Eminem’s freestyle on Sway In The Morning was released today (July 23) where he disses many pop culture figures.
Before the freestyle came out, MTV compiled a list of lines where Eminem has praised rappers in his songs.
The Detroit rapper gave props to Jay Z on “Never Enough” from 2004’s Encore.
“As long as you place me, amongst one of them greats / When I hit the heavenly gates, I’ll be cool beside Jay Z,” Eminem raps.
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He pays homage to N.W.A on “Rap God” and says that all five members have influenced him. Eminem gives personal shoutouts to some of the members as well. He gives tribute to MC Ren on “Berzerk,” Dr. Dre on “Forgot About Dre” and Ice Cube on “Renegade.”
Before he wrote a letter to Tupac’s mother, Eminem honored the California rapper in “Kings Never Die,” which is featured on the Southpaw soundtrack.
“Tryin’ to secure your legacy like Shakur and ensure / Nobody’s ever gonna be what you were,” he raps.
Eminem also praises the younger generation by lauding Kendrick Lamar on “Berzerk.”
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“‘Bout to go ham, ya bish, shout out to Kendrick,” he raps, referencing Lamar’s track “Money Trees.”
To see all of the rappers Eminem has praised, check out the list at MTV.
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