On December 6, 2019, Eminem jumped on Fat Joe and Dre’s track “Lord Above” and reignited one of his oldest beefs—this time with Nick Cannon. Em took aim at Cannon and Mariah Carey with razor-sharp bars:
“I know me and Mariah didn’t end on a high note / But that other dude’s whipped, that pussy got him neutered…”
The vibe? Classic Eminem: personal, unapologetic, savage. He even quipped about Cannon practically being castrated by Carey. The internet immediately felt the tremors.
Scenes escalated quickly. Cannon responded with diss tracks “The Invitation,” “Pray For Him,” and “The Invitation Canceled.” He accused Eminem of racism, dredged up old alleged voicemails, and accused Em of sexual rumors—drawing 50 Cent into the drama, who publicly backed Eminem and called Cannon out physically.
This wasn’t just beef. It played out across music, social media, and news outlets—spanning decades of tangled history involving Cannon, Carey, and Em. For fans, it looked like another classic rap battle—lyrical violence packed with headlines.