What Does Gen Z Really Think About Cancelling Eminem?įor most of his 20 plus year career, controversy has followed Eminem. Tyler, The Creator poses for a publicity shot. Once again, Eminem released an apology, expressing his deep regrets particularly around the use of a slur.
“ Tyler create nothin’, I see why you called yourself a (faggot), bitch,” he raps on ‘ Walk on Water’, “ If you’re gonna critique me, you better at least be as good or better.” Tyler – who is believed by fans to privately identify as gay or bisexual – was, predictably offended, and expressed as much in a Tweet made in response to the diss. One recent instance of Eminem using the term was a diss track aimed at 30-year-old rapper Tyler, The Creator in 2017. Much to Gen Z’s dismay, Eminem also has a long history of using the homophobic slur “faggot”. “ And wholeheartedly, apologies, Rihanna,” he rapped in reply, “ For that song that leaked, I’m sorry, Ri. Eminem was quick to apologise to his friend and former collaborator. This references a savage 2009 assault of Rihanna by then-boyfriend Chris Brown which left the 20-year-old popstar hospitalised.
“ I’d side with Chris Brown,” Eminem controversially rapped, “ I’d beat down a bitch too”. Most recently, he came under fire after a leaked ‘Rihanna Diss Track’ drew criticism. This isn’t the first time fans have called Eminem out for offensive lyrics. #VideoSnapChallenge #ASOSFashunWeek #funnyvideos?? #millennialsoftiktok #genz #eminemĪ Brief History of Eminem’s Controversies The video kickstarted a trend of similar rap parodies, further cementing a growing divide between Millennials and Gen Z. One video, in particular, went viral, of a woman rapping over an Eminem beat with her own improvised lyrics hitting back at “Gen Z”. Though some of the original commenters supported the claims against Eminem, what gained the movement traction was actually other fans coming to the rapper’s defence. Posts featuring the hashtag now total a collective 13 million views. Since the post was made in February, hashtag #CancelEminem has shot to popularity. And while the account has now account been deleted, thousands have echoed her sentiments. “ If she ever tries to f**king leave again,” Eminem raps, “ Imma tie her to the bed and set this house on fire.” The TikTok blowback is believed to have originated with a user originally posted by a user “ Yesssss let’s cancel him,” she shared as she played audio from the song. Much of the criticism stems from two lines. This did not go over well with other users, who took to the platform to highlight how the single’s lyrics do not, as Eminem has suggested, condemn violence against women but glorify it. More than a decade after Eminem released this chart topping Rihanna collaboration, TikTok users began to feature it in their videos. The drama began with ‘ Love the Way You Lie’. EMINEMīefore I can tell you what I think, let’s look at the facts. Is this the end of an era for Eminem? TikTok vs. Thousands have taken to TikTok calling for the cancellation of one of the most rap’s most celebrated stars. Some of his most controversial lyrics have resurfaced online and Generation Z is less than pleased. Recently, however, the acclaimed rapper has found himself in hot water. He has almost 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify and is even credited for coining the term ‘ Stan’ (now a popular part of fan culture terminology). Eminem is one of modern music’s most prolific artists.