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[Remark]

Lol at ppl gettin defensive over this.

But seriously though Em needs to get out more. Dude is very secluded besides tours maybe then he can snap back into reality and make good music again he still has it it's just somewhat there.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

im bored of the old men threatening young women as entertainment trend and much more interested in the young women getting $ trend. zzzz

Eminem Ethered.

 

[wenis]

I really liked Eminem when I was like 12. I wonder how those old albums hold up now that I am much more sensitive to homophobia and shit like that.

It's still complete shit music for man babies.

 

[Wazzy]

Lol at ppl gettin defensive over this.

But seriously though Em needs to get out more. Dude is very secluded besides tours maybe then he can snap back into reality and make good music again he still has it it's just somewhat there.

Please tell us how this is "lol" worthy. I didn't know someone saying they want to rape another person was funny.

 

[Nudull]

Seriously fuck Eminem. He's a homophobic and sexist piece of shit.

I hate that I used to love his music.

B-b-but he sung with Elton John!

 

[nckillthegrimace]

He should rap about rich people shit like sorting his Faberge eggs or eating truffles.

 

[Popnbake]

Not sure why this is news worthy when eminem has released much more controversial songs in the past.

Iggy might be a reason for it.

 

[Xe4]

And to think I actually know people who legitimately think he's the best rapper of all time. Sad world we live in.

 

[ponpo]

He should rap about rich people shit like sorting his Faberge eggs or eating truffles.

Iggy should rap about Australian shit I guess.

 

[FeenixRising]

smh @ people saying "oh... it's just Eminem, he always does this guiz!!!!"

let that have been T.I. or somebody

Bobby Shmurda's career would've ended mid-shmoney dance.

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

It is lol worthy people are getting offended at Eminem in 2014.

Play into his hand more.

This won't change anything, he's still gonna top the charts with his next solo album.

It's eminem for christs sake. You'd swear this was the first time he's said something like this.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

It's even worse than usual when you're fucking 42, Em.

Geez.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Iggy should rap about Australian shit I guess.

Sure. Write what you know. Tons of dangerous shit in Australia. All sorts of spiders, kangaroos, the ozone hole...it's tough.

 

[Plywood]

Eminem is the family guy of rappers.

 

[Dr.Acula]

Thing is, to be controversial, you gotta be in the scene. He stepped away way too long. He isn't on top of the current climate.

That's why the South Park guys can still rock that line, they've never stepped away, they're plugged in.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Eminem is the family guy of rappers.

but Em was once good

 

[freenudemacusers]

but Em was once good

em is the MCU of rappers?

 

[ISOM]

but Em was once good

What you talking about? Season 1 and 2 of family guy was great television.

 

[FinalStageBoss]

EM>your favorite rapper

 

[Toparaman]

Yeah I mean...I'm not sure how it's news all of a sudden that he raps about raping women.

He's been doing this shtick forever.

Here's a song on his Relapse album called "Stay Wide Awake" from 2008.

He's playing a character (complete with accent) in that song. And the woman he's raping in that song is a fictional character, presumably.

I honestly like that song and will defend it. This latest track just sucks, and threatening to rape a celebrity is juvenile.

 

[SmokyDave]

My goodness, how shocking. I'd never have expected such lyrics from Eminem.

He's playing a character (complete with accent) in that song.

He's playing a character in nearly all his other tracks too.

 

[Cipherr]

Guess he's got up the ante on the shock value for sales? No idea of his general popularity level anymore.

What do you mean up the ante. Have you heard his catalog?

He's been talking about raping forever. While it's pitiful, it's not surprising.

This.

 

[Oddduck]

He's playing a character (complete with accent) in that song. And the woman he's raping in that song is a fictional character, presumably.

I honestly like that song and will defend it. This latest track just sucks, and threatening to rape a celebrity is juvenile.

Doesn't he normally play the "Slim Shady" character whenever he says horrific stuff? Not just when he's doing an accent? And when he talks about personal stuff, he switches back to being Marshall.

As for Stay Wide Awake, yeah, it's actually one of the better songs on that album. It has a nice horror vibe to it.

 

[badb0y]

smh @ people saying "oh... it's just Eminem, he always does this guiz!!!!"

let that have been T.I. or somebody

Bobby Shmurda's career would've ended mid-shmoney dance.

I hate you for making me look up Bobby Shmurda

Eminem Ethered.

I read it like 3 times and I still don't understand what the fuck she is talking about

 

[destx]

What the fuck is this weakass shock value horseshit? This clown should stick to comedy.

Why does he even continue to make this trash? I understood when it was good business, but he's probably got more money than god by now. Why bother?

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

Is he still yelling?

 

[FeenixRising]

I hate you for making me look up Bobby Shmurda

 

[aly]

Eminem Ethered.

I must be tired, because I don't understand what that means.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

I actually haven't listened to Em (like in my home) since soundbombing 2

 

[FeenixRising]

I must be tired, because I don't understand what that means.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ether&defid=1296684

 

[markot]

He is great. See the lyrics 'swallow my pride' have two meanings. That's what makes him great.

It means literally swallowing his pride in a sort of abstract way, as though you could swallow it.

But it takes it to the next level because it also means swallowing his semen.

And that's not just a sexual act. That in itself has its own meaning.

It's the layers.

 

[God Enel]

"I think with my d**k so come blow my mind" is kinda funny.

Honestly? who cares about this? publicity for both of 'em'.

 

[Monocle]

Hey you guys I have this awesome concept for a song where I talk about forcing my ding-dong down an unwilling celebrity's throat. Do you think it will sell? Like, is there any reason it wouldn't or shouldn't make me a lot of money?

 

[Gaz Pwnage]

Eminem is great. The haters are real.

