EM Is WILDING! Eminem - Drug Ballad (REACTION)

[@seanlo8330]

“Getting Smashed” back then meant getting LIT. Not what it means today 😂😂

[@XekTOr89]

It is funny in retrospect haha I wonder if Em has thought about it.

[@4rl0ng]

Yea i didn't even think about sex lol

[@sselluoss5935]

Damn I feel old lmao

[@KarriSimone]

Right 😂

[@jasonroland7856]

Lol. Why was I wondering what they were meaning at first?

[@MrThankman360]

“Smashed” didn’t mean getting screwed like it does now. It used to only mean getting messed up. The line before shows you. The whole song is about using drugs, guys.

[@coolyoutubename16]

Dudes had to look up the meaning of a ballad 😭 I was waiting for this line cos I just knew lmao

[@hustler666100]

yeah in the UK so i assume in the US too smashed always meant getting really drunk and this came out in 1999. ofc smashed now means something totally different

[@mopar_keys]

@@coolyoutubename16 yeah I a feeling to 🤦‍♂️ 😂

[@killingtime4794]

@@hustler666100 no it still means getting wasted or getting screwed, depends the context

[@TomMcDonaldSucksD]

Right? Swing and a miss lol

[@oldmanhulk41]

“Getting smashed” used to mean getting drunk…..has nothing to do with sex in his reference

[@T-Man_865]

Getting smashed was pretty much hardcore partying in general back then where I'm from.

[@atodaso1668]

@@T-Man_865 In the same era Lil John had a song called throw it up, we took that song to heart back in the day. If you didn't throw up you weren't partying hard enough.

[@miaskys1410]

i am younger and with the babysitting line right before i always thought it was in a sexual way, an addiction gene makes sm more sense with the song content/title, haha whoops

[@T-Man_865]

@@atodaso1668 puke and rally baby! Is what we said

[@T-Man_865]

@@atodaso1668 I was clubbing during the Lil John days. Early 20s. Man I miss those days. Back when common sense was still a thing

[@ohmyv3gatron]

By smashed he meant alcohol….we didn’t use smash sexually back then if that was the shock.

[@rossrobertson674]

Never thought about it but the term smashed must refer to being so drunk that u fall and "Smash" into the ground, like a guy stumbling drunk "Smashing" into things

[@Andy.G8]

@@rossrobertson674 yea it’s just slang evolving. People would say “let’s get smashed tonight”

[@herrzimm]

Still waiting for the "Sing for the Moment", "Guilty Conscience" and "Kill You" reactions. Em knew how to push buttons (Kill you), make a song sound like a debate (Guilty Conscience) and break down why people perform no matter the push-back (Sing For The Moment) in a way that can get you bopping your head.

[@AlchemistOfNirnroot]

And "My Fault". Plus some MF Doom.

[@avgriffin49]

they do role model yet? aand hurt you with busta

[@TheBossMan2407]

My fault was great

[@rossrobertson674]

The Kids

[@domino_omino3048]

Do Marshall Mathers by slim

[@michaeltveten8458]

Dre was a genius. He knew what he was doing, when he signed Em….

[@brutesaint]

"And when it....KICKS IN you can hardly talk and by the......SIXTH GIN you gonna prolly crawl and you'll be......SICK THEN and you'll prolly barf and my pre-......DIC-TION is you gonna prolly fall." One of my favorite Em flows ever. So tasty!

[@3Rayfire]

I spent hours back then listening trying to keep that flow in my head. It's incredible.

[@nathanmcdowell4731]

I really like it, but when he goes into "everythings spinning you're beginning to think..." that shit's so filthy💯

[@brutesaint]

@@nathanmcdowell4731 That one is nice too! I agree

[@dylanharris5082]

And his transition into the flow is so fucking smooth. And everyTHINGS SPInning

[@UncleRandy73]

Em’s flows are unique af and always has been.

