Nelly Admits Past Beef With Eminem Was a "Miscommunication," Calls Him the G.O.A.T.
In the world of hip-hop, misunderstandings can sometimes escalate into full-blown feuds.
That was the case for Nelly and Eminem, two rap giants who unknowingly found themselves on opposite sides due to a simple miscommunication.
Now, years later, Nelly is setting the record straight and publicly apologizing to Slim Shady.
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During a sit-down with Bootleg Kev, Nelly reflected on his early days in the industry and admitted that he had taken things the wrong way when it came to Eminem.
“I misinterpreted something when I was really, really new and I want to apologize to Em, But I was at a time where I’m coming in, I’m the new guy, anybody talking… you know, we from the Lou. Somehow I misinterpreted that he had something to say about what we were doing.”
Nelly Gets Real About Past Beef With Eminem:
As a rising star in the early 2000s, Nelly was making waves with chart-topping hits. At the same time, Eminem was solidifying his place as one of hip-hop’s most dominant forces.
Miscommunication between artists in a competitive industry isn’t uncommon, and in this case, it led to unnecessary tension between the two.
The misunderstanding could have continued for years, but fate had other plans. One night in Detroit, Nelly and Eminem finally had the opportunity to clear the air.“We were at an afterparty and somebody came and was like, ‘Yo, Em wanna come through and holla.’ I’m like, ‘Okay,' When he came, he had Hailey with him, she was young. He was like, ‘Yo man, my daughter’s [a fan].’ I felt like a d*ck, man. Because we were Eminem fans! It was just a miscommunication, man.”
That moment changed everything for Nelly. Realizing that he had misunderstood Eminem’s intentions, he felt instant regret for how the situation had unfolded.
With the past behind them, Nelly now has nothing but respect for the Detroit rap legend. He openly acknowledges Eminem’s impact on hip-hop and credits him as one of the greatest to ever touch a mic.“Em is the G.O.A.T., man. He’s a dope cat, man. I’m glad we got that out the way. It’s f*cked up when people that you f*ck with and that you admire. It’s like, dude spits! […] I’m glad we squashed that.”Rap feuds have long been a part of the culture, but moments like these show the maturity that comes with time and experience.
For hip-hop fans, it’s refreshing to see two legends move past old misunderstandings and recognize each other’s greatness. It’s proof that, at the end of the day, real artists respect real talent—no matter what history may suggest.