Eminem, the rap god known for his fiery verses and controversial disses, has returned with another lyrical assault titled Doomsday Pt. 2. Collaborating with Lyrical Lemonade, the track is a scathing attack aimed at his long-standing adversary, Benzino. Let’s delve into the lyrical intricacies of this song and unravel its underlying meanings, its origins, and the controversy it has stirred.
The Origin and Background
The song Doomsday Pt. 2 was produced by Daniyel, John Nocito, Eminem, Luis Resto, Mel-Man, & Dr. Dre and written by the same group along with Cole Bennett. The song is part of the Lyrical Lemonade compilation album All Is Yellow and was released on January 26, 2024.
The track sees Eminem reigniting his feud with Benzino, a feud that initially began in the mid-2000s. Both artists have been throwing lyrical jabs at each other, with Eminem’s Doomsday Pt. 2 being his most recent response.
The Lyrics: A Closer Look
The lyrics of Doomsday Pt. 2 are filled with Eminem’s signature wordplay, mockery, and harsh digs. He uses the song as a platform to target Benzino’s financial struggles and physical appearance. The opening verse of the song goes:
“Now I got a riddle, one condition, you mustn’t laugh/ What is the opposite of Benzino? A giraffe/ ‘Go at his neck,’ how the fuck is that?/ How can I go at somethin’ he doesn’t have?”
In this verse, Eminem cleverly uses the metaphor of a giraffe, known for its long neck, to mock Benzino’s physical appearance. He also pokes fun at Benzino’s financial struggles, making allusions to his living conditions and his alleged debt.
The Controversy
The track has stirred controversy due to the harsh digs at Benzino and the mention of his daughter, Coi Leray. Eminem, in one of the lines, implies that Benzino was not a good father and that he did not live with his daughter due to his financial situation. However, the mention of Coi Leray is not as distasteful and disrespectful as Benzino’s previous attacks.
The Delivery
What makes this track stand out is Eminem’s deliberate, slow, and icy cold delivery. He meticulously enunciates each word, ensuring every punchline hits its mark. The flow is measured and precise, making it clear that Eminem is not just a fast rapper but a lyrical genius who knows how to craft his words for impact.
The Aftermath
The song also sees Eminem expressing his respect for J.Cole and his loyalty to the Aftermath label, which he has been with for nearly 25 years. He raps:
“And that’s why I’m back with Cole Bennett/ And I been at the level J. Cole been at/ It’s Aftermath that I ride for ’til I die,”
In these lines, Eminem acknowledges his contemporaries and expresses his dedication to his label. This is a rare moment of humility and respect amidst the fiery disses.
The Verdict
Doomsday Pt. 2 is a testament to Eminem’s lyrical prowess and his ability to create controversy with his words. The track is a brutal assault on Benzino, filled with scathing disses and mockery. However, it also showcases Eminem’s respect for his contemporaries and his loyalty to his label.
Conclusion
Doomsday Pt. 2 is a quintessential Eminem track, filled with his signature wordplay, controversial disses, and a rare moment of humility. It is a track that will undoubtedly stir controversy and discussion, much like Eminem’s other works.
As we wait for the dust to settle on this latest controversy, one thing is clear, Eminem is back, and he remains as fearless and controversial as ever.
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Doomsday Pt. 2 Lyrical Lemonade & Eminem Lyrics
Intro
(Yo) yeah
A little under the weather, fuck it
Yeah, alright, here we go (Look)
Verse
First I’ma shred a (What?)
Verse like I had a personal vendetta (Yeah)
Words come together like birds of a feather (What?)
‘Til I need a walker like Herschel, I’m better
Than all of you fuckin’ little twerps put together
But I’m not tryna be controversial, I’d rather (Nah)
Talk about shit with the purpose that matters (Like?)
Like who had the second best verse on “Forever”? (Damn)
Now I got a riddle (What?), one condition, you mustn’t laugh (Okay)
What is the opposite of Benzino? (Uh, what?) A giraffe (Haha)
“Go at his neck,” how the fuck is that? (Yeah)
How can I go at somethin’ he doesn’t have? (Haha)
Arm so short he can’t even touch his hands
When they’re above his head doin’ jumpin’ jacks (Wow)
Sorry, I don’t mean (What?) to upset you, Ben’ (Yeah)
When I talk about (What?) all the debt you in (Uh)
I hear that you been (What?) creepin’ on the low
In them cheap hotels (Yeah), that they catch you in (What?)
Jesus Christ, dawg (Damn), when you said two-ten (What?)
Never guessed you meant (Damn) at the Red Roof Inn (Shit)
In a room with one single bed, two men (What?)
Shady, man, you can’t—, yes, you can (Shh)
Well, I guess then I regret to inform you, hate to spoil the day (What?)
But this doesn’t bring me no joy to say (Huh?)
Guess that Coi Leray feat’s in the toilet, ayy? (Goddamn)
Damage due to flows, collateral, I s’pose
Gat-pointed like mine and Sandra Bullock’s nose (Well)
Yeah, them bullet holes, have you full of those (Yeah)
You’ll catch a stray like animal control, plan a funeral
I’ma probably have to plan a few neurological exams
Once again, it is off into that damn padded room I go
Right toward the asylum or the psych ward
Because I strangled you with a mic cord
Because my fuckin’ mind’s morbid
I’m on my (What?) pegasus, my high horse, and I’m fly (Yeah)
Bitch, I soar like a sty
You probably feel like you’re gonna die (Yeah)
‘Cause you’re in my morgue and you’re tied up like a tight score
And that’s why (What?) I’m back with Cole Bennett
And I been at the level J. Cole been at
It’s Aftermath that I ride for ’til I die
