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Breaking News (skit) by Eminem
Producers: Eminem, Luis RestoAlbum: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) (2024)
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Writers: Eminem, Luis Resto
Keyboards: Luis Resto
Spoken Word: Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill
Mixing Engineer: Mike Strange
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner
Recording Engineer: Mike Strange, Tony Campana
Label: Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, Shady Records
Annotations and Meaning.
"Breaking News (skit)" is the 12th track from Eminem's album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). This skit is a satirical news story that focuses on the controversies surrounding Eminem's album, including backlash and protests from various groups.[Skit]
Devin Scillian and Kimberly Gill, news anchors, report on how the public is reacting to Eminem's new album. They discuss the rapper's attempt to cancel himself through provocative content, which includes disrespectful remarks about underprivileged communities. The part opens with Eminem introducing the skit, which leads to the news story. Devin Scillian delivers the shocking news that Eminem is releasing an album with the intention of canceling himself, which draws a reply from Slim Shady. The report then goes to Kimberly Gill, who is stationed outside of Eminem's restaurant, Mom's Spaghetti, where demonstrations are taking place. She summarizes the demonstrators' issues, which include Eminem's disrespectful remarks against little children, individuals with mental impairments, transgender rights, and the First Amendment. The skit is laced with humor and irony, as Eminem mocks the media's perception of him and the outrage culture that frequently surrounds his music. Eminem's chuckle at the conclusion demonstrates his awareness of the silliness and predictability of the criticism.Analysis
The skit serves several functions. It serves as a critique of cancel culture and the media's proclivity to sensationalize disputes. Eminem responds to the inevitable cycle of criticism that comes with his albums by writing a fictitious news report. The inclusion of specific concerns, such as remarks about underprivileged communities, highlights his tense relationship with political correctness. Eminem's laughter and reaction to the news report demonstrate his defiance and refusal to adapt to conventional norms. The skit also serves as a meta-commentary on Eminem's career, as he has frequently faced criticism for his inflammatory lyrics and topics. Eminem's "Breaking News (skit)" is a witty and self-aware interlude that provides insight into the problems surrounding his music. It emphasizes his reputation as a provocateur, as well as his criticism of the media and society responses to his work.![Song by Eminem. song video thumbnail](https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/BgqD-Bn5Quk/hqdefault.jpg)
Breaking News (skit) Song Lyrics
Breaking News (skit) by Eminem
Aight, now I'm 'bout to show you somethin'
What?
(Shh, watch) Now to breaking news, and it turns on this week in music
Detroit rapper Eminem, in a stunning move, has released an album (What? Shh)
In which he is actually trying to cancel himself
Man, what the f**k?
And right now, at this hour, we got protestors lining the streets downtown
Where Kimberly Gill is standing by, KG
Hi, Devin, we are outside Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti (Man, this some bullsh*t)
Where, as you can see behind me
People are definitely upset over Eminem's new album
And are actually calling to boycott the rapper (Haha)
For songs that include insensitive comments about little people
People with mental disabilities, transgender rights and the first amendment (Hahahaha, haha)
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