From ‘Killshot’ to ‘Fuel’: Five Times Eminem’s Lyrics Dissed P. Diddy

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As a die-hard fan of Eminem, I can confidently say that his lyrical battles with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs have always been one of my favorite aspects of the rapper’s discography. From his early days to his latest releases, Em has consistently shown an unapologetic and fearless approach to calling out big names in the industry, and Diddy is no exception.

In a straightforward and conversational manner: Known for his bold and contentious rap songs, Eminem frequently takes aim at prominent figures in the music world, and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is no exception to this pattern. After Diddy’s arrest in September 2024, there has been renewed scrutiny of Eminem’s lyrics, revealing numerous references to the music executive throughout his body of work. These range from subtle jabs to direct diss tracks aimed at Diddy. Here are five instances where Eminem directly targeted Diddy in his rhymes.

1) Fking Crazy (1997)

In his initial hit song “F**king Crazy,” Eminem subtly criticized Diddy for the first time. This track, often seen as an early precursor to “Any Man” from Soundbombing II, contains intricate wordplay that positions Eminem as the “original Bad Boy.” In his lyrics, he directly challenges Diddy with lines such as:

2) I’m Back (2000)

In the album “The Marshall Mathers LP,” Eminem’s character Slim Shady targets Diddy in the song “I’m Back.” This track is known for its themes of rebellion, and here, Eminem boldly states that he disregards industry dominance and potential repercussions. In a witty jab, he indirectly criticizes Diddy by saying:

3) Killshot (2018)

Originally intended for rapper Machine Gun Kelly, Eminem’s diss track “Killshot” unexpectedly mentioned Diddy. A surprising line in the song suggested a possible link between Diddy and the death of Tupac Shakur, an idea that was later playfully dismissed as a joke in the outro. This verse generated much discussion:

4) Godzilla (2020)

In the song Godzilla, which also includes Juice WRLD, Eminem subtly pokes fun at Diddy by mentioning the reality show Making the Band, where Diddy notoriously made contestants walk six miles for cheesecake. Eminem employs this reference to highlight his own dominance in the music industry:

5) Fuel (2024)

2024 summer found me completely captivated when Eminem dropped “Fuel” off his new album, The Death of Slim Shady. This collaboration with up-and-coming rapper JID had my heart racing, but it was the lyrics that truly set my spirit ablaze! Some fans have suggested that Em’s wordplay in this track, particularly these lines:

Eminem’s long-standing practice of mentioning Diddy in his songs underscores his fearless approach and dedication to expressing his thoughts openly. As Diddy faces fresh controversies, listeners are rediscovering the depth in these lyrics, appreciating even more complexities in Eminem’s legendary rapping. With his sharp diss lines featuring Diddy, Eminem has again demonstrated his knack for turning his views into timeless verses.

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2024-11-06 11:53