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The West Coast veteran promises surprises in the long-anticipated music video with Eminem. LL Cool J first revealed that the “Murdergram Deux” music video existed over a week ago, mentioning that it was just shot. And now we have mere hours left to see what those two hip hop titans have in store for their fans. LL hints that there would be some, well, not Easter eggs, this time. Something more substantial: Who knows, he might talk about the Mom’s Spaghetti’s product placement, or he might tease something else whatsoever. Let’s watch the video.

Eminem is never one to shy away from showing respect to the legends who paved the way. In his latest music video for “Murdergram Deux” with LL Cool J, he is tipping his hat to one of the greats: Big Daddy Kane. In the music video, fans were quick to notice a nod to Big Daddy Kane’s iconic 1988 album “Long Live The Kane”. A particular scene in “Murdergram Deux” echoes the classic album cover, with Eminem draped in a toga reminiscent of the legendary hip hop artist’s stance on his throne. “Long Live The Kane” is one of the cornerstones in…

The first official collaboration between two hip hop legends, LL Cool J and Eminem, got new visuals directed by JACKTHESHOOTER. LL teased it in an interview, dropped a trailer, and announced its release a day before. As he promised, the “Murdergram Deux” music video is quintessential hip hop in its purest form. It even features graffiti done by Phade Shirt King, an art form inseparable from classic hip hop. And, as promised, it contains a couple of surprises for those who understand the culture. Did you get it? Watch LL Cool J – “Murdergram Deux” feat. Eminem below:

Nicki Minaj recently took to social media to express her frustration over the announcement of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show headliner. While Kendrick Lamar was selected to take the stage, some in the hip hop world, including Nicki, felt Lil Wayne was overlooked, especially with the 2025 Super Bowl set to take place in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans. Nicki, who has long collaborated with Lil Wayne, didn’t hold back, particularly criticising JAY-Z, whose company ROC Nation is now live-music entertainment strategist for the NFL. Nicki lashed out, accusing JAY-Z of letting personal issues get in the way of…

Eminem’s music videos for “River” feat. Ed Sheeran and “Shake That” feat. Nate Dogg have officially crossed the milestone of 200 million views on YouTube. “River”, released as part of Eminem’s “Revival” album in 2017, features the pop star Ed Sheeran and explores themes of regret, relationships, and redemption. The song became a massive commercial success, reaching No.1 in four countries and the top 10 in a dozen others. Interestingly, while the audio version has already amassed over 219 million views on YouTube, the music video is rapidly catching up and nearly doubling the daily streams of the audio. At…

It is officially confirmed that Eminem will perform live at the upcoming MTV VMAs ceremony this Wednesday. He is not just performing but starting the whole evening, setting it right with his unique energy and experience. Marshall has been nominated in eight categories this year, and winning even one of them will make him the most celebrated MTV artist in history (now he is tied with Peter Gabriel). One of those categories is VMA Most Iconic Performance for his unforgettable “The Real Slim Shady” / “The Way I Am” number at the 2000 VMAs. But the VMAs Instagram account referred…

Jimmy Kimmel put a musical twist on the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy with the help of some rap legends. In a sketch titled “Dre’s Anatomy” on the Tuesday, March 19, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel, 56, is rushed into a hospital to receive medical help from none other than Dr. Dre. “What seems to be the problem?” he asks a nurse, to which she responds, “I’ve never seen something like this before.” Upon lifting a sheet draped over Kimmel’s lower half, Dre, 59, discovers that the late-night host’s penis is incredibly small. “What the f–k is this?” he quips.…

Couple of days ago, Kendrick Lamar was announced as the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show headliner (Sunday, September 8, 2024), and part of the hip-hop world spoke up about Lil Wayne being overlooked with the 2025 big game being in his hometown of New Orleans. Considering the year K. Dot has had with the massive success of his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” the decision wasn’t necessarily a surprising one. However, according to some hip-hop artists, Weezy should have been chosen to headline the show—especially since it’s in Wayne’s hometown. Wayne’s longtime collaborator Nicki Minaj has also expressed her…

