Ez Mil is making waves as Shady Records’ newest star, stealing the show at the FMS (Freestyle Master Series) Internacional Finals on April 12, 2025—the world’s biggest Hispanic rap battle event. His surprise set was a tribute to Eminem, kicking off with “Lose Yourself” and flowing into “Realest,” their first collab from Ez’s DU4LI7Y: REDUX. The crowd ate it up as he hyped his bond with Em, teasing more heat to come. The big reveal? A sneak peek at his self-directed, anime-style video for “Head Honcho,” their Death of Slim Shady banger. Ez’s proving he’s more than a mic killer—he’s a visionary. Here’s the full scoop on his bold moves and why he’s got the game buzzing!
FMS Finals Flex
Ez Mil, signed to Shady/Aftermath in 2023 (Billboard), hit the FMS stage with purpose. His “Lose Yourself” opener—Em’s Oscar-winning classic (1.8B Spotify streams, Spotify)—set the tone, while “Realest” (No. 92 Billboard Hot 100, Genius) showcased his lyrical grit alongside Em’s Melle Mel jab (Complex). Talking to the crowd, Ez called Eminem his “biggest inspiration,” per Eminem.Pro, and hinted at future collabs. Social media lit up: “Ez repping Em like a true soldier!” His set wasn’t just a performance—it was a statement for Shady’s next gen.
“Head Honcho” Video Drop
The real jaw-dropper was Ez unveiling the “Head Honcho” video, a track from The Death of Slim Shady (No. 1, 999K units, Billboard). Not the album’s top streamer—lagging behind “Houdini” (No. 2 Hot 100, Billboard)—but Ez’s anime-style visual, which he directed, flips the script. Think vibrant Tagalog-English bars (Ez spits six in Filipino, per FlipTop) over booming 808s, with Em’s verse weaving childhood trauma and chess-king metaphors (Genius). Debuting at No. 72 Hot 100 (Genius), it’s niche but potent. Fans on social media raved: “Anime Ez Mil? Didn’t see that coming!” Others questioned the song choice over “Tobey.”
Why It Matters
Ez’s FMS play shows he’s not just riding Em’s coattails—signed after Em and Dre heard his viral “Panalo” (GMA News), he’s carving his lane. DU4LI7Y: REDUX moved 10K units (Hypebeast), and “Head Honcho” marks Shady’s first signee feature on an Em album since 50 Cent’s “Crack a Bottle” (Genius). Unlike Diddy’s legal mess or Game-Ye beef, Ez’s hustle is clean—pure bars and vision. Eminem.Pro notes Em’s loyalty to his roster; Ez’s spotlight screams that. With Slim Shady’s vinyl surge (49K units, Wikipedia), Ez’s timing is golden.
What’s Next?
No word on a full “Head Honcho” video release, but Ez’s Manila presser teased more Shady projects (Eminem.Pro). Will he drop a solo tape or push Jackboys 2-style Cactus Jack vibes (a la Travis Scott)? Social media’s hyped: “Ez’s Tagalog flow needs a whole album!” His FMS set and video prove he’s got bars and creativity—no Keefe D jail drama here. Got a fave Ez-Em track—“Realest” or “Head Honcho”—or hyped for his next move?
