LEX'S 1ST TIME HEARING 🎵 Eminem The Real Slim Shady Reaction

[@pamh2697]

He's unapologetically himself. That's why he was so big. People appreciate it.

[@joebuchanan2499]

I know a newer rapper that is exactly like Eminem was!

[@majeedhd5767]

@@joebuchanan2499 yeah his name is Eminem because if you listen to a song he released this year called book of rhymes which is such an insane song by Eminem that blew my mind I came back to Eminem music because of this song it’s insane he’s the goat

[@basedredpilledo7939]

Kinda like trump..

[@mizereeman]

Em used to be unapologetically himself, now he's a woke clown.

[@majeedhd5767]

@@mizereeman you're very wrong Eminem is still very conversational he still uses the word faggot and retarded some people have the misconception that he went PC because he is Anti-Trump Eminem is literally better musically than he was back in the day listen to Zeus

[@majeedhd5767]

The fact that Eminem is almost 50 years old and he still raps with the most insane fast flows to this day and the craziest lyricism is enough to make him the goat

[@makaveliuk86]

Yet back in the day he was talking about old rappers need to retire......🤔🤷‍♂️😂😂

[@majeedhd5767]

@@makaveliuk86 I mean I don't think he expected to be this great at almost 50 and BTW Eminem already addressed that in one of his recent songs

[@makaveliuk86]

@@majeedhd5767 alright Stan 🤷‍♂️😂😂😂

[@dobber43]

@@makaveliuk86 he was mainly makin those shots at people like benzino who no one ever gave a f about in the first place trying to make a new record while dissing eminem

[@saicharan3359]

@@makaveliuk86 yeah. So? He is getting those things too. He is handling it well. The people he was dissing were being bitches and didn't do anything. Em is clapping back now. For example when mgk said it.

[@jlb9133]

I remember the WORLD PREMIERE on MTV. It was such a big deal.

[@BradAndLex]

🤯🤯👀 wowww that sounds so old school!! That’s crazy cause it seems not that long ago

[@TheBoytitsExperience]

The mtv music awards when he performed this song with his army of slim shady’s was historic!

[@10SecondZ06]

Yeah, during the awards show he had hundreds and hundreds of people dressed just like him, hair bleached blonde and all, walk down the aisle.

[@andyv2209]

Me too! I think i was in 2nd grade lol but it was so memorable

[@forevermarked5826]

Yup!!!

[@ruthmc13]

Every man needs a Lex in their life. Her reactions are so pure, her energy in unmatched

[@MrMacky-co6zn]

Lex is a keeper

[@Maggimae2367]

She’s one of the good ones!!

[@kimperkins1150]

I'm a 64 yr old white woman. I've loved him since his first album and still love him . Love how he just says it and I can relate to the words. Hip Hop legend.

[@kemalmighty2288]

Being white/black or old is not an obstacle to love him tho

[@ariio138]

W granny

[@min2clean530]

Hi nana it’s great that you love Eminem but we don’t care that you are white :D but keep listening on :)

[@HallowedAura0]

W gran

[@Habeev07]

IMO the GOAT. There so many people like Jay-z, Kanye, Lil Wayne, Nas, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-ONE, DEL, Ice Cube, PAC, BIGGIE, RAKIM, Kool-G Rap, Snoop, Blackalicious, Big L, Ol' Dirty Bastard, etc... but few can lyrically stand up to EM. The man is just a unicorn in the game. Nobody like him and never will. IMO he will at least be top-3 all-time. People have diff opinions and all but you know..

[@adamsgrad93]

"feminist women love Eminem" 🤷🏼‍♀️ we do

[@toofanmusic9558]

Don't be a pseudo feminist but

[@ire1398]

Me too

[@faezahazmi]

yes.

[@jillydaqueen2282]

Amen! ❤

[@rhyssanders9122]

@@jillydaqueen2282 Hmm thats a very equality centered statement there Jillian, dont be sexist now

[@michaeldandrea9648]

I think its bizarre how people can just be listening to this for the first time in 2020-2021 lol

[@meshlaw5757]

💀💀💀

[@newaccount6414]

Fr.

[@squeet6831]

Same. It shocks me. It's like people watching tv for the first time in 2020/2021. It's like.. What? How?

[@KilyanAustin]

she obviously heard it before, its clickbait they do this everytime.

