50 Cent says Eminem’s contributions to hip hop do not get due credit score

50 Cent has stated that he doesn’t imagine Eminem has been given sufficient credit score for his impression on the world of hip hop.

Throughout an interview on the podcast Ebro In The Morning to speak about his newest TV undertaking Hip-Hop Homicides, the rapper defined that Eminem helped to make hip hop accessible to extra individuals, thus elevating the profile and recognition of the style.

“I don’t suppose that they provide Em the credit score that he deserves,” he defined. “As a result of, to ensure that individuals to embrace one thing, they must see the place they slot in.”

He continued: “I feel a part of Eminem’s legacy is the expansion of our tradition. Folks wouldn’t purchase it in the event that they didn’t see the place they match into it. And he’s there and he’s a legit artist due to his journey. Once you take a look at 8 Mile, you’re seeing a Black story with a white lead. You seeing poverty, you’re seeing [similar] circumstances. Take a look at his buddies Proof and D-12 and everyone: these are actual hip hop guys. Which is why he’s an actual hip hop man.”

50 Cent, whose actual title is Curtis Jackson, was one of many many rappers who wished Eminem a cheerful fiftieth birthday on Monday (October 17). The pair have been buddies and collaborators ever since 50 Cent signed to Eminem’s Shady Information imprint in 2002.

Taking to Instagram, 50 Cent shared a photograph of Eminem carrying a celebration hat and holding a gun with the caption: “Completely happy birthday to my boy @eminem I really like you. I’m wishing you a lot extra God bless. I’m gonna come see you once I get accomplished touring.”

In the meantime, Public Enemy‘s Chuck D, who Eminem has cited as one in every of his hip hop heroes, shared his birthday message alongside an illustration he drew of the ‘Rap God’ hitmaker. “Goat50 seems good on you champ many extra @Eminem @Rapstation365,” he tweeted.

Goat50 seems good on you champ many extra @Eminem @Rapstation365 pic.twitter.com/E0xSp0qP9i

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) October 17, 2022

Final month, 50 Cent shared the trailer for Hip Hop Homicides, a documentary collection exploring unsolved homicide instances of hip hop stars.