In a moment that delighted fans across the globe, pop powerhouses Selena Gomez and Karol G sat down for a candid interview — and ended up bonding over an unexpected confession: their first rap crush was none other than Eminem.
The conversation took place during a fun and relaxed sit-down with Complex, where the two stars swapped picks on favorite pop icons, reggaetón legends, beauty trends, and of course, rap inspirations. And when it came time to talk about their earliest rap obsessions, both women lit up at the mention of the same name.
“The first rapper in my life that I was super obsessed with was Eminem,” Karol G admitted, with a smile. She went on to shout out Nicki Minaj as another GOAT in her eyes — but made it clear that Eminem’s raw lyricism, intensity, and unmatched delivery made a deep impact on her early love for rap music.
Selena Gomez chimed in instantly, clearly on the same page.
“One of mine was Eminem,” she said. “I grew up listening to him. My dad was a DJ. He would remix all kinds of songs, and every time it was an Eminem song, I would get so excited.”
It’s a relatable moment for countless fans who grew up during the rise of Eminem — when every verse felt like lightning in a bottle, and his music blurred the lines between hip-hop, pop culture, and rebellion. For Selena and Karol, those records weren’t just songs — they were formative experiences.
Though the two artists have built very different careers — Selena ruling pop charts and film sets, Karol G dominating reggaetón and Latin trap — their shared admiration for Eminem reveals the deep reach of his influence across musical boundaries and languages.
Fans on social media were quick to celebrate the moment, calling it “iconic,” “relatable,” and “proof that everyone has an Eminem phase.” Some even began calling for a possible collab between the trio, with comments like:
“We need Selena, Karol, and Em on one track now — make it happen!”
This isn’t the first time Eminem has been named as a favorite by artists outside the hip-hop world, but hearing it from two of today’s biggest global stars — in such a personal and nostalgic way — is a reminder of how universal his impact truly is.
From mixtapes at home to arena tours across continents, Eminem’s legacy continues to echo through generations — even in the glam-filled worlds of pop and reggaetón.