Nick Major of Spout Podcast chipped it up with  Jelly Roll as he embarked on his “Beautifully Broken” tour. Jelly Roll shared candid insights about the tour’s early success, including five consecutive sold-out shows, and the emotional highs and lows of performing live. He opened up about his past struggles, the importance of staying connected with his roots, and the profound impact his music has on fans. Jelly Roll also discussed his exciting collaborations with artist like Eminem, his deep connection to his music’s purpose, and his latest album, set to drop on October 11th. “Collaborating with Eminem is by far…

This Friday, after more than a decade break, the legendary LL Cool J dropped the new album, titled The FORCE, entirely produced by another hip-hop icon, Q-Tip. It features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Sona Jobarteh, Saweetie, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Eminem, Mad Squablz, J-S.A.N.D., and Don Pablito. “Murdergram Deux”, featuring Eminem, was released as the fourth single of the album on August 30, 2024. With LL’s nostalgic bravado and Eminem’s signature speedy flow and subtle wordplay, the song sees the pair boasting about their raw “unapologetic” style and credibility in the rap game. The track is…

NLE Choppa has recently caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis at R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2024 ceremony where the 21-year old Memphis rapper gave Eminem a shout out. Interviewer: You recently payed homage to Eminem in your Paper magazine cover shoot. You also have previously named him on your Mount Rushmore for Hip-Hop. Would you ever hop on a track with Slim Shady? Last year, NLE Choppa chopped it up with Nick Cannon and the Daily Cannon crew featuring Courtney Bee, Masononthemic, DJ Abby De La Rosa, and Freeze where he shared his his hip-hop Mount Rushmore: “Tupac, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne…

Battle rap legend Murda Mook recently shared his ultimate fan moment: meeting Eminem. He recalled the first time he met Slim Shady in Detroit and the impact of hearing his name in Eminem’s verse on Cordae’s “Parables (Remix)”. In an interview with hiphopisreal.com, Mook dropped hilarious details about how starstruck he became when met Marshall, who has been his inspiration for a very long time. Mook gushed: Eminem is my favourite rapper. Nobody raps like him to me. I met that man one time. I never thought I would ever be star-struck in front of somebody. Mook described the surreal…

Battle rap legend Murda Mook has recently done an interview on hiphopisreal.com where he talked about Eminem, meeting him first time in Detroit, how much he could relate his music and what Eminem mentioning his name on Cordae’s “Parables (remix)” song meant for him. “Eminem is my favorite rapper. Nobody rap like him to me. I met that man one time. I never thought I would ever be star-struck in front of somebody. My brother AK brings me Detroit event. I think Shady was throwing it. Em was there. Em was up on the balcony and they were like ‘come upstairs, you…

NLE Choppa shared his admiration for Eminem in a conversation with Billboard at the 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players ceremony. The 21-year-old Memphis rapper, who has previously shown love for Slim Shady, is eager to collaborate with the rap legend. When asked if he would ever consider hopping on a track with Eminem, Choppa didn’t hesitate: With Slim Shady? Yeah, man. Why not. Of course. Hell, yeah. He’s a legend. The Memphis native has long been vocal about his respect for Em. Choppa has previously named Eminem as one of his hip hop Mount Rushmore, along with Tupac, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj,…

At Hailie’s wedding, 50 Cent was so emotional he could cry. Time flies, he realised. And it’s time to hit the road. In an extensive interview with the Haute Living magazine, Fifty talked about writing his first adult fiction novel (and already adapting it to the big screen), handling wealth, and getting to understand himself better. When asked if he had everything in life he wanted, Fifty is content to confirm. Except for one thing that came to the surface after he attended Hailie’s wedding. “I wish I had a daughter,” he admits during our June Zoom session, repeating the…

In a recent appearance on the Bootleg Kev podcast, NASAAN, the son of the late Proof, opened up about his relationship with Eminem and how their bond has evolved over the years. Despite their close connection, NASAAN shared that he has been focused on carving his own path in the music industry while still valuing the wisdom and guidance he receives from Em and Royce 5’9. NASAAN revealed: I was just trying to go see him last week, actually, but he was in LA. I was in Detroit trying to link with him. But I’m probably going to do that…

