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Eminem's Ex-Bodyguard (Big Naz) Talks ABout Eminem Getting High And Falling off a Stage During a Concert
It is common knowledge that Eminem had a drug problem at some time during the early part of his career. He even overdosed on some drugs at some point, but thank God he got medical attention on time, and he got clean afterwards. Eminem's old bodyguard, Big Naz who has a tell all book about Eminem was recently interviewed on Cam Capone News. During the interview, he narrated a story about Eminem getting too high before a show and ending up falling off the stage during the show.
Read his words below...
"This is a story that never made the book, so I might as well let this out now cos I'm not revising or adding any other stories to the book so you're getting an exclusive right here. We were in Boston and we did this show, and the stage had to be at least 12 feet from the ground. So you had the stage, and then you had the barricades, and then you had the crowd. Em had drank...Bacardi White and he liked Heinekens. He'd drink a little bit of Heineken...Everybody drinks backstage. You know before you go on, its like the pep rally men! It's like a football team, you're getting a little hyped up before you go out there and perform. Everybody take a little sip of something. This particular day he did too much. And he took an x (ecstasy) and he took a cap of a shrum (mushroom). So, he's into...the show was off the chain men! He's getting into...he's getting into the second verse of Brain Damage...the song Brain Damage...He's working across the stage, I'm far left, he's walking across the stage, and he's hype. He's doing his thing men! He's getting ready to go into the second verse, and before he could put his foot down, the drugs kicked in. You seen it. Everything just went in slow motion, and he couldn't remember the words. So Proof had to step up and finish the second verse. At that point, Em was completely high.
Read his words below...
"This is a story that never made the book, so I might as well let this out now cos I'm not revising or adding any other stories to the book so you're getting an exclusive right here. We were in Boston and we did this show, and the stage had to be at least 12 feet from the ground. So you had the stage, and then you had the barricades, and then you had the crowd. Em had drank...Bacardi White and he liked Heinekens. He'd drink a little bit of Heineken...Everybody drinks backstage. You know before you go on, its like the pep rally men! It's like a football team, you're getting a little hyped up before you go out there and perform. Everybody take a little sip of something. This particular day he did too much. And he took an x (ecstasy) and he took a cap of a shrum (mushroom). So, he's into...the show was off the chain men! He's getting into...he's getting into the second verse of Brain Damage...the song Brain Damage...He's working across the stage, I'm far left, he's walking across the stage, and he's hype. He's doing his thing men! He's getting ready to go into the second verse, and before he could put his foot down, the drugs kicked in. You seen it. Everything just went in slow motion, and he couldn't remember the words. So Proof had to step up and finish the second verse. At that point, Em was completely high. Is 21 Savage Taking Shots at Eminem?
During his interview with Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club show crew (DJ Envy, Charlamange the God, and Angela Yee) a few weeks ago, 21 Savage was trying to defend mumble rappers, and he kinda took shots at Eminem a little. He believes rap is an art form, so everyone should be allowed to express themselves the way they choose to.
Read his words below...
"This is art, so how the fuck can you tell me how to express myself at the end of the day? You might want to express yourself that way. You might want to say 50 million words as fast as possible, with the most metaphors in the world. That's your way of expressing yourself. It ain't no right and wrong way to be a hip hop artist. You know what I'm saying. This is our art. This is our unique. This is our...he got his thing, he got his thing. If everybody wanted to be on some super rap shit, everybody would sound the same. Like, it would be pointless. If that's the case, we would just need one raper. What's the point of having all these artists of y'all want the to do the same fucking thing. You know what I'm saying."
Read his words below...
"This is art, so how the fuck can you tell me how to express myself at the end of the day? You might want to express yourself that way. You might want to say 50 million words as fast as possible, with the most metaphors in the world. That's your way of expressing yourself. It ain't no right and wrong way to be a hip hop artist. You know what I'm saying. This is our art. This is our unique. This is our...he got his thing, he got his thing. If everybody wanted to be on some super rap shit, everybody would sound the same. Like, it would be pointless. If that's the case, we would just need one raper. What's the point of having all these artists of y'all want the to do the same fucking thing. You know what I'm saying."Eminem Adds Sheck Wes and Logic to His February Hawaii Concert Lineup (2019)
Two weeks from now, precisely Friday, February 15th, Eminem will be having a concert in Hawaii. The superstar rapper will sure be feeling up the Aloha stadium that day, and news just got out that he would be joined on stage by Logic, and Sheck Wes.
Eminem Urges His Fans to Help Families Affected in Manchester Terror Attack
Sad news broke out on Monday (22/05/17), when a bomb went off outside a concert arena in Manchester (England) where Ariana Grande had just finished performing. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the terror attack, which left 22 dead and 100 wounded.
