WHEN EMINEM REALLY KILLED OFF SLIM SHADY | Eminem - When I'm Gone (Karen's First Time Reaction)

[@PoPMichalpl9]

What is crazy is that when Em kills Shady with that homicide-suicide in Guilty Conscience 2 he then wakes up to an alarm ringing and if you listen closely you can hear the When I'm Gone chorus in the background! It's an amazing easter egg in my opinion

[@FrableRock]

Nah bro that's wild I gotta go back and relisten to that now, I don't think I caught that. He's a genius.

[@PoPMichalpl9]

@@FrableRock definitely give it a relisten. I was a little off - you can hear the ending of the first verse of when i'm gone there not the chorus. Cliff catches that and makes sure Karen becomes aware of it too in their Guilty Conscience 2 reaction

[@Koyo_EXE]

my brain just imploded

[@blackmacfeegle]

Oh yes.. And Castle and Rose back to back... Will be waiting for Karen to hear that. Masterpiece!

[@pleaseshush9800]

one of his best written songs ever (I class them as one song seen as they intertwine and are meant back to back)

[@blackmacfeegle]

@pleaseshush9800 the creativity is masterclass. Writing next level. And the emotion in his voice gets me every time

[@kuivia]

@@blackmacfeegle The only time his voice gets me more is in Difficult.

[@blackmacfeegle]

@@kuivia that one i cant even really listen to.. Too much emotion and emptiness in his voice... Thats a hard listen

[@kuivia]

@@blackmacfeegle Yeah I completely understand why that one wasn't officially released, too painful, was just more of a venting session.

[@Milkers777]

Just for context, he wrote and recorded this at the height of his drug problems in March 2004, so probably genuinely didn't think he was gonna be around for much longer and this was him officially killing off his alter ego Slim Shady. Very glad he managed to come out the other end. And becoming sober etc. on April 20, 2008 now being 16+ years sober so proud of the man Marshall is in present day.🐐✨💯(And this song is truly a classic/masterpiece one of the best hooks Em has ever recorded and Em Is The Goat Of Hip Hop Forever! Em is second to none in Hip Hop when it comes to lyricism and storytelling Please React to Eminem “Shake That” Ft. Nate Dogg (Uncensored) Music Video to me a perfect segway for Karen it’s also on Curtain Call as well.)

[@crookedithagoat794]

Getting sober on 4/20 is dope Congrats on all of it

[@rcpteb]

Wrong date. That was just when he was getting back on track. December 07 overdose. From then to April was in hospital a lot and All under doctor care medicine He may use it. Because he had so much pills in him. And they had to flush out and he had to relearn a lot. Encore is his only album he did when he was addicted

[@mrbgpg8459]

12/12/12 I'm choice to clean out from meth..this date was my wife giving birth to my first little princess..now almost 12 year lm totally sober..

[@Milkers777]

⁠@@mrbgpg8459Congratulations on firstly for being strong and knowing you had a problem. And secondly for becoming sober/clean, your phenomenal keep living your best & most beautiful life.🤝🏽❤️

[@RaquellePhillips]

I'm loving the lookback over Em's career and discography. Happy New Year to you both! Let's hope all the YT BS is done with as well

[@duckdaysnameisaworkinprogr570]

20 years later and this song still fucks me up.

[@MattieD]

Ive been a fan of Eminem since I was a kid, followed him religiously. Loved his savage style, and loved watching him grow. When this song came out, it kicked me in the chest like nothing he'd ever done before. I couldn't speak, I couldn't think, I just sat there and cried. It was like seeing his heart entirely exposed, and the tragic beauty of him battling all the things eating at him on his path to greatness, but in a far more serious light. His unconditional love for his daughter always sweeps me off my feet.