[@dannyjames7132]

My cousin who lives in a small Pueblo in El Salvador knows this song word for word . STOP LYING

[@penname5766]

LOVE Eminem. He’s a lyrical genius and his rapping is so melodic. Instantly recognisable.

[@sivannatalie]

Watching Lex see/hear this for the first time really makes this song feel new.

[@DerangedVoices]

That was old school Em where he was just wild and crazy. The reason you remember the hook is because he became so popular that even rock stations played his main hits. Almost all his older music is more silly and unapologetic. And thank you SO much for doing the uncensored version. The first serious music video I think was Not Afraid. As far as main album music videos.

[@sumaoncrack2251]

125 likes creators heart and still no replies let me fix that

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

He hasn't changed all that much. There's Slim Shady, there's Eminem, and there's Marshall Mathers. The three different styles of Eminem.

[@tiffanykim2773]

@@ireallyreallyhategoogle Exactly

[@tiffanykim2773]

Not Afraid was not his first serious song

[@Thecon3head]

Beautiful?

[@bolajike2628]

Lex’s reaction to that first chorus is the pure joy i didn’t know i needed to see! LOL

[@wampiroindoril]

Dude, back then! There was a whole protest against Eminem, his lyrics and I could go on! Em was huge, things were said on his tracks that nobody said back then!

[@TedTinker]

I was born in 1988 and I absolutely love watching the discovery of music from another perspective. I was a little white boy in Manitoba Canada listening to rap, hip hop, metal, grunge, country, all of it. All of it. I love watching lex react to all my old favourites and reset to the emotion she’s feeling when she hears it. It’s like sharing something you love and watching others enjoy it too. Glad you guys are doing this, it’s very fulfilling to see.

[@tazzz1783]

Play her ''Stan'' with Dido, its one of the most clever written stories :)

[@shaunellis3060]

Damn I was 19 when this came out living in Ft. Lauderdale, the craze around Eminem was so insane , I dont think I've seen anything like it since honestly.

[@ca8944]

I remember this being on the radio 24/7 and my coworkers singing it ALL THE TIME😂. It got stuck in your head

[@Danny_R_]

I was 15..and it was absolutely metal.. I live in little Norway and he was. The biggest thing over here.. It was nuts. Everyone i knew listen to him and was humming his tunes..

[@shaunellis3060]

@@Danny_R_ yeah he went worldwide famous in a matter of weeks it was absolutely crazy to watch.

[@xxXCHELLEXXx1]

The craze reached Scotland at least, Eminem first came out here when I was about 15

[@xxXCHELLEXXx1]

I remember singing along to guilty conscience and getting in trouble from my mum when I played the uncut version. Haha

[@jen.g.]

This came out right after I graduated high school. So nostalgic.

[@laudanum669]

I'm 56 years old and have been a Metalhead my whole life, but back when this album came out a friend of mine at work gave me the CD to listen to. He told me it was a rap album reluctantly I listened to it and was like WTF this shit is so good and smart. Been a fan ever since.

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

I'm 58 and found Em rapped truth, when young and still raps sik, also found a tribute to Em recently its sik too kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjNZXWJhrKep5I

[@alitomrprodigyproductor7541]

aqui otro heavymetal que disfruta eminem a pleno !.

[@jaynpeeps]

I heard him in an interview that this song wasn't originally on the album. The label wanted a single like "My Name Is", so he wrote "The Way I am", then they said it was too dark and not catchy like "My Name Is", so then he wrote this song. I would love to see you guys react to "The Way I Am" as it is one of my favorite songs of his ever.

[@KobraKai79]

When M came out, it was crazy. This dude did not hold back. Everyone was game for getting destroyed. Luckily was about 20 when he went crazy. He had so much angst. The media, politicians, other musicians tried to get him banned. He wasn’t having it and just went right back in and destroyed whoever was in his path and left in his wake. The dude is a lyrical genius. Respect.

[@kevinsouthga.6260]

You guys are the most articulated reaction duos on KZbin. Love watching cultures coming together.. Much respect Y'all .. Nothing but Good Food and Southern Hospitality from the Okeefenoke Swamp GA.

[@jstack8955]

Wow. It’s so crazy going back and hearing this and seeing it from an adult point of view and really resonate with what he’s saying. It’s mind blowing.

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

Check out this tribute kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjNZXWJhrKep5I

[@mayzilla1174]

Man Fred Durst was everywhere back then

[@juicesghost8501]

Limp Bizkit was huge at the turn man, remember they got Dre, snoop, and Em in the break stuff video. Everyone wanted to hang out.

