Eminem‘s career has been filled with some of the craziest lyrics in hip-hop. Let’s look back on some of the wildest ones.
The reign of Em’s diabolical Slim Shady alter ego appears to be coming to an end with his latest album TheDeath of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). Over the years, there have been plenty of times when Em spit mind-blowing bars that forever elevated the standard of hip-hop lyricism.
As fans wait patiently for new bangers, there remain 12 studio albums to Eminem’s name filled with insane bars. XXL has put together 20 of the craziest lyrics of Em’s career. By “crazy,” XXL means times that Em’s tongue-twisting bars about murder and drug abuse left us shocked, or times his braggadocious insults were hurled out in a breathless tumble that left listeners gasping for air. “Crazy” is also being defined by how cleverly Em can decimate his foes with his slick wordplay and clever slant rhyme schemes. Basically, anything that forces listeners to gasp in disbelief, make a stank face, or simply shake them into Eminem fandom.
Truthfully it’s hard to narrow down Eminem’s sprawling lyrical collection into a handful of songs. While the listed entries are great examples of Marshall Mather’s impeccable lyricism, they’re merely the tip of the iceberg, showcasing why many people believe Em to be one of the greatest rappers alive.
With fans foaming at the mouth for new Eminem music, revisit 20 of the craziest Eminem lyrics below.
