Is it because your father turned [his] back on you? WHYYYY do you LOVE everyone but your kids? It’s backwards, it’s ugly, it’s hurtful and it’s HUMILIATING.” This isn’t the first time that Infinite spoke on his relationship with Ghostface Killah. Furthermore, he told NME in 2021 that “he is a part of [him].”

Meanwhile, the Staten Island icon continues to make impressive contributions to the game, best exemplified by his verse on Kendrick Lamar’s latest album. However, it’s disheartening to see these allegations come to light, especially surrounding someone who’s gone through a lot of struggle and hardship as well. Hopefully this unfortunate public message results in healing from both sides, and they can find new peace with each other. For more news and the latest updates on Ghostface Killah, stay logged into HNHH.

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