It appears that the bad blood between Eminem and rapper Machine Gun Kelly has largely dissipated. Reports first surfaced of a beef between the two in early 2018 when Machine Gun Kelly released a track called “Rap Devil” in which he took shots at Eminem.
Eminem then responded with his own diss track called “KILLSHOT”, which featured a few lines aimed at MGK. In recent months however, the two artists have mended their relationship, even appearing together on rapper Kid Vishis’ “Spitbox” track.
In March 2020, Machine Gun Kelly appeared on radio host Sway Calloway’s program “Sway In The Morning”, where the rapper said he felt humbled that Eminem “would put that much time and energy into responding to a word I said about him.” MGK added that it was “a pivotal moment in hip hop in when two rap goliaths colliding became a thing.” He then confirmed that him and Eminem are now on good terms and “have squashed the beef.”
In April 2020, Eminem spoke candidly on his song “Unaccommodating” where he raps, “I’m OK with MGK, I met him, shook his hand, and I’m gonna han’ shake my fans.” He then added “But if it’s cool we can still be cordial” and “I still back down when it’s war, nobody wins.” This further confirms that the beef between the two has been squashed and that they have moved on and are now more like cordial acquaintances.
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Why doesn t Eminem like MGK?
There is a lot of speculation surrounding why Eminem does not like MGK. But the most widely accepted explanation is that Machine Gun Kelly was disrespectful in 2012 when he tweeted about Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Mathers, who was 16 at the time.
Making matters worse, the tweet was in response to a comment about Kelly’s first album titled “Lace Up”. This incident caused Eminem to take immediate offense and brought out his anger. Since then, there have been several back and forth moments between the two that have only further fueled the animosity.
Additionally, many will point out the fact that Eminem is an OG in the rap game and may not have any appreciation for a younger rapper coming up and trying to make a name for himself. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that there is still some bad blood between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly.
What is the problem between Eminem and MGK?
The problem between Eminem and MGK began in 2012, when MGK released a song called “No Clue” that targeted Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Mathers. MGK referred to Hailie in the lyrics, rapping “That’s my story, Hailie, you’d better listen up, And that’s why I said it ’cause I’m not about to sugarcoat s***.” This began a feud between Eminem and MGK that persisted for several years and seemed to die down after a few years.
In 2018, MGK provoked the animosity between the two again when he appeared on radio station Hot 97 and said that he doesn’t respect what Eminem does for hip-hop and that “people are pretending he is [still] the greatest rapper alive”.
Eminem responded with a song titled “Not Alike” from his album Kamikaze, in which he disses MGK.
MGK responded shortly after with a track called “Rap Devil,” in which he accused Eminem of showing a lack of respect to other rappers in his beefs, and called out his age. Eminem retaliated within hours of its release with “KILLSHOT,” which just upped the ante.
The beef seems to have died down since then, with both artists taking indirect shots at each other in their music, but never explicitly addressing each other’s names. It is not known how long their feud will last, but it is clear that there has been major animosity between Eminem and MGK in the past few years.
Did Eminem cause MGK to quit rap?
No, Eminem did not cause MGK to quit rap. MGK, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper and actor who has enjoyed a successful career since releasing his debut studio album Lace Up in 2012.
MGK has released four albums and several singles, with his most recent studio album being Hotel Diablo (2019).
MGK has made himself into a successful artist who has been nominated for various awards as well as collaborating with many famous artists such as Camila Cabello, Roddy Ricch, and others. Although MGK and Eminem have had a long-running feud with each other, it is not true that Eminem caused MGK to quit rap.
Instead, it is more likely that this feud has been a motivating factor for MGK to strive for more success and achievement in his music career.
What did Eminem say to MGK in Not Alike?
In his 2018 Kamikaze song “Not Alike,” Eminem made several direct references to MGK (Machine Gun Kelly). At the beginning of the song, he raps, “Took you six years and a surprise album just to come with your fake s*** while the crowd was sayin’ “boo”, ’cause you ain’t even rap, you a singin’ nigga too.”