Eminem used Twitter to urge his over 20 million followers to donate to the British Red Cross in helping the victims and families of those affected by the terror attack. Below is the Tweet from Eminem.
Eminem used Twitter to urge his over 20 million followers to donate to the British Red Cross in helping the victims and families of those affected by the terror attack. Below is the Tweet from Eminem.
Join me in helping Manchester victims & their families, Make a donation to the @BritishRedCross and @MENnewsdesk https://t.co/JchJtYOdMU— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) May 25, 2017
Eminem Gave Fat Joe His Demo Half a Dozen Times
Eminem might be one of the biggest rapper in the world right now, but there was one time he was a struggling rapper living in his mom's trailer. There have been stories that he got overlooked by the likes of Puff Daddy, Irv Gotti, and a host of other record label owners of the 90s. But the latest news in this line is the one of Eminem approaching Fat Joe with his demo a total of 6 times. And the funny thing is that Fat Joe says he can't even remember.
During him and Remy Ma's interview with Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club two days ago, Fat Joe narrated the story. Charlamagne said he heard he turned down Eminem 6 times, and Fat Joe said...
Silkk The Shocker Says Eminem Could Have Signed to No Limit
For those that don't know, No Limit Records (founded by Master P) was one of the biggest record labels of the 90s. It had rappers you never heard of going platinum and multi platinum. Master P also had a couple of albums that went more than two times platinum, same with his brothers C-Murda and Silkk The Shocker. They are the inspiration behind Brian 'Baby' Williams and Ronald 'Slim' Williams' Cash Money Records. But around the early 2000s, things just went downhill for the label.
In this very recent interview, Silkk The Shocker (former No Limits rapper and brother to the owner of the label, Master P) spoke on how they missed out signing Eminem.
In this very recent interview, Silkk The Shocker (former No Limits rapper and brother to the owner of the label, Master P) spoke on how they missed out signing Eminem.
Obie Trice Says 50 Cent Stunted His Career Growth
A lot of new Hip Hop listeners might not know who Obie Trice is. But back in 2002/2003, when 50 Cent was just popping, he was right there with 50 on the Shady Records roaster. As a matter of fact, they were blowing up at about the same time, but I guess all the planets were aligned in 50's favor at the time, which kind of over-showed his career. I remember the song (Love Me) he, 50 Cent and Eminem had together on the 8 Mile soundtrack album back in 2002; people used to argue on who got the best verse out of the three of them. But once 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' came out and it was a wrap; all the attention was on 50.
Obie did a recent interview (about two weeks ago) on Hot 97 Radio, with Ebro and Peter Rosenberg, and this is what he had to say about 50 Cent stunting his growth while at Shady Records.
Is Eminem Better Than Biggie?
Is Eminem better than Biggie? Some would say this question is blasphemous, but some people do believe Eminem is lyrically better than the late Notorious B.I.G. Well, if it is based on just one aspect of their rapping skills, then I think we might have an interesting discussion here.
Female rapper from New Jersey, Lady Luck once said she believed Eminem is better than Biggie, and she was greatly criticized for that statement. In a recent Interview with DJ VLAD, she spoke on what she really meant.
Female rapper from New Jersey, Lady Luck once said she believed Eminem is better than Biggie, and she was greatly criticized for that statement. In a recent Interview with DJ VLAD, she spoke on what she really meant.
Official First Week Sales of "Shady XV"
Eminem's Shady Records 15 year anniversary album, Shady XV has done a full week in stores and it sold 148,000 copies in that time frame. The album is a double-disc; one side contains fresh new songs (like a compilation album) from Eminem and all his Shady Records artists, and the other album contains classic Shady Records songs. Eminem had a lot of solo songs on this album, and I initially predicted it would sell at least 350k...I guess I was off with this one.
Why Is Eminem Always Dissing Celebrity Women?
Why does Eminem always diss celebrity women every chance he gets? From Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears, to Mariah Carey, to Jennifer Lopez, to Khloe Kardashian, and now he just dissed Iggy Azalea on his "Vegas" song (off the soon to be released "Shady XV" album), saying he was going to rape her.
Yea, people say Eminem is a clown, and we should not take his disses to women seriously, but some are really bad, like how he referred to Khloe as "the ugly Kardashian." People laugh about that, but you should think of the person he is putting on worldwide blast like that. Think of what it would do the person, emotionally. Think of how Eminem reacts when someone mentions his daughter's (Hailey's) name in a rap song. Why then does he get kicks out of dissing women? I know he hates his ex-wife so much, but come on! It doesn't mean he should transfer his aggression on other women.
