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Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Royce 5’9″ & more applaud Eminem for his Rock Hall induction

The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inducted its 2022 class on November 5, with Eminem, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and more joining the prestigious group of musicians.

Legendary producer Dr. Dre, who signed Eminem in 1998, inducted the Detroit emcee into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame with a speech in which the hip-hop mogul reflected on his relationship with Slim Shady.

“Over 20 years ago, Jimmy Iovine, who is also one of tonight’s inductees and one of my best friends, played a demo tape for me from a guy who called himself Eminem. The first thing I said when I heard it was, ‘What the f__k did he just say?’ I loved it so much that I couldn’t stop listening to it.” said Dre.

“A few days later, Jimmy called me and said, ‘You know he’s a White guy, right?’ F____d me up! Looking back, I don’t know why it didn’t cross my mind. He certainly didn’t sound like a Black rapper, especially because of what he was saying. I guess it was my ignorance at the time, thinking that if you’re a really good rapper, you must be Black.” Dre continued.

Following Dre’s induction speech, Eminem delivered a fiery performance with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler (Sing For The Moment) and Ed Sheeran (Stan). Additionally, Em performed “My Name Is,” “Forever,” “Rap God,” and “Not Afraid.”

Eminem received congratulating messages from his peers, family and friends. The list includes Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Lazarus, D12’s Kuniva and Bizarre and more. You can check them out below:

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Swizz Beatz tells Dr. Dre who should go against Eminem in Verzuz battle

Earlier today, Dr. Dre posted posted Eminem’s fast verse of “Godzilla” with the caption: “Marshall Mathers vs Who???!!” This is the same video Eminem posted two years ago when he started “Godzilla Challenge,” which sparked the rumors of Eminem’s plans to participate in Verzuz battle.

Producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, who are also the creators of the Verzuz battle, have reacted to Dre’s mysterious post. “Busta!!!! Let’s Go!!!” commented Swizz and Timbaland just shared the post on his story, asking his fans about their opinions.

Many artists, including Snoop Dogg, DA Got That Dope and Fredwreck re-shared Dr. Dre’s post on their walls and stories.

Could Eminem Verzuz battle be really coming? Is Busta Rhymes the best match for the Slim Shady? Check Swizz Beatz comment and Timbaland’s post down below and tell us your opinions in the comment sections of our social media accounts.

Swizz Beatz reveals reason why Dr. Dre backed out from VERZUZ last minute

Late in 2020, talk of Dr. Dre battling P. Diddy really started heating up and Swizz Beatz and Timbaland seemed open to the possibility that it could happen. Today during The Breakfast Club interview, Swizz Beatz has revealed that Dr. Dre was actually set to announce his participation in a VERZUZ battle, but backed out last minute:

“When Dr. Dre was not feeling the sound from Teddy Riley and Babyface, that hurt our heart. Oh my God… He was supposed to come at the end and announce that he was gon’ do VERZUZ that night… He got on the phone, he was like ‘man, I can’t be a part of nothing that sound like that, my legacy is quality’. I was like ‘oh, we just lost Dre’… that one felt pretty crazy.”

You can watch the video below:

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