• Yelawolf, Eminem Release "Best Friend" From Album 'Love Story' [LISTEN]

    Yelawolf and Eminem have released their collaboration "Best Friend" from the "Till It's Gone" rapper's upcoming sophomore album 'Love Story.' The track takes on a spiritual theme as Yela raps about his "Best Friend," talking about God and referencing all the struggles he has been through in his life that have put him on the path toward hell. Yelawolf -- real name Michael Wayne Atha -- handles the hook and adds a verse of his own, while Eminem snaps and goes in for more than 16 bars.
  • Eminem Annotates His Discography for Genius: 5 Biggest Revelations

    Eminem has one of the most expansive and intriguing discographies out there... but what are the stories behind the songs? Now, thanks to Slim Shady himself and Genius, fans of the rapper don't have to wonder anymore. Yes, Marshall has annotated his own music and explained the stories behind the lyrics to "Lose Yourself," "My Name Is," "Renegade," "Rap God" and more.
  • Eminem New Album: Detroit Rapper To Drop Metal Record Under Different Moniker, Shares First Single [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]

    After Eminem teased a new song in the trailer for Southpaw, fans began to speculate about plans for a new album. Unfortunately, the Detroit rapper had already shot down rumors of a new Eminem album for 2015 back in January. Marshall Mathers, however, will be putting out a new album, just not a rap album and not under the name Eminem. Earlier today, a rep for the rapper revealed that his next project will be a metal album with his new band Woorhed (pronounced as Warhead).
  • Eminem Previews New Song "Forgive Me Now" In 'Southpaw' Trailer [WATCH]

    The trailer for the upcoming film Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has been released and features a brand new song from Eminem. On the song titled "Forgive Me Now", Eminem declares "I am phenomenal" over gritty production and heavy bass. It's unclear if the full song will be included in the film's soundtrack.
  • Kendrick Vs. Everybody: How Did 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Sell Compared to Recents from Kanye West, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj and More?

    Kendrick Lamar was certainly king of the Billboard 200 this week, as To Pimp A Butterfly sold three times as many copies as any other record on the market during the last week. Part of the hip-hop game, more so than any other genre, is arguing about who's no. 1. Generally that means a ranking of who can drop the best bars, but money—regardless of what Jay Z and Jermaine Dupri tell you—is most certainly a thang. So how does the most hyped performer in recent years stack up against industry giants in terms of sales?
  • Watch Eminem 'Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story' Documentary Featuring Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Others

    2014 marked the 15th anniversary of Eminem's label Shady Records. Eminem and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg celebrated the milestone with the release of the compilation 'Shady XV' that features the likes of 50 Cent, Yelawolf, Royce Da 5'9" and others. Now 'Complex' has created a 32-minute documentary -- 'Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story' -- on the history of the label, from its inception until what it has become today, from its glory days in the early 2000s to its more scaled back form today with artists like Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse and Royce Da 5'9" on the roster. The film sits with a variety of guests who have been crucial to the development of the label and Eminem as an artist over this career, notably Rosenberg, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent, whose album 'Get Rich or Die Trying' was released through Shady Records.
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