Lil Pump randomly put Eminem on blast in an Instagram rant, calling out the iconic rapper for apparently being ‘lame as hell’ and being ‘old.’ Is he trying to start a feud?
One day after claiming he’s the “new Michael Jackson,” Lil Pump took a swipe at another music icon. The “Gucci Gang” rapper called out Eminem in a bizarre rant on his Instagram Story, calling him “lame as hell,” and dubbing him “old,” among other things. “Ay, f**k Eminem, you is lame as hell, ain’t nobody listening to your old ass,” Lil Pump says in the December 24 clip, which you can watch below. “You lame as f**k, b*tch! I woke up on bullsh*t today, I’m back on my f**k sh*t.”
It’s unclear what prompted Lil Pump, 20, to lash out at Slim Shady. Eminem, 48, has yet to respond, and some detractors on Instagram think that Lil Pump’s just trying to get a rise out of him — and a mention on a future diss track. The dream, right? As one person put it on Instagram, Lil Pump “knows the affiliation with Trump got him no clout so now wants to bring up one of the GOATs to be relevant again. This guy is a joke.”
Fans were furious when Lil Pump publicly endorsed Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. The rapper even attended two campaign rallies for the president in November, the first in Miami. The next day, Trump brought him along to another rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lil Pump got up onstage, wearing a red MAGA cap, and told the world he was voting for Trump (who called him “Lil Pimp”).
He may need to hold his breath when it comes to a potential diss track. Eminem literally just released a track apologizing to Rihanna for blasting her on an unreleased 2009 song. In the leaked song, Em had rapped that he “sided” with Chris Brown, who had just been convicted of mercilessly beating Rihanna at the Grammys. In his new track off Music To Be Murdered By, “Zeus,” Eminem pleads with Rihanna: “But, me, long as I re-promise to be honest / And wholeheartedly, apologies, Rihanna / For that song that leaked, I’m sorry, Ri / It wasn’t meant to cause you grief / Regardless, it was wrong of me.”
Eminem’s criticism of Lil Pump primarily stems from his views on the current state of hip-hop and the younger generation of artists. In his song “The Ringer” from the album Kamikaze (2018), Eminem took aim at several contemporary rappers, including Lil Pump, whom he sees as emblematic of a trend he disapproves of. Eminem has expressed concerns that some newer artists prioritize gimmicks and viral moments over lyrical skill and substance, which he feels undermines the integrity of hip-hop.
Additionally, Eminem has a long-standing reputation for being critical of other artists, especially when he feels they don’t align with his vision of the genre. His comments about Lil Pump are part of a broader commentary on the evolving landscape of hip-hop, where he often contrasts his own style and values with those of younger artists.
Overall, while Eminem’s criticisms may come off as hate, they reflect his perspective on artistry and the direction of hip-hop rather than a personal vendetta against Lil Pump.
Lil Pump has ceased being a credible rapper. The “Gucci Gang” star has resorted to making headlines through his social media antics and his vocal support of Donald Trump. He’s really doubled down on the latter in recent months. He threatened to drop diss songs on both Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, and he insulted Taylor Swift for throwing her support behind Harris. Nothing has come of these threats. But Lil Pump has decided to pick a fight with someone who does like to respond to insults: Eminem.
Eminem made a special appearance at Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Detroit on October 23. He not only spoke highly of Harris, but introduced Barack Obama to the stage as well. The cherry on top of the Eminem experience came when Obama started rapping “Lose Yourself” to a delighted audience. Pump did not like what he saw. He took to Instagram Live a day later, and proceeded to put Em on blast for his politics. “You’re a f*cking piece of sh*t for going on stage and speaking at Kamala Harris sh*t,” Lil Pump asserted. “You’re a f*cking piece of sh*t for taking a picture with Obama.”
Lil Pump Claimed Eminem Is Ruining The Country
Pump then claimed that Eminem’s dislike of Donald Trump has compromised his perspective. “You hate Donald Trump so much that you’d rather ruin this f*cking country,” he complained. The rapper then took things further than anybody watching the video expected. He brought Eminem’s daughter, Hailie, into it. “F*ck you and f*ck Hailie.” This is good in one sense, and horrible in another. Good in the sense that it’ll bring attention to Lil Pump and his antics. Horrible in that it will undoubtedly lead Eminem to respond. If there is one thing that Slim Shady has not tolerated throughout his career, it’s slander of his daughter.
The timing of this insult could not have been worse. Hailie recently announced her pregnancy. She also posted a video in which she told Eminem he was going to a grandfather for the first time. The wholesome exchange received widespread love throughout the hip hop community. Even former Eminem haters like Benzino congratulated Eminem on the news. One can only assume that Slim is going to respond to Lil Pump’s hateful remarks the next time he drops an a song and/or album. It’s not going to be pretty.
