During a recent interview with PEOPLE magazine, Maryland hip-hop artist Rico Nasty discussed Eminem’s influence on her, crediting one of his iconic songs as the song that made her want to become a rapper.
“You know what’s so crazy, it was “Stan” on the Marshall Mathers LP… It was “Stan” by Eminem that made me want to be a rapper. I loved how it invoked every emotion. You felt scared, you felt excited, on the edge… It was almost like a horror movie.” Rico Nasty said.
Then she continued: “On the edge of your seat, waiting to see if this person was going to make the right decision. You almost feel bad for this person. It was very cinematic, that movie, it felt… that video was so cinematic. And then it also gave me a perspective that I never really had before, which was like, “Yeah, a lot of these people, they have fans, but some of these people have fans that are…” They’re die hard, man. They wait for your responses.
“And that was…Besides Tyler, The Creator and Nicki Minaj, that was my first example of what a fan was, low key, just obsessive. He even looked like him. He even looked like him in the video. That was crazy.” she added.
You can read the full interview here and watch Rico Nasty’s latest music video below:
Jake Paul has recently sat down with Mike Tyson and DJ Whoo Kid on Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson where the social media personality, actor, and professional boxer briefly talked about Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly beef. Check out the conversation below:
DJ Whoo Kid: Is MGK part of your repertoire?
Jake Paul: Yeah, MGK, we are cool and his whole squad.
Mike Tyson: He’s not cool with Eminem though, is he?
DJ Whoo Kid: Yeah, they got rap beef.
Mike Tyson: Why you gonna f–k with Eminem? He’s gonna be in bad shape man. That’s the last guy in rap you want to mess with.
DJ Whoo Kid: I don’t think anybody ever conquered Eminem in anything man.
Jake Paul: They had diss tracks back and forth. And they are both good. I don’t think there is a decisive winner in that rap beef. It honestly made both of them way bigger and it was very entertaining. Noone bodied the other one. It was good on both sides. It was a draw.
Last week, in response to Eminem’s jab on “Realest” track with Ez Mil, Melle Mel released an Eminem diss-track and unfortunately the song was not very well received.
Critics were so bitter that Melle Mel was forced to remove the track from YouTube and send an apology to Slim Shady.
During the latest episode of Joe Budden podcast, Joe Budden also criticized Melle Mel’s response. “I’m gonna cut it off cause I know some of you all listening in the car. I’m not gonna do it to you all. That was Melle Mel dissing Eminem, I guess, cause Eminem dissed him.” said Joe Budden.
Then he continued: “Dawg, respectfully, it’s hip-hop’s 50th birthday. Melle Mel, thank you first of all, for everything. Secondly, don’t do this again. We want to honor hip-hop and all of its pioneers. We don’t wanna hear from you all ni–as.”
Hailie’s Just A Little Shady podcast is back for Season 2.
“Coming back for Season 2 at Lollapalooza, Chicago! Interviewing artists about hot topics & even hotter shady stories of their own as we discuss the secret stories that might be getting them in trouble. Plus, recapping what went down at the festival throughout the weekend.” she says.
The first guest of her show is Matthew Raymond Hauri, known professionally as Yung Gravy, who is an American rapper. He first earned recognition in 2016, when his song “Mr. Clean” gained traction on SoundCloud; it is now RIAA-certified Platinum.
During the interview, Hailie asked Gravy why he deleted the comment he made on one of her Instagram posts, on which he replied:
“It was some post of you. You were looking cute and I just commented something that I thought it was funny, I wanted to see if I get some sort of response or if people like it. I did it and I sat there for a while and I was like ‘you know what? I don’t wanna be that guy. I don’t want to piss off f–king Eminem.’ Yes, I did comment on your s–t for like couple of hours. It was not anything aggressive though, it was cute. Some sweat.” Yung Gravy said.
Ez Mil releases his Shady Records debut album DU4LI7Y: REDUX, featuring Eminem, 4 The Brotherhood and MBNel. The album is entirely produced by Ez Mil himself, curated by his boss, Slim Shady.
Last month, Ez Mil signed a contract to Shady Records, Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment.
“We’ve never been out there signing a lot of artists, and one of the great things about how we built Shady is how selective we’ve been,” commented Eminem at that time. “And it’s even rarer that Dre and I sign something together – but I heard Ez’s music and was like, ‘this is really special” so I took it to Dre. We both agreed it would be a great fit and we wanted to work with him right on the spot.”