[@GhostDrummer]

@@juicesghost8501 Cameos include Snoop Dogg, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Dr. Dre, Eminem and his daughter Hailie, Alec Baldwin, Pauly Shore, Roger Daltrey, Bam Margera, Bucky Lasek, Seth Green, Stryker, Riley Hawk, Aaron Lewis, Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers, model Lily Aldridge, and comedian Richard Lewis.

[@fuav66777j]

I mean Eminem and Fred did make a song together, he really was everywhere.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

What a time to be alive . . . ::bites into moon pie::

[@ext93]

I fckin love limp bizkit. They just dropped a new song a few days ago. It's not cerebral music, but the Otto, Rivers, and Borland are really good musicians. Fred just has fun and makes relatable rhymes. They got so much unnecessary hate after like 2004 until now.

[@Goenie2005]

Man, I love this reaction video! First of all, you both are lookers. Besides that, dude, your face shows you are so into the rythm and technicality of Eminem's rapping and her face is just magnificent. I'll deff watch more of your stuff. Cheers from the Netherlands.

[@jarrodpierce7766]

Damn this makes me feel old I was 19 when this came out Definitely a classic

[@ShaunaB]

Me too!

[@Shorty52700]

I was 17... listened to this whole album was on repeat!

[@rogerelzenga4465]

Saaame! .... fuck im old :P

[@prs149]

You feel OLD ? Well I myself was 38 when it was released

[@hchns]

i wasnt even born when it came out 😭

[@CheckersMcGavern]

It's always fun watching people discover Em's early stuff. I had the Slim Shady LP memorized back in the day, lol. I was about 15 or 16, so it was a big part of my rebellious youth. If you haven't checked it out, I'd love to see yall react to early Busta Rhymes. Gimme Some More, or Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See. Both videos have a great style to them.

[@jamesdakrn]

Lmao I’m 30 now. Back in elementary/middle school EVERYONE knew the words to The Real Slim Shady, Forgot About Dre, Without Me and Lose Yourself

[@jeffcornetet3493]

Speaking of Eminem, you have GOT TO listen to “Cleaning Out My Closet”. The first time I heard the song, it hit me like a gut punch. A super powerful song that STILL bothers me EVERY TIME I hear it. Yet……I still listen to it start to finish each time 🤟🏼 MAKE SURE TO LISTEN TO THE SONG WITH LYRICS

[@ninja_tony]

That's possibly one of the most honest and raw connections I've ever felt to a song, especially from him, it just hits so close to home for a lot of people. Easily one of my favorite Eminem songs, though one I can't listen to often because of how it makes me feel.

[@MauZangetsu]

20 years and he's still the one and only REAL Slim Shady

[@kvantassle83]

Lol I graduated 2001, I feel so old haha. 😅 I remember the pushback he got, parents, the government, parts of the music industry ect were trying to shut him up but on the other side so many people wanted him. I loved old Em lol and still appreciate some of his new stuff.

[@thediaz07]

You're only as old as you feel. 38 is the new 30, it all depends on how much you take care of yourself.

[@JackiesKk]

My kids grew up listening to Em because we listened to him and yes this song was right around the time Apple came out with the Mac home PC with good old dial up connection, huge cell phones and if you were well off and had a nice ride we had car phones with a cord lol. This song is actually off of his first album. When he came out we only had 1 MTV and they played music 24/7. Who remembers watching Em for the first time on MTV? I’ll never forget it, we had a houseful of friends over and we all loved Em from day one. Always love your guys reactions!

[@Milkers777]

Y’all gotta React to Eminem “The Way I Am” Please Make sure it’s the Explicit Version Em The Goat Of Hip Hop Forever!👊🏽🙌🏽🐐🔥🎯💯

[@ABCABC-ce1sf]

Not even Top 10...

[@DantesVoid]

@@ABCABC-ce1sf Everyone got their own top 10, it's a conceptual thing, not something set in stone or how everyone gotta feel.

[@majeedhd5767]

@@ABCABC-ce1sf you’re clearly one of those that know about Eminem only from his old songs trust Eminem made songs after 2015 that made him absolutely the goat listen to kings never die

[@likehyt8364]

I love big weenie and rainman for a reason

[@likehyt8364]

PLS DO MOSH AND WHITE AMERICA FROM EMINEM

[@ChrisM-bn5vr]

I was born in 1995, and I know everything about him lol, I was obsessed with his music as a kid.

