Slim is unquestionably on the K. Dot side.
2024 was a momentous year for Eminem. Along the way, the rapper scored a few hit singles and released his most lauded album in years, The Death of Slim Shady. Em’s release, which featured an interview with his titular alter persona, thrilled fans. When the Grammy Awards roll around in 2025, Eminem is probably going to get a couple nominations in the rap categories. He doesn’t anticipate winning any of them, which is the problem. He proclaimed Kendrick Lamar the front-runner in every rap category. Eminem anticipates a K. Dot sweep, to put it bluntly.
In a Christmas Eve radio interview, Eminem was questioned about the forthcoming Grammy Awards. Although the rapper politely acknowledged the positive reviews for his record, he believed that the competition was fierce in the categories he would be competing in. The main reason for this is Kendrick Lamar. When Eminem told the host, “It’s very stiff competition,” Kendrick will win that battle. He should, and he will.” One should not be surprised by Eminem’s humility. The rapper has never held back when discussing the musicians who push him to improve. He named two artists who have inspired him to become a better rapper in the past ten years: Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole.
Kendrick Lamar is viewed by Eminem as “stiff competition”
Eminem says Kendrick Lamar deserves to sweep the GRAMMY awards 👀
“Kendrick is gonna sweep that sh*t… He’s going to [win] & should.” pic.twitter.com/sZ0dmffTpW
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) December 25, 2024
“My role in today’s hip hop is to always try to be the best rapper,” Eminem wrote in a 2022 interview with XXL. “I want to feel that way on the inside. I want to feel that way. I have to listen to what the f*ck did Kendrick just release before I can do that. Eminem claims that he records and stays aware of what artists like Kendrick Lamar release because he wants to be the greatest rapper alive. “I hyper-focus on people like Kendrick Lamar, Joyner Lucas, J. Cole and Big Sean,” he stated. observing how the f*ck they’re acting and their behavior. since their goal is to become the greatest rappers.
Both parties are influenced. Eminem has already been mentioned by Kendrick Lamar as having influenced his lyrical style. As recently as Lamar’s new album, GNX, fans began seeing parallels between the two rappers. Fans thought Lamar was addressing Em directly in the outstanding song “Reincarnated.” Whether or if Eminem’s prediction regarding the forthcoming Grammy Awards comes to pass will be interesting to see. It’s a safe bet because so many people adore GNX.
