O’Shea Jackson Jr., son of rap icon Ice Cube, has never hidden his admiration for Eminem. Over the years, he’s consistently shown love for the Detroit legend, praising his lyrical abilities and cultural impact. In a world where hip-hop debates are endless and divided, O’Shea stands firm in his belief that Eminem is one of the greatest to ever do it—regardless of race or era. His comments come across as genuine, informed, and passionate, making it clear he’s not just following hype but truly respects the artistry.
In several interviews and social media posts, Jackson Jr. has openly included Eminem in his personal top five rappers of all time. One of the most notable moments came during a conversation with Nick Cannon, where O’Shea doubled down on his stance, saying, “I love that white motherf—er, bro.” He added that he owns every Eminem album, and regularly revisits classics like The Marshall Mathers LP, which he says he listens to at least once a year.
His praise isn’t limited to just Eminem’s hits or mainstream appeal. O’Shea often highlights lesser-discussed songs, such as “Hello” from Relapse, where he once tweeted how hard Eminem was “spitting” on the track. This kind of recognition shows Jackson’s deeper appreciation for Eminem’s full catalog, not just the popular singles. He’s clearly someone who studies bars and delivery, which makes his praise carry more weight than casual fan shoutouts.
Beyond the technical skills, O’Shea has defended Eminem’s legacy publicly, challenging critics who try to downplay his influence. In one tweet, he called out the unfair comparisons between Em and other white rappers, reminding people just how rare Eminem’s success truly is. Calling him “one of the baddest on the planet,” Jackson Jr. has positioned himself as one of Eminem’s most vocal celebrity supporters—proof that real recognize real.
In the latest tweets, the son of legendary Ice Cube showed love to Eminem again by referencing his iconic 8 Mile movie. Check out the tweets below:
Eminem is so good that he was able to make a movie where he was being bullied by black people. And we as black people watched and were rooting for him to beat the black people in the movie.
(Even though to this day some believe Lotto won. I’m not one of those tho) https://t.co/D6kYByU5zc
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) July 4, 2025
Eminem is so good. That he made the champion choke. Not a single word was rapped. Made him quit rapping altogether, join the military, and eventually become Captain America.
That’s how good Eminem is. https://t.co/3XMJDJBEA3
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) July 4, 2025