[@joshuawilburn5249]

Y'all should watch Em perform this live at the MTV music awards its epic

[@ericaespinosa4030]

That was so memorable. I'm glad you brought that up

[@NoOneSpecial-808]

Lex is literally so precious

[@_nx.14_17]

You need to listen to ‘the warning’ it’s a diss to meriah Carey after she put her diss out to Eminem, but he puts her voice notes in there. She didn’t ever mention Eminem again after he put it out. Still do this day the most ruthless diss track I’ve ever heard, makes you realise how unbothered he was and why no body ever dissed him

[@janrintjema787]

My fav disstrack is No Vaseline by Ice Cube

[@mansoorahmed1676]

Wb kill shot

[@nitro_001newman2]

Nobody dissed Eminem? MGK-Hold my beer

[@bradcampbell7377]

@@nitro_001newman2 and then MGK had to go to being a pop rock artist after lol

[@nitro_001newman2]

@@bradcampbell7377 He’s also an actor, being in several Netflix movies, and he’s with Megan Fox. So no, he’ll never be as popular, rich, or as good a rapper as Eminem, but he’s got a pretty good life.

[@SnakeHuntersTV]

Who hasn’t heard this song? Lmao 😂

[@perfectosanthegod755]

Her

[@andrewverrett568]

She's young though. I'm 32 and was like 10 when this came out. First album I ever bought linkin parks first album at 10 and I'm pretty sure this came out around the same time. So yeah, pretty sure she's younger than me.

[@paxton_pomykal]

@@andrewverrett568 I'm 20 and I heard this my family was into rock but my mum always liked em and had the album's for some reason

[@JackiesKk]

My kids grew up listening to Em because we listened to him and yes this song was before computers, cell phones etc.. Em is the GOAT!!

[@tacotom3492]

I thought same thing.. Im white.. Date a Mexi girl Wait till they find bad bunny an Jay Balvin.. Coolest concert i ever been to an i didnt know wtf was being said. Shits was badass 😂😂😂✌

[@Theiliteritesbian]

2021 needs an angry eminem song - everyone just needs to hear what happened over the last year through marshal's warped mind. That would be therapeutic.

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

Please enjoy a tribute to Em and it's to his beat as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjNZXWJhrKep5I

[@BLaCkKsHeEp]

the "angry" Em is Slim Shady. and i think last time Em unleashed his alter ego, the internet tried to cancel him... so Slim made a diss track about them trying to cancel him LOL

[@Deadbeatcow]

@@BLaCkKsHeEp nah bro that was just poppy shit, maybe the message was there but it just sounded so safe and manufactured

[@tej_9963]

Yeah like he literally didn't made 2 albums focused on this theme named "music to be murdered by"

[@ImranAli-tm3rq]

An icon was born. Growing up, I saw MJ, 2Pac, and Em was the last great icon I ever came across...the sort of guy that can walk in a stadium and everyone lites up.

[@JimJamFam]

When this came out our major radio station was playing it every hour on the hour for about 5 days!

[@jasonruby2096]

DUDES! I completely love you guys! Just came across you two in a reaction compilation. 100% a fan. Subscribed.

[@stewartwilson1]

now this is journey imn defo locked in for Eminem , THE GOAT WITH A PEN

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

Check out a new pen that's also a tribute to Em. I'm 58 and totally enjoy this kid...kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjNZXWJhrKep5I

[@HollowGolem]

His reaction to some of the controversy around his stuff is great. Good songs for that are "Without Me," "The Way I Am," and "White America."

[@n0madtv]

"I should download an audio and mp3"... That's a dig at Britney Spears because it was almost entirely her and Metallica (Lars Ulrich more specifically) who started the whole 'downloading music is illegal' scam. They were likely both just puppets of the RIAA, but they were directly responsible for Napster's demise and RIAA changing laws in their favor to make downloading music illegal (As opposed to sharing something you purchased and/or recording off the radio which were both well established as legal at that point).

[@ErmelindoBarreto]

Portugal here for the Goat Eminem always since day one and forever. Thanks for reacting. Salutes and respect.

[@upandup5000]

“It’s like that, she didn’t grow up listening to a bunch of hip hop…. I DID.” Brad then proceeds not to know any other Eminem song 😂

[@surrealios]

On the topic of the blowback against Eminem, his song “White America” has a verse about congress and the media zeroing in on him

[@donchaffins1313]

I was 22 when this came out, damn I am old, lol.

