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Eminem’s “Recovery” becomes 5th hip-hop album to cross 20 million sales

Eminem’s seventh solo studio album “Recovery” has now crossed the 20 million album sales worldwide. The Grammy-winning project has now sold 8.3 million in pure sales, 5.6 million as a digital units, and 5.3 million as a streaming units.

“Recovery” becomes third Eminem album to hit 20 million sales mark, after “The Eminem Show” and “The Marshall Mathers LP” and fifth album overall in hip-hop genre, following Fugees’ “The Score” and Tupac’s “All Eyez On Me.”

Upon its release, “Recovery” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 741,000 copies. It also reached No. 1 in 16 other countries. It spawned four singles: “Not Afraid”, “Love the Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna, “No Love” featuring Lil Wayne, and “Space Bound”, with the former two both reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Recovery” was the best-selling album worldwide in 2010 and the best-selling album in the United States in 2010. The album received generally positive reviews by critics and was widely regarded as an improvement to “Relapse.”

In 2022, “Recovery” was certified 8x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), becoming Eminem’s third best-selling studio album behind “The Marshall Mathers LP” (2000) and “The Eminem Show” (2002).

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Eminem’s new playlist is a tribute to Donkey Kong video game

Eminem has recently released a new playlist on Spotify called “EMINEM, level up.” with the cover art that references his favorite video game, Donkey Kong.

On March 30, 2010, Eminem reported a score of 465,800 with photo proof, which would have put him within the top 30 worldwide at the time. As of March 2023, with increasing competition, this score would now sit in 191st place; the score was never officially submitted.

In an interview with Rolling Stone around the time, Em talked about his obsession with Donkey Kong and other retro video games— immortalized in the 2010 track “Despicable” on which he rapped “The game I just about conquered it like Donkey Kong / I’m bonkers b–ch, I’m the king of this honkey s–t, I reign supreme in this honkey s–t”—which was apparently sparked after seeing the documentary King of Kong. That doc details the battle between Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell, the latter of which RS describes as “a loudmouthed jerk not entirely unlike a certain white rapper.”

“It’s a perfect contrast,” Eminem said of the film. “A hero and a villain.” The implication, of course, is that he’d naturally side more with the latter—evidenced by his first tweet about Donkey Kong back in 2009, in which he warned Wiebe that he was coming for him. (That too is complicated though, per Rolling Stone, two of Em’s arcade cabinets are signed by Wiebe.)

Stream Eminem’s new official playlist below!

Lil Mabu calls himself new Eminem

A rich, white, drill rapper from the Upper East Side who goes by the name of Lil Mabu has a charting hit song with “Mathematical Disrespect” single.

18-year-old drill rapper from New York City whose rap style is reminiscent of Kay Flock or maybe even 6ix9ine. Unlike the majority of his New York drill counterparts, Mabu doesn’t hail from Brooklyn or the Bronx. Instead, Lil Mabu is from the Upper East Side, grew up in a wealthy family, and attended an elite private school.

The track “Mathematical Disrespect”— which sees Mabu counting “one thot, two thot, three thot, four” which is an obvious reference to Eminem‘s “8 Mile” battle against Papa Doc, and reciting Pi — has gotten over 8 million streams on YouTube and over 13 million streams on Spotify. Key to the track’s rise, expectedly, is its popularity on TikTok. On the track, he tells the NYPD that all his raps are “cap,” references Wordle, and explains one of his lyrics in the middle of the song.

Lil Mabu also uploaded a short video on his YouTube channel with the title: “White boy does not miss. New Eminem.” He has also released the music video which has over 3 million views in just two days. You can watch the short below:

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LL Cool J to release new book, featuring stories from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, KRS-1, Big Daddy Kane & more

In addition to LL’s new album which features Eminem, Fat Joe, Rick Ross and Nas, LL Cool J is planning to release a new book titled The Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-Hop Greatness.

Co-authored with Vikki Tobak (author, journalist, and curator of music photography) and Alec Banks (Rock The Bells editorial director), the book celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, and pays tribute to the influential culture, distinctive sound, and preeminent voices that have defined the iconic genre.

Commemorating the birth, rise, and progression of Hip-Hop’s culture and its impact on American music over the past 50 years, the journey of the genre is presented through rarely seen photographs of Hip-Hop from its inception, from block party performances to street shots, parties, sessions at recording studios, and more. The vibrant imagery is accompanied by first-person stories told by icons including DJ Kool Herc, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, KRS-One, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Grandmaster Flash, Run-D.M.C., Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled and more.

The book features images by celebrated Hip-Hop photographers including Joe Conzo Jr., Ernie “Brother Ernie” Paniccioli, Jonathan Mannion, Janette Beckman, Estevan Oriol, Jamel Shabazz, Mike Miller, Clay Patrick McBride, and others who documented the growth of Hip-Hop from its early days.

