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Jelly Roll wants to reconcile Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly

Jelly Roll has recently sat down on FLAGRANT where he breaks down all the inside baseball of the country music charts, explains how he got features with Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly and has some hilarious behind the scenes stories from SNL and his tour.

“I always bring up Paul in interview because I feel like he never gets brought up enough. Paul Rosenberg has been Eminem’s manager since Eminem has had a manager. Lifelong, Detroit-homie kinda s–t. Really cool inception story. The cool story about Eminem is, I believe, his publicist, his assistant, he’s had like the same four people around him for his entire career.” said Jelly Roll.

Then he continued: “Eminem’s a wizard, man. He’s the biggest selling artist of our generation. He sold more records than Elvis. It’s insane when you think about how big he is. You don’t really get to see the wizard a lot. But I’ve seen a wizard now and I hung out with him. He’s f–king great guy. He’s really down to earth. He’s super honest. He’s very intentional with his words. We hung out for the video set for 12 hours. Just like, d–kng around.”

“To show his personality, he walks in my Green Room, going: “Somebody shave me, I need some Gillette…” He’s f–king funny guy. Paul has always been trying to get me and Em together. Every time I’ve seen Paul he’s like ‘If Marshall don’t understand anybody else, he’s gonna get you.’ He’s been telling me this since I was working with Yelawolf a decade ago. So Paul calls and he’s like ‘send me the Save Me record, I think Marshall wants to f–k with it.’ So, I’m like, you know how rap works? I’m getting an Eminem remix. Like, he just drops a verse one day. Whenever it comes, thank you god. That’s what I thought.”

“I had already told Kells [MGK] that story back then and Kells is a real friend, he was like ‘yo, that’s huge, keep me posted.’ He’s cheering for me at heart. This was 18 months ago. So I kinda get to the point where I thought it [Eminem remix] was not coming. I was like ‘ah, it happens.’ Then I get a call, they were closing the record. I was like ‘WHAT?’ Second singe! They wanted to shoot a video. Me and Kells already worked on two or three records together. Me and Kells are hanging out every day and suddenly this Eminem thing is real. Paul was like ‘We love Jelly’ and he never brought up Eminem’s beef with MGK.”

“My heart is always to bring them together one day cause I see so much more of them in each other than they know. I hadn’t really brought it up to Marshall yet cause I’m just kinda glad to be in that circumstance to be able to have them conversations. But I do see there is so much in them than not. I also gave Kells a perspective too like we all grew up watching Eminem take over the game early. If you get mentioned in an Eminem song, it was like getting mentioned in the comedy special. You were on f–king fire. You could not be hotter if you get mentioned in Eminem special or HBO special.”

“There are gonna get together. One day eventually. It’s inevitable. The world’s a circle. I think they are gonna find each others heart mere than they don’t. And if they never do connect that way, I think that it did more for both of them that didn’t hurt either one of them.” Jelly Roll added. You can watch the interview below:

Donald Trump uses Eminem as a reference in his recent filing to dismiss a lawsuit over Capitol riots

United States president Donald Trump and his legal team are using Eminem as a reference in their recent filing to dismiss a lawsuit over the infamous January 6 riots.

In the documents obtained by AllHipHop, Trump cited a “rapper defense” to fight allegations that he incited the infamous riots at the Capitol in 2021. After losing an initial dismissal attempt, Trump is appealing, arguing his January 6 speech falls under protected political expression. His lawyers likened his rhetoric to controversial rap lyrics, citing past Supreme Court cases where violent lyrics were deemed artistic expression and not incitement.

Trump’s team didn’t explicitly mention Eminem’s name but it’s obvious they are referring to Slim Shady as the court documents read: “A rapper rockets to the top of the charts for his aggressive, provocative lyrics that become wildly popular nationwide, particularly among angsty teenagers. He is ranked as one of the most controversial lyricists of all time. Many of his lyrics describe explicit violent acts, including gun violence, r*pe, and a description of the rapper drowning his wife. While at times, the rapper’s lyrics suggest that his work is not intended to encourage or endorse actual violence, other lyrics suggest the contrary.”

