A look at every track where Eminem has called out Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Eminem’s latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), rekindles his long-running feud with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, especially amidst Diddy’s recent arrest. The tracks contain bold references and allegations, continuing Eminem’s tradition of controversial and provocative lyrical content aimed at major industry figures.

Eminem, famous for his unapologetically bold lyrics, has been taking shots at fellow celebrities for decades, and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been one of his recurring targets. With Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest, the interest in the lyrical feud with Eminem’s latest album has been renewed. The new album has several songs that refer to Diddy, continuing a long history of controversy generated by the outspoken bars aimed at the music executive.

This feud began early in Eminem’s career, starting with an unreleased 1996 track titled “F**king Crazy” or “Any Man.” This particular track showcased Eminem’s lighthearted humor as he rapped, “Came in the place blowed and sprayed Puffy with mace.” This was the first of many mentions.

Fast forward to 2000, and Eminem again name-dropped Diddy on The Marshall Mathers LP. In the song “I’m Back,” he rapped, “Sorry, Puff, but I don’t give a f*k,” which included a line involving Jennifer Lopez. That same year, the song “Marshall Mathers” itself contained harsh lyrics: “Get off me, go f*k Puffy.” These early shots perfectly captured Slim Shady as the raw, chaotic alter-ego of Eminem and positioned him as an artist unafraid to criticize anyone—especially major players within the music industry.

The tension between Eminem’s lyrics and Diddy’s public image intensified when Eminem released the diss track “Killshot” in 2018, directed at rapper Machine Gun Kelly. One of the most inflammatory lines insinuated that Diddy might have had something to do with the murder of Tupac Shakur: “The day Diddy admits / That he put the hit out that got Pac killed.” While this line was ultimately redefined as a joke, it sparked controversy due to conspiracy theories surrounding the murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.

In 2024, Eminem dropped The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), where he references Diddy’s legal troubles in the track “Fuel,” featuring JID. He raps, “I ain’t tryna beef with him ’cause he might put a hit on me like Keefe D, get him.” This lyric was particularly timely, referencing Keefe D, who was tied to Tupac’s murder and had recently been arrested.

Another song on the album, “Antichrist,” continues the provocations as Eminem describes himself as “pitiless, witty, and insidious,” while also attacking Diddy. This song threatens that those who doubt Eminem’s supremacy in lyrics will face consequences worse than Diddy’s troubles with the law.

The album also features a special edition of “Fuel” titled “Fuel (Shady Edition),” which includes contributions from Westside Boogie and GRIP. This edition delves deeper into hip-hop’s history, referencing the deaths of both Tupac and Biggie. Eminem raps, “Notorious B.I.G.’s death was the domino effect of Tupac’s murder. ‘Til he’s in police handcuffs, guilty, will he step up?” This line probes the age-old speculation regarding Diddy’s alleged involvement in Biggie’s murder and raises the question of whether justice will ever be served.

Eminem remains peerless at weaving personal feuds, industry controversies, and cultural commentary into his work. This new album demonstrates that, even after three decades, he’s not getting any older. Releasing it now while Diddy is under fire stirs up the hip-hop community once again about one of its most compelling lyrical rivalries.