Was it a sneak diss or just a case of razor-sharp wordplay? That’s the question fans are asking after Eminem’s explosive verse on JID’s new track “Animals” sent social media into overdrive — with many interpreting it as a direct shot at Kanye West.
The bars in question:
“With these magazines, I act out like Ye and his cousin
Your shit sucks dick, stop sayin’ it doesn’t
That’s probably the reason there’s nothin’ you’ve bodied of recent
I feel like I just walked in and seen you naked, ’cause you’re not even decent”
The first line references Kanye’s past controversies, including one disturbing online confession and his track “Cousins”. The layered language, paired with Em’s signature sarcasm, immediately had fans scrambling to decode whether this was another chapter in rap’s most unpredictable beef history.
🎯 More Than Just a Punchline?
Some fans went further, connecting the “not even decent” line to Kanye’s wife Bianca Censori, who’s been in the headlines for her risqué fashion choices during public outings with Ye. Others believe Em’s bars are a broader commentary on fame, public breakdowns, and artistry in decline.
But the flame grew hotter when several media outlets ran headlines declaring this a full-blown diss.
🎤 Royce 5’9 Clears the Air
Enter Royce 5’9, Eminem’s close friend and longtime collaborator. In a recent podcast appearance, Royce addressed the rumors directly:
“It wasn’t a diss. Em was just playing with layered metaphors. If he wants to diss someone, you’ll know. That wasn’t it.”
Royce also noted that Eminem isn’t in the habit of sneak-dissing people unless he means it. “When Em really goes at someone, there’s no mistaking it. This was more like… dark humor with a technical twist.”
🧠 Bars Open to Interpretation
Whether or not Eminem was aiming at Kanye, his bars have done what they always do — spark debate, fuel speculation, and remind everyone that Slim Shady remains one of the most unpredictable voices in rap.
Until Em addresses it himself (and he probably won’t), fans are left to decide for themselves.