News Eminem Doesn't Want The Fame Of His Peak, Says Hip-Hop Today Is 'Crap'

Black Superman · 10-21-2008, 11:21 AM

Although he was arguably one of the biggest rappers ever during his peak, Eminem isn't stressing about being that popular again. In fact, he doesn't want it.

In a recent interview with the BBC's Zane Lowe, the 36-year-old rapper revealed that he has "no desire" to achieve the monumental commercial success of his past.

"There's no desire to be that big again. Whatever happens, I'll take it, but that's definitely not what I'll be recording the songs for," Em said.

Em adds that he only wanted to record again "to remind people how I rap."

Just because he isn't looking to attain his past glory, that doesn't mean he isn't proud of his accomplishments. In fact, he very much is.

"[I feel] pretty good about what I've done," he said. "I've accomplished enough with the music that I haven't had to go out there and do other things to over-saturate. ... That's probably what I take pride in most."

But, Em knows with massive success comes fame, and he's not looking for that these days. He likes his privacy.

"It's kind of catch 22. I love the attention, but I don't like too much of it," he said.

It's been a few years since we last heard the great white rapper. During that time, he's been listening to what hip-hop has become, and he's not happy about it.

The rapper says that a lot of the hip-hop he hears today is garbage. Of course, with a few exceptions.

"I don't mean everything about rap is crap. I just mean the majority of it," he said. "Actually I think T.I.'s new album is great and I've been pumping that for the last two weeks every day in my car aside from my own stuff as I record it.

"Andre 3000 is also incredible. So I just mean rap in general."

As previously reported, Eminem is back in the studio with Dr. Dre almost exclusively. For the past five months, he and Dre have been holed up in the studio: Eminem doing the writing and Dre producing.

Em likes that the beat making process is taken off his shoulder. This way, he only has to be the emcee.

"All those things are taken care of for me," he said. "I feel like a spoilt rapper. I get to pick and choose everything."

He doesn't want the fame, but he wants his music out there. Em also revealed that he's isn't ready to tour just yet either. However, he said there's a possibility he will, just not right now.

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The Legend · 10-21-2008, 01:03 PM

TI's album great? Hopefully Em doesnt think thats great cause I don't want his album to be anything like that. If he wants to cut the crap out of rap he needs to concentrate on bringing back his lyrics and ditching the stupid voices

mrawesomeness · 10-21-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Legend

TI's album great? Hopefully Em doesnt think thats great cause I don't want his album to be anything like that. If he wants to cut the crap out of rap he needs to concentrate on bringing back his lyrics and ditching the stupid voices

He is just doing like everybody else. He is following the stream, because that is what sells today.

1125csl · 10-21-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Legend

TI's album great? Hopefully Em doesnt think thats great cause I don't want his album to be anything like that. If he wants to cut the crap out of rap he needs to concentrate on bringing back his lyrics and ditching the stupid voices

PT was one of TIs best imo, a little 2 pop but alot of good songz even some of the pop ones

Hakaroodi · 10-21-2008, 01:57 PM

can't wait for Shady he don't disappoint..!!

The Legend · 10-21-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by whatever_expert

He is just doing like everybody else. He is following the stream, because that is what sells today.

Well he can't be doing that and then saying rap is crap and he's not trying to get sales. Its one or the other.

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Originally Posted by 1125csl

PT was one of TIs best imo, a little 2 pop but alot of good songz even some of the pop ones

No, it certainly wasnt as bad as TI vs TIP and it wasnt a terrible album, but it wasnt amazing either. It was like 3.4/5.

gangstabone23 · 10-21-2008, 02:36 PM

Why did I know that He was Gonna Say T.I is the Shit he is feeling??? Coz its leather soft and White ****** Like Feminem Can relate to a snitch rap?

Eminem=Maisntream fagget, just like everybody else.

And Andre 3000?? haha, he sropped like 2 songs, Eminem didnt have any rappers to dickryde,

T.Giddy · 10-21-2008, 03:22 PM

he's good friends with TI which is why he likes his music. if you listen to the lyrics of TI's new album its pretty great. not the best album but its better than most shit out these days

Ass Spelunker · 10-21-2008, 03:32 PM

Fuck.. he is listening to TI to prep his album... im definitely not looking forward to Em album now =[

mrawesomeness · 10-21-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Legend

Well he can't be doing that and then saying rap is crap and he's not trying to get sales. Its one or the other.

I was thinking of the early days. Maybe I should have mentioned that.

The Legend · 10-21-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whatever_expert

I was thinking of the early days. Maybe I should have mentioned that.

true true that explains it a little better

Tha Unit On Top · 10-21-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thizzladin

Fuck.. he is listening to TI to prep his album... im definitely not looking forward to Em album now =[

Where does it say that he is listening to Ti to prep his new album? WTF is wrong you little ass kids. Bunch of corny fuckers man. He said he likes TIs right now, probably since it just came out and Em is cool with TI. Only a homo would say some shit like this, that he is listening to TIs album right now so now I am not looking forward to Ems album. WTF? So him listeing to TI's album right now means his album is not gonna be good?

young_v1t0_ · 10-21-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha Unit On Top

Where does it say that he is listening to Ti to prep his new album? WTF is wrong you little ass kids. Bunch of corny fuckers man. He said he likes TIs right now, probably since it just came out and Em is cool with TI. Only a homo would say some shit like this, that he is listening to TIs album right now so now I am not looking forward to Ems album. WTF? So him listeing to TI's album right now means his album is not gonna be good?

some niggas just dont know how to read or comprehend the guidlines....