Or, could it be that he is actually infatuated with these women, and is just using this disrespectful remarks as a way to get their attention...like how he did with Mariah Carey? I respect Em's skills on the mic, and I think he is top 5 greatest of all time, but I think the whole clowning of female celebs is really becoming redundant. He has been using that same formula (diss a female celeb for shock value) since he started out 15 years ago, and I just think it is getting boring. I think that was why I really liked the Recovery album, cos it was a serious album.
New Music: Guts Over Fear (Eminem feat. Sia)
Check out this new Eminem song; Guts Over Fear, feat. Sia. This song serves two purpose; as the first single off Eminem's 'Shady XV' album, and also as the soundtrack off the Equalizer movie. The 'Shady XV' album is to celebrate 15 years since Eminem started label, Shady Records. It will be a double CD compilation album; one CD will contain some of Shady Records greatest hits, and the second album would contains new songs from Eminem and Shady Records artists; Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf, Bad Meets Evil, and D12. The album is scehduled to drop on November 15.Download the song here: Guts Over Fear
50 Cent Says Eminem is Better than All Black Rappers
The issue of color will always come up in Hip Hop, and the latest person to discuss that is 50 Cent. In a recent interview with Music Choice, he was speaking on whether or not Hip Hop is a black thing, and he came to the conclusion that Hip Hop is black music. He also added that though it is a black thing, Eminem, a white rapper, is better than every black rapper out there. Read 50's words below.
“Hip Hop is Black music, without question, and, unfortunately for some people, it’s tough to accept that you have a White artist that does it better than Black artists. It is what it is. You can get like whoever you think is the best Black artist and stand them face-to-face in a room with Em and he will eat that [guy] alive. Right now if you had 'em prepare themselves, whatever way they would have to prepare themselves to come battle…I bet what I have, everything” that Eminem would win." (Music Choice Interview)This is a tough subject, cos people sometimes people judge based on who they like, or what sub-genre of rap music they like. Eminem is not my choice of 'The Best Rapper' alive right now, but I do have to agree that when it comes to flow and delivery on a song, Eminem will eat any rapper alive. That is not all there is to rap, and I do know Eminem has other qualities as an artist, but that is one of the qualities that people look at when they speak on who is better than who in Hip Hop. And ofcos the other criteria of commercial success; Eminem has no opponent in this department...he is light years ahead of any black rapper in this area, so 50 Cent has a point.
New Music: Twerk Dat Pop That (Trick Trick feat. Eminem, and Royce Da 5'9)
Trick Trick just dropped his strip joint jam, Twerk Dat Pop That, which features Eminem, and Royce Da 5'9.Download the song here- Twerk Dat Pop That
New Music: Calm Down (Busta Rhymes feat. Eminem)
Yea...It's here; Busta Rhymes feat. Eminem, Cam Down. Nice collabo, but I would have preferred if they went back and forth the way Jada and Styles do.Download the song here- Calm Down
Busta Rhymes and Eminem Collabo Track on the Way
Yea, word out right now is that there is a song about to drop that would feature Busta Rhymes and Eminem. You know Bussa Bus and Em have some of the craziest flows in Hip Hop history, so this would definitely be phenomenal. Read more about the collabo below. Music producer, Sccop Deville spoke on the mystery song during his recent interview with VLad TV.
"That's the next record that's going to, I'd say, destroy the streets of New York and hip-hop in a lot of ways. That record is something that we've been putting together for a minute. It's not just like an overnight thing. We've been trying to make this 'the' record to bring back Busta in a major way."If they have been working on it a while, I think it will come out well. Too many songs are rushed in Hip Hop these days. Every rapper wants to drop fifty million songs a year. Men! Hip Hop is saturated right now...I can't even keep up. Every day I hear of a new rapper, and the existing rappers feel they have to keep dropping a new song every week just so they can keep up.
About the song bringing back Busta's career, I hope it those. Bussa Buss has really been trying hard to get back to where he once was...he deserves it. I can't wait for this song. By the way, the song is titled 'Calm Down.'
Jadakiss Says It Was Harder to Get Into the Rap Game When He Came In
Speaking on some of his most memorable lyrics from the past during his interview with XXL, Jadakiss said that in the past you had to be lyrical to even have a chance of getting in the rap game. He says now, you can just swag your way to the winning circle. Yea, that's very true. There are a lot of rappers that are more swag and image than actual skills on the mic these days.
Check out how Jadakiss broke this down.
"Back then—not to take [away] nothing that’s going on now—you had to have lyrics to even get into a certain realm. To get Big’s attention and be recognized by [Jay Z], to Nas, to Wu[-Tang Clan], to Redman, Eminem, all of these dudes. Snoop [Dogg]. You had to have some lyrics. You can swag your way into the winner’s circle now. It’s nothing wrong with that. I am glad I came into the game at the time that I came in. It made me respect it more. If you didn’t have no firepower, they wouldn’t let you in at the time when we got in the show."
