Who Did Eminem Diss in Killshot?
On September 14th, 2018, Eminem released a diss track titled “Killshot” in response to Machine Gun Kelly’s (MGK) earlier diss track, “Rap Devil.” The highly anticipated track immediately made waves in the hip-hop community, and fans and experts alike were eager to dissect the lyrics to understand who Eminem targeted with his scathing rhymes.
Eminem’s primary target in “Killshot” was undoubtedly MGK, with whom he had a longstanding feud. The beef between the two artists ignited after MGK made derogatory comments about Eminem’s daughter, Hailie, on Twitter in 2012. Eminem took five years to respond publicly, and “Killshot” was his blistering retaliation.
In the track, Eminem directly disses MGK with lines like, “You ain’t never made a list next to no Biggie,” mocking MGK’s claim to fame. He also attacks MGK’s career and questions his authenticity as a rapper: “How you gonna name yourself after a damn gun and have a man bun?” These lyrics not only showcase Eminem’s lyrical prowess but also serve as a direct response to MGK’s “Rap Devil.”
However, “Killshot” isn’t solely devoted to MGK. Eminem also takes shots at other targets, including Diddy and Joe Budden, two individuals who have had their own public disputes with Eminem in the past. The lines “And I’m
