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The D.O.C. talks about Eminem on ALL THE SMOKE

Hip-hop’s hidden architect finally tells his story. Matt and Stak sat down with The D.O.C. on ALL THE SMOKE podcast to discuss his journey through West Coast hip-hop’s most notable period. From his near-fatal car accident that changed his voice forever to navigating the complex dynamics of NWA, Suge Knight, and Death Row, D.O.C. reveals never-before-shared stories about his relationships with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Eazy-E. He opens up about his connection with Erykah Badu and teases upcoming projects. His voice might have changed, but the words D.O.C. drops in this episode are as powerful as any you’ll hear.

“It was during one of our break when Dre found Eminem. He started working on “2001” record. He reached out to me and said ‘I need your help.’ Usually if Dre calls, I’m just gon’ jump on the bird. And when I went there, he said I want you to hear something and he played this song called ‘I Just Don’t Give A F–k.’ And I was like, ‘wow, this motherf–ker’s off the chain. He reminds me of the early records we were making because his subject matter is so throwed off.” said The D.O.C.

Then he continued: “He said, let me show you picture of him. And he looked more like an actor. Who is this white boy? He said ‘that’s him.’ I was like ‘wow, that motherf–ker’s off the chain. I’m the purest in the form, I just like dope s–t. I wouldn’t give a f–k who you are, if you were red, black, green, purple or orange. If you dope, and if you not dope, I don’t give a f–k. Eminem is one of the greats in this music and you can’t take that away from him.”

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The D.O.C. shares his emotions when he heard Eminem rapping his lyrics

The D.O.C. has recently sat down on VLAD TV where the legendary hip-hop artist shared his emotions when he heard Eminem rapping his lyrics from THE DOC documentary.

“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.

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The D.O.C. shares his thoughts on Eminem VS Melle Mel situation

Eminem made his musical comeback in 2023 by contributing his first verse of the year to the new song “Realest,” which was produced by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records’ newest signee Ez Mil. Slim Shady’s verse is getting attention since he jabbed Melle Mel and other critics in it.

The Detroit legend took aim at hip-hop pioneer Melle Mel, who recently stated that Eminem is only top 5 because he’s white. “But when they say that I’m only top five / ‘Cause I’m white, why would I be stunned? / My skin color still workin’ against me / ‘Cause second I should be to none / Being white ain’t why they put me at top five / It’s why they can’t put me at one,” Em raps.

“Shout to the Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash, but, boy / This 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 a-s to ‘roids,” he raps in another bar.

After Kxng Crooked, The D.O.C. also gives his opinion on the situation. “There is no any of us without Mel, but I think Mel was voicing his opinion and he’s a gladiator in this sport as well. So, he should have known if he thought the little kid was going to be afraid of him, you can only push the little guy around so long before he feels like he’s in a corner and got to do something. I think Eminem did what he thought he was supposed to do and I stand by Em and what he did.” The D.O.C. told to AllHipHop.

Then he continued: “I don’t know whether Melle Mel took s–t, that’s not my concern. They writing raps. I look forward to Melle Mel and seeing what he got to say after that. Maybe that’ll bring Mel back to the forefront in a way where he can get in and get his point across.”