RAP BEEF TIMELINE · 2011–present
Eminem vs. Joe Budden
Shady Records, Revival criticism, and “Fall”
DormantHeat index 3/5
Joe Budden’s Shady Records history adds weight to his 2017 Revival criticism. Eminem answers on “Fall”; Budden argues on his podcast that he had long out-rapped Eminem but declines a formal reply, leaving a dormant professional rift.
THE RECORD
The moments
Music industry
Budden’s Slaughterhouse era creates a business tie
Joe Budden works under Shady Records as part of Slaughterhouse, adding history to his later criticism of Eminem’s solo work.
Read the receipt ↗Interview
Budden tears into Revival on Everyday Struggle
Budden’s on-air criticism of Revival and “Untouchable” turns a former label relationship into a public professional split.
Read the receipt ↗Diss track
“Fall” names Budden; the podcast replies
Eminem warns Budden on “Fall.” Budden says he had long been the stronger rapper but declines to make a formal diss record.
▶ Watch “Fall”Read the receipt ↗
THE RECEIPTS
Sources and listening
Eminem feud dossiers — released records, interviews, and public posts ↗ARTIST LENSES