 

[Brakke]

It's even worse than usual when you're fucking 42, Em.

Geez.

Yeah this is the main thing. I was into Em when I was fourteen and angry. But now I'm in my twenties but Em is still fourteen soooooo.

Solid tweets from Iggy tho. Girl got his number.

 

[Brakke]

He is great. See the lyrics 'swallow my pride' have two meanings. That's what makes him great.

It means literally swallowing his pride in a sort of abstract way, as though you could swallow it.

But it takes it to the next level because it also means swallowing his semen.

And that's not just a sexual act. That in itself has its own meaning.

It's the layers.

wow. layers huh. really makes you think.

 

[Lord_Balkan]

He has been doing this for a long time now. It is funny that people are surprised. Is it okay to say? Probably not. He has also debatably said worse things. I don't personally mind or care but I can see why some would.

Mariah, whatever happened to us?
Why did we have to break up? All I asked for was a glass of punch
You see I never really asked for much
I can't imagine what's goin' through you mind
After such a nasty break up

With that Latin hunk Luis Miguel
Nick Cannon better back the fuck up
I'm not playin', I want her back you punk
This is Hello Kitty bedspread satin funk

Mixed with Egyptian, with a little rap and punk
Zap and Eric Clapton shaft brings Abba crunk
And yeah baby, I want another crack at ya
You can beat me with any spatula that you want

I mean I really want ya bad, you cunt
Nick, you had your fun, I've come to kick you in your sack of junk
Man, I could use a fresh batch of blood
So prepare your vernacular for Dracula acupuncture

In the bed with two brain dead lesbian vegetables
I bet you they become heterosexual
Nothin' will stop me from molestin' you
Titty fuckin' you 'till your breast nipple flesh tickles my testicles

Is what they said, to the two conjoined twins
"How's it going girlfriends, you need a boyfriend?"
You need some ointment, just set up an appointment
Who's gonna see the doctor first, we'll do a coin flip

 

[StickSoldier]

I still to this day don't know why people like Eminem. The dude is whack as fuck, and his lyrics and songs are just as bad. But for some reason, people eat his shit up. Young Jeezy is and will always be the true Rap King.

 

[BocoDragon]

Everything in that type of rap is meant to be enjoyed ironically. I knew that even as a teenager. I know a lot of listeners and artists don't know that though.

I mean "gangster rap". It's like a gangster movie. You get to enjoy watching bad people live a crazy life, but the existence of those films doesn't mean you're supposed to cheer for them as moral uprights or want to be like them. Of course that happens though (#teamWalt until the end, for example)

 

[cameron]

42 is pretty old and crusty. Does he have family/kids? Maybe it's time to move away from the shock garbage. "Keeping it real" or acting hard is archaic shit.

I wonder if the majority of his fans pay attention to his lyrics or just like the beat. I recall Purple Pills being edited for radio. Did anyone care? People still liked it didn't they?

 

[enzo_gt]

Everything in that type of rap is meant to be enjoyed ironically. I knew that even as a teenager. I know a lot of listeners and artists don't know that though.

I mean "gangster rap". It's like a gangster movie. You get to enjoy watching bad people live a crazy life, but the existence of those films doesn't mean you're supposed to cheer for them as moral uprights or want to be like them. Of course that happens though (#teamWalt until the end, for example)

Sounds like you have a pretty limited scope or frame of reference of rap.

 

[Swhalen]

Saw him headlining a music festival this past summer. He was clearly lip syncing nearly every song as if his performances are difficult. Fucking pathetic.

 

[Glass Rebel]

mental illness is no joke brehs

 

[Soodanim]

Sounds like you have a pretty limited scope or frame of reference of rap.

I get what he's saying though. Take fiction as fiction. Entertainment as entertainment. The real problem with the Iggy lyrics is they're not entertaining (well, as well as the low hanging fruit shock value stuff). I haven't heard them, but they aren't exactly his best.

The best Eminem songs are ones that tell stories. It's why Slim Shady LP is his best work.

 

[Skux]

"I don't care what you think as long as it's about me."

Standard publicity stunt, but Eminem should really be above this by now.

 

[Blackstarhat]

Sounds like something eminem would say.

 

[dan2026]

I dont think I understand rap music.

Is singing about raping and beating women supposed to be serious, or some sort of parody?

It doesn't come of as funny, just mean spirited.

 

[enzo_gt]

I get what he's saying though. Take fiction as fiction. Entertainment as entertainment. The real problem with the Iggy lyrics is they're not entertaining. I haven't heard them, but they aren't exactly his best.

The best Eminem songs are ones that tell stories. It's why Slim Shady LP is his best work.

I'm fine with this perspective, "it's all entertainment," but implying it's all caricatures is being a bit disingenuous.

Like everything else in life, it's all about what you get out of it. I think every artist, hip-hop or otherwise, has their moments where they are telling their story or at least delivering genuine parts of it, and if you attune yourself to that, you will quickly realize it's not all caricature. Problem is, a lot of the time it isn't novel. Other genres suffer from cardboard cut out love stories, hip-hop suffers from focusing on the come-up more often than not.

 

[Bad_Boy]

if anything iggy is making this a publicity stunt about her. this is standard eminem. she shouldnt have even acknowledged this if she did not care.

em said shit about rhianna and then did a song with her. rhianna gave no fucks.

 

[BocoDragon]

Sounds like you have a pretty limited scope or frame of reference of rap.

No. I didn't mean all rap. Check my avatar haha.

I didn't want to call Eminem "gangster rap" because he's not really a gangster... but in retrospect I should have. That's what I mean - he's in that group of rap of talking about living that criminal life - which can be enjoyed ironically. Not everyone who listens to it and enjoys it actually supports criminality.

If you watch a slasher flick, it doesn't mean you laud murder.