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- Nelly ‘squashes’ old rap beef with Eminem admitting the feud was a ‘miscommunication’ (themirror.com)
Rapper Nelly Clears the Air with Eminem, Calls Him “The GOAT”
In a recent interview, Nelly revealed that his past beef with Eminem stemmed from a misunderstanding on his part. The “Air Force Ones” artist admitted to misinterpreting comments made by Eminem early in his career, leading him to believe there was tension between them. Nelly even publicly called out Eminem on MTV’s Total Request Live over two decades ago.
Now, Nelly has offered a sincere apology, stating, “Miscommunication. I misinterpreted something when I was really new, and I wanted to apologize to him.” He expressed admiration for Eminem, calling him “the GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) and praising his skills.
Nelly recounted a later encounter with Eminem at a Detroit afterparty, where the two rappers finally cleared the air. He described Eminem as a “dope cat” and expressed relief that the misunderstanding was resolved. The meeting, which included Eminem’s young daughter Hailie, solidified Nelly’s respect for the fellow artist.
Fans online have been buzzing about the reconciliation, with many calling for a collaboration between the two rappers. Suggestions range from a club banger to a more introspective track, reflecting the hopes of fans eager to see these two talents unite.