In a jaw-dropping revelation that has fans buzzing, Busta Rhymes opens up about one of the most intense lyrical rivalries in recent memory—his head-to-head battle with Eminem on a song that no one saw coming. What started as a friendly collaboration quickly turned into a war of words that left Busta in awe, and ultimately, defeated. The rapper’s latest confession is nothing short of shocking, revealing just how far Eminem pushed the boundaries of competition, leaving Busta no choice but to concede.
It all began when Busta Rhymes sent Eminem a 16-bar verse for their collaborative track. Expecting his usual high-energy delivery to be enough, Busta thought he had the upper hand. But then came the unexpected twist: Eminem sent the track back with a 40-bar verse. It was an instant shock to Busta—his collaborator had just outdone him by over double the bars. The competitive spirit in Busta flared, and what followed was a lyrical showdown that no one could have predicted.
“I rewrote my verse multiple times after hearing Eminem’s verse for over 6 months,” Busta admits, still marveling at Em’s unparalleled work ethic and commitment. “But Eminem still bodied me in my own song. Every time I thought I had him, he just went further.”
What started as a 16-bar verse quickly escalated into a battle of endurance and lyrical prowess. Busta couldn’t let Eminem outdo him in his own track, so he fired back with a 45-bar verse. But in typical Slim Shady fashion, Em returned with a 56-bar verse. Not backing down, Busta raised the stakes with a 62-bar response—but Eminem was relentless. The final tally? Eminem’s verse reached 66 bars, leaving Busta utterly stunned and defeated.
At that point, Busta realized he had been outgunned. “You go at Eminem with speed, he’s got you. You go at him with bars, he’s got you. And even if you go at him with punchlines, he’s still got you,” Busta admits, the awe and respect clear in his voice.
The entire back-and-forth reveals more than just a competitive rivalry; it paints a picture of Eminem’s unwavering dominance in the rap game, regardless of who stands across from him. The relentless nature of the battle is a testament to Em’s work ethic, his technical skill, and his refusal to be outshone, no matter the caliber of the artist.
In the end, Busta Rhymes had no choice but to release the song with Eminem’s verse as the dominant force. “I finally gave up,” Busta says, laughing in disbelief. “I released the song knowing I was bodied.”
Fans and fellow artists alike have praised Busta for his honesty and humility in the face of such a crushing defeat. His willingness to admit he was outclassed by Eminem is not just a sign of respect but a rare glimpse into the competitive nature of one of hip-hop’s most iconic legends.
The rivalry may have ended in Eminem’s favor, but it serves as yet another example of why Em continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the rap world—a reminder that no matter how talented you are, there’s always someone pushing the limits just a little bit further. And in this case, that someone is Eminem.
