Many unreleased Eminem music has surfaced online, including a Ja Rule and Suge Knight diss track called “Smack You.”
Eminem, Suge Knight, & Ja Rule Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for LMVH; Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for AVA Resort
The five minute track is packed with fiery bars and sharp jabs, reportedly written in 2004 at the height of tensions between Eminem and the two figures. One pointed lyric addresses Ja Rule with biting sarcasm:
“I’m holding her responsible. The Cookie Monster would rap. Won’t give Hailie back an Oscar they lost it up Ja Rule’s ass / We forgot an Oscar’s a statue of a naked man, He told her if she goes to take it back, they’ll break her hand / But that’s okay, baby. Let’s leave this [expletive] alone. Let him have it / Next year daddy will bring you home two more.”
The animosity between Eminem and Ja Rule stems largely from Eminem’s close alliance with 50 Cent, who has openly feuded with Ja Rule for decades. Meanwhile, Eminem’s conflict with Suge Knight can be traced back to Dr. Dre’s acrimonious split with Death Row Records, which inevitably pulled Eminem into the fray.
Fans are abuzz with speculation about the source of the leak and whether even more unreleased material might surface. The controversy has drawn reactions from Eminem’s camp, including FredWreck, a producer and longtime collaborator with both Eminem and Dr. Dre.
Taking to social media, FredWreck shared that the person(s) behind the leaks will receive street law. The statement would be considered a “threat” by the producer.
The leak has reignited discussions about the challenges artists face in safeguarding their creative work, while also offering fans a glimpse into Eminem’s vault of unreleased tracks. As the situation unfolds, many are bracing for what might emerge next from the vaults of one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures.
Eminem has not addressed the leaks at this time.
