THE KING OF CONTROVERSY!! | Eminem - Without Me (Full Analysis)

[@KnoxHill]

What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you like the song in the intro support the channel directly & download my new album ‘Blacklist’ now 🙌 www.knoxhillmusic.com

[@FearDaReaper]

I think you should do underground. That’s so technical I wana see you break it down flawlessly as always

[@Thechaosmaster1997]

@@John_Sherwood For Neffex I was thinking Fight Back

[@Just_For_Kixz]

The Anthem” Kool G Rap, KRS One, Tech N9ne, Eminem, Xzibit, Chino XL, Pharoahe Monch & RZA From Sway & Tech (This or That)

[@FearDaReaper]

@@rickkane4617 think he did that on a live

[@aaronstack660]

Fubba U Cubba Cubba, Eminem making his own mumble language

[@theculturedgentleman3699]

"Everybody wants to *discuss me* so that must mean im *discuss-ting* (disgusting)" First time I heard this song that line stuck out to me like a sore thumb. This song for me is one of his most iconic and definitely stands in my top 5 songs from him.

[@ProdByAngus]

Same

[@route1229]

When I saw that knox reacted to this I was really excited because low-key without me is one of my favorite m&m songs of all time even though it's corny and funny it's so iconic and it's so catchy and it's so slim shady I just can't help but love it

[@f92hlk]

Same here, i'm not a even english fluent speaker

[@NightL3gacy47]

Same here

[@HeatherBenedix]

This is probably one of the best lines ever

[@cr9477]

fun fact: the kid in blonde hair besides eminem while hes dressed as his mom is Nate his little brother. That was when he won Nates custody and basically adopted him if im not mistaken.

[@TobiasPlays03]

My hat goes off to you, its songs like this that the casual listener listens too and says em is just a clown and mainstream but dont understand the technicals behind it, this educates them. Thank you Knox Hill

[@mrvenombaba]

Exactly

[@SilmarilNr4]

Spot on. His analysis here is so thorough. Not easy to peel off the Eminem onion

[@jayeshvyaasa]

Breakdowns like these makes me so happy and glad that I've subscribed to this channel. ❤️ Thanks Knox. 👍

[@Reilly_B]

Dude I love watching all your breakdowns but this one has to be my favorite. The Eminem show was the first rap album I got in middle school and gave me my love for rap and Eminem. I remember jamming this song so much and it’s still one of my favorites of all time. so hearing a breakdown/explanation of some of the bars and the history behind it has been amazing

[@kristentitus4946]

I second your whole comment! It was the same for me.

[@kaliboyy7163]

It’s very difficult for me to list my favourite albums in order, but I am almost 100% sure that the Eminem show is my favourite album from Marshall

[@spacejammer1991]

This was the song that made me love Eminem and it's still one of my favorite songs of all time

[@nat_zero_six1156]

20 years and i still don't know how eminem rhyme "Fix your bent antenna tune it in and then I'm gonna Enter in" to "Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na"

[@fernandoalves921]

With his mouth

[@josieford6227]

Did not think this fun, endearing song needed a breakdown, but damn.... it did. Class is in, Knox at the podium.

[@_tyrelljr]

The really fun part about the Moby diss is that the "Nobody listens to Techno" line became one of the big vocal samples in Techno after that

[@nameless_fairy]

They love samples such as "This is no music", "James Brown is dead" and "Fuck Martinez" xdd

[@melodie-allynbenezra8956]

Today, I introduced my brother to the magic of Knox Hill. He was a huge Eminem fan back in the day (still is), so I figured that introducing him to you on Mathers Thursday was a great choice. He pointed out that the slant rhyme scheme involving the "signal, insults, pencil, symbol" actually stretches farther back to the "O" rhymes, because of Eminem's specific pronunciations. You're too Old, Let Go, it's Over, ... TechnO And then he pronounces the "-nal, insults, -cil" as if it's "sign-o," "inso' "pen-sO" "symbO" I thought that was a brilliant insight, and an extension to your analysis. (He's not feeling good, and didn't have the energy to back up and comment himself. As such, I decided to share his insight with you.)