[@ShredShady]

Slim Shady - makes you laugh Eminem - makes you think Marshall Mathers - makes you cry

[@sunnychoulramountry3620]

bruh so true lol

[@Milkers777]

What about these lol… The White Guy From D12 - ? B Rabbit - ? Evil from Bad Meets Evil - ? 😂😂😂😂

[@leatherjackets92]

Marshall can be scary too after all he sang Kim

[@EdmanXERO]

Ken Kaniff - ???

[@chasecraig1647]

@@EdmanXERO ken kaniff - tells u abt getting head

[@hectormarrinez9578]

Is crazy how Eminem change lots of people lifes in different ways, i was 17 in 1999 when i first heard Eminem on tv with "my name is" and "guilty concience" bought de Slim Shady lp at Sam Goody music store at the mall, and since then haven't stop listening to him, but what i mean about changing lifes is that today i am 42 years old with a 16 year old son, and trying every day to be a great father like Eminem teach me in every record beyond his mean slim shady character, he has always had a good message about being a great father to Hailie❤.✌🏻

[@Swag-iwnl]

One of the realest eminem song ever for me. This song Never gonna get old. Pure classic. Happy new year guys. Wish y’all the best 🫶🏼

[@brigitterobinson5271]

Eminem has stated that rapping is the only thing that he was good at. 😊 Lots of parents write letters to their children for them to remember later in life. This is similar to that.

[@bkmillol4612]

This is my absolute favourite Eminem song. I just love the emotional flow and lyrics. Also the context of his life makes it so much better.

[@summittaedae2323]

Mocking birds a special piece of art. Glad be all the KZbin griff is behind yous. Happy Hogmanay cliff and Karen. Alb for 2025 slainte Mhath 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kuivia]

It's crazy how the "dream" sequence of this story/song started in the 2nd verse "I keep having this dream" and ended at the end of the 3rd verse his storytelling is just so insane.

[@HeatherBenedix-y6r]

This song has so much meaning for the last year at least!!!

[@maineventmark]

Damn Cliff. You gave her Mockingbird and When I'm Gone back to back? Glad she had her tissues nearby. We stan Karen.

[@FrableRock]

Man ive been listening to em for over 15 years, this song still gives me the chills to this day. His storytelling is immaculate, that last verse is just so good. 🔥

[@waynelowe3329]

He was actually thinking of taking a step back from making music then, this was him explaining to us why. Because he wanted to concentrate on his kids more and he felt like he wasn't there for them enough and he didn't want to be a father who isn't there.

[@crampton16]

it's crazy how this song is basically a condensed version of the death of slim shady, 20 years earlier

[@aakshaypatil5105]

The little girl who played Hailie nailed her role. Love this track ❤

[@mikeburns1691]

Shady can scare you on one song and then make you cry on another.dudes a beast!

[@mwupclose]

Beautiful by Eminem is another sleeper

[@Skuller_192]

I like to believe that this is the turning point in his life where he started to treat the studio like a regular 9-5. You'll find other artists talk about being confused at first when Em takes his lunchbreak and leaves on time. That man has went through so much and somehow found the path in the middle on time

[@jjellybelmo4]

Every time he says the plane he was supposed to be on crashes and burns to ashes, I get the chills.

[@ThePSA1Collector]

Might just be my fav. Em song of all time ngl 💯👌

[@ryanfromm715]

“Help mommy! Her wrists are bleeding!” Chills

[@ft6205]

6:24 the colors of the curtains is so significant like it represent the past and present/future bringing it back to his albums and the adlibs at the end of the curtain closing and sound of the film reel finishing and kept spinning. One of the greatest masterpiece, inspire me to be a better father, be present be supportive that's what's its all about.

[@Keeter24]

When I was 9 I stacked boxes and toys in the hallway to stop my dad from leaving to go back to the military. This song hits every time

[@HeatherBenedix-y6r]

These reaction channels are real nice to see you guys connect with the music and fathoming things!!!