Texas rapper That Mexican OT recently opened up about one of his biggest inspirations in hip hop: Eminem. Known for blending southern hip-hop with Latin rap, OT gave props to Em during an appearance on In Their Own Words, praising his lyrical genius. He explained how Eminem’s intricate wordplay has shaped his own approach to rhyming and lyricism by breaking down Marshall’s line: Eminem said one of my favourite bars. He said something along the lines of “It’s going to take 40 men to stomp me for me to feel a defeat”. If you have 40 men, how many feet…

Megan Thee Stallion is sharing some candid photos of her relationship. In an Instagram carousel that she captioned “📸 Dump,” the Grammy-winner, 27, showed off some loved-up everyday moments with her boyfriend, Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine. Two of the photos featured the Traumazine rapper’s “boo.” One is a mirror selfie of the couple looking fierce — with Megan in a purple bedazzled Juicy top and Pardi, 32, in a black hat — and she has her hand on his jaw and his arms around her waist. The other shows Fontaine engrossed in a video game, wearing headphones and focused on the…

Dear Stan, do you want to share your story for a documentary about your Eminem fandom? That was the question Eminem, 51, posed to his followers on Wednesday, April 10. “Looking for Stans for a documentary produced by Eminem & Shady Films,” the rapper posted on X. The documentary is about Eminem superfans, as depicted in the song “Stan” from Em’s 2000 landmark album, The Marshal Mathers LP. Eminem pointed fans to a questionnaire that asked, among other things, questions like: Do you collect Eminem merch, make Eminem artwork, write fan fiction, etc.?; What’s your favorite Eminem song?; Which song…

In this year pure album sales dominated by pop stars and K-pop bands, only two hip hop artists have managed to break into the list of the 15 best-selling music acts in the US so far: Eminem and Tyler, The Creator. Tyler, The Creator’s presence on the list shows just how much fans appreciate his music, with many opting to spin his albums at home. But when it comes to breaking records, Eminem stands in a league of his own. Eminem recently became the first rapper to surpass 50 million pure album sales in the US, reasserting his legendary status…

In a candid interview, Tony Yayo weighed in on Dr. Dre’s bold statement about Eminem being the greatest rapper of all time, sharing his personal admiration for Slim Shady and the impact they’ve had together in the hip hop world. DJ Vlad keeps releasing an interview with G-Unit member Tony Yayo in small packages. This time, it was a segment in which Yayo expressed his admiration for Eminem, declaring him one of the greatest rappers of all time. His opinion is based on Eminem’s influence, talent, and undeniable impact on the hip hop world. Making it clear that he values…

Tony Yayo has recently sat down with DJ VLAD for an interview where the two talked about many things, including Dr. Dre saying Eminem is the greatest rapper of all time. “Eminem is in my top 5. I don’t give a f–k what anybody says. I love lyrics and he has lyrics. And I like numbers too. Numbers don’t lie. They say “I don’t listen Eminem in the car,” well, somebody do! He’s one of the GOATs.” said Tony Yayo. Then he continued: “I agree to Dr. Dre saying Eminem is the best MC ever. Let’s go back to what…

Eminem’s songs “Coffin” with Jessie Reyez and “Kings Never Die” with Gwen Stefani have recently hit impressive streaming milestones on Spotify. Jessie Reyez and Eminem’s gripping collaboration, “Coffin”, has just reached an important milestone, surpassing 50 million streams on Spotify. This marks Jessie Reyez’s 12th song as a lead artist to achieve this feat, while for Eminem, it is his 177th track to hit the 50 million mark. The song is currently pulling in over 12,000 streams daily. In addition to this, Eminem’s collaboration with Gwen Stefani, “Kings Never Die”, also provides an opportunity to celebrate, surpassing 150 million streams…

Fifty recently opened up about his first meeting with Eminem, describing the surreal experience of signing with Shady Records and the whirlwind that followed. 50 Cent recently sat down with the hosts of Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast at the Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport to reflect on his early days, how he navigated being blackballed in the industry, and his successful leap into Hollywood. During the interview, he shared some incredible stories about his first meeting with Eminem and signing with Shady Records. Fifty was emotional, recalling that unforgettable moment: It was wild. Remember that show “Punk’d”…