“MGK vs Eminem: The Spooky Rap Battle That Shook Hip-Hop and Its Lasting Aftermath”
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MGK and Eminem: The Spooky Rap Beef
The long-standing rap feud between Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) and Eminem began back in 2012, when MGK made a comment on Twitter about Eminem’s daughter, Hailie. MGK’s tweet did not sit well with Eminem, but the rap legend kept quiet at the time, leaving fans wondering if it would ever escalate.
Fast forward six years to 2018, and Eminem released his surprise album Kamikaze, which included the song “Not Alike.” In this track, Em finally responded to MGK, criticizing him for the old tweet and more. However, during those six years of silence from Eminem, MGK was still subtly throwing shots at the rap icon. He accused Eminem of blackballing him in 2017, even claiming that Eminem tried to prevent his success. In 2018, MGK also dropped a verse on Tech N9ne’s song “No Reason,” which many took as a diss aimed at Eminem.
Eminem, tired of the indirect attacks, called out MGK in the song “Not Alike,” urging him to come at him directly. This led MGK to release the infamous diss track “Rap Devil,” where he went head-to-head with Eminem, calling out his age, relevance, and style. In response, Eminem fired back with his scorching track “K!llshot.” The song had brutal lyrics and served as a clear knockout to MGK, with many fans and critics agreeing that it slowed down MGK’s career significantly.
Despite the massive impact of “K!llshot” on MGK’s reputation, the rapper has since claimed that he won the battle, asserting that his “Rap Devil” track received more attention and solidified his place in the conversation. As of today, MGK’s perspective remains that he came out on top, even though the general consensus among many fans points to Eminem’s victory.
The feud between MGK and Eminem remains one of the most talked-about rap battles in recent history, with each artist continuing to hold his own in the public eye. But as the years go by, it’s clear that this spooky war between the two continues to captivate fans and leave its mark on hip-hop culture.