[@malikevans2615]

That's awesome hope he feels better soon 👍

[@melodie-allynbenezra8956]

@@malikevans2615 Thank you! He is feeling much better now!

[@kingpotato1022]

That nice 👍 it been a year how is he 😅

[@benronald3470]

Brilliant break down to such an iconic tune. Keep up the good work Knox. Also, loving your albums.

[@bigjohn750]

Don't you love how Dr Dre initially looked at Em like he was crazy then at the end he danced like Em. Can you breakdown drips by Em and obie?

[@kaliboyy7163]

I listen to that song every day. I don’t know Knox will do it though, it would be epic

[@kristentitus4946]

This song introduced me to eminem when I was 13 years old.... and I obsessively listened to the eminem show non stop. Still my favorite album for such nostalgia. This will always be my fav song and video for that reason. ❤ and after ALL this time.... I still am catching refrences I haven't before! Thanks for that Knox!

[@RavixAryss]

Man this made me realize how much I want Knox to breakdown Business! People don't realize that whole song is Em just rhyming words that don't rhyme.

[@colinncongwane5948]

Please knox❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢

[@rockygmachan4215]

I love how u break down everthing to its core and ur rap knowledge is unparalleled u r articulate energetic and a good rapper keep it real keep it up .

[@achimrazvan6793]

The line "Antenna tune it then i'm gonna enter inna" Is one of the hardest to get when singing along, It took me like 10 tries just to get some jibberish that sounds like it, and you got it from 2 listens. Amazing

[@char4980]

this song is so legendary! i remember hearing it everywhere when i was a kid. thanks for the cool breakdown Knox!!!

[@beerhunter272]

That's one hell of an analysis. I guess only a rapper would be able to explain these songs so well. Great job. Thanks. Love Em or hate him, he's one freakin' talented artist.

[@paulorourke6147]

This song takes me back and so much comedy in it, but layer's and layer's of lyrical brilliance by Eminem. Knox as always a fantastic reaction to this song. So much in it, but a great and fun song aswell.

[@SaharajiPal]

When it comes to breaking down the lyrics - Knox is G.O.A.T. No one comes near him. His deep knowledge regarding to Hip Hop culture to each artist he reacts to simply makes me wow. And also his overall knowledge referring to each bars and lyricism, the rhyme schemes is beautiful when breaks down and explain us. Also, his capturing power is clean and efficient enough to explain the meaning of the lyrics. Hats off Knox!!! ❤ Much respect from 🇮🇳.

[@douglasmijangos3327]

The Eminem Show was an amazing album .. my personal favorite by Em .. I didn’t think he’d do better than MMLP but when I heard Cleaning Out My Closet , Sing For The Moment those songs changed my life ❤️ man that album also had White America .. Till I Collapse.. Business… Square Dance .. Superman ..so much 🔥 on that album

[@darkhaven9119]

Don’t forget say goodbye to Hollywood

[@douglasmijangos3327]

@@darkhaven9119 aah man Facts .. that’s another great song on that album .. I think that was an album when he reflected a lot of himself and tried to resolve some issues he had .. Till I Collapse .. Cleaning Out My Closet .. Say Goodbye Hollywood.. Halie’s Song .. more on a personal level..

[@neverthere1519]

TES is definitely my favorite album by Em. The only song on the entire album that isn’t great to me is Drips and it’s not even bad enough for me to skip

[@douglasmijangos3327]

@@neverthere1519 Drips is freaking Hilarious 😂 when you find out that they were fucken the same slut 😂 I actually put it on My Em mixes when I listen to Em sometimes 😂

[@ruddyy123]