The new was announced by Rock The Bells Instagram account: Major Announcement Alert! Thrilled and incredibly proud to present my newest project with @LLCOOLJ, @rizzolibooks @vikkitobak @smart_alec_ The Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-Hop Greatness. Commemorating the birth, rise, and progression of Hip-Hop culture, this momentous collection of origin stories—told by icons @kooldjherc @saltnpepaofficial @mclyte @teacha_krsone @eminem @therealmaryjblige @djflash4eva @rundmc @beastieboys @wearedelasoul @therulernyc @publicenemy @snoopdogg @drdre @nas @atcq @officialbigdaddykane @fatjoe @djkhaled and so many more—brings to life the influential culture, sound and preeminent voices of American Hip-Hop music from the past 50 years. Thank you to the team for embracing the vision and overseeing the creative process and to everyone who made this incredible achievement possible. The Streets Win will officially be released in October 2023 and is now available for pre-order at the link in bio.”

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Xzibit talks relationship with Eminem & making of “What’s The Difference”

Xzibit dropped by the neighborhood to speak with Big Boy about working with Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg. In celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, he explains the stories behind some of his most iconic songs, remembers performing for 250,000 people, and explains how he started working with Dre. Xzibit also recalls hosting “Pimp My Ride”, discusses the “Up In Smoke” tour, and shares his previous stage names. Plus, he reveals that his next album titled “King Maker” might be his last solo project.

“Eminem is dope man. When I think of Eminem, I think of, you know, the things I saw him overcome and the things that he has been able to build and keep his dignity and his respect with the culture, is amazing.” said Xzibit

Then he continues: “It absolutely bothers me when people does not give a credit to Eminem. It’s not easy to do what he has done. What I’ve done. What Royce has done. What Crooked I has done. What Rass Kass has done. Being a lyricist is like trying to be a Samurai. It is a difficult path to walk. It’s sad to see people are so easily trying to dismiss Eminem and it’s not just Eminem. This is like for all of our greats. Hip-hop eats its own. You don’t see Rock & Roll cats telling Rolling Stones they need to get off the stage.”

Then X and Big Boy continue talking about “What’s The Difference” single and Up In Smoke tour. “What’s The Difference was already done. It was Dre, Hitman and Em on the record. Hitman was on lots of songs on 2001. So, Dre was like, ‘I wanna give a spot to X.’ So, he pulls Hitman off and asks me if I wanted to take a shot at the verse so I did my verse on it. Dre didn’t play the verse. He only played the beat. I had not heard Eminem verse. Only the hook was on there.”

You can watch the interview below:

Spotify & Facebook glitch tease new Eminem song

Eminem fans on social media are reporting something very strange happening from Slim Shady’s official Facebook page. Some Stan’s around the world received notification that says: “Eminem has a new song out that you can preview or add to your story.”

Of course fans were quick to play it but when they clicked it, it was already deleted. Fans also reported that there was Eminem on the cover of Spotify’s new releases playlist.

Check out the screenshots below:

Coco Jones raps Eminem’s verse from Drake’s “Forever”

Coco Jones – 25-year-old multi-hyphenate actor, singer/songwriter, and star on the Peacock hit Bel-Air, released her major-label debut EP What I Didn’t Tell You in November 2022, which included the hit single “ICU.”

Coco has been in film and on TV since she was a tween, starting out as a recurring guest on Disney’s musical sketch comedy, So Random!, and, in 2012, as the golden-voiced love interest in the network’s TV movie, Let It Shine.

She has stayed busy ever since, flexing her range across titles that span adventure romps, intense dramas, holiday fare, and comedy horror (Netflix’s Vampires vs. the Bronx). You also may have seen her on the tiny screen—with millions of social media followers, dedicated to upping representation for proud, talented, dark-skinned Black women. Most recently, she won Outstanding New Artist at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.

The rising star has recently visited HOT97 where she talked about her first experiences with Hip Hop, including how Slick Rick’s “Children Story” gave her and her family a memory she can remember. She also spoke about how 2Pac influenced her life while she was younger with the inspirational lyrics in some of his music, and rebellious nature.

At one point of the interview, she was asked about the first song that she memorized and surprisingly it’s Eminem‘s verse from Drake’s “Forever” single, which also features Lil Wayne and Kanye West:

“The first song that I memorized was ‘Forever’ by Drake. I think I memorized the Eminem verse. — He ain’t had him a buzz like this / Since the last time that he overdosed / They been waitin’ patiently for Pinocchio to poke his nose / Back into the game and they know / Rap will never be the same as befo’ / Bashin’ in the brains of these h–s / And establishin’ a name as he goes. — That’s all I remember.”

You can watch the interview below:

Darts player Nathan Aspinall wants dinner with Eminem

In the most recent episode of the Sky Sports Love the Darts podcast, Emma Paton asks Nathan Aspinall who would be at his ideal dinner party.

After a brief moment of intense consideration and a quick debate about whether or not to pick the three members of N’Dubz, Aspinall reveals his selections.

