Eminem, the Detroit rap legend, is no stranger to controversy. Over the course of his career, he has clashed with numerous public figures, from his parents to former US presidents, and of course, other big names in the hip-hop game. But one ongoing feud that has stood the test of time is his animosity towards Sean “Diddy” Combs. From playful jabs to more serious accusations, Eminem’s barbs aimed at Diddy have become infamous over the years. Let’s break down the savage diss tracks where Marshall Mathers has taken aim at the Bad Boy mogul.

1996 – “F****** Crazy”

Eminem’s disdain for Diddy first surfaced in 1996, on a track that was as much about dissing Diddy’s protégé, Mase, as it was about the Bad Boy Records founder himself. The line, “Original Bad Boy on the case, cover your face. Came in the place blowed, and sprayed Puffy with Mase,” can be seen as a cheeky jab at the duo. At this stage, Eminem was still a raw talent trying to make his mark, and Diddy was already a powerful force in the industry.

2000 – “Marshall Mathers”
Fast forward to 2000, and Eminem had firmly established himself as a rap star. By then, his disdain for Diddy was crystal clear. On “Marshall Mathers,” he rapped, “You little groupie b****, get off me, go f**k Puffy.” This was more than just a shot at Diddy’s stature in the rap world—it was a challenge to the very image of him as a hip-hop mogul.

2000 – “I’m Back”
In the same year, Eminem dropped another fiery diss in “I’m Back.” This time, he targeted both Diddy and Jennifer Lopez, who were famously in a relationship at the time. The line, “Cause if I ever stuck it to any singer in showbiz. It’d be Jennifer Lopez and Puffy, you know this. I’m sorry, Puff, but I don’t give a f**k,” suggested a much more personal vendetta. It wasn’t just about the industry; Eminem was making it clear that Diddy’s relationship with J-Lo, whom he was clearly interested in, wasn’t sitting well with him.

2018 – “Killshot”
Eminem’s shots at Diddy took a darker turn towards the end of the 2010s. In his 2018 track “Killshot,” Eminem escalated things with a line that raised eyebrows across the hip-hop world: “Kells, the day you put out a hit is the day Diddy admits that he put the hit out that got Pac killed.” While Eminem ended the verse with a playful “I’m just playing, Diddy, you know I love you,” the line took a direct jab at the long-running conspiracy theories about Diddy’s involvement in the East Coast-West Coast rap feud and the death of Tupac Shakur. Whether Eminem believed this theory or not, it added a layer of suspicion and danger to his ongoing beef with Diddy.

2020 – “Godzilla”

Fast forward to 2020, and Eminem was still taking aim at Diddy, but this time with a more lighthearted approach. In “Godzilla,” Em raps, “They call me Diddy because I make bands, and I call getting cheese a cakewalk.” The line is a playful reference to Diddy’s infamous “Making The Band” reality show, where he made contestants walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for a slice of cheesecake. It’s a throwback to a ridiculous moment in Diddy’s career, but also a nod to his long-running persona as a tough, sometimes arbitrary figure in the music industry.

2024 – “Fuel”
Eminem’s latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), has continued the rapper’s sharp commentary on Diddy’s life and current legal troubles. On the track “Fuel,” he raps, “Notorious B.I.G.’s death was the domino effect of Tupac’s murder, like facial tissue, whose clock should I clean next? Puff’s?” The lines reference the ongoing speculation about the connection between the murders of Tupac and Biggie, but the inclusion of Diddy’s name in the mix is a direct attack. The song’s accusatory tone seems a little more serious, especially considering Diddy’s ongoing criminal investigations.

In the same track, Eminem raps, “Til he’s in police handcuffs, guilty, will he step up?” The line hints at Diddy’s ongoing legal troubles, including the sex trafficking and racketeering charges that have dominated headlines in recent years. Eminem isn’t just throwing shade—he’s calling out Diddy’s current situation, implying that the rapper-producer might soon face consequences.

2024 – “Antichrist”
Perhaps the most direct and controversial of his diss lines against Diddy came in 2024 with the release of the song “Antichrist.” Eminem raps, “Next idiot ask me is getting his ass beat worse than Diddy did — But on the real, though, she probably ran out the room with his f**king dildo.” This shocking line is in reference to a viral video of Diddy and his ex-girlfriend Cassie, which had caused a stir online, along with the subsequent sexual assault allegations against Diddy. While the line is both graphic and provocative, it underscores the depth of animosity between the two rappers.

Conclusion
Eminem’s beef with Diddy has spanned decades, evolving from playful jabs to more serious and cutting remarks. With Diddy now facing significant legal troubles, it seems that Eminem’s disses are as timely as ever. Whether it’s a throwback to Diddy’s cheesecake walk or a deeper dive into the conspiracy theories surrounding Tupac’s murder, Eminem has never been one to hold back. As the saga between the two continues to unfold, one thing is clear—Eminem has never been afraid to speak his mind, no matter who it ruffles.