Eminem is facing a wave of criticism after a controversial lyric about Caitlyn Jenner’s sexuality on his latest album sparked outrage – especially among Gen Z listeners. Now, calls to “cancel” and boycott the rap legend are spreading like wildfire on social media. But what exactly did he say, and why do some fans think this could be one of the most important moments of his career?
Eminem is known for his controversial lyrics – and his latest rap song is sure to get people talking.
Earlier this week, the real Slim Shady went to “Sway In The Morning” to deliver his latest rhymes, as reported by Sway’s Universe.
And the controversial star, real name Marshall Mathers, decided to take aim at transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner as he did so.
The lyrics included: “Heat seeking missile duck, demented sick see who gives a f***
“I invented p**** and this a true statement, I see the b**ch in you, Caitlyn.
“I keep the pistol tucked like Bruce Jenner’s d****He finished: “No disrespect though not at all, no pun intended that took a lot of balls.”
After finishing his rap, which also insulted the likes of Miley Cyrus, Janet Jackson and Bill Crosby, Eminem reassured his fans that it was all in jest.
“The rhyme, by the way, it’s all in fun,” he said.
“I just say s**t to say it. I don’t even know if there’s anything…“It’s one of them things that’s not… It’s very rarely, very rarely personal.“Put it this way, if it was ever personal, someone would know it. It’s all in fun.”
While plenty have slammed Eminem for his comments already, we imagine he won’t be too bothered – he’s always said that he’d prefer to get any reaction, positive or negative, as opposed to no reaction at all.
Speaking with MTV News in 2013, he said: “I rap to get a reaction.
“I would rather have some kind of reaction and if my music sparks debates or conversations – be it right or be it wrong or whatever – I’d rather have it get a bad reaction than no reaction.
“No reaction sucks.
