Let’s dive into the fascinating world of hip-hop feuds. Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) have been embroiled in a heated rivalry that spans nearly a decade. Here’s a breakdown of their feud:
The feud began in 2012 when MGK (whose real name is Richard Colson Baker) tweeted about seeing a photo of Eminem’s teenage daughter, Hailie. He complimented her appearance, but the comment didn’t sit well with Eminem. Fast forward to 2018, and Eminem responded on the track “Not Alike” from his album Kamikaze. In the lyrics, he addressed MGK directly, saying, “I’m talkin’ to you, but you already know who the f*** you are, Kelly / I don’t use sublims and sure as f*** don’t sneak-diss / But keep commenting on my daughter Hailie”.
The feud escalated with diss tracks flying back and forth. MGK fired the first shot with “Rap Devil,” where he took aim at Eminem’s sobriety and age. Eminem swiftly responded with “Killshot,” a scathing track solely aimed at MGK. The battle continued, with both artists trading lyrical blows.
Now, let’s fast-forward to Eminem’s latest album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). On the song “Bad One,” Eminem raps, “But I gotta keep going Tyson on Kelly / I bodied him twice and already / That little motherf***er’s back throwing subs like a food fight at the deli.” And on “Guilty Conscience 2,” he name-drops MGK along with other artists, signaling the end of their feud. Back in 2018, their diss tracks—“Not Alike,” “Rap Devil,” and “Killshot”—captivated the hip-hop world, and while Eminem was widely considered the winner, MGK recently expressed a different perspective1.
The Eminem-MGK feud has been a rollercoaster ride of lyrical jabs, personal digs, and intense rivalry. Whether you’re Team Eminem or Team MGK, there’s no denying the impact these two artists have had on the rap game. As fans, we’ll continue to watch their interactions with bated breath, waiting for the next explosive verse.