I remember when I would go into a CD store, and just go through all the CD's looking for any rapper's album Jadakiss is featured on, and buy the CD just for the Jadakiss guest appearance. I am talking of the late 90s/early 2000s, when music wasn't all over the Internet as it is now. I always looked for that Jada feature like it was a gem stone, and I was never let down at any time. I tried to put some of my friends unto Jada's music, but they were stuck on the more popular rappers. Then they heard Eminem name Jadakiss amongst the greatest, along with Jay, Pac, Biggie, and Nas., on Till I Collapse (Eminem Show- 2002), and they were like..."Hmm! Kay used to always talk about how Ill that dude was."
Check out how Jadakiss broke this down.
"Back then—not to take [away] nothing that’s going on now—you had to have lyrics to even get into a certain realm. To get Big’s attention and be recognized by [Jay Z], to Nas, to Wu[-Tang Clan], to Redman, Eminem, all of these dudes. Snoop [Dogg]. You had to have some lyrics. You can swag your way into the winner’s circle now. It’s nothing wrong with that. I am glad I came into the game at the time that I came in. It made me respect it more. If you didn’t have no firepower, they wouldn’t let you in at the time when we got in the show." I remember when I would go into a CD store, and just go through all the CD's looking for any rapper's album Jadakiss is featured on, and buy the CD just for the Jadakiss guest appearance. I am talking of the late 90s/early 2000s, when music wasn't all over the Internet as it is now. I always looked for that Jada feature like it was a gem stone, and I was never let down at any time. I tried to put some of my friends unto Jada's music, but they were stuck on the more popular rappers. Then they heard Eminem name Jadakiss amongst the greatest, along with Jay, Pac, Biggie, and Nas., on Till I Collapse (Eminem Show- 2002), and they were like..."Hmm! Kay used to always talk about how Ill that dude was."
Hopsin Speaks on Eminem's Influence
If you have listened to any Hopsin song, the first thing you notice is how much he sounds like Eminem. In a recent interview with XXL, the 28 year old rapper spoke on how he learnt to rap from listening to Eminem's second album, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000).
"Had to be The Marshall Mathers LP, the original one. The album, it was just—I used to listen to it religiously, and everything that Eminem said on it was just ill. It taught me how to rap. It guided me on how to get my mind right after dropping out of high school. I read between all the negativity on the album and saw the positive stuff. That he actually came from nothing, and it really inspired me. Just knowing that he came from nothing and made himself into one of the biggest rappers."
I have great memories from listening to that album with my friends back in the day. We would always hit the rewind button, cos Eminem's thought process on that album was just out of this world. In my opinion, no Eminem album comes close to MMLP.
"Had to be The Marshall Mathers LP, the original one. The album, it was just—I used to listen to it religiously, and everything that Eminem said on it was just ill. It taught me how to rap. It guided me on how to get my mind right after dropping out of high school. I read between all the negativity on the album and saw the positive stuff. That he actually came from nothing, and it really inspired me. Just knowing that he came from nothing and made himself into one of the biggest rappers."
I have great memories from listening to that album with my friends back in the day. We would always hit the rewind button, cos Eminem's thought process on that album was just out of this world. In my opinion, no Eminem album comes close to MMLP.
Eminem Now Has Two Diamond Selling Singles
You got Gold (5,00,000+ sales), then you got Platinum (1,000,000+ sales), and then you got Diamond (10,000,000+ sales). When it comes to album sales, Eminem is in a league of his own. He is the only rapper alive with two Diamond selling albums (The Marshall Mathers LP & The Eminem Show); now he has broken another record. Eminem has become the only artist in history with two diamond selling singles. His 'Love the Way You Lie' single with Rihanna hit ten million digital sales about two years ago, now he has done it again with Not Afraid.
Read what RIAA CEO and Chairman, Cary Sherman had to say about Eminem's recent achievement.
We are delighted to recognize Eminem as the first artist to earn two RISS Digital Diamond Awards. This singular achievement — earning a Diamond Award on two separate digital songs — is unparalleled, and we congratulate him on forever etching a mark in Gold & Platinum Program history.
Read what RIAA CEO and Chairman, Cary Sherman had to say about Eminem's recent achievement.
We are delighted to recognize Eminem as the first artist to earn two RISS Digital Diamond Awards. This singular achievement — earning a Diamond Award on two separate digital songs — is unparalleled, and we congratulate him on forever etching a mark in Gold & Platinum Program history.
Pic of Eminem as a Teenager
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