In the next verse, he goes on to specifically call out Machine Gun Kelly, saying, “I’d rather be 80-year-old me than 20-year-old you.” He then goes on to mock MGK’s signature hairstyle, rapping, “The day you put out a hit’s the day Diddy admits he put the hit out that got ‘Pac shot.”
Eminem also mocks Machine Gun Kelly’s career as a rapper by rapping, “You’re like twenty-two, you oughta be out of school.” Later in the song, Eminem raps, “You called me a copying clown, but I did wear the crown at least I got the balls to put out ways to shut you down,” referencing MGK’s 2012 single “Chip Off the Old Block,” which accused Eminem of copying his style.
Finally, at the end of the song, Eminem blasts MGK with the line, “Boy, you ain’t never made a list next to no Biggy, never made a list next to no Jay-Z, content you ain’t bought a Eminem’rella in a 14-year spell.”
In other words, Eminem is calling out MGK for not having enough success as an artist to compare to that of Biggie and Jay-Z.
Are Machine Gun Kelly and Eminem friends?
No, Machine Gun Kelly and Eminem are not friends. The two rappers have been feuding since 2012 when MGK tweeted about Eminem’s daughter Hailie, which led to Eminem clapping back with diss tracks such as “Not Alike” and “Killshot”.
Since then the two have traded shots back and forth, proving the two to still be at odds. In 2018, MGK responded to Eminem with his own diss track, “Rap Devil”, and shortly afterwards Eminem responded with “Not Alike”.
Further proof that there is no love lost between the two rappers.
Who was the first mumble rapper?
The term “mumble rap” has been around since 2010, but there is no clear-cut answer as to who the first mumble rapper was. The term is used to describe a certain style of rap music which generally has a heavy focus on using a lot of slang, faster delivery, and often lack of clear, lyrical content.
While many artists have been categorized as mumble rappers, there likely won’t ever be an answer as to who the very first one was.
Many people would point to Atlanta rapper Future as the originator of mumble rap, since he has certainly made music with many of the characteristics associated with it. However, he began releasing music in the early 2010s, which would suggest that there were mumble rappers before him.
Some of the early signs of mumble rap can be found in mid-2000s releases from artists like Gucci Mane and Chief Keef.
It is possible that the originator of mumble rap was someone that came even before these two artists. However, with the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the hip hop community, it may be difficult to ever know exactly where mumble rap first emerged.
Who did mumble rap first?
Mumble rap (also known as “SoundCloud rap” or “emo rap”) is a type of hip-hop music that became popular during the late 2000s and early 2010s. The style is characterized by heavy use of auto-tune, melodic flows that are often nonsense or not decipherable, and often poor enunciation.
The genre first emerged in 2008 and was pioneered by established southern hip-hop figures such as Gucci Mane and Young Thug. Gucci Mane released “Freaky Gurl” in 2008, which featured distorted vocals and an offbeat flow.
Young Thug also released a string of mumble rap hits in the early 2010s, including “Stoner” and “Danny Glover”, which popularized the style nationwide.
However, the most influential mumble rapper of all was arguably the late and great Atlanta artist, Bankroll Fresh. Best known for his hit single “Walked In”, which made the Hot 100, Bankroll is credited with popularizing mumble rap with hit songs such as “Hot Boy” and “All We Do”.
His effortless flows and heavily Auto-tuned vocals defined mumble rap for years to come, and his legacy continues to be observed today.
What did machine Kelly say about Eminem?
Machine Kelly has long been a fan of Eminem. During an interview on the The Joe Budden Podcast in 2019, Machine Kelly said: “I think Eminem is the best, undisputed, I’m just gonna say it. I think he’s, he’s king of music.”
Machine Kelly went on to say, “That’s the one that I kind of hope — that my career can get me to a point where we can be able to do things together. He’s been an inspiration for me to even, to even get to the point where I’m at.”
He even admitted that Eminem had influence on his track “Rap Devil,” saying” “I wish there was an Eminem feature on that record, that would have been a whole, like, another level.”
Machine Kelly also expressed admiration for Eminem’s breadth, saying “The reason why I don’t have a favorite Eminem record or a top Eminem record is because he really could do different styles, different approaches and… and still get his point across.“