[@elevenpoisons2484]

I am 22 right now and been listening to Eminem since I was 8

[@valmacclinchy]

@@elevenpoisons2484 I think it's amazing how many generations love Eminem..

[@elevenpoisons2484]

@@valmacclinchy he is is own person that's why. he follows himself

[@mandyfischer3133]

I love your reaction Lex and thanks Brad for introducing her to these fun songs

[@10SecondZ06]

React to Em’s song “Without Me”. It’s old school Em and he says “we need a little more controversy because it feels so empty without me”. He uses the nan nan nanna nan nan na na near the end of the song and that’s why Tom MacDonald did the na na na’s in Dear Slim. and it’s perfect because Em used to be the controversial one and now Tom is. Nobody picked up on that specifically except me. #HOG

[@majeedhd5767]

Eminem is still very conversational he still uses the word faggot and retarded some people have the misconception that he went PC because he is ani Trump Eminem is literally better musically than back in the day and Tom McDonald is not even close sorry

[@Milkers777]

@@majeedhd5767 Facts!

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

thats not where that na na na bit comes from its a completely different song.

[@_nx.14_17]

@@majeedhd5767 no one thinks Eminem and Tom macdonald are close, and if they do, go to bed

[@mrsBurchett22]

Exactly. I picked up on it. But I'm old and I used to like without me a lot

[@SmoofDizzle]

Damn this takes me back to 6th grade swapping burnt rap CD's on the bus with my hommies. Good times. Nowadays you can just share a spotify link on any social platform and it's there instantly. Thanks for the nostalgia trip I really needed that

[@doobyscoo7456]

Brad & Lex! You should react to Eminem - Warning It's a Mariah Carey diss track. Mariah & Nick Cannon both got bodied 😂

[@bradcampbell7377]

That might be my favorite diss track.

[@AndreaStote]

Remembering when this came out. ..I was in my early teens...no Internet but tv ...mtv...were huge...video award shows..RADIO But point is it was like nothing we ever heard before. ..caused a huge reaction!

[@UltimateAPBTS]

#EMINEM🐐🐐🐐

[@sugasuga4427]

I LOVE YOUR GUYS ENERGY AHHHH. i was born in 2002, i grew up on eminem’s music. my dad would actually always play this music video on the music choice channel every morning lol

[@diceymaan]

This song was so insanely massive back in the day. I was 13 back then and most of us didn't have computers home back then (and internet wasn't what it is back then), so we were just waiting for this song to come on the music TV. Every 1-2h it would repeat and we were so pumped. Then someone "burned" me the album on a CD and I could rock it on my walkman 😄 I don't know if you know this, but Eminem really had three rap personalities: Eminem, Marshall Mathers, and Slim Shady, and all of them are different. - Mashall was hardship and challenges in real life - Eminem was rapping about crazy stuff, hoes, booze etc - Slim was rapping about really harsh stuff like death, rape etc

[@1313fidel]

It was played heavy on the radio back in 2000

[@joshua3113]

Eminem hit my bro up on the street. Handed him a demo tape. It was so good he called me that night to come over and listen to it. I remember saying, if anyone from Detroit makes it it should be him. He was so good even back in the days in the basement of St Andrews aka the shelter.

[@kaiyalee5778]

love the Green Lantern shirt!! but also, i haven’t heard this song in foreeeeeever, my moms got together in 2003 and one of them is a huge rap fan, but i had no idea Eminem had pro-equality lyrics. super cool to revisit, thanks brad and lex!!

[@JimJamFam]

This is why Tom says he is EM. Because, EM has been doing this same stuff for 25 years! He NEVER held his tongue.

[@AngryLookingBanana]

Tom is fake as fuck tho. He is constantly contradicting himself and i cant stand him anymore, i used to like him but he is so fucking fake i cant believe so many people still haven't noticed.

[@JimJamFam]

@@AngryLookingBanana Right. It's a don't you wanna grow up to be just like me scenario!

[@anonsmokes5802]

Got to love the fact em said at the end I guess there's a little slim shady in all of us fuck it let's all stand up

[@stixx8189]

@@AngryLookingBanana How is he fake? Im genuinelly asking the question not trying to come at you.

[@foufamess761]

Why these new rappers like MGK and Tom always want to be like Eminem and compare themselves to him why don't they do their own style because there is only Eminem no other can be like him

[@Maggimae2367]

You two are killing me with this 7 and 8 stuff for this song!! Making me feel old!!

