Eminem’s nomination over other hip hop legends is being questioned. Why is Eminem backlashed for his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination?
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for this year’s honours, and the Detroit Rapper received a spot in his first year of eligibility. Eminem became eligible for the Hall of Fame with the 25th anniversary of his debut album “Infinite”, which was released in November 1996.
All 15 nominees are put for the fan vote section, and the top five artists, as selected by the public, will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to choose the 2022 inductees. Pat Benatar is currently leading the list, while Eminem is closing in rapidly on the number 2 spot.
However, the “Lose Yourself” rapper’s spot is being questioned by the hip-hop fans, as he received the nomination before many other rap icons, including Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Snoop Dogg and more. Rolling Stone also shared an article about it, calling it Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s problem, as they picked a white rapper before other black pioneers, who started their careers before him. “Somehow Eminem has a chance to be inducted before Joy Division, The Smiths, and Pixies. I don’t get it,” said one user. “Not surprised Beastie Boys got in before RUN-DMC so it’s expected,” said another.
Somehow Eminem has a chance to be inducted before Joy Division, The Smiths, and Pixies. I don’t get it.
— Brad (@adman1976) February 3, 2022
Where wad this arguement when jayz nominated before rakim ,big daddy kane and krs one
— jeffery (@PranjalArgal) February 3, 2022
“Eminem is the most disrespected rapper on HHT [Hip-Hop twitter],” said a user. “The disrespect is rooted in calling a white rapper better than any other black rapper,” responded another.
Eminem’s good friend and former Slaughterhouse member KXNG Crooked was also asked about his choice for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction, to which he named Snoop Dogg. After the pick, a fan told Crooked “Just say EM don’t deserve it”. “Why would I say that,” he responds.
Snoop Dogg https://t.co/HCUZhtQx7j
— CROOK (@CrookedIntriago) February 3, 2022
Why would I say that https://t.co/hDrKNDVBKf
— CROOK (@CrookedIntriago) February 3, 2022
It hasn’t hindered Eminem that he is white in a predominantly black genre, a circumstance that has allowed him to achieve heights that his colleagues could never dream of. He has taken notice of this fact multiple times over his career, to his credit. (Despite Slim Shady being about as “rock” as Redman, he even chastised rock stations for broadcasting his scorching manifesto “The Way I Am.”)
So the debate isn’t whether he deserves to be inducted with his idol, LL Cool J, with whom he performed at the induction ceremony last year. It’s a question of whether he should be voted in ahead of all the other deserving Black hip-hop pioneers.
Eminem has achieved the distinction of joining the elite group of entertainers who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The record-breaking rapper was officially welcomed into the Hall of Fame by his long-time collaborator Dr. Dre during the ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 5th.
Eminem performed a selection of his iconic tracks, such as “Forever,” “Not Afraid,” and “My Name Is,” on the stage. His induction into the Hall of Fame puts him in the company of a select group of hip-hop artists who have received this honor.
Check out some of the reactions below.
The truth is Eminem is bigger and more beloved than everyone and that makes certain people very angry and jealous.
— Mets1981 (@Mets19811) February 4, 2022
It’s a good question but it is not the point by RS, they can’t accept Eminem nomination because he is WHITE. Jay Z, LL Cool J have been inducted last year.
— Jess (@hhstan95) February 3, 2022
Once? He still is lol check the sales plus he didn’t even submit his net worth to the internet they just put Em’s networth with help of out sources as confirmed by Royce Da 5 9 meaning Em has gone Over billion also so many stuff he didn’t update yet if he did Em would outsell all
— Aryan Singh (@AryanSi73512493) February 3, 2022
It’s so weird bc Rolling Stone used to like Eminem. Idk what happened to make them hate him so much for these past 7+ years. He must’ve hurt their feelings or something lol
— Kat (@ghettogospeII) February 4, 2022
Facts… No one wants to agree that a white rapper is one of the greatest
— Ebuka Ogbuagu (@ValentynOC) February 1, 2022
Imagine how ppl treated. Michael Jackson and Elvis. Ppl used to pass out on the streets when they came through. Trust me nobody enjoys that . I couldn’t imagine. He’s not out there being corny with HIS money
— Carrie Ann (@Ann22nd) February 1, 2022
The disrespect is rooted in calling a white rapper better than any other black rapper
— E money 💰 (@Elyons83) February 1, 2022
The guy is always in the top 3 most listened rappers in every individual music platform. So who exactly is listening to him, ghosts?
— Glen with one e👍 (@glen_1e) February 1, 2022
feel how u feel, his value in hip hop isnt worth more than wu.
— Phace (@Phace_973) February 3, 2022
Other legendary hip-hop acts should have already been in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame like Wu-Tang, Rakim or A Tribe Called Quest, I support that 100% but you should be mad at the R&R HOF for not picking them, not Eminem, Hov or anyone that rightfully getting inducted.
— Shady Times (@ShadyTimes) February 4, 2022
complaining about Eminem getting inducted at the Hall of Fame even though he is the biggest artist in all genres since his debut & popularized hip-hop to the maximum globally is a bit stupid ain’t it? Hip Hop wins but some people’s hatred don’t allow them to see it 🤷♂️
— Shady Times (@ShadyTimes) February 3, 2022
Becaue he doesn’t do Interviews with them anymore.
— Eminem & Shady News (@ShadyFansite) February 4, 2022
like some are taking my post as shade but honestly rza has been trying since 2015 , my post is more of an in shock reaction to seeing my guys get dissed again
— Phace (@Phace_973) February 3, 2022
