Eminem, the legendary "Rap God," has once again set the music industry abuzz with his latest feat: dropping a hard-hitting diss track.
Known for stirring controversy and grabbing headlines, the 51-year-old artist, famous for hits like 'Slim Shady,' has made a striking comeback.
He features in and has partially produced a new track for his musician friend Lyrical Lemonade's recent album, "All Is Yellow."
After a hiatus from releasing new material, Eminem's return to the rap scene has been eagerly awaited by fans.
His latest contribution, released on January 26, has been met with much excitement and anticipation.
But it's not just his trademark slick lyrics and poetic prowess that has caught listeners off guard.
True to form, Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has used this opportunity to reignite a feud with an old adversary.
Throughout his illustrious career, Eminem has been known for his feuds and diss tracks targeting fellow artists, with names like Machine Gun Kelly, Nick Cannon, Pamela Anderson, and Mariah Carey making the list.
In "Doomsday Pt. 2," his latest release, Eminem targets one of his longest-standing rivals, Benzino.
The feud between these two artists dates back to the early 2000s.
It began after Benzino, a co-owner of Source Magazine and now 58 years old, leaked an audio recording of Eminem using racial slurs.
Eminem later apologized for his remarks, but the controversy led to negative press for Benzino's magazine and his eventual departure from the publication.
Since then, both have frequently exchanged public insults.
Just last year, Benzino criticized the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for inducting Eminem ahead of Black artists.
He expressed his disdain on Twitter, challenging Eminem's fans to confront him:
"To all you py as Stans, we all know y’all are the most corniest non violent coward fan base hip hop has ever seen I have a restaurant in Atlanta 5071 Peachtree industrial boulevard Chamblee GA. stop tweeting and pull up on me you ps."
"I been left this shit alone but since the COWARD AS STANS still wanna talk shit and hide then it’s still fk Eminem and if you got a problem with me, do something about it nothing you ever said has effected me in anyway. I know how to fight and I got big sticks. So pull up.”
In "Doomsday Pt. 2," Eminem sharply criticizes Benzino, accusing him of financial troubles and unstable living conditions.
He delivers lines like, "Now I got a riddle (What?), one condition, you mustn't laugh (Okay) / What is the opposite of Benzino? (Uh, what?) A giraffe (Haha), "
"Go at his neck, how the f**k is that? (Yeah) / How can I go at somethin' he doesn't have? (Haha) /
Arm so short he can't even touch his hands" and "When they're above his head doin' jumpin' jacks (Wow) / Sorry, I don't mean (What?) to upset you, Ben' (Yeah) /
When I talk about (What?) all the debt you in (Uh). I hear that you been (What?) creepin' on the low / In them cheap hotels (Yeah), that they catch you in (What?)."
Eminem doesn't stop there; he even includes Benzino's daughter, Coi Leray, also a rapper, in his lyrics:
"Well, I guess then I regret to inform you, hate to spoil the day / But this doesn’t bring me no joy to say / Guess that Coi Leray feat is in the toilet, ay?"
Benzino has yet to respond to this latest diss track, leaving fans and the music industry eagerly waiting for his reaction.
Eminem's return to the rap game, particularly with this track, has reignited discussions and interest in his ongoing feuds, demonstrating his enduring influence in the music world.