Marshall Bruce Mathers III, more famously known as Eminem, is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the rap industry globally. At 51 years old, the rapper has made a significant impact on the hip-hop scene in Middle America, gaining attention for his bold and occasionally controversial lyrics.
Eminem distinguishes himself with his fearless approach to songwriting, frequently addressing high-profile figures in the music industry, including the controversial mogul, Sean P. Diddy Combs.
Following Diddy’s arrest in September 2024, fans and media are now interpreting Eminem’s lyrics pointed at Diddy as prophetic, viewing parts of his discography as eerily predictive of Diddy’s legal troubles.
From “F**king Crazy”to “Killshot”and “Fuel,”this article delves into Eminem’s diss tracks aimed at P. Diddy.
F**king Crazy, I’m Back, and 3 Other Tracks Where Eminem Dissed P. Diddy
1) F**king Crazy
In the 1997 track “F**king Crazy,”Eminem showcases his flair for fearless lyrics. This song is reported to be the original version of “Any Man”from the mixtape Soundbombing II, with Eminem credited as a writer.
In “F**king Crazy,”the Missouri-born rapper takes aim at P. Diddy, hinting that he is the true “bad boy,”a title commonly associated with Diddy and his Bad Boy Records.
He employs clever wordplay that suggests he could bring down the music mogul:
“Original Bad Boy on the case, cover your face/ Came in the place blowed, and sprayed Puffy with Mase/ I laced the weed with insect repellant, better check the smelly.”
2) I’m Back
In the rap-rock anthem released in May 2000, Eminem adopts his alter ego, Slim Shady, to address bullying and confront industry challenges.
In the third verse of the song, he directs barbs at P. Diddy, demonstrating his indifference to potential backlash.
“‘Cause if I ever stuck it to any singer in showbiz/ It’d be Jennifer Lopez and Puffy, you know this/ I’m sorry, Puff, but I don’t give a f**k.”
3) Killshot
Originally aimed at Machine Gun Kelly, the “Killshot”diss track also contains contentious remarks directed at Diddy. Released in September 2018 as a dismissal of MGK’s “Rap Devil,”this hardcore rap song shocked many with its implications about P. Diddy’s involvement in 2 Pac’s death.
“But, Kells, the day you put out a hit’s the day Diddy admits/ That he put the hit out that got Pac killed, ah.”
He quickly clarifies this statement as a joke in the outro:
“You f**kin’—, oh/ And I’m just playin’, Diddy/ You know I love you.”
4) Godzilla
In “Godzilla,”the “Not Afraid”hitmaker takes another jab at Diddy, making a nod to the music executive’s reality series, “Making the Band 2,”which aired in the early 2000s.
In this show, Diddy famously made contestants walk six miles to fetch him cheesecake. In the 2020 track featuring Juice WRLD, Eminem likens himself to Godzilla, interjecting references to P. Diddy in the third verse:
“Like Kid Ink, b**ch, I got them racks with so much ease that they call me Diddy/ ‘Cause I make bands and I call getting cheese a cakewalk (Cheesecake, yeah).”
5) Fuel
In his latest track “Fuel,”released in July 2024 as part of his twelfth studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady,”Eminem intensifies his criticisms of Diddy.
This trap song featuring rapper JID showcases their assertiveness in the hip-hop landscape, accompanied by a verse from Mathers that appears to directly call out P. Diddy—a line some media outlets have interpreted as foreshadowing Diddy’s September 2024 arrest:
“What?)/ I’m like an R-A-P-E-R (Yeah)/ Got so many eses (S-As), eses (Huh)/ Wait, he didn’t just spell the word ‘rapper’ and leave out a P, did he? (Yep).”
Other notable tracks where Eminem seemingly disses P. Diddy include “Marshall Mathers”and “Antichrist.”
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