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Yelawolf interpolates Eminem’s “The Way I Am” flow, shouts out Royce 5’9″, Dr. Dre, Slaughterhouse & Eminem

Former Shady Records artist Yelawolf releases “War Story,” a dynamic double album that unfolds in two distinct chapters: “Michael Wayne” and “Trunk Muzik 4ever”.

Side 1: Michael Wayne (song 1 – song 12) In the first installment, Yelawolf reunites with the acclaimed producer Malay, known for their previous collaboration on his 2015 Shady Records album “Love Story”. This album, bearing Yelawolf’s given name, delves into deeply personal narratives and captivating storytelling. The thematic choice of naming the album after Yelawolf’s real name signifies a deeper connection to the content, highlighting the album’s intimate and introspective nature.

Side 2: Trunk Muzik 4ever (song 13 – song 25) On the flip side, after a five-year hiatus since the release of “Trunk Muzik 3” under the Shady and Interscope banners in 2019, Yelawolf returns with the highly anticipated successor, “Trunk Muzik 4ever.” This installment, produced by the masterful WLPWR, seamlessly continues the legacy of the Trunk Muzik series, with beats that resonate with the signature style that fans have come to love.

“War Story” captures Yelawolf’s evolution, blending authenticity and innovation. With a mix of personal narratives and signature beats, this album invites you on a journey through Yelawolf’s musical prowess.

In the song titled “Legend,” entire second verse is dedicated to the list of artists Yelawolf has worked with over his entire career, even before being signed to Shady Records in 2011, giving shout out to Eminem, Dr. Dre, Royce 5’9″ and Slaughterhouse among others. Yela even released the music video for it.

“I put in work with Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Twista, Tech N9ne
8Ball, MJG, Slim Thug, in ’09
Juelz Santana, Big Boi, Outkast
Gangsta Boo, Juicy J, DJ Paul, we done that
A$AP, 1 Train
Rittz, Struggle, Jelly Roll
Killer Mike, Paul Wall, Big K.R.I.T, my bro
Trae tha Truth, Gucci Mane, The Funky Homosapien
Del, yeah, Bun B, with Dr. Dre, shakin’ hands
B-Real, Cypress Hills, DJ Muggs, Travis Barker
Baldacci, that real, Estevan, the godfather
Lil Jon, Slaughterhouse, Royce da 5′9″
DJ Premier, Mr. DJ A-Trak, NY
Wiz Khalifa, three tours
Two tours with Wu-Thang
WLPWR, Grip Playz, LA’s, The Game
Diplo, Marshal Mathers
Man, the verses I laid with him
I even did a full album with Ed Sheeran, before the stadiums”

In the album, there is another song called “Cars” where Yelawolf directly interpolates Eminem’s iconic “The Way I Am” flow.

Yelawolf talks meeting Eminem for the first time

In a recent interview with DJ VLAD, Yelawolf talked about meeting Eminem first time and doing the first album under Shady Records.

“What was the first meeting Eminem like? He walked around the corner reciting every word to Pop The Trunk, without even saying what’s up. He was just rapping it. It was mind-blowing.” said Yelawolf.

Then he continued: “I was like any other white boy that was chasing this hip-hop dream. It was crushing to have this…not being represented correctly. We always wanted to be representative. Somebody has to get this correct in a major major way and he did and I was just proud. Watching his success meant that I had a chance. Cause he kicked the door down. But you had to be a f–king beast. I wanted to be an ally and not on the receiving in of a battle ort anything like that. I never wanted that. I wanted to join that and get the cosign and I set out to do that. It was surreal. But at the same time, if you would have asked me 10 years before ‘are you gonna sign to Shady’ I would have just been like ‘f–k yeah.’ It’s that ego thing. I held on to that demo tape I found of his 10 years before, classic Eminem, he would hand those to labels and s–t. I found it, put it in my back pocket and I set out to put in his hands and I did that very thing.”

“So, it was surreal but it was also almost immediately. After brewing down with him, having really great meeting and a conversation with him, I think I jumped right back in the car and I was like ‘man lets do the album immediately.’ So we did. We went out to Vegas, wrote a record with Mally Mall, WLPWR, show back up a couple months later with an album done.” Yelawolf added. You can watch the new interview below:

Royce 5’9″ talks about NF, Yelawolf, Eminem’s “Doomsday Pt. 2”, J. Cole, Bad Meets Evil & more

Royce 5’9″ has recently done a question and answer session for his fans with his wife on Instagram where he addressed his past beef with Yelawolf, shared his opinion on Eminem’s “Doomsday Pt. 2” song, commented about NF, gave high praise to J. Cole and teases another Bad Meets Evil project.