I see you comment on “no life shaq”. I wrongly said the other day, shaq, Stevie and , Doc was the best. I feel so bad and so guilty that I FORGOT to mention you. I promise you bro, you was meant to make that list. This reaction is why I love you. You get it all. And I hope you get that you are top 2 for Eminem reactions. No one does it better then you do. NOONE !! i alight ay shaqs reactions cos he’s funny. I love Stevie reactions because he’s a Eminem fighter and shows the respect and puts those Eminem listening ears on. Doc rich was the one who I first discovered reactions to Eminem and I loved it. Watching him fall in to the chair saying, “der goes dat man again”😆😆 he’s awesome. Butttttt, you are the guy who catches everything and really gives it that extra. You made me laugh when you was reaching for that elvis/Eminem song. About stones in side of him 😆 something I’d think too haha. Anyway mate. From the uk 🇬🇧, you help me get through life lately with these reactions. Please carry on 🙏🏻

[@Leticia-mn9kx]

this is so nostalgic! this is pretty much the very first song of eminem i've ever heard and made me a fan. awesome analysis knox!

[@lobsterskunk9237]

I wish you knew what the these breakdowns have done for me It’s a great day when knox posts a breakdown

[@NathanCline12-21]

This is why I come to Knox for all new Eminem songs first, because even a song I have heard hundreds of times and thought I knew about this song I still learn something I didn't know before.

[@murdermittens5768]

Man i love your music. Extremely underated.

[@betasquadmakesmelaugh]

Your video's are always so detailed, Knox, you really put in the effort and it's noticeable! I have a little request, could you maybe do a Black Mamba or any other song of aespa reaction? They're posting a new mv tomorrow (Life's Too Short) and you might like some of their songs! It's k-pop, so maybe for your international day? Really appreciate you!

[@douglasmijangos3327]

That muffled “ Testing “ was from the Real Slim Shady when Kathy Griffin said “ Testing .. will the Real Slim Shady please stand up “ 😂 Without Me was Em’s new Real Slim Shady at the time 😂

[@BallisticAero]

Man you're well on your way to being an inspiration just like Em was to you. You're excellent critiquing has most assuredly motivated many other young aspiring rappers by giving them insight on how to think and structure music and what makes it good. Keep it up, Broham

[@LaughOutLouie88]

Breakdown level of rhymes and schemes is out of this world. Great work like always KH

[@gregvickers9976]

bro your intros fire everytime you change it I add to my playlist

[@efemotionmi1389]

Best breakdown ever... as always!! Love your channel✌️ your music too.. Keep up the great work!!✨

[@HeatherBenedix]

Thank you for your time sir

[@martwea2822]

English is my second language, so i dont really care about the lyrics back then. Now after Houdini i was curious. Thanks man.

[@nobilior3217]

Damn, Knox brought the big guns out for the intro. Those bars are better than the majority of rap out today

[@eveliinaniilivuo7329]

This song is a legend, and it still works today and gets me hyped up!🤩♥️ I got this whole album and it was, and still is, a masterpiece.🫶 I think this came 2002, and I was 11. God I feel old now days.😂

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Just the amount of amazing trolling that Eminem did in this song and video XD This is a masterpiece ~~

[@amiree8569]

Aww this takes me back growing up during those times... the guys a one of kind genius not giving a shit lol.. amazing breakdown as always 💜

[@itsakittyting]

I never thought about the deeper meaning when this just came out because we weren't used to thinking about music like that back then. It's like I am discovering his music all over again😍 so cool

[@saadmerchant770]

Always loved and was so fascinated the way he says the lines: "Some vodka that'll jump-start my heart quicker Than a shock when I get shocked at the hospital" - The repetition of the word shock and the way he says it sounds like he's actually being zapped. And then he also rhyme "shocked at the" with "hospital" - Eminem is scary good. And if that wasn't enough, he had to go and prove that he can rhyme the syllables "Na na na na na na... Fixed your bent antenna tune it in and then I'm enter into...." 😅

[@mcoelho8659]

Hi, Knox! I'm from Brazil and I like to study English, specially through films and songs. The rap attracts me a lot, because of the sonority and the pace, but it is also extremely difficult to get some parts when the pronunciation joins or swallows some words. So, maybe, you could make some videos explaining more about the pronunciation in the songs, for exemplo, this one from Eminem. For instance, the part that goes: "A little bit of weed mixed with some hard liquor, Some vodka that'll jump-start my heart quicker" is very though for me, even slow, because it seems to miss some words like "with" and also the "vodka that'll" sounds completely different. I believe it would be really interesting if you approached more of the pronunciation, considering the huge role it plays in the songs, even more in rap (I think)! Thanks!

