Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly engage in a fierce rap feud, sparked by MGK hitting on Eminem's daughter. Diss tracks, interviews, and insults ensue, with the rivalry losing steam. The hosts question the authenticity of the feud and analyze its impact on their careers.
Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly's feud started when Machine Gun Kelly made inappropriate comments about Eminem's daughter.
Eminem asserted his dominance in the rap game with a diss track, criticizing Machine Gun Kelly's talent and credibility.
Machine Gun Kelly gained attention with his diss track mocking Eminem's appearance, persona, and accusing him of hindering his own career.
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Machine Gun Kelly takes a shot at Eminem
Machine Gun Kelly, a young up-and-coming rapper, takes a shot at Eminem by making inappropriate comments about Eminem's daughter on social media. This sparks a six-year feud between the two artists.
Eminem responds with a diss track
After staying silent for six years, Eminem responds to Machine Gun Kelly's comments with a diss track called 'Not Alike'. He criticizes Machine Gun Kelly's talent and credibility and asserts his own dominance in the rap game.
Machine Gun Kelly fires back with 'Rap Devil'
Machine Gun Kelly releases a diss track titled 'Rap Devil' in response to Eminem's 'Not Alike'. He mocks Eminem's appearance, persona, and accuses him of hindering his own career. The song gains popularity and attention.
Eminem counters with 'Killshot'
Eminem retaliates with a diss track called 'Killshot'. He criticizes Machine Gun Kelly's career, image, and disses those associated with him. Although the track receives mixed reviews, it is seen as a musical blow to Machine Gun Kelly.
Feud continues with further diss tracks and conflict
The feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly continues with further diss tracks and online conflict. However, the intensity and relevance of the feud starts to fade over time, and both artists move on to other projects and endeavors.
Slim Shady enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of the all time greatest rappers, but in 2015 Machine Gun Kelly made a play for his “Blonde MC from the Midwest” crown — and hit on his teenage daughter in the process. Subliminal lyric disses sparked a nuclear response from Em, resulting in a war of words in songs and interviews that has continued sporadically ever since.