Eminem releases Slim Shady: «Times have changed» — interview
1 august 2024 в 04:28
Eminem «is not afraid» to let go of his alter ego, Slim Shady, because, as he remembered, «times have changed».
Complex brought together the 51-year-old rapper alongside his past selfish character in a piece titled Slim Shady vs. Marshall Mathers: Collision. In this ongoing dissertation between his old self and his current self, he reflects on how he has changed and no longer wants to be his old persona because «it's damn 2024».
The hitmaker of «My Name Is» addressed his past self, known for his controversies dissing singers in his music in the late 90s and early 2000s. «Listen, man. I’ve grown up, bro. My fan base has grown… The world has changed. People are much more sensitive now. Every week on TikTok, Gen-Z exposes you on Monday and cancels me on Tuesday», - Eminem told Slim.
Being his own personality, Slim replied to his creator: «We sold all that crap off my back, don’t get tangled up». Despite this alter ego changing the rapper with a 26-year career in the industry, Eminem expressed that during his Shady days, it was a time when he had to «self-medicate» and he emphasized that he «almost lost his career, family, life» because of him.
Succeeding in his career, he shared that he struggled with drug addiction. After 16 years, he finally became sober and has since looked at life differently. Sharing that he wanted to get rid of Slim in his recently released album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), he asked his past self: «So you think it’s funny just to be a jerk and annoy people?»
Their conversation seemed to ground Slim, but they will always be one. It’s like I, obviously, this rapper with impostor syndrome, compensating with improper aggression. I needed this traumatic bonding to help me protect my peace. No one understands how toxic it is to always be the bad guy," Eminem told his 90s self.
«Don't be so hard on yourself, snowflake, you’re not a bad guy… No, bro, I mean, we all know you’re kind», - Marshall told himself. Both ended their quarrel on a good note, expressing their gratitude to each other
Complex brought together the 51-year-old rapper alongside his past selfish character in a piece titled Slim Shady vs. Marshall Mathers: Collision. In this ongoing dissertation between his old self and his current self, he reflects on how he has changed and no longer wants to be his old persona because «it's damn 2024».
The hitmaker of «My Name Is» addressed his past self, known for his controversies dissing singers in his music in the late 90s and early 2000s. «Listen, man. I’ve grown up, bro. My fan base has grown… The world has changed. People are much more sensitive now. Every week on TikTok, Gen-Z exposes you on Monday and cancels me on Tuesday», - Eminem told Slim.
Being his own personality, Slim replied to his creator: «We sold all that crap off my back, don’t get tangled up». Despite this alter ego changing the rapper with a 26-year career in the industry, Eminem expressed that during his Shady days, it was a time when he had to «self-medicate» and he emphasized that he «almost lost his career, family, life» because of him.
Succeeding in his career, he shared that he struggled with drug addiction. After 16 years, he finally became sober and has since looked at life differently. Sharing that he wanted to get rid of Slim in his recently released album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), he asked his past self: «So you think it’s funny just to be a jerk and annoy people?»
Their conversation seemed to ground Slim, but they will always be one. It’s like I, obviously, this rapper with impostor syndrome, compensating with improper aggression. I needed this traumatic bonding to help me protect my peace. No one understands how toxic it is to always be the bad guy," Eminem told his 90s self.
«Don't be so hard on yourself, snowflake, you’re not a bad guy… No, bro, I mean, we all know you’re kind», - Marshall told himself. Both ended their quarrel on a good note, expressing their gratitude to each other
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