[@chrismcmeekin8470]

I always assumed that because Dre was in the video that he produced this is but no, it was all Em. Also, people say he didn't start rapping fast until Rap God, but the first time I heard "fix your bent antenna tune it in and then I'm gonna..." I had no replay that like 20 times to figure out what the hell he was saying. Nobody was rapping like that, we'd never heard anything like it.

[@wateh3332]

first time watching this breakdown after Houdini love it Knox.

[@IAmTheTrojen]

Hey Knox. Love the breakdowns, you're killing it with that and your music! You should do a breakdown for G.O.A.T. By Eminem!

[@tatersalid]

I love this song and really enjoyed the break down! The only thing that leaves me wanting is to see the text of all these rhymes ... either over laid in editing or on a white board. I don't think either of these would really add that much to the video so its not per se missing but I would like to see it visually. Keep it up

[@Gray_WB]

Hey Knox, not sure if someone recommended this to you already but I remember how much you enjoy the more emotional songs that parents sing about their children so I would heavily recommend you listen or react to Through the Dark by the Hilltop Hoods, an amazing Hip Hop group from down under. :)

[@route1229]

I love your breakdowns so much !

[@WantTheSmoke]

yo, just listened to boots on the ground with you in it. you killed that song. you and nerd out are godly.

[@70.aatifazeez47]

Your Intro music always Gets me ❤️

[@ilaril]

I remember when this dropped like yesterday. It was the first rap song I really liked (I was more to techno/eurodance/trance at that time). The thing was that the video was funny. I knew most of the references and what's best, the pronuncitation was so clear that even though english is my second (or third) language, I could follow the song. Though it took many more years to bring the stan out of me, this is what started it. I wrote a paper about Eminem, when had to write an essee about our favorite poet. Was going to get a 1 (as in, failed) out of it, but once I opened up what I see as poetry and that I've read more than my fair share about "real" poetry, it went to 5. And I know I got that 50 plus-year old lady to listen to Eminem and rap alltogether, as she realised how intricate it all is, and that it really isn't literal, but it's real.

[@defaniearianti2652]

New subscriber here... been waiting for yoy to breakdown this song, one of the catchiest songs from Eminem ♥️

[@keyow2]

My introduction to Eminem was this song. I was 6 years old, my dad and I were going to Wriggly Field to watch a baseball game. And during the trip, the song played three times on the way there and three times back. I didn’t know what it was saying, I didn’t know who Eminem was, but man I remember feeling this beat resonate through the car and bopping with it. I was repeating “guess who’s back?” for a month. It wouldn’t be another several years before I ‘rediscovered’ Eminem - a little before Relapse - when I became an outright fan. I just remember hearing Without Me for the first time in years and it just… Resonated through my body. The nostalgia that accompanied it made it my favorite Eminem song. And it still is. I still feel the vibrations of the beat in my whole body when I hear it.

[@goddessunicornboops311]

When he says "nobody listens to techno" it's a double. He was also beefing with ICP at the time and tech 9ine was with ICP at the time. "Tech no" that's why proof came on screen. Another artist diss in the scheme 🙌

[@BraidenMalette]

If this can be verified, that's absolute genius. I wouldn't put it passed eminem to do it though.

[@Didisayhi]

1 mil subscribers!!! You deserve it!!!

[@hoopwizardws]

Ayy wasn't expecting a throwback! Got just enough time before going golfing, let's go Coach!

