Eminem made history by joining the billion-view club on YouTube for the third time in his career thanks to 2013’s “Rap God.” The Marshall Mathers LP 2 single eclipsed the mark earlier in February.
“Rap God” joins the videos for his Rihanna-assisted hit “Love the Way You Lie” and “Not Afraid” to cross the benchmark. The elite fraternity only includes three rappers, as Lil Pump’s “Gucci Gang” and Wiz Khalifa‘s “See You Again” are the only other hip-hop songs to collect the accolade.
The DVLP-produced hit was nominated for best rap performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards, but ultimately lost out to Kendrick Lamar‘s “i.” It also holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, as “Rap God” features Eminem speedily rapping a total of 1,560 words throughout the six-minute song, which is the most of any hit single. The track peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Refresh your memory with the “Rap God” video below.
Natalia is a Rap and Hip Hop enthusiast. After graduating from The New School of New York’s Public Relations Program and taking a course in Journalism at Michigan State University, she decided to dedicate her life to the music publishing business and to the discovery of new talent. She helps new artists gain exposure to the masses via online marketing and publications.
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