Eminem news 2018
Here are some notable Eminem news stories from 2018:
- Kamikaze album release: Eminem surprised fans by releasing his ninth studio album, Kamikaze, on August 31, 2018. The album was a surprise release, with no prior announcement or promotion.
- Beef with Machine Gun Kelly: Eminem's feud with rapper Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) continued in 2018. The two rappers had been trading diss tracks and insults since 2016, and the beef escalated in August 2018 with Eminem's song "Killshot," which many considered a devastating diss track aimed at MGK.
- "Killshot" music video: The music video for "Killshot" was released on September 14, 2018, and it quickly went viral. The video featured Eminem's signature rapid-fire flow and a series of humorous and satirical references to MGK and other celebrities.
- Eminem's response to MGK's "Rap Devil": In response to MGK's diss track "Rap Devil," which was released in August 2018, Eminem released "Killshot" in September 2018. Many considered "Killshot" a devastating response that effectively ended the beef between the two rappers.
- Eminem's feud with Machine Gun Kelly's manager: Eminem's feud with MGK's manager, Wasted Youth, also made headlines in 2018. Wasted Youth had been involved in the beef between Eminem and MGK, and Eminem responded by releasing a song called "Not Alike" featuring Royce da 5'9", which many considered a diss track aimed at Wasted Youth.
- Eminem's performance at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards: Eminem performed at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on August 20, 2018, where he performed a medley of his hits, including "Lose Yourself" and "Not Afraid."
- Eminem's lawsuit against Insane Clown Posse: In 2018, Eminem sued the Insane Clown Posse (ICP) for allegedly using a sample of his song "My Name Is" without permission. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court.
- Eminem's collaboration with Ed Sheeran: In 2018, Eminem collaborated with Ed Sheeran on a song called "River," which was released in December 2017. The song was a surprise hit, and it marked one of the first times Eminem had collaborated with a pop artist.
These are just a few of the notable Eminem news stories from 2018. It was a big year for the rapper, with a surprise album release, a high-profile beef with Machine Gun Kelly, and several notable performances and collaborations.