And as far as the rape stuff, the difference will come not in how social media reacts but in how eminem reacts. While most people would backpedal themselves into a corner with apologies until they are trapped and can't avoid the shitstorm. Eminem will just say "fuck off and suck a dick" and keep going. Half of the reason people get caught up in these controversies is because they allow it to become about how sorry they are and how wrong they were. And when people see someone being shamed for their behavior (rightly or wrongly) they can't help but jump on and get some of that juicy shaming pie. Eminem isn't going to be shamed, so it isn't going to end up the same way it does for other people who say stupid shit.