[@haughtgaming8377]

Smash means something different in the 2000s ( drunk )

[@medb8882]

That’s what it still means to me and I’m 25 lmao

[@oldskoolardcore]

Still does in the UK and Canada

[@jarule275]

Lol true but it depends on context today. 1) He smashed his face. 2) he smashed a bad bitch. 3) he drank too much, he's smashed. 😂😂😂

[@10bd1]

Lol he definitely meant “smashed” as in “hammered/drunk”. 😂

[@Bigfrosting]

Getting smashed meant partying 😭😭 he didn’t mean while she was getting railed 😂

[@lwhite2152]

They are idiots

[@chadd3299]

37 year old white dude from Detroit. Spent my life between the ages 14-26ish completely ruining my life. This was basically my theme song throughout my teenage years and early 20’s. Coke, ecstasy, black out drunk, and random women every weekend for over a decade. Such a love/hate relationship with this song. Funny how some of the best and worst times of your life can be inextricably linked together. It’s also funny that I relate so much to the point of the third verse and how I don’t really regret most of it. Now I have a masters degree, six figure job, am a blue belt in jiu jitsu, incredibly healthy and doing well. That’s probably why I can look back on those times with a juxtaposition of fondness and disgust. Either way, as someone who basically lived this song word for word almost, I can’t help but smile every time I hear it.

[@Valleystick]

Glad to hear bro

[@jd-medic]

Why do white people always feel the need to justify and explain their whiteness to black people lmao? Do you worship blacks like gods or something?

[@med8615]

Hell yeah bb. As someone in their earlier 20s with a promising medical career starting up in a few months the lifestyle you described is so appealing. I'm know I'm very stupid for thinking so but I think everyone needs a chapter like that in their life...

[@TomMcDonaldSucksD]

Same frfr

[@amanuelzewdie3650]

Salute sir 🤝 God bless you.

[@jewels11189]

More Em! Finally. All five of you are awesome

[@johnydoe6797]

every goddam bar on this one.. in the fucking pocket its insane.. he hits the multies and rhymes perfectly like always and it just sounds too dope holy shit. I think the "its your life live it however you wanna... marijuana is everywhere.. where was you brought up?" is a good example, the ending just.. fits like a puzzle haha the way he bends and molds the words and syllables to hit perfect is awesome

[@maxwollman7420]

You guys should do every track off his first 3 albums. Top 5 intro trilogies in rap history.

[@rossrobertson674]

Oh so u just want them to overdose on extasy 😅

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

Agreed his first three albums are unmatched

[@christopherpallo4096]

Glad you guys are still digging into Em's older catalogue. Would still love to see you guys react to the Stan sequel "Bad Guy". The last two minutes of that song alone are amazing

[@herrzimm]

LOL, this is still one of Em's "fun songs" that you play from time to time for the vibe, or simply to enjoy for the memories of that time just hanging out or partying. But yeah, seems strange at times to hear Em in his "drug days" knowing he has been sober for over a decade now. Not to mention how changing "slang words" makes that last line about Haley mean something completely different today than it did back then.

[@DukesMusic84]

Eminem was not in the best place mentally when this dropped. But the record was so FIRE so none of us at the time really picked up on it. He is lucky to have made it out the 2000s.

[@CoreyHart13]

Actually at this point apparently he Was laser focused and aside from the ecstacy at shows and some drinks; he was recording professionally locked in. From what Em said, it didn't really get bad bad like that until after Eminem show, I mean when Encore dropped it was clear as day something changed. He was all of a sudden super slow and slurrish at times with no real focus or gusto to it. After Proof died he went deep deep...again Em partied from what people around him said, but D12 have talked about how Em wasn't trying to be geeked out in the studio like them every time; the music got him hype enough. It was the vicodin amd sleeping pills and benzo era that killed him and had him be resuscitated only to relapse again. He was guzzling methadone at that point. Passing out in Burger King parking lots on benzos just a fat mess with no new music aside from that Re-Up album that wa supposed to relaunch shady records with promising new recruits like Cashis and Bobby Creekwater. He'll, even Stat Quo was on there. Then some TI collabs that were done on oxycontin. Apprently Tip and Em both went deep on the oxy in the studio according to T.i, and that weird Touchdown song dropped with em just slurring away all slow and strange...of course once that Relapse album dropped it was a whole other "somethings off here " moment lol but yea, at least then it was the result of a positive change mentally for him. Even jf the music didnt hit like we thought. At the time Drug Ballad was made tho, Em was straight from what I've heard him and those around him recount. It was mostly just a persona in his music. Not that he didn't party but the addiction hadn't popped in like that yet

[@lunar3138]

right!? that boy was was using more than the average person and still making dope cadence and rhyme schemes!

