Eminem’s Latest Album Sparks Controversy and Speculation
- Eminem’s new album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)
- Did Eminem Diss Kendrick Lamar in his new Album ?
The internet is buzzing after speculation about Eminem’s recent album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” and whether he aimed a lyrical jab at Kendrick Lamar. The album, released on Friday, July 12, kicks off with the track “Renaissance,” where Eminem name-drops several fellow rappers.
Did Eminem Diss Kendrick Lamar?
In the song, Eminem raps, “‘Cause I don’t see no fans, all I see’s a bunch of complainers. ‘Kendrick’s album was cool, but it didn’t have any bangers.’ He goes on to compare other artists’ work, expressing his opinions on Wayne’s, Ye’s, and Joyner’s albums. Some fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) believe these lyrics are directed at K-Dot and others.
However, it’s essential to note that Eminem adopts a third-person perspective, seemingly channeling the voice of a critic or hater. He isn’t necessarily dissing Kendrick or the other MCs he mentioned. Interestingly, Ja Rule does catch a stray reference on the track “Guilty Conscience 2.”
Lead Singles: “Houdini” and “Tobey”
Moving on to the album’s lead singles, Eminem dropped “Houdini” and “Tobey” earlier. “Houdini” pays homage to famed escape artist Harry Houdini and samples Steve Miller Band’s 1982 hit “Abracadabra.” Accompanying the single release was a hilarious music video that added to the excitement.
As for “Tobey,” Em treated fans to a cinematic visual featuring Big Sean and BabyTron. Directed by Cole Bennett, the video showcases the three Detroit natives hanging out at what appears to be Eminem’s childhood home on 19946 Dresden St. in Detroit.
Overview of Eminem’s19-track album
The album itself boasts 19 tracks, featuring guest appearances from JID, Skylar Grey, and others. Notably, there’s a sequel to the classic track “Guilty Conscience.”
Marshall Mathers has been dropping hints that this might be his final album. In May, he connected with legendary magician David Blaine for a peculiar FaceTime call, teasing the release of “Houdini.” During their conversation, they explored how Eminem could make his career vanish—an intriguing twist. The promo trailer even concluded with Blaine astonishingly chewing on a wine glass, leaving viewers in awe.
fans continue to dissect every lyric and anticipate what’s next for the rap icon.