It then continues: “Nothing in President Trump’s speech even came close to the far more incendiary language that the Supreme Court has held to be protected as a matter of law. President Trump’s January 6 speech…is properly characterized as ‘strong protests against the government and prevailing social order’ – a context that demands the highest deference to speech and protection from censorship.”

Eminem’s “Houdini” gets nominated at 2025 BRIT Awards

The BRIT Awards 2025 will be the 45th edition of the BRIT Awards ceremony presented by British Phonographic Industry (BPI) to recognize the best in British and international music of 2024. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday 1 March 2025 at The O2 Arena in London. English comedian and television personality Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony for the fifth time, returning as host after the 2021 ceremony.

Across 14 categories, 70 artists are nominated and those include some of the biggest names in UK music and beyond. Eminem’s “Houdini” from his 12th solo studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), is nominated in International Song of the Year category. Check out the nominations below.

International song of the year

Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Djo – End of Beginning
Eminem – Houdini
Hozier – Too Sweet
Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me
Noah Kahan – Stick Season
Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) – I Had Some Help
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone) – Fortnight
Teddy Swims – Lose Control
Tommy Richman – Million Dollar Baby

For the full list of nominations, visit BBC here.

Eminem’s “Houdini” gets nominated at iHeartRadio Awards

The 2025 iHeartRadio Awards nominations are in, and this year’s ceremony will not only celebrate many of our favorite artists, but also pay tribute to the resiliency of Los Angeles and provide resources to support aid in rebuilding its communities.

The 12th annual iHeartRadio Awards, taking place on March 17, will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2024, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2025. Leading the nominations this year are Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift with Swift’s “Era’s Tour” being recognized as “Tour of the Century.”

Eminem‘s “Houdini” music video from The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) album is nominated for “Best Music Video” category. The music video for “Houdini”, directed by Rich Lee, who previously directed Eminem’s videos for “Not Afraid”, “Rap God”, “The Monster”, “Phenomenal”, “Walk on Water” and “Venom”, was released alongside the single on May 31, 2024.

In the music video, Eminem, dressed as his “Rap Boy” persona from “Without Me” (The Eminem Show, 2002), and Dr. Dre drive around a Gotham City-esque city while tracking down and battling his alter ego Slim Shady, who time traveled through a portal from 2002 to the events of the music video. The music video features cameo appearances from fellow rappers 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Royce da 5′9″, Denaun Porter, along with Westside Boogie, Grip, and Ez Mil, signed to Eminem’s record label Shady Records, record producer the Alchemist, comedians Shane Gillis and Pete Davidson, adult film actresses Samantha Mack and Ryan Keely, Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg, Interscope Records co-founder and executive Jimmy Iovine, and Eminem’s own children.

Check the nomination below.

“APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
“Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
“Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
“Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“Houdini” – Dua Lipa
“Houdini” -Eminem
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“LUNA” – ATL Jacob X FEID
“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
“Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Rockstar”- Lisa

VOTE HERE and check the full list of nominations here.

Redman shouts out Eminem in a new song from his new album

Couple of days ago, Hip-hop legend Redman released his new album Muddy Waters Too, the long-anticipated sequel to his classic 1996 album, Muddy Waters.

The project, which arrived on the unorthodox date of Christmas Eve, features a heavyweight roster of special guest appearances, including frequent collaborator another hip-hop icon Method Man, as well as legends like Snoop Dogg and KRS-One. The 32-track album also boasts appearances from fellow ’90s legends such as Queen Latifah, Naughty By Nature, Shaquille O’Neal, Faith Evans, Sheek Louch, Kid Capri and Rah Digga.

Behind the boards, production comes from the likes of Erick Sermon, Rockwilder, Mike & Keys, Rick Rock, Khrysis and Redman himself. Keeping alive a tradition that dates back to the very beginning of his 30-plus-year career, Muddy Waters Too continues Reggie’s flagship “Soopaman Luva” series with a seventh installment that features Melanie Rutherford.

In a song “Dynomite,” featuring Sheek Louch, Redman gives shout out to Eminem, alongside iconic Detroit producer J Dilla, with the following lines: “Brick City militant / J Dilla diligent / Blackin’ out like Eminem / These kids love my riddle and I’m back.” You can listen to the song below:

Eminem speaks on Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, 50 Cent & more

In a new Shade 45 20th Anniversary Recap Special, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg talked about Kendrick Lamar at the Grammys, collaboration album with 50 Cent, possible another Bad Meets Evil project and more.

On collab album with 50 Cent.
Eminem: That would be great, we just gotta stop bulls–ting and just do it. I would never say its not possible.
Paul Rosenberg: I would love to hear it so whenever you guys are ready we are putting out.

On the Grammys 2025
Eminem: It’s very stiff competition. Kendrick is gonna sweep that s–t. He’s going to win and he should.
Paul Rosenberg: Kendrick should win some awards and I’m not talking about the categories you [Eminem] are in. He definitely should win but lets see what happens.

Upcoming Shady Records projects
Paul Rosenberg: We’ve got projects on the way from Westside Boogie, from Ez Mil and GRIP.
Eminem: How much work do you want me to do here? 50 [Cent] album, a Bad Meets Evil album, Encore 3. Encore 2? There’s no 2. Or just go straight to 3?

On Cardi B
Eminem and Paul Rosenberg: I love Cardi B too. [She does not give a f–k.] Not one. [She says exactly what’s on her mind and is not afraid of nobody.] I used to be like that.

Listen to the interview below.

Snoop Dogg talks making “Gunz N Smoke” with 50 Cent & Eminem

Snoop Dogg has recently sat down with DJ Whoo Kid to promote his new album “Missionary” with Dr. Dre. At one point of the interview, the West Coast legend talked about “Gunz N Smoke” song, which is on his new album and features 50 Cent and Eminem.

“Getting them [50 Cent and Eminem] on a record meant a lot. I wanted him and Eminem on. And Dre wanted them on. It was the first that that everyone agreed that was the perfect song everybody to get on. Let’s get it done. And 50 went first. He knocked his s–t out first which made it hard for me because I had to come behind him. And then Eminem. He always just kills s–t. He don’t give a f–k who’s before him. You just better not go after him.”

“When I rap with Eminem. I know I gotta be the f–k way up cause this ni–a ain’t playing. He makes you go hard. He’s the type of ni–a that when you finish the song he gon’ go back and change and do four more bars. I was like ‘n-gga you cheating man.’ Why you get four more bars? You motherf–ker you already cut my head off and now you going with four more bars? Goddamn it Marshall, you bad mothef–ker. I’m glad you on my team.”

DJ Whoo Kid also revealed that he has an Eminem interview coming. You can watch Snoop’s interview below:

Gizelle Bryant addresses legal battle with Eminem

During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club with Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy, television personality and recurring cast member of the hit Bravo show, “Real Housewives of Potomac,” Gizelle Bryant talked about her legal battle against Eminem‘s team to trademark the term “Reasonably Shady” for their merchandise line.

“You all know a guy named Paul Rosenberg? We deposed him. It’s almost over. The opposition was, Eminem’s team had me and Robin deposed, so all is fair in love and war, we going to depose Eminem. So, when our side said ‘okay, we need to depose him’ all hell broke loose. They were like ‘oh no, no, never, he does not even know anything about this.’ Well, if he does not know anything about this, why are we here? but that’s a lie. You had to have told him something. So, because of that I think they have decided ‘okay these girls aren’t going away’ and Patent and Trade is gonna settle it. We are at the end of the road. All depositions have been done, all disclosures and yes we have spent a lot of money.” said Gizelle Bryant.

She then continued: “You don’t own the word SHADY. There have been other small companies that have had SHADY in their name and they paid them off to go away. But we are not going to do that or unless y’all didn’t offer us something that could make us go away but we are too far in now. And I don’t even get why would you be doing this to us. Thank God we had money but let’s just say we didn’t and we are just two black women out here to make a dollar out of 50 cents.”