Dr. Dre added: “I’m really only interested in working on shit that sounds different from anything else going on out there, and only then if I feel I can really bring something to it. Em played me Ez and I had that feeling…that thing that happens when we both know we’ve found something special. And that was it….let’s get to work.”
You can stream the new album below:
Ez Mil has also dropped the lyrics video of his latest single “Realest,” featuring Eminem. You can watch it below:
Eminem and Melle Mel have been beefing. The conflict started with some comments that Melle Mel made in an interview with The Art Of Dialogue back in March saying that if Eminem wasn’t white, he wouldn’t be considered one of the top five rappers alive. This is all according to Billboard‘s 50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time list that came out earlier this year, on which Eminem was ranked at number 4 and Melle Mel came in at number 48.
Those comments went mostly unnoticed until last week, when Eminem addressed them on a song “Realest,” with Ez Mil. In the song, Eminem opens his verse with the following lines: “Guess I’ve really no right to complain much, hip hop has been good to me/ But when they say that I’m only top five ’cause I’m white why would I be stunned. My skin color’s still working against me ’cause second I should be to none/ Being white ain’t why they put me at five, it’s why they can’t put me at one.”
Then Slim Shady went on to address Melle Mel directly in the verse: “Shout out to the Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash but boy/ That’s someone who really is furious, stay out of his path, his wrath avoid/ And I’ll be the last to toy with a juice head whose brain is like half destroyed/ Like a meteor hit it, there went Melle Mel, we lost his ass to roids.”
Melle Mel soon responded with a diss track of his own, under the name “Melle Mel’s Response To Eminem’s Latest Diss” on YouTube. The track received horrible reviews from the fans, naming it ‘the worst diss track in history.’
Later the iconic hip-hop artist deleted all the post he made about Eminem and issued apologizing statement. You can read the full note below:
In light of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, my original intention was to contribute an engaging and enjoyable endeavor to enrich the cultural landscape. Regrettably, my response fell short in its execution, and I accept full responsibility for the misjudgment.
I acknowledge that my perspective was ill-conceived and I am prepared to take ownership of this oversight. It has become evident that Eminem’s dedicated and passionate fan base stands unwaveringly by his side, which is a testament to their genuine admiration and loyalty — a truly commendable aspect.
From the onset, I have consistently recognized Eminem’s exceptional prowess as an emcee, without reservation. My unfortunate choice of words, suggesting that his success is solely attributed to the color of his skin, was in no way reflective of my genuine beliefs. It was an attempt, albeit misguided, to engage competitively within the emcee sphere.
It is important to acknowledge that the dynamics of Hip-Hop have evolved over distinct eras, and it is inevitable that not everyone will resonate with my perspective, just as I may not fully comprehend others. Throughout my involvement in shaping the Hip-Hop landscape, the cornerstone has been built upon a foundation of mutual respect, even when personal preferences may differ.
Moving forward, my paramount commitment is to foster an environment characterized by respect in every facet of my endeavors. With utmost sincerity, I convey my best wishes and extend heartfelt appreciation to Eminem for his recognition extended to me during his Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction speech.
In conclusion, I am keenly aware that Hip-Hop encompasses diverse epochs, and my objective remains focused on promoting a spirit of respect, as we collectively celebrate the 50th anniversary of this influential phenomenon.
Before he met Dr. Dre. Before he joined Interscope. Before he recorded as Slim Shady. Before he made 8 Mile. Before he became the best-selling rapper in history.
Before all that, Eminem was a 24-year-old white-rapper nobody selling his debut album Infinite out of his car trunk in Detroit. The press run of 500 vinyl records was put out by Web Entertainment’s Jeff and Mark Bass (a.k.a., the Bass Brothers). There were 250 records for the media/radio (with the “Eight Mile” address on the label), and 250 for the general public (with no address). Infinite was initially considered a commercial failure. A flop. There were limited sales to begin with, and then many of the surviving copies were discarded anyway.
A few months later, the very day after getting evicted from his home, Eminem competes in the 1997 Rap Olympics in L.A. and wins 2nd place. He’s got no f***ing money and no f***ing place to live, but he’s got a cassette for his new Slim Shady EP that catches the ear of Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Dre brings Eminem into the studio and gets a new sample going on the drum machine. Within seconds, Eminem comes out with “HI! MY NAME IS! (What?) MY NAME IS! (Who?)”
“That was it,” Dre said at Em’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction, “and that was the beginning of what became an amazing creative collaboration…While everyone else around me had their doubts, I knew that his gifts were undeniable. His raw, dark, humorous lyrics, coupled with an impeccable cadence, stood out from everything I had ever heard before…Each of us were exactly what the other one needed. And I was willing to bet my entire career on that…Little did I know he was going to be one of the bestselling artists of all time.”
Proudly presented here is the finest known—and finest possible—example of Eminem’s rookie record. First of all, it’s factory sealed. Best of luck finding another sealed copy anywhere. It’s also one of the media/radio pressings with the desirable “Eight Mile” address. It’s also sourced from none other than Em’s long-time manager Paul Rosenberg. Oh, and one more damn thing. It’s autographed by Eminem himself in his alter-ego, “Shady.” Wait, we’re still not done yet. It’s slabbed by Audio Media Grading (AMG) as a high-grade Excellent (E) 8.
AMG’s label references all the essential details: “(1996) Eminem – Infinite (Web Entertainment – WEB 714V) / First Pressing Limited Edition of 250 / Radio and Press Release With Address / F.B.T. Productions / Recorded and Mixed at Bassment Sounds Inc. / Collection of Paul Rosenberg / Signed by Eminem ‘Slim Shady.'” Among the producers, musicians, rappers and friends who also had a hand in Infinite’s release are: Mr. Porter, Proof (d.2006), Eye-Kyu, Three, Thyme and Angela Workman.
Encapsulated as Excellent (E) 8 by AMG. LOA from Beckett (for autograph).
Please note that a portion of the proceeds from this auction item will benefit the Marshall Mathers Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to providing assistance to disadvantaged and at-risk youth primarily in Detroit, Michigan and its surrounding communities.
“I knew, at the moment of shooting, we were making gold, I knew that. I could feel it. Again, to his credit, Em is such a genuine human being and a genuine fan of this art form. It’s not his fault, he’s great! Does not matter what color you are! It’s not his fault. He has that gift to be able to take those cadences, some of mine are here and there too. And just to work them that way. That’s his gift.” said The D.O.C.
Then he continued: “His subject matter allowed him to reach into areas that an average copper colored artists could not. Just by virtue of it, who he is and where he came from. But that does not take away from the skills set. And he had Dre, which is another cheat code. Those two guys together…And Dre plus anybody is 75% over and done just by virtue of this guy sitting behind this SSL for you.”
“It was a moment it time that will live forever bro. I know that. I know when I’m dead 50 years people gonna be watching that going, that’s pretty cool. That’s what if felt like in a moment and I know it allowed Eminem to give love to his guy cause I’ve always been that to him. He always says stuff like ‘I get nervous around you’ and I’m thinking to myself ‘Mothef–ker! Do you know who you are?! Now I’m nervous. Now I’m sweating cause you done said that!’ But it’s just a mutual love and respect of two men who really love the art because it did for me everything that it did for him. And we both realize and recognize that. And like I said, it’s a moment in time that’s gonna live forever and I’m grateful for that moment.” – The D.O.C. added.
Treach of legendary hip-hop group Naughty by Nature made a new album announcement and addressed recent praise of him from Eminem at 2023’s Rock The Bells Festival.
“When Eminem shouts me out its nothin’ but love. Eminem said he almost stopped rapping when he heard me, when I heard Eminem I almost stopped rapping. I’m like this guy right here, you cant top nothing he is saying right now. Not cause he is a white boy, he is getting the accolades he is getting right now because he is one of the dopest emcees to touch the mic ever in history, and if you have a problem with it say it so he can chew yo a– out the f–king frame! I call him my light skinned twin. ” said Treach.
Then he directly addressed Eminem: “Em! I am working on a solo album and I ain’t taking it to nobody but you. So now you got it out there in the universe, come see me – love you.”
In a recent interview with New York Times magazine, Eminem revealed that he contemplated quitting after hearing Naughty By Nature’s debut album. “I studied MCs who used multi-syllabic phrasing. I would gravitate to Lord Finesse, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace, Redman and Special Ed. Treach from Naughty By Nature too. When that first Naughty By Nature album dropped, that whole summer I could not write a rap. I was so depressed, I thought I would never be that good and I should just quit.”
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s Melle Mel is being trashed on social media for his newly-released Eminem diss track, a response to Slim Shady’s “Realest” jab.
Premiered on YouTube on yesterday, the video is simply titled “Melle Mel’s Response to Eminem’s Latest Diss” and finds the rap pioneer mentioning The Game and Pee-Wee Herman as he hits back at the Detroit legend.
“The Top 5 is cap/ You the piss that’s on the floor in the elevator of rap/ Why you ducking on The Game when you shit on my name?/ Why they put Pee-Wee Herman in the hall of fame?” he raps.
“I would give you a pound, but I’d break your hand/ I got a lawyer so white, he will take your land/ Yo, check your man, come and look at your friend/ ‘Cause I think that Eminem is popping pills again!” Melle Mel raps in another bar.
Responses to the track were not very kind to Melle Mel, with some saying that even Nick Cannon’s unimaginative attempts at dissing Slim Shady were better.
“I never thought it was possible to make a worse diss than Nick Cannon’s disses to Em. Today, I was proven wrong. Well done,” one person wrote, while another added: “Between YOU, THE GAME and NICK , I think you might beat them in having the worst disstrack EM has ever gotten.”
A third person commented: “Cannot believe one of the originators of hiphop released this and stated going against Eminem was going to be ‘the easiest thing he’d ever do’…. Delete this Melvin, you’ve embarrassed yourself massively here.”
Kxng Crooked has also reacted to the diss-track as he tweeted “Not feeling it.” Someone commented “12345678 tho. Mel can count good” on which Crooked replied: “Hate that part.”
In his latest The Biggest podcast, Fat Joe discussed Eminem vs Melle Mel and Nas vs MC Shan situations.
“Sometimes the old school, they stand in the way of themselves. You understand what I’m saying? Now I see Melle Mel wants to battle Eminem. Oh my God, this is out of control. Yo, Melle Mel, he’s my OG. He’s the guy I look up to but Mel…Okay, they gonna do whatever they want to do…” said Fat Joe.
Then he continued: “Sometimes, unfortunately, our pioneers stand in the way of their own bag. I do not know why. I have spoken to them over and over again. I would not be here if it was not for our pioneers. So, sometimes, when I can’t talk to them I sit down and be like ‘yo, you can’t get the bag doing this and this and that’.”
“I’ve seen horrible situations…We don’t love you! We over-love you! We worship you! So listen, my pioneers, my legends, don’t block your blessings man! Get to the bag. I want all of you to get to the bag. Hip-hop is one thing, we don’t have the union. We don’t have a situation where we take care of our pioneers. And they deserve it. Because we wouldn’t have it if it was not for them. ” Fat Joe added.
Hip-hop pioneer Melle Mel hits back at Eminem with the new diss-track.
It all started earlier this year when speaking to The Art Of Dialogue Melle Mel said Eminem is considered a top 5 rapper only because he’s white. To exactly quote his words, Melle Mel said: “Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If we talk about sales and he sold more than everybody, okay, if we talk about rhyme style, okay, he got a rhyme style. But he is white! He is white! If Eminem was just another ni–a like the rest of us, would he be top 5 on that list when a ni–a can rhyme just as good as him is 35?! They had records and all that.”
It was not the first time Melle Mel name-checked Eminem. Couple of years ago, in an interview with VLAD TV, The Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five rapper said: “I would easily beat Eminem in a battle. It would be the easiest thing I ever did. Easy. Technically he is a great rapper but I’m the greatest. I know how to write it. When I put it down it’s gonna stay down. It would be the easiest thing that I ever did. And when people bring that up, just say ‘you can’t beat Eminem’. I’ve been doing this all my life. I don’t even write how I used to write but still, easy. Rap is my destiny. Everybody that’s out there rapping, they all trying to do something that I did 40 years ago.”
In response to The Art Of Dialogue interview, Eminem jumped on a track with his latest signee Ez Mil on the “Realest” track. Em opens his verse with the following lines: “Guess I’ve really no right to complain much hip hop has been good to me huh / But when they say that I’m only top five ’cause I’m white why would I be stunned / My skin color’s still working against me (What) ’cause second I should be to none / Being white ain’t why they put me at five (Nope) it’s why they can’t put me at one (Whoot).”
Later, he directly mentions Melle Mel: “Shout to the Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash but boy (What up doe) / There’s someone who really is furious stay out his path his wrath avoid / And I’ll be the last to toy with a juice head whose brain is like half destroyed / Like a meteor hit it well there went Melle Mel we lost his ass to roids (Damn).”
Today, Melle Mel’s team announced that one of the architects of hip-hop is dropping a diss-track at 5mp EST. In an exclusive clip Melle Mel has provided a teaser from the song with the lyrics, “No apologies, this ain’t a disclaimer/I’m the king of legends, the first Hall of Famer/Making diss tracks, I know you’re with that/Now everybody get ready for the kickback.”
The diss track is finally out. Check it below and tell us your opinions in the comment sections of our social media accounts.