DrUnK-N-MuNkY · 10-21-2008, 05:01 PM

Shady listens to 3000 and TIP

southern artist??

shocked the shit outta me

The Legend · 10-21-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha Unit On Top

Where does it say that he is listening to Ti to prep his new album? WTF is wrong you little ass kids. Bunch of corny fuckers man. He said he likes TIs right now, probably since it just came out and Em is cool with TI. Only a homo would say some shit like this, that he is listening to TIs album right now so now I am not looking forward to Ems album. WTF? So him listeing to TI's album right now means his album is not gonna be good?

No it clearly does make sense. If he likes average albums, then maybe he'll make an average album, put it out and think its the shit. It clearly makes sense its called simple logic. If you like shit, you'll most likely make shit because you'll think its dope.

xPaperPlanes78x · 10-21-2008, 05:10 PM

lol t.i. gained my respect after paper trail for real hommie did this thing on that i cant hate on him no more....lmao i wonder how weezy gonna respond or if he even going to say anything.....shit even nas shouted out weezy ohh well lmao time will tell...shady baby all day

BlackBauer · 10-21-2008, 05:38 PM

Em is damn right about hip hop being crap right now.. I mean T.I. is pretty much the only one doing it big right now

50s single even failed to chart.. wow

suss3it · 10-21-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBauer

Em is damn right about hip hop being crap right now.. I mean T.I. is pretty much the only one doing it big right now

50s single even failed to chart.. wow

That Get Up song? That song ain't that great and sounds kinda like I Get Money, he needs to bring something new to the table.

BISD sounds like a personal album, but then he drops Get Up? But we'll see when the album itself drops.

I'm also looking forward to Eminem's new album, I wonder if TI will be on that shit.

keepitgangsta · 10-21-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBauer

Em is damn right about hip hop being crap right now.. I mean T.I. is pretty much the only one doing it big right now

50s single even failed to chart.. wow

not only does 50 have absolutely nothin to do with this thread, but what your saying is going against what the thread is about

em is talking bout he dont need to peak or be very high anymore, cause the success already happened. he's makin music to show people how to rap. not makin anything just to get on the charts, or sales for the fans to actually make news out of it. sorta like 50. success already happened, and will continue. its more about giving people what they want. 50, as well as em already said its a warmer, and it did touch the charts. but yall worry bout that too much, thats why rap "garbage" now. i'll take some shit like get up any and everyday over some shit like "whatever u like"

The Legend · 10-21-2008, 10:43 PM

^^^^they're both pretty mediocre

LangJayKevin · 10-21-2008, 11:05 PM

t.i one song album dead and gone. shit is hard. loving that track. and em. he will sell regardless. more than anyone today.

anzee11 · 10-22-2008, 08:34 AM

I'm glad Em feels that way. Makes him hungry in a sense of being re-recognized as a lyricist.

expoz_dez_h0z · 10-22-2008, 08:54 AM

lol nigga ems never stopped recording he has had songs for tha album way before paper trail even dropped so juss cuz hes bumpn t.i.s album doesnt mean hes gonna follow his formula he knows his own lane

Mr Wavez · 10-22-2008, 06:04 PM

word to eminem...with that wack ass freestyle or whatever the fuck it was you dont seem to be changin hip hop for the better either...

10-21-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
Black Superman Show Time Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,588 Repped: 259 Repped 5,423 Times in 619 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 9 Posts	Eminem Doesn't Want The Fame Of His Peak, Says Hip-Hop Today Is 'Crap' Eminem Doesn't Want The Fame Of His Peak, Says Hip-Hop Today Is 'Crap' Although he was arguably one of the biggest rappers ever during his peak, Eminem isn't stressing about being that popular again. In fact, he doesn't want it. In a recent interview with the BBC's Zane Lowe, the 36-year-old rapper revealed that he has "no desire" to achieve the monumental commercial success of his past. "There's no desire to be that big again. Whatever happens, I'll take it, but that's definitely not what I'll be recording the songs for," Em said. Em adds that he only wanted to record again "to remind people how I rap." Just because he isn't looking to attain his past glory, that doesn't mean he isn't proud of his accomplishments. In fact, he very much is. "[I feel] pretty good about what I've done," he said. "I've accomplished enough with the music that I haven't had to go out there and do other things to over-saturate. ... That's probably what I take pride in most." But, Em knows with massive success comes fame, and he's not looking for that these days. He likes his privacy. "It's kind of catch 22. I love the attention, but I don't like too much of it," he said. It's been a few years since we last heard the great white rapper. During that time, he's been listening to what hip-hop has become, and he's not happy about it. The rapper says that a lot of the hip-hop he hears today is garbage. Of course, with a few exceptions. "I don't mean everything about rap is crap. I just mean the majority of it," he said. "Actually I think T.I.'s new album is great and I've been pumping that for the last two weeks every day in my car aside from my own stuff as I record it. "Andre 3000 is also incredible. So I just mean rap in general." As previously reported, Eminem is back in the studio with Dr. Dre almost exclusively. For the past five months, he and Dre have been holed up in the studio: Eminem doing the writing and Dre producing. Em likes that the beat making process is taken off his shoulder. This way, he only has to be the emcee. "All those things are taken care of for me," he said. "I feel like a spoilt rapper. I get to pick and choose everything." He doesn't want the fame, but he wants his music out there. Em also revealed that he's isn't ready to tour just yet either. However, he said there's a possibility he will, just not right now. ballestatus __________________ HH Board's Top 5 or Better... Who Hotter Than Me? HIT DA REP OR CLICK THE GREEN

