Battle rappers, 50 Cent, Russ, Twista & more react to new Eminem album “The Death of Slim Shady”

Eminem dropped The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) album and while critics did not favor the project, hip-hop community who appreciate the lyrics, concept and multisyllable rhymes were impressed by the first Eminem album in 4 years.

Battle rapper A. Ward tweeted: “One thing I believe is not up for debate is…. Eminem is the Greatest Rhymer Ever.” Another battle rapper Mike P said: “21 for 21. Album Of The Year. One of the best albums Eminem has ever made… Holy s—t.” Battle rapper Real Sikh tweeted: I f–k with the “Dream” concept on Eminem new album. You hear alarm clocks and him waking up from a nightmare throughout the album, so most of the album is him dreaming.”

Ice Cube’s son O’Shea Jackson Jr. tweeted: “OMFG, Eminem, I can’t wait to bump this s–t in the car. This mother–ker going crazy.” One of the fans commented: “This is why I hate rap now. It’s all about lyrics and reading between the lines. Tupac just made simple dope a-s songs like Dear Mama, I Get Around, Toss It Up. You did not have to rewind 10 times to get it.” On that, Jackson Jr. replied: “This is the problem. Motherf—kers been eating fast food for so long they don’t know when a good meal is prepared for them.”

AJ Francis said: “Eminem lyrically is the greatest rapper ever. His song style is not for everyone, and some of the stuff he says makes people uncomfortable, but if we talking about lyrical breakdown… He’s the GOAT.” Ren said: “Can’t explain how happy the new Eminem album makes me. Feel like when I listened to The Marshall Mathers LP for the first time. Goosebumps.” Dax tweeted: “New Eminem album is fire.”

Hip-hop YouTuber Stevie Knight ranked the album inside Em’s top three projects. He said “The Eminem Show, The Marshall Mathers LP, The Death of Slim Shady. Top 3 Eminem albums of all time no specific order.” Terrell Mallory said: “This is what I will say… Eminem showed as he always does, that he can REALLY RAP better than MOST.” His brother said: “We listened to The Death Of Slim Shady and Eminem is insane honestly. We caught a LOT of bars. can’t wait for y’all to see what we caught first listen… The man can rap and has a sick mind indeed but at what cost? Either way, I think it was a solid project and concept, but I also understand some hating it. Also let me say the “concept” of him killing “Slim Shady” and how his evilness has fueled his career but also hurt him in the same way. The world changed and he didn’t type s–t. That aside, he said some real offensive s–t on the album and the “concept” doesn’t excuse that.”

One of the users asked Russ to share his opinion on the album. Russ responded: “hiiiiiiigh level rapping abilities. Favorite Em album in a minute.” 50 Cent also tweeted: “Yo Eminem, s–t is crazy. It takes me a while to understand the details of this one.” Pakistan decedent Detroit rapper Lazarus quotes Eminem’s Pakistan line and said that new Eminem album is fire. Surprisingly for me, XXL magazine tweeted: “Eminem is 51 years old and seriously hasn’t lost a step.”

Rap community was also impressed by JID’s verse on “Fuel.” Token said: “JID lost his mind on that Em song.” Mickey Factz tweeted: “Yea this JID verse is candidate for feature verse of the year… along with Kendrick on Like That. Wow good s–t bro.” Director Mike Chehadé said: “Just so everyone knows the JID feature on the new Eminem album didn’t happen overnight. Their relationship started at the beginning of J.I.D’s career. I remember calling J.I.D years ago after he dropped The Never Story. He told me Em and Mos Def had reached out to show love and support. Even back then the greats saw what we’re all witnessing now from J.I.D… Scary part is he’s just getting started!” Twista said “I need to spit a verse on the Fuel song” and tagged Eminem on X. Check out all the reactions in the video below: