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Eminem joins Netflix’s “Rhythm + Flow” Season 2 as a special guest judge

Later this year, after a 5-year break, Netflix’s popular hip-hop competition reality TV show “Rhythm + Flow” will return for a second season and Eminem will be joining to the cast.

The show that crowned its inaugural champion, Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist D Smoke — and featured guest judges Cardi B, Chance The Rapper, and T.I. — has shaken the series’ lineup dramatically with its new judges DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto. In addition, Eminem will serve as a special guest judge for the show’s “Battle Round” competition.

“We are taking things up a notch with a new cast of global hitmakers in our judges and a new pool of undiscovered artists. Hip-hop continues to evolve, so it’ll be thrilling to see Ludacris, Latto and DJ Khaled mentoring contestants during their journeys, along with legendary guest judges like Eminem providing their own brand of insight and advice. We saw this type of life-changing mentorship play out with past contestants whose musical geniuses reached massive audiences across our global platform.” said Brandon Riegg, Netflix’s vice-president of nonfiction series.

“We are so excited to partner with Netflix for the second season of Rhythm + Flow. This season features a powerhouse panel of judges, each with a distinct and influential role in hip-hop culture. In this significant moment for the genre, the focus extends beyond the music alone. We’re seeking unconventional voices and authentic stories that peel back layers and invite fans to immerse themselves in the contestants’ world as we spotlight the continually evolving spirit of hip-hop.” said Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon, executive producers of the show, in a joint statement.

Snoop Dogg, Chance The Rapper, Cardi B and T.I as judges in the first season of Rhythm + Flow

First season of Rhythm + Flow which aired in 2019, has featured notable guest stars including Miguel, Jhene Aiko, Snoop Dogg and the late Nipsey Hussle. Season one winner, D Smoke, outlasted second-place contestant Flawless Real Talk and won $250,000. Later in 2021, D Smoke was nominated two times at the Grammys, including Best Rap Album category.

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Big Daddy Kane reveals few things Eminem talks about in his upcoming Netflix documentary

In a recent interview with AllHipHop magazine, Big Daddy Kane provided an update on his forthcoming Netflix documentary, titled Paragraphs I Manifest, which boasts several high-profile interviews with everyone from Eminem and Jay-Z to J. Cole and Common.

“We’re in the editing stages right now. And hopefully, we’ll be finished within the next two months. That’s what I’m praying for, you know, because I really feel that it’s important to get this out as Hip-Hop is celebrating 50 years.” says Big Daddy Kane.

Then he continues: “The most rewarding part of this experience is hearing different artists’ perspectives. To sit with someone like Common, who I respect as a great lyricist and is someone with a unique flow other than the norm and representing a city other than New York, to hear his influences and his thought process, things of that nature. To hear Eminem talk about losing a rap battle. To hear him talking about what motivated him to write a song, who he listened to and studied, stuff like that.”

“The biggest thing I learned was something Eminem said, because I never really thought about it. When I am writing and I am doing what I do, I am just in my zone. I am listening to him talk, but as I am listening to him, I am trying to think who did it before me, and I actually could not come up with no one. I was just sitting there really blown away.”

“When we left, I actually went listening to different artists that had songs out before me to see if anyone else did that in their writing style, and I did not find no one. I am not saying that I am the first, am just saying that so far I have not found anyone. It was crazy.” Big Daddy Kane added.

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Eminem receives backlash over ‘insensitive’ Jeffrey Dahmer lyrics after Netflix TV series

Eminem, Kesha, and Katy Perry have all come under fire over some song lyrics referencing the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer after a hit new Netflix series put the serial killer back in the spotlight.

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story stars American Horror Stories actor Evan Peters as the murderer and explores the 13 years he spent committing the crimes before his arrest in 1990. Viewers have been gripped by the mini-series, which shows how Dahmer got away with his crimes and how he was later found with body parts in his apartment, with evidence suggesting he had even eaten some of his victims.

While some are only just discovering the level of Dahmer’s depravity, he’s no stranger to Eminem who has referenced the serial killer in a number of songs.

In a song “Bagpipes from Baghdad,” from Relapse, Eminem raps: “With that Latin hunk Luis Miguel / Nick Cannon better back the f*** up… / Zap and Eric Clapton shaft brings Abba crunk… / I cut you like Dahmer, pull a butcher knife on ya.”

In a song “Must Be The Ganja,” which is also from Relapse album, Em raps: “Faced with a dilemma: I can be Dalai Lama / And be calm or bring drama, a step beyond of Jeffrey Dahmer.”

The track “Brainless” from The Marshall Mathers LP2, also features a reference to the famous serial killer: “Something’s wrong with my head / Just think if I had a brain in it, thank God that I don’t, ’cause I’d probably be Dahmer, ’cause mama always said / If you had a brain you’d be dangerous.”

Following the release of Relapse, Slim Shady explained: “I did find myself watching a lot of documentaries on serial killers. I mean, I always had a thing for them. Oh, that’s not twisted in itself at all, right? I’ve always been intrigued by them and I found that watching movies about killers sparked something in me… The way a serial killer’s mind works, just the psychology of them is pretty f*cking crazy. I was definitely inspired by that, but most of the album’s imagery came from my own mind.”

Venting their disgust over the references on social media, many music fans said it was “disgusting” and “insensitive” to Dahmer’s victims and felt the artists should be held to account.

Eminem’s “Phenomenal” was used in Netflix’s “Fistful of Vengeance” movie

On February 17, 2022, Netflix released “Fistful of Vengeance” movie on their platform.

The film is about a revenge mission that becomes a fight to save the world from an ancient threat when superpowered assassin Kai tracks a killer to Bangkok.

In one of the scenes, the movie uses Eminem’s “Phenomenal” track, the first song released from the Southpaw Soundtrack, executive produced by Shady Records in 2015.

The song represents protagonist Billy Hope’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) struggle after his wife’s death and the loss of his daughter to child services.

The film’s narrative was inspired by Eminem’s struggle throughout his early career. Eminem was originally in the title role, but after putting the film on hold in 2012 to focus on his music, Jake Gyllenhaal joined on.

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Dave Chappelle namedrops Eminem while making fun of Caitlyn Jenner on “The Closer” special

Dave Chappelle is facing huge backlash from LGBTQ+ community over jokes he made during his 6th and probably final standup special for Netflix’s show called, “The Closer” which was held in Detroit.

One of the greatest comedians is being criticized for seemingly doubling down on comments he made about the transgender community in his previous special which was titled “Sticks & Stones,” and he is showing no signs of contrition since prominent LGBTQ+ organizations have spoken out against him and entire Netflix company for giving him a platform to talk and make jokes about sensitive topics.

Dave touched lots of controversial themes, including defending DaBaby, J.K. Rowling and her statement that ‘gender is a fact’ which, actually, is a fact.

He also made few jokes about Caitlyn Jenner and that’s where the Eminem mention comes into the play: “Caitlyn Jenner was voted WOMAN OF THE YEAR. Her first year as a woman. She is better than every bi**ch in Detroit. Ain’t that something? Maybe he even had a period. Ain’t that something? I’d be mad a s**t if I was a woman. If I was at BET Award sitting there and they announce like ‘Award for The Ni**er of the Year goes to: EMINEM.’ My man!”

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