All the films Eminem has referenced in his songs

Eminem is likely one of the most expert lyricists ever to the touch a microphone and has cemented his place within the hip-hop historical past books. The Detroit act (actual title Marshall Mathers) is a lyrical beast, and plenty of, together with Snoop Dogg and Nas, have cited him as among the best wordsmiths of the tradition. 

Since his debut album, Eminem has been recognized for his witty lyrics, similies, puns and metaphors. Moreover, he has been recognized for referencing particular folks and tasks in his raps. When he initially burst onto the scene, the Detroit emcee focused celebrities, particularly popular culture icons comparable to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

He later clarified that it was due to accusations levied at him, explaining, “The reason that I went at pop stars back then is because people were calling me a pop rapper.” He additionally delved deeper by stating pop was weaponised in opposition to him: “A way people used to dismiss me was to call me pop. I got mad about that, and I lashed out.”

Nevertheless, Mathers didn’t just go at pop stars. He additionally went at actors, and comedians and, in fact, made jokes about different rappers that ended up escalating. Many individuals are effectively conscious that he even made references to his mom and ex-wife.

However Eminem additionally referenced films in his lyrics and stringed collectively some extraordinarily witty lyrics utilizing movies to rap insanely humorous analogies. In his 2009 observe, ‘Underground’ Mathers referenced films comparable to Nightmare On Elm Road and Edward Scissorhands, rapping, “Walked up Elm Street with a fuckin’ Wiffle bat drew / Fought Freddy Krueger and Edward Scissorhands too / And came out with a little scratch, ooh / Lookin’ like I got in a fuckin’ pillow fight with a Triple F.A.T. goose”

He’s additionally named a number of of his tracks after films comparable to ‘Godzilla’ from his  2020 undertaking Music To Be Murdered By and ‘Rain Man’ from his 2004 album Encore. The Shady Data boss has referenced so many films it’s unfathomable. Under You’ll be able to see a listing of each single one he has referenced in his profession to date. 

All the films Eminem has referenced in his songs:

• Anchorman
• Austin Powers
• Avengers Infinity Battle
• Unhealthy Santa
• Batman
• Bodied
• The Darkish Knight
• Die Onerous
• Soiled Dancing
• Dracula
• Edward Scissorhands
• Empire Strikes Again
• Forgetting Sarah Marshall
• Frankenstein
• Friday The thirteenth
• Ghost
• Godzilla
• Halloween
• Inception
• Hulk
• Ironman
• King Kong 
• One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
• Pinocchio
• Scarface
• Scream 
• Set It Off
• Silence Of The Lambs
• Southpaw
• Pace
• Spider-Man
• Star Wars
• Superbad
• Superman
• Thor
• Venom
• The Water Boy