What do you think about NF?
Is that a guy from, is he like a Christian rapper? Rap real good, Christian rap? If so, yeah, I like him. He cool.

Who is the best rapper right now?
Hm, this is a good question. I don’t know. Probably Nasaan. I’m always afraid to give my opinion because…Yo, man, I was on Joe Budden Podcast and he asked me how I felt about the state of things. He asked me about my opinion how I felt about it and a friend of mine, another rapper who you all know but I’m not gonna say his name, texted me like two paragraphs message. How did you receive this? He was challenging me or something? Why do everybody think that I’m like when I break something down, the lyrics are the only thing that matter to me. Cause he was explaining to me the importance of melody and how melody is key and it ain’t all about the lyrics. I was thinking to myself, ‘yo, what the f–k do that gotta do what I said?’ I said that J. Cole seemed like the only guy I heard in a minute that’s like being real competitive and trying to be the best. I was not just talking about his lyrics. My criteria is how many boxes he checks. I don’t like when artist feel like they have to choose one or another. Biggie could do everything, tell stories, he made complete bodies of work, super lyrical, checked all the boxes, that’s my criteria.

How was “Doomsday Pt. 2”?
Yo, I wish I could f–king…I wish I had a device that I can put on people’s heads and make them forget about that whole f–king scenario. I’m really ready for that to go away. Benzino basically went on the entire press run, putting out records and guess whose name got worked up in the mix out of nowhere? Me!

Are you and Yelawolf okay?
Yeah, we are. One thing about me is I’m not about to just sit around and just be mad at people. It’s going to get addressed and we gonna come to some sort of a solution or we gonna move on. I’m not gonna sit around and just harbor feelings about people. He didn’t do anything that was surprising to me. So it’s just another thing. But I’m not tripping about him or anybody else.

What are your thoughts on Em’s verse on Doomsday?
Why? Why do you wanna know what I think? Because all I’mma do is say my opinion and the next thing you do you all like ‘oh, he like everything he do, that’s his boss. He got to get on here and defend him all the time. Why you talking for him?!’ but you can’t name one time I talk for him. Jesus Christ! They just stick me with all of that f–king worst titles. ‘Let that white boy talk for himself, man! What you talking for?!’ Like, bro, really?

Why have not you been on BMF?
That’s a good question. You should ask 50 Cent that. Next time you see 50, matter of fact, spam him and be like ‘yo man, why you ain’t got Nickel on BMF? He sold more dope than all of them n-ggas.’

Is there another collab with Em happening?
“Man, we gon’ do whole Benzino diss EP and square this away once for all. The winner gets crowned with Global Lyrical Supremacy Forever. Whoever makes the best diss records. I’mma do PRhyme 3 and diss everybody too.” said Royce 5’9″. From there, Royce’s wife continues: “Go on Marshall’s and make sure you say we need BME 3. The fans, don’t think you don’t matter. Cause I want to hear BME 3.” Royce 5’9″ added: “I told you we going to do it.”

Yelawolf shows love to Royce Da 5’9″ first time after falling out

Few years ago, Royce da 5’9” and Yelawolf had fallen out. The two were taking shots back and forth on Instagram. In January, 2020 Royce put his former label mate on notice with the song “Overcomer,” featuring Westside Gunn.

Royce discussed the feud in a interview with Real 92.3. While he did not reveal the actual reason that led to the beef, he spoke on the underlying issue. “It falls into the category of respect. He did something I felt was disrespectful. There was a window of time where he could have called me to clarify or just say something to me. He didn’t even think he needed to call me—he didn’t even extend me that respect. It was something that happened behind closed doors and he knew I knew about it. I took offense to it, and how I handled it was addressing it on a song. I felt it was the only way I could handle it—for me to air it out publicly would imply I’m using it as a vehicle to push an album or be vindictive. I’m not a vindictive person…I felt the only way to do it was let him know it’s on my radar. I’m aware.”