[@thewildhealer541]

Not with SSLP either. He worked day and night with the 8 mile movie while also working on The Eminem Show. He then dropped Encore where he probably hit rock bottom, and Proof was shot to death. It completely ruined him. I understand him. I've been through 4 months of withdrawal from different drugs lately, and what got me back on track was after one of my best friends attempted suicide with xanax and vodka. And my family that supported me, I can't betray their trust or my own anymore. There is too much hope to be destroyed this time around if I relapse. These last months I've been crying like there was no point, no future, no happiness to ever be found. Well, I feel confident enough to say that this misery is getting better every day. No looking back now. No reason to climb a mountain 90% just to give up.

[@benjamincastleman8580]

I Was A Teenager When This CD Came out, and I am in my 30s Now, and I REMEMBER THOSE DAYS..!💯

[@rossrobertson674]

Me too 😅, I remember the first time I heard eminem, every night at 9pm the radio would have a new song to battle the current champ, u could phone in til 10pm and vote for which song u like and the winner would stay until defeated, one night the challenger was Hi My Name Is, it was like nothing I ever heard 🤯

[@xxyes8879]

Ecstasy was everywhere when this song came out. The song really captures the negatives of the drug (that nobody taking it really talked about) while still being upbeat.

[@handpayjay]

Gettin smashed meant gettin drunk and high back then. LOL.

[@readytoscratch7275]

It’s a drug song so staying with the theme of the song back then gettin smashed meant gettin messed up. The great thing about your videos you guys show how music from over 20yrs can still be entertaining today with today’s youth. Keep the videos coming guys. Em has a great catalogue and it’s a shame that many younger people aren’t aware of his growth along the way.👍🏼

[@warnpeace3900]

We need Déjà vu by Eminem

[@Tonybaga_laughs]

Damn I felt old AF when you guys thought smashed meant pounded out lmao we used to say that for drunk/high circa 1990’s - early 2000’s

[@Trevor_Schindler]

Love you guys. Been with ya since the beginning! On a one man mission to get y'all to a milly! 🔥💯

[@youtrippin8841]

Ok you ladyboy

[@SteRo]

Yeah, they seem like really great guys.

[@raqui174]

Drug ballad has always been my favorite song from him

[@sf49ersfan75]

The funny thing is, Haley is the very opposite of what Em said about her in this song. Her best friend confirmed, she stayed away from parties, drugs and alcohol. She still is a very normal good girl.

[@shanebishop5428]

Buzzed

[@xRxF]

CONGRATS on all of your academic accomplishments; im a lot older and witnessing the journey has been very inspirational. Im taking my ass back to school. Thank you. Great job. Keep goin.

[@rossrobertson674]

It is good to see, I just saw a Thomas Sowell video where he talked about kids being bullied for doing good in school, doesn't seem to be like that as much anymore

[@BrandonForster-sj7ir]

Thank you! I requested this long ago! You guys do an amazing!

[@ruddyy123]

I’ve requested this so many times haha. Glad you’re finally here.

[@leahrhude3013]

I ❤ these videos! I've been on a Cartier family Eminem reaction video marathon this weekend. I have deep sympathy for Mr. Marshall Mathers. He had a truly traumatic childhood and raised a daughter who achieved academic scholar success and even adopted 2 children related to his ex-wife (her daughter and niece). I have mad respect for Em ❤God bless you guys 🫶🙏🙌

[@Britton_Thompson]

This song is from 2000, and 'smashed' meant something different back then. It meant getting wasted. The song is about drugs, remember?

