Eminem Says He "Stole Black Music" On New Track With CeeLo Green

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Em also detailed why he and Elvis are so similar.

Eminem and CeeLo Green dropped a brand new song today as part of the soundtrack for the new movie Elvis which is a biopic on the controversial singer from the 1950s. Elvis has been accused of stealing from other black artists, and there are rumors that he was racist behind closed doors. With that being said, it is easy to see why many have a negative perception of the artist.

In the new Em song called "The King & I," Em speaks about stealing black art, claiming to have done it himself. Of course, Em is considered a guest in the house of hip-hop, and he understands his place in the game as a white artist.

“I stole black music, yeah true,” Em begins. “Perhaps used it (For what?) as a tool to combat school/Kids came back on some bathroom shit/Now I call a hater a bidet (Why?)/’Cause they mad that they can’t do shit (Haha).”

Eminem Says He "Stole Black Music" On New Track With CeeLo Green
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Throughout the track, Em offered some extra bars about the comparisons between himself and Elvis. In typical Em fashion, he decided to be cheeky with what he said, using "Jailhouse Rock" as a reference. While some might roll their eyes at these bars, it's clear that Em has at least a bit of self-awareness on the situation.

Now I’m about to explain to you all the parallels/Between Elvis and me, myself/It seem obvious: one, he’s pale as me/Second, we both been hailed as kings/He used to rock the Jailhouse, and I used to rock The Shelter/We sell like Velveeta Shells & Cheese (Woo!) (Let’s go!).”

Let us know what you thought of the new song, in the comments section down below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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