[@G-grandma_Army]

Dwarf is a technical, medical term. I can’t keep up with politically correct terms. :) I liked this. I’m like Lex, I knew the hook. I don’t think Tom’s point was that EM change his views. When I watch this, I can’t help but being even more impressed with Tom and Nova. Because EM had a whole posse of people who helped with the concept of his videos, shot the videos, had powerful$$ producing his videos (prob with his help), but it wasn’t done by just two people.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

Midget isn’t a bad term either…they created a BS reason to make it a derogatory term now!

[@robnelson853]

I was 16 when this came out. it was everywhere. there's a slim shady in everyone. when you're disgruntled and fed up that's when your slim shady comes out.

[@AzazelTheFallen]

Ahh yes... when Eminem was counter culture. The US Government went HARD after Eminem trying to use him as a posterchild for why censorship was needed.

[@valmacclinchy]

Guess what? They investigated him pretty recently too. He's always spoken out against the government lol

[@AzazelTheFallen]

@@valmacclinchy People don't realize how @nal the Secret Service is, anything perceived as a threat or a call to violence against ANY POTUS will result in an investigation if you have influence you'll most likely automatically get a door knock. Criticizing the Government is not the same thing as being Counter Culture. Eminem's Counter Culture Status back in the day had little to do with his Politics and more to do with the delicate sensibilities that he wasn't just offending but demolishing on a massive scale due to his wide appeal, which in turn got the attention of the government. Eminem isn't offending anyone but maybe a few HYPER sensitive snowflakes these days.

[@valmacclinchy]

@@AzazelTheFallen I actually understand about security but thanks lol. And I disagree that his politics weren't the same btw.

[@AzazelTheFallen]

@@valmacclinchy I think we're just talking passed each other here lol

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

Enjoy a tribute to Em it's his beat too kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjNZXWJhrKep5I

[@Grenader3000]

This reaction made me smile. Thanks for this! 🔥🔥

[@yarddawg8287]

This is why I listened to Em back in the day. He said what he wanted, didn't care who took offense, and kept it real. Now it's Tom MacDonald who does it, hence why I listen to Tom. I don't want sugar frosted turd flakes. Give it to me straight up 😎

[@vice2versa]

Tom McDonalds hooks are some of the worst in the business though. Thats why i really cant get into that dude even though he is lyrical as hell

[@valmacclinchy]

Em has always spoken his mind and continues to do so. Music to Be Murdered By will be a classic. Wordplay is crazy..

[@Papamarmottin]

Great review. Thanks to you two!

[@Seaglassandsandcastles]

I was 15 in 2000, so this was extremely relevant at the time. Had to hide my Eminem cds from my parents and bought the censored versions 😂

[@zombiewanthug3225]

Dam yall got me filling old I was 20 when this came out

[@Short_Fuse_]

I love this song so much, cause I was bullied in school for being white, fat, and shy asf and I was tired of it finally, I memorized this song specifically, cause I had a plan. And when I felt comfortable enough to spit this song without the music playing, I embraced it and I wrote slim shady with a sharpie on my off brand converse tips lol and when I went to school the next day dressed like Eminem in the tee shirt and stuff in this video, my mama let me bleach my hair and everything cause she saw how bad the bullies were and said I was gonna show they couldn't hurt me anymore lol and that day at school, they started in on me, I didn't say nothing, I sat down like I always did, and I started working on my morning work and one of my main bullies, he spoke out and said, "Will the real slim shady please stand up?" And I stood up and I threw my hand up, spit the first verse and got half way through the chorus, then got sent to I.S.S. They called my mom and when I got home, she said I went too far with it, but she said she was proud of me lol Was totally worth it and the bullies eventually stopped, but this song definitely made me feel more comfortable at school in my own skin after that. Lol Edit: Oh, I forgot to add that this was in 6th grade and until the day I graduated, this was an on going joke around the kids about me in school lmao and even still now as an adult, every other year on fb, people that I went to school with will post "I repeat, will the real slim shady please stand up?" on my wall. It's hilarious to me, cause it brings back a great memory I hold dear to me lol

[@teijaflink2226]

That's amazing and very brave, that's what you have to do stand up to the bullies, happy Eminem inspired you.

[@leonvince4670]

Thats amazing, already you had more courage back then than all those people will ever develop in their life, combined.

[@seedy80]

Hi Stanley.