[@jwolf3792]

Please do no apologies!! It's so underrated

[@4rl0ng]

Been waiting for this one for my entire life

[@RojoCube]

Kinda wish they started from the Slim Shady LP. Because there's so many hidden meanings in his later songs that go back early in his career. No Apologies is a great one. I'm still waiting for Just Don't Give a Fuck and Still Don't Give A Fuck. Been asking for those two for a while. It's also been a good min since they did an Eminem reaction

[@cosmorobinson8413]

Congratulations to all guys getting your masters! 🤙

[@ptlpearson503]

My dudes, your content has improved so much over the last year. I like that you guys are taking turns talking truth now.

[@mostafasolaiman349]

This was one of my favorite Eminem song when we’d party.. brings back memories

[@FanIam503]

This song came out at the peak of the Ecstasy days. Pills were everywhere. Everyone in the clubs was poppin. That’s why so many references to E and pills and getting faded.

[@ovuzajemuta7935]

Nice one boys! Do Deja vu next

[@peonio1354]

Here before this does NUMBERS

[@briansjohnson17]

Wanna say congrats to the graduates. Wish nothing but success for all of you

[@josephfoster5593]

Man this brought me back to the early 2000’s this is classic slim shady

[@bucklloyd1389]

Listened to this song so much rolling on ecstasy back in the day

[@Epizzle22]

This whole track went over all y’all’s head. Gods bless baby boys. 🫶🏼

[@Constantine_Aurelian]

One of my fav em songs

[@SharingSnow]

Keep em going! Great vids haha

[@2020girlygirl]

❤❤❤❤ Love this song!! When he says “smashed” he means drinking/drugs. Basically saying the cycle will continue on with his daughter.

[@Mr89Hayabusa]

love you guys much love from Germany

[@RaizenEx1]

Will you ever PLEASE react to Eminem - Insane

[@anthonyponcejr.2216]

Congratulations on graduating guys

[@4rl0ng]

Music Box or Buffalo Bill is a must do

[@jasonbourne9222]

Dina Rae is usually reffed to as "Track 13 girl" because she features on track 13 on two of Eminem's and two of D12's albums. The songs tend to be crazy to say the least but gems too. "Superman" and Pimp like me" are my favorites and I'd love for you gents to react to them. Much love from S.A 🇿🇦

[@Epizzle22]

Mannn.. im a 90’s /2000’s.. this song was so underrated.. dope. Thank you❤

[@kemikazie]

Let's go, been waiting for this

[@Hogwild90]

A ballad is a love story in the form of a song normally

[@smittybenzo4693]

Smashed in 2000 meant drunk. Around 2007 is when it changed on reality love competition shows like Flava of Love & Ray J,s show.

[@brownie_shenandoah]

MY GUYS, back in the day, "smashed" meant getting fuqed up

[@kushbalaji1019]

I play this song when I’m working out and walking outside my neighborhood

[@cryptoguru944]

Old Eminem. Love it. New Eminem love it too. GOAT 🐐

[@Trudon]

New em is trash. Wordy nonsense

[@JenniGrimshaw]

Finally - get back to EM!! So many bangers left to react to!! I'm gonna keep sending this list till you do em! My Name is, I'm Back, Kill You, Business, My dad's gone crazy, Hailie's Song, Untitled (Recovery - UNDERTAED), My Name (feat NATE DOGG), Black Magic, Lighters, So bad, Say what you Say (feat DRE), Venom, Say Goodbye Hollywood, Sing for the Moment, Old Time's Sake, Walk on Water, Stepping Stone, Beautiful pain, We made you, Hello, So much better, Brain damage, Encore/curtains up (UNDERATED), I'm Shady, Love you more, We as Americans...keep it up!!

[@jimmyhennessey3658]

fav song ever and def the best Em song

[@averybundgaard1694]

You gotta do Sing for the Moment. I know thats in most peoples top 5-10 Em songs.

[@dannyemaldonado5280]

This brought tears to my eyes. My son is an addict. This is where he is. It's gotta start somewhere.

[@3JohnWick]

Back in the day, "smashed" meant getting really drunk/drugged. 💯💯💯

[@4stringered]

Congrats on graduating guys!!! 🎓

[@betsybabf748]

Sing For The Moment!