[@lonnaneil8011]

I really Love how you are both sharing this music together ❤️❤️❤

[@lorenajaramillo3131]

When he created this in 2004 he was in active addiction and hadn't yet gone to rehab for the 1st to time. His first attempt to live clean and then his relapse come after. And all of that is just another reason this one hits so deeply. He was screaming for help in his own way at this point but still not able to do it directly but he knew he had a problem and was trying to do something to help himself by going after the Shady part of his mind. This song always makes me cry like a baby too. I've been clean 14 years and a lot of his work hits me hard in the emotions. He and I had a lot of similar early life trauma and a similar path to addiction. The hardest I cry though was to the video for Temporary. Seeing Hailie in her wedding dress, seeing Em cry, seeing him find out he's about to be a grandfather... sadly very few addicts make it out but that video showed just how far out he's made it. And it was beautiful. When I'm Gone is beautiful too but in a darker way. I'm really enjoying his latest work though because his growth through recovery is really shining bright. Ok I'm kinda starting rambling now so I'll ✌️

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

Well said

[@eazy2hate]

Yes we knowb this.... they know this 😂😂😂😂 he already explained this to her the on another video when he brought this song and video up!! 😂😂 yall crack me up explaining the MOST KNOWN FACTS about eminem wasting your time and all that 😂😂😂 smh

[@mrbgpg8459]

I'm growing up with Eminem song..now I'm getting older still with Eminem song every time I'm driving

[@TananJess]

Like saying that the thing that helped you get to your dreams is what's tearing you apart at the seams. 15:33

[@Willdreynolds870621]

I work a lot to provide for my kids. We aren’t in a bad way. But we aren’t rich. I always get asked “daddy why are you always gone. It would be cool if you didn’t have to work so much.” This song hits. But they understand a bit more now. But doesn’t mean this song isn’t etched in me.

[@edancharles3082]

First comment🥹 Love you guys ,Karen keep it up with the journey in Sliminem’s World😂✨

[@ITheStoic]

Not only has Eminem provided a better life for his daughters but countless so called "rap commosireurs" jobs. Like when reactors do songs to Eminem the majority of them have heard it.

[@jiltschrome6739]

I can’t wait for her to listen to I NEED A DOCTOR feat. Skylar Grey

[@Mindy14]

I love when He is Marshall, or at least as close to Marshall as we will ever get.

[@dannyfrazierii376]

Karen got ALL THE WAY through the song before grabbing a tissue?! I think we’re breaking her, yall. lol. I wonder what album she’ll become numb on. lol. Much love! Glad y’all are back!

[@TimBoatright-i2x]

The song is essentially his life as a dad and a multi platinum recording artist

[@Feyenoord010Rotterdam]

Curtain Call was released in 2005 and he was already having problems with the drugs. In 2005 i had tickets for his big world tour and it got canceled because he was going to rehab. In 2006 Proof passed away and then it only got worse with the sleeping pills and then he overdosed and almost was gone.

[@kristiandkmita9701]

The best storyteller ❤ best rapper of all time love him! Top 1 Eminem Top 2 Tupac Top3 Dmx

[@eberenwogu5777]

Try dave

[@blackmacfeegle]

Cliff... I will keep on waiting for Fubba U Cubba Cubba

[@thundacracka77]

Even as a businessman that had to travel a lot. This hits hard.

[@YolichM]

That second half of that last verse is so haunting. That's all Em ever wanted.

[@demarkesgreen7362]

As a father to two girls... That third verse always puts tears in my eyes

[@beegee3136]

This dude loves to hear his own voice. It's supposed to be her reaction, but he does 90% of the talking.

[@slumedia205]

The fact shes crying. No shame. As a parent to a little girl. I always tear up. Shit is real

[@samanthaspringman5527]

Morning Karen and Cliff. Got my coffee. Let's Gooooo. I feel like this was Em saying his good byes without realizing it so much. He might have just put it down to artistry. Call it the drop that broke the dam so to speak. At least that's my take. Can we all just take a minute to give Em his field of flowers?? The sheer Genius he was putting out even at his Worst surpassed Everyone else at their Best. Just saying. And yes it Should be said.