[@bono300vox]

I thought I was going to cringe but that's pretty wholesome and cool, you're really brave respect

[@bobnoob1467]

That's a cool story. I myself am 16. I'm not bullied but I'm an outcast and this really helps me get through every day life.

[@FINNlSH]

HA! this was awesome ! your chemistry is so cozy. Weird hearing Em and being relaxed thanks to your comfy reaction! great

[@OverboardDM]

I grew up with slim. I liked him back then in his hey day. But my music tastes changed because for me rap went downhill. I've always enjoyed rock, rap, dance, techno, country, 50s and even some jazz. Currently I listen to mostly new rock. Love your reviews guys. You're my couch gang gang

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

I. 58 now, loved Em then. KZbin recommended this. Turns out it's a tribute to Em and it's his beat too enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjNZXWJhrKep5I

[@R3troZone]

Making me feel old. This song was all over the radio when it came out in 2000. I was 22.

[@papadonhomerepairs9700]

Just came across “Best Friend “ Yelawolf ft. Eminem. Worth a listen

[@majeedhd5767]

Very underrated song 🔥

[@kelliej200]

I love that one! 🥰

[@Milkers777]

One of Em’s best verses of all time!🐐🔥

[@andrewverrett568]

One of the most iconic songs ever made. Period. It will go down in history. This whole album.

[@majeedhd5767]

You gotta check out Eminem - Rap God You're gonna love it its such a classic even though it's from 2013

[@DerangedVoices]

I was gonna request the same one. This is the song that showed his lyrical and speed powers and just shot Em to the top of the rap game. And he just kept getting better, which is insane. Lol

[@bradkirchhoff3751]

Nahhhh. KAAN fucking destroyed RAP GOD.

[@majeedhd5767]

@@bradkirchhoff3751 absolutely not you need to refresh your memory buddy even me as an Eminem fan forgot how great Rap God was until I revisited the original song yesterday people only talk about the super Sonic part but actually the song has a lot of amazing parts in and the lyricism is great

[@businesscatlimbo]

I love both of your reactions. Being both a hip hip head and a metal head your channel fits both my musical tastes. Glad I found you guys!

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

Do you like this tribute kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjNZXWJhrKep5I

[@Raine-97]

I can rap this entire song, I always feel so bad ass. 🔥 You can see how much Tom was influenced by Slim. I listened to a bunch of Em’s songs reverently, then played back “Dear Slim.” So many connections and references from his songs from 2000.

[@T_Cup]

It's kinda mind-blowing and really fun to see people not only reacting to, but also enjoying Eminem's early stuff. It makes sense because it's still relevant, but still. Also, no shade, but the Britney outfit Eminem was wearing was identical to an outfit she wore in her debut song Baby One More Time.

[@CWA92]

Man, old Eminem used to be so good.

[@JimJamFam]

Yes, Let's GOOOO!!!!!!

[@HighSocietyDrumLabs]

40.4k!!! Keep it going! Eminem came out swinging, but he had that big label budget behind him too with being a Dre signing. It's crazy how this industry takes artists and over the years either hollows them out or even worse kills them (the 27 club is a great example)... Eminem never really spoke too much on political things, social issues of the day etc. so he's a little vapid for my tastes. Tom out here changing lives with a positive message, meanwhile 'Slim's' message led MANY impressionable/dumb kids making dumb ass mistakes...like bleached tips lol

[@loneb9759]

Eminem always talked about social issues and politics... there is a reason that both Bush and Trump har the secret service investegate him. And I'm pretty sure that this is also what måde Tom feel inspired by him...even if they dont agree politicaly 😊

[@majeedhd5767]

Eminem only did the slim Shady stuff for couple of years you sound you only heard few songs of Eminem because nowadays he literally makes the most insane music

[@HighSocietyDrumLabs]

@@majeedhd5767 I've heard all his current stuff. Not into it, there's much better talent out there, but that's the great thing about music. It's subjective, you can love something I can hate it and neither of us are wrong, ya know?

[@majeedhd5767]

@@HighSocietyDrumLabs ok go listen to Kings never die Eminem basically made this song to people that share this opinion you’re gonna love it he’s still the goat for a reason

[@majeedhd5767]

@@HighSocietyDrumLabs Tom McDonald is an Eminem wannabe unfortunately you can’t imitate greatness Eminem verse in the song medicine man ft Anderson Paak is better than everything Tom McDonald can ever make in his live stop the cringed comparison

[@jmango2636]

Folks Eminem is still making music modern day and the man is like fine wine getting better with age

[@erinhawks6602]

Now, look at this song and you can see how Em directly influenced Tom MacDonald. So if you put "Dear Slim" back to this and other songs this is why Tom and other white rappers love and respect EM.