[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

Long story short……..the 90s were CRAZY. I do sometimes miss it though.

[@sarahriggs4997]

The story has them all listening!¡!😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@imrealtalk108]

Lockt it up by Em 🔥🔥🔥💪

[@futurereflections4097]

When I was young and naive I thought this song glorified drugs. Now it is clear to me that it is a warning. I have been a drug addict, still need to cut back on alcohol, and for me, it does make you this cynical.

[@jordancobbs3795]

This was the shit back in the day we was all getting fucked up listening to this song about getting fucked up

[@Yaboo537]

Smashed as in getting lit😭😭

[@mharris7380]

This is my joint favourite Eminem song, along with 'Marshall Mathers'. They are his storytelling at his best.

[@T-Man_865]

Getting smashed back then doesnt mean what it means today. He was more less sating the way he is going when he is older he still gonna be around telling stories to hallies kids cause she will be out partying too

[@degenerate.3574]

I just now realized getting smashed has a different context to the new generation lol. Used to mean getting drunk. It would be super funny hearing a group of guy's saying "we all going out to get smashed tonight" nowadays 😂🤣😒😂

[@ThomasKassman]

It's weird, I'm old enough to remember friends saying they were "smashed" when drinking too much, but young enough to remember friends asking if I'd "smash or pass" girls in our school, or a random celebrity 😂

[@nanaowusuoduro3127]

we need no apologies 🔥🔥

[@UpInYourFeelings]

Getting smashed means getting drunk, today's ignorant society decided to change meanings of words and phrases..

[@siobhanmccann-stewart1734]

Smashed meaning wasted. He would never

[@toadoftruth]

React to Eminem - You Gon Learn next 🔥

[@RickNice-fo8ie]

Still waiting for Evil Twin. Get on that fellas, you won't be disappointed

[@houghchrst1]

I love that you took the time to look on your phone for the answer. Shows willingness to learn. As a 58 yr old white woman I am very sad at the state of the world today. I am so sorry that so many pseudo humans have hate and intolerance for your people (black) and others that are different from them.

[@MRDAZ60L]

Smashed is getting lit

[@thewildhealer541]

Getting smashed means getting drunk. More so in the past than now but being smashed still means being completely wasted.

[@elizabitty213]

Please do Eminem’s 2000 MTV performance 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🤓

[@rossrobertson674]

Then do "The Kids" I like how Em does the Cartman and Mr Mackey voice 😂

[@elizabitty213]

@@rossrobertson674 lol oh yeah! They should love that one

[@amanSpawn00]

My fav part has always been the: ‘They got no name, so I don’t need game to play. I just whatever I want, to whoever I want Whenever I want, wherever I want, however I want’ lines

[@braydenheadrick4778]

Bro why does Solomon always get so confused so easily😂

[@Woezye]

Congrats Brock 🤩

[@Epizzle22]

The song. Was Drug Ballad. He was saying he’d be chillin watching his grandbabies while Haley was out having a good time.

[@mikeburns1691]

That smash line 😂😂😂😂

[@Wholesome_Hans]

This is exactly how i felt the first time i heard these lyrics lol

[@Penul05]

More ‘Em please

[@LadyVenomWay]

Need more Em reactions tbh

[@aaron.ohalloran7312]

Keen for more em reacts 🔥 Bro in the middle is definitely on the money he means smashed like getting drunk ect I guess they other way does kindve come with the territory tho 😆

[@nevermore1858]

Shout out fellas 🎉

[@u-knobreezy4035]

Smashed as in “getting fucked up” y’all 😫😂

[@silversxm2609]

Sing for the moment next, please. Keep going strong guys 💪

[@re4per219]

hope yall are working on reacting to eminem "girls" song, best diss ever

[@PeloeOne]

Y'all should do "If I had a million dollars" by Eminem, considering he has that now, it'd be a great discussion for sure!

[@samkelomhlanga5525]

My fav Em song 👑👑

[@Zapper-nr9rg]

It wasn't smashed as in getting bang it was smashed as in getting drunk which when this song came out was widely used term