Eminem just dropped his latest single, Tobey, and fans are buzzing—did he just diss Jay-Z? The 51-year-old rap legend appears to throw shade at the hip-hop billionaire, questioning his place on Billboard and Vibe’s Greatest Rappers of All Time list, where Jay-Z ranked No. 1 and Eminem landed at No. 5.
Did Eminem Call Out Jay-Z?
In Tobey, Em raps:
🔹 “How rappers I’ve already ripped could be (What?) // Higher up on a list than me (Ha).”
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) wasted no time analyzing the lyrics, with many believing it’s a direct jab at Jay-Z.
🔹 “Empire State Building bar right before the Billboard diss? Nah, Eminem you ain’t slick…”
🔹 “Ain’t feeling your top 5 rappers, so I know they about to be pissed at me.”
🔹 “Eminem vs. Jay-Z beef in 2024? Let’s GO!”
Some even pointed out that Tobey’s duration is exactly 4:44, the same title as Jay-Z’s 2017 album, suggesting another subliminal shot.
The History: Did Eminem Outshine Jay-Z?
Eminem and Jay-Z have collaborated multiple times, most famously on Renegade from The Blueprint (2001). Fans have long debated that Eminem “out-rapped” Jay-Z on his own track, and it seems Em hasn’t forgotten.
One fan wrote:
🔹 “Eminem has been poking fun at the idea of being better than Jay-Z for years. He did it in Seduction (2010), too.”
Tobey’s Delayed Release Frustrates Fans
Before Tobey even dropped, fans were furious over its delay. Eminem had teased a Monday midnight release, but the song never arrived, leaving fans venting online:
🔹 “Eminem, WHERE TF IS TOBEY???”
🔹 “It’s 4 AM, we’re waiting. Don’t Kanye us, man!”
🔹 “Me refreshing Spotify every two seconds…”
More Controversy: Eminem’s Shocking Houdini Lyrics
Just last month, Eminem sparked another firestorm with Houdini, the first single from his upcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). In it, he jokingly dissed his own kids, Hailie, Alaina, and Stevie, rapping:
🔹 “F**k my own kids, they’re brats.”
Despite the eyebrow-raising lyric, all three appeared in the Houdini music video, suggesting they took it in stride.
But another Houdini lyric didn’t sit well with fans—Eminem referenced Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 shooting incident with Tory Lanez, rapping:
🔹 “If I was to ask Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me, would I really have a shot at a feat?”
Fans slammed the rapper for mocking a traumatic event, calling him “pathetic” and “out of touch.”
🔹 “Leave Megan alone. This is disgusting.”
🔹 “Being 51 and dissing Megan Thee Stallion? Come on.”
Final Thoughts: Is Eminem Starting New Beef?
Between the possible Jay-Z diss, the delayed release, and the Houdini backlash, Eminem is once again at the center of controversy. Is he just stirring the pot, or is a full-blown rap feud brewing?
Let us know—did Eminem take shots at Jay-Z, or are fans reading too much into it? 🔥
