Eminem - Killshot 2 (the Game Diss) Apr 2026

The Game took aim at Eminem’s career, claiming he is only considered a "top five" rapper because he is white and that his music is no longer played in "the clubs" or "the streets". He also referenced Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Jade, a move historically known to provoke a fierce response from Shady.

In 2022, The Game released "The Black Slim Shady" as part of his album Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind . The track was a calculated, 10-minute endurance test that mimicked Eminem’s own flows, cadences, and storytelling style. Eminem - Killshot 2 (The Game Diss)

The Game later clarified on the Rap Radar podcast that the diss wasn't personal but a "fun and competitive" challenge because he felt other rappers were too "scared" to call out Eminem. Eminem’s Response The Game took aim at Eminem’s career, claiming

The original "Killshot" remains a landmark in battle rap for how it effectively ended his feud with Machine Gun Kelly in 2018, leading many fans to use the name as a shorthand for any potential "career-ending" response from Eminem. Misconceptions and Fan Tracks Eminem - Killshot 2 (The Game Diss)

Eminem fired back, rapping that the only reason his detractors' music is still played in clubs is because they "still perform in ’em".

Contrary to fan expectations of a full-length "Killshot 2," Eminem did not release a standalone diss track in return. Instead, he addressed The Game’s claims—specifically the "club play" insult—in a guest verse on Ez Mil’s 2023 song "Realest".