In 2018, a tweet about Eminem’s daughter sparked one of the most heated rap battles of the decade. Enter Machine Gun Kelly, who dropped “Rap Devil” and officially challenged the rap giant. What followed was a viral lyrical war that had the entire world tuning in.
🎤 MGK’s “Rap Devil” Strikes First
Born from years of simmering tension, MGK’s “Rap Devil” didn’t just aim at Em’s age—it attacked his legacy, his style, and even his family. The diss hit #1 on iTunes almost immediately. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rap_Devil?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
💥 Eminem’s “Killshot” Shuts the Door
Eminem responded two weeks later with **“Killshot”**—a brutal takedown that dismantled MGK’s credibility with razor-sharp precision. It broke YouTube’s 24-hour record with over 38 million views. ([turn0search17])
🤔 Who Really Won?
Fans—and rap critics—are still split. Many say “Killshot” reasserted Eminem’s dominance, but “Rap Devil” is praised for giving Em a rare run for his money. One Reddit fan put it bluntly:
“Rap Devil is solid… but Em was gonna win that war.”
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📌 Why This Beef Still Matters
- 🔥 It revived the classic era of rap feuds in the streaming age.
- 🧠 Showed Eminem’s ability to respond in real time and win big.
- 🚀 It launched MGK into mainstream controversy—regardless of outcome.
Eminem vs. MGK wasn’t just a rap beef—it was a generational showdown with global consequences.