In December, 2020 Royce was a bit more explicit about why he and Yela weren’t seeing eye-to-eye. “It’s a situation going on, especially in hip-hop. We have all kinds of different people, but we have a type of person in particular. We have white people, white people who come into the business and they use the culture. We got some white people that come in and use that, and then go and do very evil things behind closed doors—very evil, racist things behind closed doors.” said Royce in Joe Budden Podcast.

After “Overcomer” track dropped, Royce took to Instagram to call out Yelawolf for a since-deleted post where Yela blasted the Detroit rapper: “I can remove you quicker than you Deleted this post, David Duke and nobody can stop me,” Royce wrote, responding to Yela, who said, “Yo @eminem get your hype man before the wolves do …I ain’t worried.” Allegedly, Yelawolf used to use the N word inside his close circle which lead Royce to feel the way he felt.

In the new interview with Bootleg Kev, Yelawolf talked about it and said that the beef is in the past now and he still loves and respects Royce.

“I love Royce. I have not spoken to him since that incident happened. But that’s my dude. I don’t harbor any bad feeling about Royce. I have not spoken to him, like I said, since that time but at the end of the day, we did a lot of great things together. A lot of amazing moments happened with my boy and it’s all good. For me, it’s all good. It is what it is.” said Yelawolf.

Then he continued: “DJ Premier, Royce, me…C’mon, there’s a lot of moments. Royce and Rittz. Royce, Marshall, myself. F–king gang. There’s history there that I can’t just make disappear and to put some discrepancy or disagreement or whatever it is. Whatever. To me it’s water under the bridge. Period.”

You can watch the interview below. If it does not start from the specific timestamp because of the age restriction, click “Watch on YouTube” and listen from 2:04:43.

Yelawolf reveals what Eminem told him when he asked if he could keep MGK on “Trunk Muzik 3”

Yelawolf has recently sat down with Bootleg Kev on his podcast to promote his upcoming album, titled “War Story.” The former Shady Records artist talked about many things, including Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly and revealed he wanted both Slim Shady and MGK on “Rowdy” song but then the famous beef escalated and asked Eminem if he could keep Kelly’s verse on “Trunk Muzik 3” album, which is Yela’s final album under Shady Records.

“When we were making ‘Rowdy’ song, DJ Paul goes like ‘go get MGK and Eminem and we got the craziest record of all time. Y’all three white boys, get out of here, it’s gonna be crazy!’ and I was like ‘that’s not a bad idea, actually.’ So I recorded it, f–king sent it to Marshall and you know s–t, next thing you know Marshall f–king went crazy on MGK. And I had to pivot and do my thing.” said Yelawolf.

Then he continued: “Respectfully, I actually did tap in. I ain’t f–king fool. To be honest, it was like, if you say no and you say go to war then its curtains. Respectfully, on some hip-hop s–t, tap in with the Sensei. So I did and Marshall was like ‘nah man, people want to hear that.’ I’ve always had a lot of respect for Marshall obviously. I’ve looked up to him for years but that moment was kinda like ‘damn man, you really give a f–k about me. You really care that much to put that s–t aside and let me live.’ Knowing that I had invested this before I knew this happened. I was like, you are a G man! I got nothing bad to say about Shady the whole time I was there. We bumped our heads on the first album, creatively, but…”

Machine Gun Kelly and Yelawolf have been friends for a while now. MGK even namedropped Yela on Eminem-diss record “Rap Devil” with the following lines: “And don’t be a sucker and take my verse / Off of Yelawolf’s album, thank you (thank you).” Here, Kells is implying that Eminem would block his feature on Yela’s album, the same way he banned him from Shade 45 radio. Nonetheless, the collaborative track “Rowdy” was released by Yelawolf on March 29th, 2019 and still includes Machine Gun Kelly’s previously mentioned verse.

You can watch the new interview below:

Millyz says he’s best white rapper since Eminem, calls MGK garbage & kicks Yelawolf out of list

Last year, during an interview with VLAD TV, Jadakiss protégé Millyz declared himself the best white rapper since Eminem, called Machine Gun Kelly garbage and kicked out Yelawolf from the list for worshiping the Confederate Flag.

“In reality, I’m the best white rapper since Eminem. As far as just high level rap. If you really know rap there is no f–king way around it. Other than that, you are bias.”

