Kay Cola talks working with Eminem on “Not Afraid”

Ten years ago, multimillionaire beauty entrepreneur Kay Cola, who was a single mother of two, could never have imagined where she’d be today. Kay Cola became a multi-millionaire after leaving the music industry to build her own all-natural beauty business but before she left, she has worked with Eminem and Dr. Dre in the past.

In a recent interview with Forbes, she talked about the working experience with two legendary figures in hip-hop: “Working with Eminem was certainly a high point in my music career. The song was ‘Not Afraid,’ from the Recovery album. It was a very collaborative experience and I was both singing and writing for the track. Dr Dre was great to work with, too. He would let me do my thing and give me guidance afterward.”

For the full interview, visit Forbes here.

Mark Batson celebrates Eminem’s MTBMB going platinum & hitting 1 billion streams

Legendary producer Mark Batson, who has been involved in countless Eminem tracks, has recently hit Instagram to celebrate his latest effort with Slim Shady, Music To Be Murdered By going platinum and hitting 1 billion total streams.

“Today celebrating more than 1 million albums and 1 billion streams since release of Music To Be Murdered By album. Another jewel for us in the crown of Team Shady. Realizing today that I have been a part of this for almost 20 years. Sending thanks to Eminem, Dr. Dre, Shady Records.” wrote Mark while sharing the streaming plaque.

To remind you all, Mark Batson was involved in the production of “Premonition” intro track on Music To Be Murdered By album. Check out the post below:

Nas includes Eminem, Griselda & 50 Cent in his “Mind Right” Spotify playlist

The legendary lyricist, Nas, shares new Spotify playlist, titled “Mind Right” and it features latest songs from Eminem, Griselda and 50 Cent. About an hour ago, Nasir hit the twitter to let the fans know about his new playlist, saying: “Curated the latest ‘Mind Right’ playlist on Spotify featuring some classics and some new sounds. Check it out.”

The playlist features 50 songs and it includes: Eminem’s “Alfred’s Theme” from Music To Be Murdered By, Griselda’s “Freddie HotSpot” from WWCD album and 50 Cent’s latest Power single “Part Of The Game,” featuring NLE Choppa and Rileyy Lanez.

You can stream the whole “Mind Right” playlist below:

Royce 5’9″ & Joell Ortiz talk about Griselda comparisons, “I Will” song with Eminem & more

During a recent interview with Marisa Mendez on HipHopDX, Royce Da 5’9″ was surprisingly joined by Joell Ortiz where the two proceeded to stroll down memory lane, reflecting on their Slaughterhouse, reuniting on Eminem’s “I Will” for Music To Be Murdered By album, and sharing a few thoughts on the Griselda movement:

“Griselda did not necessarily get more mainstream attention than we did. We actually released an album. It was two totally different journeys. I do understand the comparison.” said Royce and Joell added: “They anti-establishment, like we are.”

Then the two talk about “I Will” song: “That song was a joint we did a long time ago. Em just went back through it, cause he does that sometimes. Especially if we go to his studio to record it, nobody will take a copy of it. It’ll be something that exists in his world. When he called me and told me that he wanted to use it, I was like f**k, I know he ain’t gonna let me change my verse. But then I heard my verse and thought, okay, that’s cool.” said Royce.

“I thought the exact same thing Royce. I hadn’t heard it in years. It definitely held up.” added Joell Ortiz

Watch the video below:

Snoop Dogg to star on 50 Cent’s “Black Mafia Family” TV series

The rap icon Snoop Dogg will have a role in the upcoming STARZ drama series “Black Mafia Family,” executive produced by his “P.I.M.P.” collaborator 50 Cent. According to Deadline website, Snoop will play Pastor Swift, the Flenory family’s spiritual advisor, described as “a man of The Word, with the aura of an ex-con.”

The Pastor Swift believes in the power of the Lord, and does his best to keep Meech and Terry in good graces. But Pastor Swift eventually ingratiates himself into every part of the Flenory’s life, including helping find a lawyer, and becoming a confidante. Meech and Terry’s father resents all the attention the Pastor showers over the Flenory’s family, but no one can deny all the good the Pastor does for them.

50 Cent shared the news on Instagram. You can check out the video below:

Yung Buck addresses Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks on his latest single

Young Buck has recently released a Drumma Boy produced single “Ash Tray” from Back on My Buck S**t, Vol. 3 album. On a track, the G-Unit rapper emotionally speaks about 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Lloyd Banks on a smooth instrumental beat.

Addressing his former G-Unit partner by name, Buck keeps things relatively businesslike as he reflects on where things went wrong. Buck raps: “The question is, why try to sign me and sabotage me? Break me and Travelodge me, see me and try to dodge me. Thought you were my brotha, n***a, told you to guide me. Put this knife inside a stomach n***a told you to hide me, Ay Dre, you don’t owe me nothing n***a I do this proudly!”

