Several members of Eminem‘s camp have spoken out about a leaked track called “Smack You,” which dissed Ja Rule, and Suge Knight and surfaced on social media on Tuesday (January 14).
Dennis Dennehy, Eminem’s longtime spokesperson, expressed disappointment in a statement to XXL. He condemned the leaks, describing the tracks as “unfinished studio projects” that were never intended for public release.
“These were demos, experiments, and ideas that are outdated and irrelevant so many years later,” Dennehy stated. He further criticized the unauthorized dissemination of creative material, calling it “a violation of artists’ rights and intentions.”
Fredwreck, a frequent collaborator and producer at Aftermath, warned the perpetrator sternly in a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter).
“To the criminal leaking Eminem’s music: we will find you. Street law will apply,” he tweeted.
Among the leaked tracks, one has garnered particular attention: “Smack You,” a diss track targeting Suge Knight and Ja Rule. The song, reportedly from Eminem’s 2004 archives, delivers sharp criticism of the Death Row Records co-founder, whom Eminem accuses of involvement in the murders of 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.
“I’m holding Suge responsible for the deaths of the two greatest rappers to ever grace the face of this planet,” Eminem raps. The track also mocks Ja Rule’s association with Knight, suggesting it was a misguided attempt to gain credibility. “Beggin’ Suge to follow you to all the clubs / But you’re too dumb to see that your publishing’s all he wants,” he raps.
Eminem goes on to imply that Knight’s alliances bring danger rather than protection, referencing unsolved crimes and the shadowy undercurrents of the music industry. “If I get killed for this shit, I know who did it,” he warns, underscoring the gravity of his accusations.
As fans and critics dissect the leaks, the artist’s team remains resolute in their efforts to address the breach. While the identity of the leaker is still unknown, the incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle artists face to maintain control over their work in the digital age.
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