“So, Eminem, me, Paul Wall. Who are some other white rappers? I like Yelawolf but his Confederate Flag and all that corny s–t he’s doing kicks him out of the category. MGK is garbage! Cause he can’t rap. But he got a good rock star image but he’s not nice though.”

Since then, ‘Best White Rapper’ has been a hot topic. Most recently, Jack Harlow made the claim for the title: “The hardest white boy since the one who rapped about vomit and sweaters / And hold the comments ’cause I promise you I’m honestly better than whoever came to your head right then.” he raps on a song “They Don’t Love It.” from Jackman album.

R.A. the Rugged Man responded Jack Harlow’s statement on social media, saying: “I never talked that “I’m the best white rapper” bulls–t. I’m coming for everybody’s head. No nationality is safe.” he tweeted.

Machine Gun Kelly also threw a little jab at Harlow on Eminem-produced beat “Renegade” freestyle: “I see why they call you Jackman. You jacked man’s whole swag, give Drake his flow back, man.”

Yelawolf shows love to Eminem during Welcome To Rockville fest

Coupe of days ago, Yelawolf performed at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida where the former Shady Records artist performed some of his biggest hits, including “Best Friend,” from “Love Story” album which originally features Eminem.

Before performing the song, Yelawolf gave shout out to Eminem for changing his life forever: “This song is special to me because it represents the part of my career where it really changed my life so if everyone one time could just make some noise Marshall Mathers! One time, please. Thank you! This song is called Best Friend!”

“Best Friend” was released on April 14, 2015 as the fifth single from his second studio album “Love Story” via Shady and Interscope Records, and was later released on Eminem’s second greatest hits album “Curtain Call 2” in 2022, with Shady, Interscope, Marshall B. Mathers III, and Aftermath Entertainment.

The song reached top charts in several countries, including Belgium, Canada and the United States. “Best Friend” is certified platinum in US for selling more than 1 million units in the country.

On the song Yela calmly approaches the instrumental with a more spiritual tone, while Eminem goes into full aggressive mode spitting more than 16 bars as he usually does. This is also the only song on the album with a feature, and marks Em’s first musical release in 2015.

Yelawolf and Eminem have previously worked together on several occasions that include: “Best Friend,” “Psychopath Killer” by Slaughterhouse, “Twisted” with Skylar Grey, “2.0 Boys,” also featuring Slaughterhouse and “Throw It Up” also featuring Gangsta Boo.

Watch Yelawolf’s tribute to Eminem below:

Yelawolf recalls getting a call from Eminem in a new song

Last month, Jelly Roll has shared information regarding his eagerly awaited new album, titled WHITSITT CHAPEL. The album, which is due out on June 2, will have 13 tracks and be titled after the church the Antioch native grew up attending.

“This album is about growth and gratitude happening in my life. I wanted to create a project that felt hopeful. I believe the worst feeling a person can have is feeling hopeless or worthless. This is therapeutic music. Real music for real people with real problems.” Jelly Roll shared in a statement.

WHITSITT CHAPEL serves as Jelly Roll’s debut full-length country record via BMG/Stoney Creek Records. Among the tracks featured will be his current singles, “Need A Favor” and “Unlive,” featuring former Shady Records artist, Yelawolf.

In the song, Yelawolf remembers getting a call from Eminem to offer him a record deal.

I was in Alabama at the trailer park
Bangin’ my head on the wall
Before I could buy my little girl a doll
Before Eminem ever gave me a call
I had that feeling that you have
But I hit that roof and that life flashed
Look around, sit down and write that
And Yelawolf took off on white trash

You can bump the new track below:

Yelawolf reveals conspiracy theory behind Eminem signing him to Shady

Earlier this month, Yelawolf showed off his Elvis ring on Instagram, gifted by former professional skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker Bam Margera. In the caption, the former Shady Records artist wrote:

“Priscilla gave Bam one of Elvis’s robes and a ring of his as well the other night in L.A .. Bam gifted that ring to me .. it popped on my finger like it was made for me and I can’t lie it was a bit emotional .. Elvis was my first piece of vinyl .. it was also a gift when I was only 7 years old .. some things are just too amazing not to share with you all .. thank you Priscilla and thank you BAM I love you bro .. I’ll cherish this forever !! … TMZ hit BAM about it all .. I added that and a rad selfie of BAM and Priscilla he sent me in the scroll .. I love y’all !!”