[@Milkers777]

Bruh not just white rappers respect Em tho Em has Kendrick,Cole,Hopsin, Mac Miller,Joyner, etc. who respect him probably even more than White Rappers so stop boxing Eminem into that white rapper box cause He’s The Goat Of Hip Hop for a reason he’s globally respect by his peers and all walks of life the nigga is from Detroit most white rappers didn’t grow up how Em grew up👊🏽🐐🎯💯

[@tl-hfit3408]

@@Milkers777 mac miller was white too :D

[@Milkers777]

@@tl-hfit3408 Read...

[@erinhawks6602]

@JayTooSavy you missed the whole point. First of all, EM was the first true white rapper to really break into Hip Hop. Now, if you are white, the first thing haters say NO MATTER HOW GO YOU ARE is your not EM and you can't rap because you aren't black. Tom's idol is EM. So of course he wanted to pay respect to the man who inspired him.

[@tl-hfit3408]

@@Milkers777 yeah, you said that mac miller respected him probably even more than white rappers. But that makes no sense because mac miller was white. Thats what i said.

[@frescoclean]

That Britney outfit was from her first video “baby one more time” . It’s so cute listening to youngsters try to figure these songs out. Like there’s a bunch of references to Tom green who I’m sure they have no clue about, or Carson daly, the drama with Christina talking about Kim on TRL, how huge boy bands and spice girls were at this time. It makes me wonder how many 70/80’s songs I’ve heard that I didn’t fully understand

[@angelxxsin]

Yeah, it's obvious they were completely oblivious to most of the references in the video. Eminem was huge partly because he was a reaction to the Christina/Britney/NSYNC bubblegum pop era. There was basically nothing like Eminem back then, and it was a time when being yourself and speaking your mind was culturally celebrated as the coolest thing. He was also calling everyone out for being two-faced hypocrites.

[@Thekutekristi]

i always thought the back and forth diss battle between he and Christina Aguilera hilarious.

[@shawnlord5383]

Eminem is soo cool to hang out with. He was soo sweet to me. I met him in Indianapolis years ago when he was with D-12. D-12 was really cool too. Before they left, eminem gave me a kiss and a hug! I'll always remember that night the rest of my life!

[@davids5006]

Tommy Lee from the band Motley Cru

[@church0723]

Em meant as much to me as Tom said he did. I can't count the number of times I got lost in his music. I've walked from school to home and didn't remember how I got there. Hes definitely a GOAT and he's helps millions with his millions whether you like him or not. Love you fam. Stay safe stay healthy.

[@ukmush]

You need to hear yelawolf ft em best friend its one of ems best verses ever you will love it

[@npotufsstrugas6390]

your reactions are real and awesome. i love them!

[@baileyduckett7068]

React to the Adventures of moon man and slim -Eminem and Kid Cudi

[@baileyduckett7068]

@nun ya I’m just a big Kid Cudi fan, honestly lol

[@GruniLP]

Mid 90s - early 00s was the best period in Rap/ Hip Hop! And the best thing: no damn autotunes

[@miagain3525]

"The Real Slim Shady" perfect video to show how Eminem was a inspiration to Tom MacDonald! 😁❤✌ #hog4life #novarockafeller

[@sample.text.]

I haven't seen your recent videos but i hope you wifed her up.. You got a keeper right there.

[@elproson1]

How have you lived and not heard this song?

[@JesterTop]

Lmfao! I would love to have Lex just jam out to my Playlist. My tastes are so wide and varied she would love it. From old rock & roll, rap/hip hop, to Electronica and weird instruments and everything in between. Seeing her find new music is a joy.

[@troycromwell5270]

This is why I'm into Tom MacDonald because he is doing now what Slim Shady did back then

[@whiteshadow59]

Great video guys. Eminem was my late teenage years & still a big fan

[@dericanslum1696]

Kathy Griffin ...all makes sense now...

[@Canadagraphs]

I still remember when someone I worked around 1st played an Eminem song, and he told me "this guy will be a star for years", and I rolled my eyes & was like "sure, we wont remember his name in 5 yrs". I might have been wrong.

[@johnathon5799]

You all should check out Tom MacDonald's "Dear Slim" now.