[@kaliboyy7163]

Knox, I would like to thank you for all of the breakdowns you do. I didn’t know about you until Killshot. When you broke that track down, I was blown away with everything you said. Then I was trying to figure out how Eminem could’ve put this track together In 11 minutes. Great job as usual Knox

[@Rgn230]

Lol i just realized this but the font of the "ENN" at the end - with his backwards E he uses throughout- when turned upside down, just so happens to look like "ME"! Also, something else I don't see get pointed out in reactions to this music video is, while overall you are following Eminem as "Rap Boy" on his way to the little kid's house to stop him from listening to his music, which had been deemed "too controversial", a lot of the side scenes scattered throughout show all these other quite controversial stuff that was also shown on TV or was popular at this time. So he is kinda pointing out the hippocracy of society there, because all these other things are fine but "oh no not Eminem! We cant let the kids hear him! We need to protect them from those bad things!" Lol. And then yet again, another layer, having himself in each of those scenes plays to the idea that if he is added to the picture, he'd make it even more controversial and therefore "too much", which is the point he is both embracing/having fun with, as well as criticizing it in this song and video.

[@direwolfge8521]

I would love to see you breakdown some hopsin songs. It’s so interesting to see you break down ems songs. I’ve been a lifelong fan and since seeing you breakdown the king and I, I have been really catching the lyrics more

[@ThisTimeLady]

9:47 this was phenomenal! It really took me back to high school! I actually remember that whole controversy haha...and oh man, Carson Daily! XD

[@Thechaosmaster1997]

Hey, Knox, for the next Em breakdown, can you do The Way I Am?

[@TFFgeek]

I'll second that one. One of his masterpieces 🙌

[@teme1264]

Thanks brother, its for the non native speaker all around the world, at least i can understand from knox breakdown.

[@Strategyftw]

Great breakdown, loved every bit of it!

[@sound-mate]

This is lit. Finally after mentioning this song in many reactions it is here. Enjoyed the content. You should react to Eminem and Snoop's new song "From The D 2 The LBC".

[@andgar8616]

UH-OH!! Knox nation is about to be a VERY VERY happy crew! Em and Snoop JUST NOW dropped their collab track and it’s 🔥 we’re going to have SO MUCH FUN with Knox when he breaks it down!! Today’s breakdown was PERFECT, broken down flawlessly with all of the intricacies and seriousness of Em’s talent and skill, capturing all of the nostalgia so cleverly woven into each line , all while maintaining the sarcasm and silly-ness that Em intended all along! Yes Sir, Knox did it JUST RIGHT per usual!

[@Just_For_Kixz]

Let’s hear a breakdown for “The Anthem” Kool G Rap, KRS One, Tech N9ne, Eminem, Xzibit, Chino XL, Pharoahe Monch & RZA From Sway & Tech….

[@obviouslyPSM]

Who’s here after Houdini?

[@VinsPol247]

I am not a rap guy but I do see and hear the genius in His lyrics. He is amazing. Thanks for the break down.

[@A-Dam84]

I had to come back to this after Houdini.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

WrestleMania days!!! The Best! I went to WrestleMania 3! Thats how old I am! lol. James Brown supported Elvis....Sammy Davis Jr....Little Richard..there are many more! Someone in the industry that was jealous spread the word that Elvis was a racist! Elvis had never been a racist in his life! Everyone that ever worked with Elvis or knew him personally have said the same thing!

[@hazborg]

I love watching these breakdowns of older classics! A really good one would be Mos Def's 'Mathematics', great rhymes plus a rising number scheme and powerful lyrics about wealth disparity. Get to it!

[@hypher99]

Dude..... These lyrical breakdown of you'rs we're on another level....... I really Liked it!! 🥴❤❤

[@sarayoung4158]

I never knew what round the outside line meant! Thank you Knox.’

[@TheBigAngryHobo]

Yo Knox the description needs updated. I was confused and thought I was rewatching the Elvis video and clicked off at first lol. Great video though and appreciate your insane breakdowns.

[@ariadnaeu]

THX FOR REWIEWING THIS HIT! LOVE YOUR MUSIC AND RHYMES TOO.