Some of the fans questioned the authenticity of the ring. One user commented: “That’s a david Yurman ring (don’t think he was making rings when Elvis was alive).” Another replied: “Not even Elvis’s ring. Lmao! That shiz belongs to bam and so did the robe. Priscilla said she would never disrespect Elvis by giving his stuff away especially to somebody like bam. You got bamboozled bro. Lol!” One user said: “Take this down it’s embarrassing Priscilla issued a statement denying it that’s Bam’s ring he gave u.”

Yelawolf responded to them in an another Instagram post, where Gadsden, Alabama-born rapper and singer revealed a story of Bam confronting Eminem in Germany because he thought Slim Shady signed Yela to keep him down.

In the caption, Yelawolf writes: “All this talk about the Elvis ring gifted to me from Bam .. is it real , fake , stolen ? .. all that’s just making the ring more epic for me .. the one simple fact is my really good friend Bam gave me the ring as a sentiment and as a fan and that’s that .. and trust me it’s not the first time Bam’s done something insane for me .. like rushing Eminem’s Hotel room in Germany cause he thought Shady signing me was a conspiracy to keep me down hahaha .. ( he’s banned permanently from that town for that btw ) point is we got a long history of stunts and for the record, I think he’s a genius .. so look I understand why y’all are mad … But Me and ELVIS AINT !! The rings mine now it’s a wrap”

You can check the post below:

Spidey tells how Eminem pranked him during “Best Friend” video shoot with Yelawolf

At the age of 18, Ryan Smith aka ‘Spidey’ moved to Los Angeles with $280 and a gas-guzzling Jeep with no roof or doors to his name. His dream of becoming a music video director was quickly realized when he commissioned his first video for multi-platinum selling artist Bone Thugs N’ Harmony. Since then, he has directed more than 150 music videos, and has worked with superstars across all genres of music such as Eminem, Duran Duran, Good Charlotte, Xzibit, Gavin DeGraw, 3 Doors Down, Shinedown and Cyprus Hill, to name a few.

Spidey Smith has also directed Yelawolf’s music video of “Best Friend,” featuring Eminem from the “Love Story” album. Yesterday, Spidey dedicated an Instagram post to the day of shooting the video and revealed something that we never heard before.

Spidey tells the story: “This was my second time working with Eminem !! The first time directing him I was 22 years old… Young and naive to say the least. Simply stoked to have him in front of my lens. This go around I was 40 and a hell of a lot more seasoned..

As a director it’s extremely important to check in with the artist periodically while capturing their performances to gauge their feelings about how they are seeing themselves on the playback monitor. Midway through Em’s church performance, he and I were chatting about his shots ..

Me: “Em how you feeling about what you’re seeing ?

Em extremely serious and straight faced in front of everyone: “I don’t know man.. I’m just not feeling it. It’s probably me.. I don’t know… Maybe I’m off or something. I wish I knew what to tell you.”

This went back and forth for what seemed like eternity but in actuality was 2 or 3 minutes. I was beginning to sweat but contained my sudden panic.

Me: “I think I know what you are needing. Let me fix .. (I really had no clue… I just wanted to remove myself to think quickly and clearly haha)..

As I began to walk back to set to sort out anything I could think of, Em yells, “Yo Spidey ! Haha I’m just f**kin’ with you ! I love everything haha! “

Shortly after Paul Rosenberg whispers at me and says, “ that’s how ya know Em likes you !”

I’ve never felt more relief while on set than that moment !”

Check out the post below:

Caskey shouts out Eminem in a new song with Yelawolf

Yelawolf and Caskey drop new song and music video for “Been A Problem” from YELAWOLF x BLACKSHEEP album. This will be the first collaboration album by Alabama and Orlando rappers.

Before they teamed up for a joint project, the two rappers have previously worked together on songs “No Such Thing as Free,” Remember” and “McQueen Fiend” [Remix]. Other features on the album includes DJ Paul from Three6Mafia and Cookup Boss.

In the song, Caskey shouts out Eminem with the following lines: “Yelawolf made this tape so there ain’t no debatin’, We the hardest rappers ever came after Shady.”

You can bump the new song below:

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