[@HeatherBenedix-y6r]

The songs hit different when you know the story of the real slim Taylor 😘😘😘😘

[@sharpwhits0167]

Earlier this year i finally got my son to start actually listening to the lyrics and not just words. To figure out what artists are saying. Recently, we were on the way to the store and listening to this song. He's being quiet. Finally after it's over he says, "Dad, this song is about how Eminem loves his kids and will do anything for them and to protect them, right?" I confirmed his assertion and he says, "Dad, this is kind of our song, isn't it?" My heart melted in that moment.

[@caboose1zblu]

I always imagined the last part to be Marshall's heaven. Him and Kim are together, Hailie and Lanie are swinging together, one big happy family. That's what he desires the most, imo.

[@brigitterobinson5271]

They are all actors and Eminem has been divorced for many years. He has 3 children and 2 of them are adopted. He has always had custody of all of his children.

[@GAnonim1906]

i cant w8 for Relapse reaction this is my favorite album

[@onofriogriseta8491]

He is a lyrical prophet.

[@NEXUS_VSTGN]

Its wierd to think about how much Eminem changed in this era, you can say he went Juice Wrld mode in his own way. Difference is he survived and got back to his responsabilitys his kids were his rocks, if not for them i feel like we would all have lost him. Media was just different back then.

[@I.D.A-sw]

Thank goodness he went clean ❤🙏❤

[@antoniorubio4712]

Can't wait for beautiful in relapse

[@godsdisciple2904]

HAPPY NEW YEAR THANKS FOR THIS GREAT AND HONEST REACTION AND ANALYSIS🙏

[@berniewatts5028]

❤️❤️❤️EM❤️❤️❤️ Glad he survived ❤️❤️❤️👵🏼 Gmaw

[@YolichM]

Going Through Changes

[@bryankahl3514]

Has she heard castle and arose from revival? That would Be an awesome reaction. Tears for sure! lol

[@minniskata]

wow! find you someone who looks at you the way Karen looks at Cliff when he nerds out about Eminem with subtle smiles! adorable. love you too, thanks for another great video!

[@raindeer2580]

when you become the main source of her pain.... hits hard as fook that's straight honesty when you own your side of the road it helps with your relationship with self n others ❤

[@LUCAS-n9q1y]

Eminem 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@patricktaylor4663]

This is the one ive been waiting for 😂🙌🏻 hang in there karen!

[@gokberkgirisken4987]

More more more

[@chrishenry-my8wp]

Love this song when that album dropped. My fav song for about a year! Don’t ever remember seeing a live version of it though

[@TylerLL2112]

This song is always impactful for me because I got the album and was listening to it on the way to the hospital before my Grandfather had to have a triple bypass surgery. The chorus specifically hits hard. The very next month (February 13th), I was hit by a car and almost died. This song just makes me think. I also love Eminem's use of strings in his beats. Perfect production IMO.

[@pascalvonk4066]

Happy new year to the both of u I wish u all the health and happiness

[@HeatherBenedix-y6r]

This song is one person singing about multiple points of view. Which people turn that into multiple personalities! That brings a whole conversation on how they turned abilities into disabilities as a reversal of power for them to gain false over Gods kingdom and people.

[@Leo_3-16]

Fun fact: that part about him missing his flight and it crashing actually happened. He overslept for a flight for Sweden and it crashed.

[@davidalovic6369]

Yeeeeeees finally. I waited so long for this video

[@verno3642]

Still waiting for stay wide awake.

[@bigspinshit]

Same! Can't wait to see Karen's reaction to the lyrics!

[@GulamMohammed-s7c]

Me too man 😂

[@TheFonzieCommunity]

i've been waiting for this!!!! happy belated birthday!!!