[@eddiemiacoria8477]

Who would buy a album of EM w ELVIS and QUEEN , RATM, BEASTIE BOYS, PUBLIC ENEMY .. ✌️✊🔥🔥🔥🔥🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆👍 KNOX I know u would .. Asap

[@susanchaoulpenhos8693]

Heyy knox, I've been following you for a couple months now and I really never knew what to comment, but I think this one is a good place to start. I was not old enough to witness this era of music in general, actually, when I started listening to music, it was the time when songs like the monster where all over the radio, but my father used to and still plays this song all the time, and to be honest, this video just showed me that I still know nothing about songs that I've been singing my entire life haha, I actually enjoy analyzing music on my own so your channel has been a musical classroom for me. And you have encouraged me to dive more into hip-hop on my own. Soo thanks for that and for keeping me learning. Glad to be part of the nation (that's how the knox fans are called right?). Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@jewels11189]

You, Stevie, Toney and Scriptwork are awesome

[@selacseel]

You really had to be there when this single and album dropped. Eminem was already huge but then he was certified goat status with TES.

[@THOX78]

one of his greatest songs!!

[@misslovechild22]

This is my second favorite Shady track. He really came out swinging in the 2000s and made sure hip-hop took over the world with this diss laden, masterpiece of a song. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dabberxfpv1613]

🔥 breakdowns as always 🙏

[@DavidLarkin72]

Love the breakdown

[@boomercycle1951]

You should check out the Stupendium, he writes songs with lots of wordplay that I think you would like.

[@williamhoover9699]

Top tier breakdown caliber as usual. This was awesome Knox.

[@amandahuffstetler9695]

Yes yes about the Elvis stuff. I don’t disagree but you are missing the part where they censured Elvis for his hips (dancing) being too controversial. Literally only zooming into his upper body when he was on TV. Tons of meaning there.

[@filiposdamianos8999]

Goated as always🔥🔥keep up the great work !!!

[@Len_M.]

I wish he did an album version of this song on the video, I hated that it was censored when it came out. I’m too OCD with lyrics, if they aren’t the same it grates on me. Edit: I knew Em was going big when I went to my Cousins for a funeral and they were playing this, and they are country playing farmers.

[@frostyqueen4644]

First time ever being the first person to comment on one of your videos and the funny thing about this is video is A: I was just trying to find some songs to help me get over my abuse from my childhood by my biological parents and I came across an Eminem song called:no love (please react to that and shout me out for it )and I am still crying from that song. And If your wondering what I was going to do with the songs I was going to make a playlist on Spotify

[@Primafaveo]

you're not even being close to being the first comment xD

[@frostyqueen4644]

@@Primafaveo I just got the notification of it so I clicked on it and didn’t see any other comment’s so I just think to myself huh I must be the first one

[@willbarrow8753]

You should definitely keep teaching rhyme schemes... You're a breakdown genius... I am a guitarist that writes my own music... I watch all of your reactions... love it...

[@dylansherratt3801]

Love watching all your reactions got introduced to you from em reactions, Knox would love a reaction to nirvana especially Polly

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Excellent breakdown Knox, as always! Just for the record so we don’t get any unwanted pregnancies out there: women generally ovulate a couple weeks BEFORE they’re on the rag, not at the same time so count the days correctly people 😎

[@abhyudaychaturvedi3416]

Oh my god.... this breakdown blew my mind

[@ChrisB-k7b]

2002, germany, some deaf black german dude tried to fight me. and yes, those are true aspects.

[@BigBarbrady]

something i have learned about the way Eminem raps throughout his career is that if you think eminem is trying to say or reference/ diss something 99.9% of the time he is.

[@21_Skidmark]

I love how this guy can make a 5 min song into a 40 min video❤

[@BenMalleck]

I fully support everything you do

[@wintersalas700]

6:38 Comical Crazy Controversial Character... OK, Mr. Alliteration... My mans Knox raps without even knowing

[@KnoxHill]

Lol didn’t even realize

[@randyrobinson2110]

Eminem pays homage to previous artist before him. Elvis played like it was his music he created.

[@traviselwell3066]

This is without a doubt one of my favorite em songs. I can damn near rap every word of it

[@CaptainRudy4021]

This was the first rap song I successfully rapped in one go