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The Legend Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348 Repped: 20 Repped 8 Times in 3 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	TI's album great? Hopefully Em doesnt think thats great cause I don't want his album to be anything like that. If he wants to cut the crap out of rap he needs to concentrate on bringing back his lyrics and ditching the stupid voices __________________

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gangstabone23 Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Whatever Posts: 1,140 Repped: 2 Repped 255 Times in 72 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	Why did I know that He was Gonna Say T.I is the Shit he is feeling??? Coz its leather soft and White ****** Like Feminem Can relate to a snitch rap? Eminem=Maisntream fagget, just like everybody else. And Andre 3000?? haha, he sropped like 2 songs, Eminem didnt have any rappers to dickryde, __________________ T.I Stands For:Telling Immidiatly aka Top Informant Police aka Telling Instead..... Cant Spell Snitch without Letter T and Letter I in it, Told Ya!

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T.Giddy MuFucken Boss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 4,238 Repped: 950 Repped 852 Times in 209 Posts Neg Reps: 21 Neg Repped at 28 Times in 24 Posts	he's good friends with TI which is why he likes his music. if you listen to the lyrics of TI's new album its pretty great. not the best album but its better than most shit out these days __________________

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Hakaroodi G-UNIT SOLDIER Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 30,516 Repped: 14,425 Repped 952 Times in 224 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 49 Times in 45 Posts	can't wait for Shady he don't disappoint..!!

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Ass Spelunker =] Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 1,426 Repped: 367 Repped 152 Times in 90 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 66 Times in 41 Posts	Fuck.. he is listening to TI to prep his album... im definitely not looking forward to Em album now =[

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xPaperPlanes78x Swagga on a hundred thous Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 485 Repped: 30 Repped 84 Times in 54 Posts Neg Reps: 5 Neg Repped at 31 Times in 24 Posts	lol t.i. gained my respect after paper trail for real hommie did this thing on that i cant hate on him no more....lmao i wonder how weezy gonna respond or if he even going to say anything.....shit even nas shouted out weezy ohh well lmao time will tell...shady baby all day __________________ If you rep me ill do the same...

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BlackBauer Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 8,105 Repped: 3,712 Repped 9,644 Times in 707 Posts Neg Reps: 88 Neg Repped at 30 Times in 24 Posts	Em is damn right about hip hop being crap right now.. I mean T.I. is pretty much the only one doing it big right now 50s single even failed to chart.. wow __________________ ''Where I'm from, there is no plan B. So take advantage of today because tomorrow is not promised'' - 50 Cent

10-21-2008, 10:43 PM	#20
The Legend Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348 Repped: 20 Repped 8 Times in 3 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	^^^^they're both pretty mediocre __________________

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LangJayKevin Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Temple City Posts: 1,279 Repped: 533 Repped 66 Times in 43 Posts Neg Reps: 12 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 9 Posts	t.i one song album dead and gone. shit is hard. loving that track. and em. he will sell regardless. more than anyone today.

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anzee11 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,252 Repped: 389 Repped 77 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 14 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'm glad Em feels that way. Makes him hungry in a sense of being re-recognized as a lyricist.

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expoz_dez_h0z Drank Bleach Sea Monkeyz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 90801 Da Beach Posts: 1,359 Repped: 165 Repped 478 Times in 80 Posts Neg Reps: 158 Neg Repped at 31 Times in 29 Posts	lol nigga ems never stopped recording he has had songs for tha album way before paper trail even dropped so juss cuz hes bumpn t.i.s album doesnt mean hes gonna follow his formula he knows his own lane __________________ Yuh i Fuks Wit Spider Loc Heavy So Wat PussC?

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Mr Wavez .:lA to hOU.: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,923 Repped: 1,074 Repped 1,176 Times in 594 Posts Neg Reps: 423 Neg Repped at 418 Times in 288 Posts	word to eminem...with that wack ass freestyle or whatever the fuck it was you dont seem to be changin hip hop for the better either... __________________ "Victory Consistantly, Train All Year To Be The Enemy's Misery" - Weezy

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