In the brutal and unforgiving world of hip-hop, a rap beef is not just a conflict; it’s a cultural event, a display of lyrical prowess and personal vendetta that can define a career. For over two decades, few artists have embodied this raw and competitive spirit more than Eminem and 50 Cent. As a new documentary reveals, the history of their careers is inextricably linked to a series of explosive feuds that transcended music and often spilled into the public eye, becoming a defining part of their legacies. This is a story of loyalty, betrayal, and the ruthless nature of an industry where a lyrical diss can have very real and very public consequences.

One of their most enduring and public feuds was with The Game, a conflict that began when The Game was a member of G-Unit, the supergroup led by 50 Cent. The video traces the initial tensions back to rumors of a rift between 50 Cent and The Game, a simmering conflict that eventually boiled over. 50 Cent, in a bold and public move, announced that The Game was no longer a part of G-Unit, a move that sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world. The feud, however, did not die down with a simple press release. It reignited in 2022 when The Game, reportedly fueled by his exclusion from the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, released a blistering diss track aimed at Eminem, 50 Cent, and Dr. Dre. This was not just a lyrical diss; it was a public declaration of war, a sign that the old wounds had never truly healed. The video powerfully suggests that for these artists, a personal slight can have a long and public life, and a perceived betrayal is never truly forgotten.

The video also delves into one of Eminem’s most personal and public feuds: his conflict with Mariah Carey and her then-husband, Nick Cannon. The conflict began with Eminem’s track “Bagpipes from Baghdad,” a song in which he referenced his alleged past with Mariah Carey and took a series of brutal shots at Nick Cannon. This was not a typical rap beef; it was a personal and deeply explicit attack that brought a family into the public conflict. The video details the public back-and-forth that followed, including a diss track from Nick Cannon titled “The Invitation,” which, in an act of retaliation, brought Eminem’s own family into the feud. This was a line that many felt should never have been crossed, a reminder that in the world of celebrity feuds, there are no unwritten rules, and no topic is off-limits.

50 Cent, for his part, has his own long and brutal history of feuds, none more legendary than his rivalry with Ja Rule. The video traces the conflict all the way back to 1999, to a robbery incident involving an affiliate of 50 Cent. This was not a lyrical battle that began in the studio; it was a personal feud that was born in the streets and escalated with every diss track, every physical altercation, and every accusation of “snitching.” The video highlights how Eminem was drawn into the conflict, not for a personal reason, but out of a fierce loyalty to his friend and collaborator. This act of loyalty is a powerful and defining characteristic of their partnership and a testament to the fact that their professional relationship is also a deep and personal one. The feud with Ja Rule, as the video suggests, was a long-running saga of personal revenge that defined a decade of hip-hop history.

Finally, the video touches on the creative and business issues that led to the feud between Eminem and Joe Budden. The conflict originated after Joe Budden’s group, Slaughterhouse, signed with Eminem’s Shady Records. The video explains that Joe Budden publicly criticized Eminem’s role as an executive producer, accusing him of mismanaging the group. This was a different kind of feud, one not based on personal slights or street codes, but on business issues and creative differences. It led to a series of public rants and diss tracks, a raw and uncensored look into the frustrations of an artist who felt he was being held back by his label. This was a battle for creative control, a conflict that many in the industry could relate to, and a stark reminder that even in the most creative of collaborations, business issues can tear a partnership apart.

In conclusion, the feuds of Eminem and 50 Cent are more than just a footnote in hip-hop history; they are a central part of their legacy. From the G-Unit breakup to the verbal attacks on pop superstars and their brutal, long-standing rivalry with Ja Rule, their conflicts were a raw and unfiltered look into the high-stakes world of fame, money, and personal vendettas. The video serves as a powerful reminder that for these artists, the line between a personal feud and a public spectacle is often non-existent. Their conflicts were not just for show; they were a part of who they are, a testament to their unwavering loyalty, their brutal honesty, and their willingness to go to war for what they believe in. They are two of the most dominant and successful artists in hip-hop history, and their careers are a living testament to the fact that in this world, a good enemy is sometimes as important as a good friend.