[@TheFonzieCommunity]

i meant belated new years!!! i for a moment it was one y'all birthday, but i guess birthday thanks to autocorrect!!!!

[@colinharris615]

Castle/arose might literally shred Karen’s heart beyond repair. Cmon guys…you GOTTA react to it with her. It gives SO much contexts she won’t have got from temporary and somebody save me.

[@lukajr11]

This is my favorite song of all time. I'm pretty sure Eminem is the reason I want to have a daughter. Seeing how much he loved Hailie and how everything is going for them now just makes me happy, and I would love to have something like that in my life too

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

It’s an NA meeting he’s at in the music video , and this is while he’s in active addiction when he made this song. He was still getting high

[@AftershkPlus]

Keep discussing the music!

[@mattday94]

Em done another short track back around this time aswell called "its been real" its not even rap just him saying rest in peace to proof and thanking dre and all the homies....that allways sounded like a cross between a retirement thing and a "i wont be alive much longer" kind of thing

[@Rizzlas1337]

Castle and Rose ❤ gogogo Cliff mate! This is one of my wife favourites and there's none that can match Ems catalogue

[@bkboy2384]

Em not dying and his sobriety is truly a miracle....and he knows it...

[@arvelallen8874]

Can't wait till yall get to MMLP2

[@TananJess]

Castle and a Rose tie in with this one also. 12:36

[@ChosenDV]

Oh damn mockingbird then this Karen is going to have PTSD.

[@HYD3B14CK]

happy to catch this as soon as it drops

[@fabrb26]

like a pair of giant chop sticks

[@nickvliet8183]

Dope ass review by the both of you now you have to do 25 to life and that woukd be epic.

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

That and space bound are good

[@AshleighJane-nd2qx]

He understands that what he put out came to be. One day. He won't get the second chance to live With them. So he needed to leave them the message he never had the right time to. And the plane? Aliyah dreamed of dying in a plane for a while before she did

[@doubleznixz]

The video was filmed when he was fresh from rehab but was recorded when he wasn’t in rehab.

[@HeatherBenedix-y6r]

Also refers to the year nana aka Carolina passed away and I saw her outside the gates of Heaven in a white gown, looking young, sitting on a bench with Robert in a suit. She told him that if I ever left him she’d disown him! I wasn’t really supposed to be there….but according to God I was supposed to hear that!! She is a big part of this journey I’ve been on. If I could only see your guys reactions to some Taylor songs too!!! All of this seems unfathomable at times! Guess I wasn’t joking when I said I was going to take over the metaverse!!

[@srich55]

I remember first time I heard this......I thought...wow he's not gonna be around much longer. I knew he was trying to drop his Shady persona, but his drug use is what came to the forefront for me. Felt more like a goodbye song to his daughter than anything else bc of his drug use.

[@HeatherBenedix-y6r]

Makes me think of the wecovery meeting

[@johnboy05macmiller82]

Right

[@divedeep8489]

i heard in an interview one time that em treats it like a 9-5 he will show up at 9 have a lunch break everything and then clock out at 5 for the day lol crazy to think about really

[@lamontwilliams4172]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AshleighJane-nd2qx]

It's the feeling of.. ok this is what you want. You want me away from my family. You want me going cray and using. You want Shady. This is what happens if I stay .. Shady.

[@Angel-bv8mf]

React to I need a doctor next

[@mirkoviitala6769]

i dont know if someone said this, but this song is also for the fans, telling them that he might be gone

[@Keitenrenbu]

Love this song!

[@fard031877]

Cliff & Karen Happy New Year ,Bro Show Karen Bizkit battles go 4 it Bro, Frankie from Puerto Rico

[@fabrb26]

Damn it take guts to write a song like that

[@mr.jglokta191]

"Mockingbird" and "When I'm Gone" back to back? Why would you do that to her? 😮😱😬😂