The hip-hop world has been set ablaze with the release of Benzino‘s new diss track against Eminem, titled “Rap Elvis.” The track, which dropped on January 31, 2024, has stirred up the long-standing feud between the two artists, bringing it back into the limelight.
Benzino’s lyrics in “Rap Elvis” directly and boldly challenge Eminem. He calls out Eminem’s past feuds with other artists, notably Machine Gun Kelly, and even draws a comparison to Vanilla Ice, a controversial figure in the rap scene. Benzino doesn’t hold back, accusing Eminem of appropriating Black culture and criticizing his management of Shady Records.
The lyrics also touch on the current state of the rap scene, with lines like
“You keep saying my name, you put yourself in this position/ This what happens when the Celtics play the Pistons.” and “I was minding my business, you weren’t making any type of noise these days/ So a choice was made, clout chase Benzino and Coi Leray.”
These lines reflect Benzino’s perspective on the dynamics of the rap industry and his decision to cater to his fan base by delivering solid lyrics.
Adding fuel to the fire, Benzino issued a 48-hour challenge to Eminem, a common practice in rap battles. This move pressures Eminem to respond quickly, testing his ability to create a solid counter-diss track under time constraints. No reports indicate that Eminem has responded to the “Rap Elvis” diss track within the 48-hour deadline.
The public reaction to “Rap Elvis” has been mixed. Some fans appreciate the lyrical content and the boldness of Benzino’s accusations against Eminem. However, there are also criticisms about the accuracy of some of the claims made in the song. The diss track has made a notable presence on social media platforms, with fans and critics discussing the lyrics, the feud, and the song’s implications.
The feud between Eminem and Benzino traces back to the early 2000s. The conflict began when Eminem’s album “The Eminem Show” received a rating of four mics out of five in The Source magazine, co-owned by Benzino. Eminem was unhappy with the rating, believing his album deserved five mics. This disagreement escalated into a full-blown feud, with both artists releasing diss tracks against each other.
As the hip-hop community waits for Eminem’s response, the impact of “Rap Elvis” continues to unfold. The track has reignited a decades-long feud and sparked conversations about the current state of rap beef and diss tracks in the industry. Whether or not Eminem responds within the 48-hour deadline, one thing is clear: “Rap Elvis” has made its mark on the rap scene.
