Eminem, a.k.a. Slim Shady, a.k.a. Marshall Mathers, a.k.a. the Rap God, is out here playing Grammy fortune-teller, and honestly? We’re here for it. The 52-year-old rap legend, who’s got more Grammys than most people have working lightbulbs in their house (15, to be exact), is gearing up for the 2025 ceremony with not one, not two, but three nominations.
But don’t get it twisted—he’s not flexing about his own chances. Nope, he’s putting his bets on the one and only Kendrick Lamar to walk away with an armful of gold gramophones.
“It’s stiff competition,” Eminem dished on his SiriusXM channel Shade45, probably while casually sipping a Mountain Dew or something equally on-brand. “Kendrick’s gonna sweep that sh–. He’s going to, and he should.” That’s rap god speak for “Y’all better not mess this up.”
Kendrick, by the way, isn’t just showing up to the Grammys—he’s practically moving in. The guy’s nominated for SEVEN awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap Performance for his track “Not Like Us.” Oh, and let’s not forget his collab banger “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, which snagged him even more nods. Basically, Kendrick’s nominations list is longer than most people’s grocery receipts.
And Eminem? Don’t count him out just yet. He’s in the running for Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video for “Houdini” (which is a total mic-drop anthem, FYI) and Best Rap Album for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). If that title doesn’t scream, “I’m still the king,” then what does?
So, will Kendrick sweep? Will Slim Shady snag a few more shiny trophies? One thing’s for sure: this year’s Grammys are going to be more intense than a rap battle in a parking lot at midnight. Stay tuned. It’s about to get loud.
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