The drama began last year when reality stars Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon attempted to trademark the term “Reasonably Shady” for their merchandise line. Eminem’s team, however, argued that their use of “Shady” would infringe upon his own established brand, built over decades with trademarks like “Slim Shady,” “Shady,” and “Shady Limited.” While Bryant and Dixon denied any association with Eminem’s brand, they pushed for a deposition with Eminem himself. But Em’s legal team was not playing those games. They argued that his extensive cooperation, including handing over 2,500 pages of documents, was sufficient, per In Touch. The United States Patent and Trademark Office Board ultimately sided with Eminem. The need for Bryant and Dixon to gather information was acknowledged but it was also determined that deposing Eminem’s manager, Paul Rosenberg, would be more productive.

The board pointed out that “Mr. Rosenberg, not [Eminem], provided the declaration supporting the motion.” This decision is a major win for Eminem. It protects his brand and avoids the potential for a public spectacle had he been forced to appear in person. While the case is ongoing, Eminem has successfully defended his trademark turf for now. You can watch the new interview below:

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre – “Gunz N Smoke” ft. 50 Cent & Eminem

Snoop Dogg has just released his Missionary album under Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records! Production is entirely handled by the one and only Dr. Dre and Snoop himself.

The album features Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Sting, Method Man, Jelly Roll, Tom Petty, BJ the Chicago Kid, Jhené Aiko, Alus, K.A.A.N., Smitty, Dem Jointz, Cocoa Sarai, Stalone, and Fat Money. It will follow both of his albums that were released in 2022; his nineteenth studio album, BODR and Snoop Cube 40 $hort, which he was a member of the West Coast hip supergroup, Mount Westmore.

Eminem and 50 Cent are featured on a song titled “Gunz N Smoke” which is co-produced by C.S. Armstrong. In the song Eminem once again brings forth his “rap persona,” Slim Shady, to contrast his rebellious, unrestrained alter ego with his more mature and composed self by showing how Slim Shady would act in similar circumstances: “Comin’ up? So like that syrup, they canceled / I’ma say, “F–k you and your momma,” then blame my rap persona…F–k around and buck these h-es, ain’t talkin’ no luxury clothes / Two nines I tuck, see those? Like Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, try and duck deez, yo / Hey, what the f–k you want? Didn’t I just see you yesterday? F–k outta here, f–k it, b–ch.” Em raps.

Furthermore, Em’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 stands as one of his most significant and prestigious accomplishments as a rapper…You can stream the song below:

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Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre – “Gunz N Smoke” ft. 50 Cent & Eminem (SNIPPET)

Snoop Dogg is dropping his Missionary album tomorrow, Dec. 13, 2024, under Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Production will entirely be handled by Dr. Dre and Snoop himself.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are also dropping a short film before releasing the album. The duo already shared few clips from the film and one of them features the most anticipated track on the album, “Gunz N Smoke,” featuring Eminem and 50 Cent.

Listen to the snippet below:

50 Cent gives update on “8 Mile – Eminem” TV show

50 Cent has recently sat down with Big Boy for the interview where he talked about his new Las Vegas Residency, his new 50 Cent Action TV Channel, Mike Tyson fight Snoop Dogg at Olympics, Snoop’s new album Missionary, his investment in Shreveport, Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Kendrick vs Drake, celebrity scandals, new accusations against Jay Z, his feelings about Diddy and his case, Drake’s music lawsuit, Fat Joe at World Series, Donald Trump 2024 win and Trump using his song Many Men at the rallies.

50 Cent also briefly spoke about “8 Mile” TV show about Eminem, that he announced couple of years ago: “Yeah, we are working on the television. It’s going pretty good. It gets difficult at points because they are so used to having entire control of projects. When you gotta deal with networks and other forces involved, you get little, you know…” Fif said.

“I got a few things [about new music]. I got a piece coming out with Snoop and Em on Snoop’s new album. It’s dope dope!” – 50 Cent added. You can watch the interview below:

50 Cent has also recently performed “P.I.M.P” and “Many Men” at Jimmy Kimmel Live, you can watch the performance below.