Controversy follows Eminem’s return.
Eminem is back, and he’s already causing a stir.
Fans furious over new Eminem track.
The rapper’s latest single, “Houdini,” has fans up in arms.
“Slim Shady’s shocking lyrics strike again.
Once again, Slim Shady’s lyrics are stirring controversy.
Eminem targets Megan Thee Stallion.
This time, it’s a line about Megan Thee Stallion that has everyone talking.
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, and Machine Gun Kelly have all been targets.
New album, same old Eminem?
His latest album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” promised more of the same.
And it delivered – in spades.
“Eminem releases controversial single ‘Houdini’.
The first single, “Houdini,” dropped recently.
It features Eminem’s trademark comedic, yet biting, style.
Eminem references Megan’s traumatic shooting.
The song references Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 shooting incident.
The high-profile shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting was a high-profile incident.
Tory Lanez was charged and convicted for the crime in 2023.
Megan has been vocal about the trauma and challenges she faced following the incident.
“Megan Thee Stallion’s strength garners support.
The rapper’s courage in speaking out won her widespread support.
Eminem’s lyric, however, has reopened old wounds for many fans.
Fans blast Eminem for insensitive lyrics.
“F**k this guy. Men love to bring up traumatic moments in women’s lives for attention,” wrote one furious listener.
“Leave Megan alone.”
“Eminem is too old to still be name dropping for shock value,” another critic pointed out.
“It was ‘cool and edgy’ back in ’01, but dude, you’re 50. Evolve as an artist.”
In the track, Eminem raps: “If I was to ask for Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me / Would I really have a shot at a feat?”
The lyric alludes to the shocking event where Megan was shot in the foot by Tory Lanez.
Social media erupts over Eminem’s lyrics.
Fans quickly took to social media to voice their displeasure.
“So Eminem returns with SLIM SHADY & jumps right into the TORY LANEZ & MEGAN THEE STALLION drama,” one fan tweeted.
“This worked in the 2000’s with your counterparts, but a play on words with someone’s trauma… I can’t support it.”
Another user echoed the sentiment: “What exactly did this girl do to deserve this type of harassment by male rappers constantly?”
Yet, not everyone condemned Eminem.
His alter ego, Slim Shady, is known for pushing boundaries.
Pressure mounts on Eminem to evolve.
But there’s a growing sense that the rapper needs to adapt to changing times.
Megan Thee Stallion continues to inspire with her resilience and artistry.
Eminem, on the other hand, is facing calls to mature his act.
The question remains: Will Eminem evolve or stick to his old ways?