“Eminem, Ronaldo,” Aspinall starts before Dan Dawson quips in, asking “which Ronaldo?” “Cristiano,” Aspinall continues much to Dawson’s disgust. “Wrong one,” he concludes.

“And David Beckham,” Aspinall continues, ignoring Dawson’s comments. “None of them would even know what darts is and they’d probably be boring as hell.”

“They’re like my three. The three that I’ve grown up with and three people I love,” explains the Asp. “They’d be pretty boring wouldn’t they,” he concludes with a laugh.

You can watch the episode below:

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50 Cent says he got something planned with Eminem

50 Cent is giving his classic debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” a tour encore.

The Grammy-winning hip-hop legend announced a 20th-anniversary tour, The Final Lap, to celebrate his Shady Records debut studio album. Another hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes is joining him for all 90 days and Jeremih is coming along for the North American stops.

50 Cent helped define an era of hip-hop with his 2003 album that included mega hits like “In Da Club,” “21 Questions,” and “Many Men (Wish Death).” Several of the songs referenced the moment he was shot nine times in 2000 as well as various happenings from street life in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York.

Eminem and Dr. Dre were heavily involved in the making of the album, as well as in Fiddy’s entire career. Most recently Em and Fifty teamed up to perform at 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show along with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Anderson .Paak.

It appears, 50 and Em have something planned again. In the recent interview with USA TODAY, 50 Cent says Eminem is still his dream collaboration even though the two jumped on a track many times.

Interviewer: Who is your dream male collaborator?
50 Cent: Elon Musk.

Interviewer: I mean in music.
50 Cent: I’d do something with Eminem again. We’ll do something again at some point.

Interviewer: Who is your dream female collaborator?
50 Cent: Nicki Minaj. She’s on fire. She’s still right there.

Layzie Bone wants Eminem on Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Legacy album

Layzie Bone from the legendary hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has recently sat on Surreal Talk Radio where he revealed his wish to have Eminem on Bone Thug’s Legacy album.

Interviewer: For this Legacy album, you guys have teamed up and did monumental collaborations Biggie, Pac and the list goes on, DMX and all those people. Can we get an Eminem collaboration, Bone Thugs and Eminem collaboration, especially for the Legacy album?

Layzie Bone: I probably want that more than fans do. C’mon man, cause that boy is the GOAT. Who don’t wanna go toe to toe, side by side with the GOATS. He must have been practicing because that boy is doing his thing. We all gonna come team ready. That will blow this world’s socks off.

You can listen to the interview below:

Emma performs Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” at The Voice Kids 2023

Emma, a 14-year-old from Vienna, Austria, is not only a phenomenal singer but also a rapper, and her appearance on The Voice Kids did not let us down.

Emma decided to perform Eminem’s 2004 hit single “Mockingbird” from the Encore album at Germany’s The Voice Kids 2023 in order to show that young females can also rap. All the judges turned around right away, and she brought tears to her family members’ eyes.

The Voice Kids is a junior version of The Voice of Germany and a reality talent program produced in Germany by John de Mol. The program was created for kids between the ages of 7 and 15 and is based on the original The Voice Kids of Holland.

Surprisingly the little girl received Eminem’s attention. The official account of The Voice Kids posted Emma’s performance on TikTok with the caption: “Emma is here to bring Eminem’s ‘Mockingbird’ to the world.” In the comments, Eminem replied with “Face with Raised Eyebrow.” Delighted admin of The Voice Kids responded: “The Real Slim Shady is in da house!”

In the next round, Emma performed Tupac’s “Changes” and now she’s back with Eminem’s iconic single “Lose Yourself.” You can watch the performance below:

Eminem talks how Tupac’s passing affected his life

From Allen Hughes, the award-winning director of critically acclaimed The Defiant Ones, comes FX’s Dear Mama, a deeply personal five-part docuseries that defies the conventions of traditional documentary storytelling to share an illuminating saga of mother and son, Afeni and Tupac Shakur.

The documentary features cameo from Eminem, among Dr. Dre, Mike Tyson and others. Slim Shady briefly talked about how Tupac’s death affected his life and his relationship with his mother, Afeni.

“When I heard Tupac dead I was cooking in the restaurant and tickets were pilling up and s–t. I’m like ‘I don’t care, fire me!’ That was devastating. I was just like ‘OH MY GOD!'” said Eminem.

Then he continues: “Tupac was the first rapper to me that could make you cry. I felt him that much. You know, me not knowing my dad and s–t that was going on with my mom and whole s–t, it was just like ‘OH MY GOD, THAT’S ME!’ He was one year older than me, he was only 25 years old and we were just like ‘WHAT THE F–K.'”

“After he passed man, he had ten more albums. Afani understood I was such a huge Tupac fan. She’s like the sweetest lady I’ve ever met. And she was like ‘do what you feel’ and then they gave me all his acapellas. That was one of the funnest times in my life.” Eminem added.

You can watch Eminem’s segment below:

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