When Billie Eilish Confessed To Being Scared of Eminem, Prompting Rapper To Respond Musically

As a long-time follower and admirer of the evolving world of music, I find myself constantly amazed by the intriguing connections and dynamics that unfold within the industry. One such instance that left me utterly captivated was the peculiar encounter between Billie Eilish and Eminem, two musical powerhouses with distinct styles and personalities.


Billie Eilish gained popularity for her straightforward and eccentric demeanor during interviews, even revealing in one instance that she’s always been fearful of the rapper known as Slim Shady throughout her life.

In an unexpected revelation during a 2019 interview with NME, Billie Eilish, then 22, confessed an unusual phobia – Eminem. Known for her candid nature, Eilish admitted that the rap legend has instilled fear in her since her childhood, going as far as calling him ‘terrifying.’ This admission left fans stunned as it highlighted the immense aura of the legendary Rap God.

The singer behind “Birds of a Feather” found herself in a tough decision between two highly regarded artists, Em and Childish Gambino. In an instant, she expressed her profound admiration for Childish Gambino, stating that he has been a significant inspiration for her. However, she also admitted feeling daunted by the rapper known as Houdini.

She expressed, “I’ve been afraid of Eminem throughout my entire life. Absolutely petrified. He used to scare me to death. Wow. However, it’s important to note that Childish Gambino is the one who brought me into existence. It’s mind-boggling, almost unbelievable. That’s like a deity you can’t compare to anyone else.

Subsequently, her remarks gained significant attention within the music industry and eventually caught Eminem’s notice. A year after this incident, he retaliated in his distinctive Slim Shady manner, infusing dark humor. In 2020, upon releasing the deluxe version of his album themed after Alfred Hitchcock, titled “Music to Be Murdered By”, he included a track called “Alfred’s Theme” where he made reference to Billie Eilish.

In the track, I express a violent imagery when delivering verses: “My rhymes are lethal, they’re homicidal visions if you will.” Yet, in truth, I’m simply living out my dream of slaying beats with words. It may seem immature and absurd, but that’s the essence of who I am. I’m giving Billie Eilish a run for her money, giving her nightmares in the realm of rap.

Even though these two musical legends haven’t discussed that amusing pop culture incident since then, Eminem’s music remains a blend of deep, intense, and humorously dark tones, much like it has been for many years. This year alone, he received three Grammy nominations for his Houdini music video and The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) album.

In 2024, Billie Eilish garnered seven Grammy nominations, a unique achievement as she became the initial and youngest artist to have each of her three studio albums contending for the Album of the Year accolade.

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2024-11-09 12:37