You can listen to the track below:

Cole Bennett celebrates 1 year anniversary of Eminem’s “Godzilla” video

Yesterday, exactly 1 year ago, Eminem dropped the music video of “Godzilla,” featuring Juice WRLD, from Music To Be Murdered By album, directed by Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett. The video features cameos from hip-hop icon Dr. Dre, legendary boxer Mike Tyson, actress Anna Dahl and actor George Todd McLachlan. Juice WRLD appears in the video as well, using older stock footage.

“Godzilla” video was nominated at 2020 MTV Video Music Awards in two categories: “Video Of The Year” and “Best Hip-Hop Video” but lost to The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” respectively.

To celebrate 1 year anniversary, Cole Bennnett dedicated an Instagram story to the video, saying: “One year ago this [Godzilla] video came out and changed my life in a lot of ways.”

Royce 5’9″ & his father hilariously remember the first call from Dr. Dre

HipHopDX has recently caught up with Royce Da 5’9″ and his father for an interview, where the two hilariously recall the time Dr. Dre called in their house, only to be mistaken for a licensed medical professional.

“I remember when I told him, ‘You’ve got a phone call,'” I asked him what was wrong with him. He’s like, ‘What do you mean?’ I said, ‘You’ve got a phone call from your doctor.’ He said, ‘The doctor?’ I said, ‘Yeah, somebody named Dr. Dre.’”

“By the time he got out the shower, I heard all the slipping and sliding and falling into the toilet and on the floor trying to get to the phone. I didn’t know who Dr. Dre was and once I’d found out who Dr. Dre was I was like, okay well my son is onto something. Somebody recognizes him for what he is because, at that point, I wasn’t quite sure.” said Greg.

Then Royce continues: “I caught his voice immediately. He was like ‘I like your s**t man, Marshall played me your s**t, man. I wanted to see if you wanted to come out here and rock with us. We working on some stuff.’ I was just writing stuff. As much as I could. I was just excited to be in the environment. I thought he was a genius, that everything he did was classic. I walked in a Stan.”

Check out the full thing below:

Eminem receives nomination at Juno Awards 2021

The Weeknd was controversially snubbed in the nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, but the Canadian superstar received lots of support and love in his homeland, Canada. The RnB megastar is the leading nominee for the 50th Juno Awards, with 6 nods, including album, artist, single and songwriter of the year.

Eminem has also received one nomination for International Album Of The Year. Check below to see who’s up against Slim Shady in this category:

“Music To Be Murdered By” by Eminem (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope/Universal)
“Fine Line,” by Harry Styles (Columbia, Sony)
“What You See Ain’t Always What You Get,” by Luke Combs (Sony)
“Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon,” by Pop Smoke” (Victor / Republic / Universal)
“folklore,” by Taylor Swift (Republic / Universal)

For the full list of nominations, hit the link here.

Eminem was previously nominated for Juno Awards five times and won it two times: “The Marshall Mathers LP” in 2001 and “The Eminem Show” in 2003.

WATCH: Lil Nas X makes fun of people who want to cancel Eminem

Lil Nas X, who has recently trolled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine for making a public homophobic comment, has recently shared a video of him ‘freestyling’ over Dr. Dre and Eminem’s “Forgot About Dre” in support of Eminem after Gen Z tried to cancel the Detroit legend on her viral TikTok video. Check out Lil Nas’s video below:

Last Friday, Eminem released an animated lyric video for his 2020 single “Tone Deaf,” from Music To Be Murdered By album, which appears to be a response to a TikTok campaign to the real Slim Shady. The video, in typical antagonistic Eminem fashion, features images of disgraced figures like Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein. This is the latest in a growing #canceleminem movement that has highlighted a divide between Millennial Eminem fans and younger Gen Z critics.

While sharing on social media, Eminem quoted: “I won’t stop even when my hair turns grey (I’m tone-deaf) / ‘Cause they won’t stop until they cancel me.” Watch the video below:

Today, 10 Years Ago, Eminem made RIAA history

On this day, exactly 10 years ago (March 9, 2011), Eminem made The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) history as the Detroit legend became the first and the only hip hop artist to have two diamond selling album in the United States: “The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)” and “The Eminem Show (2002)” both albums sold more than 10 million units, each.

Additionally, Eminem has THREE diamond selling singles: “Lose Yourself (2002),” “Not Afraid (2010)” and “Love The Way You Lie (2010),” featuring Rihanna. Reportedly, “Recovery (2010)” album and “Curtain Call: The Hits (2005)” compilation are also close to diamond certifications.

Trae Tha Truth shouts out Eminem on a new song with Black Thought

Trae Tha Truth and Mysonne have recently released a new joint album “If You’re Scared, Stay Inside” and it includes a song “Lyrical Cypher,” featuring lyrical mastermind, Black Thought.

In the song, Trae Tha Truth references Eminem with the following lines:

“I’m shady like I’m Eminem
These wack b**ches, I’ve been in them
My staple thing no synonym
My waves lately, they swimming in.”

You can listen to the song below:

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