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"Rap Devil" is a diss track performed by American rapper Machine Gun Kelly. It is aimed at rapper Eminem. The song was produced by Ronny J and Nils.[1] It was released on September 3, 2018, by Bad Boy Records and Interscope Records as a single from Kelly's second extended play, Binge. The song's title is a play on Eminem's "Rap God", and is his response to Eminem's song "Not Alike".
"Rap Devil" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States; "Killshot" was Eminem's response.
In 2012, Machine Gun Kelly tweeted about Eminem's daughter, Hailie Mathers: "Ok, so I just saw a picture of Eminem's daughter... and I have to say, she is hot as fuck, in the most respectful way possible cuz Em is king". At the time, Hailie was 16 years old and MGK was 22 years old. In an interview in 2015, MGK said about the tweet: "Pictures of [Hailie] had came out, and I'm like, what, 20 years old, 21 at the time? I said 'She's beautiful, but all respect due. Eminem is king. What's wrong with that? Is there a 15-year age gap where I'm a creep for that? I was 21, dawg. Certain people took it, and ran with it and hyped it up."[2] In a 2018 interview, Machine Gun Kelly said he did not know how old Hailie was and had reacted after seeing a headline about her saying she was all grown up. Machine Gun Kelly claims that years ago, while he did not speak to Eminem directly, he did speak with Eminem's manager and agreed to delete the tweet.[3]
Eminem then banned him from going to Shade 45, a radio station owned by Eminem. MGK also collaborated on a song with Tech N9ne and allegedly sent subliminal insults towards Eminem. On August 31, 2018, Eminem released a surprise album, Kamikaze, on which he insulted several artists in multiple diss tracks, including the song "Not Alike", where he insulted MGK specifically.[4]
Speaking about "Rap Devil" in a YouTube interview with Sway Calloway, Eminem stated "it's not bad for him".[5] Eminem then released a response diss track, "Killshot", on September 14, 2018. The official audio track on YouTube has over 499 million views as of August 2025.[6]
A music video for the song was released on WorldStarHipHop's YouTube channel and website on September 3, 2018.
Credits adapted from Tidal.[1]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 45 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[8] | 9 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 11 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 24 |
| Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[11] | 21 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 82 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[13] | 15 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (Official Charts)[14] | 9 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 13 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 10 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[17] | 9 |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[18] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[19] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[20] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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| Various | September 3, 2018 | Streaming (YouTube) | [21] | |
| September 8, 2018 | Digital download | [22] |
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"Rap Devil" is a diss track performed by American rapper Machine Gun Kelly. It is aimed at rapper Eminem. The song was produced by Ronny J and Nils. It was released on September 3, 2018, by Bad Boy Records and Interscope Records as a single from Kelly's second extended play, Binge. The song's title is a play on Eminem's "Rap God", and is his response to Eminem's song "Not Alike". "Rap Devil" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States; "Killshot" was Eminem's response.
Devil Without a Cause is the fourth studio album by American musician Kid Rock. Released on August 18, 1998, the album saw Kid Rock continuing to develop his sound, and marked the finalization of his stage persona as a 'redneck pimp'. Additionally, the song "Cowboy" is seen as being instrumental in the development of the fusion genre country rap. Devil Without a Cause was a major commercial success. Spurred by the popularity of the single "Bawitdaba", the album sold over 14 million copies, and was certified diamond. The album also received critical acclaim for its genre-mixing sound.
Colson Baker (born April 22, 1990), known professionally as MGK (stylized in all lowercase) and formerly Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. His original stage name "Machine Gun Kelly" was derived from the nickname of Prohibition-era gangster George Kelly Barnes. MGK self-released four mixtapes from 2007 to 2010 before he signed with Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records, an imprint of Interscope Records, in 2011. His debut studio album, Lace Up (2012), peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and was led by the single "Wild Boy" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame), which marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second and third albums, General Admission (2015) and Bloom (2017), were both met with critical praise and similar commercial success; the latter was supported by the single "Bad Things" (with Camila Cabello), which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2018 single, "Rap Devil", was a diss track aimed at fellow rapper Eminem, and peaked at number 13 on the chart despite mixed critical response. His fourth album, Hotel Diablo (2019), experimented with rap rock and saw a critical incline. MGK's fifth album, Tickets to My Downfall (2020), waived any semblance of hip-hop in favor of a pop-punk sound and aesthetic, with its production entirely helmed by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. It debuted atop the Billboard 200—becoming the only rock album to do so that year—and was supported by the single "My Ex's Best Friend" (featuring blackbear), which peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Its sequel, Mainstream Sellout (2022), served as his sixth album and matched its commercial success, although critical reception was mixed. In 2024, he released the collaborative extended play, (EP) Genre: Sadboy, with fellow Ohio-based rapper Trippie Redd, and delved into pop-rock with his seventh album, Lost Americana (2025). MGK had his first starring role in the romantic drama Beyond the Lights (2014), and since appeared in the techno-thriller Nerve (2016), the horror Bird Box (2018), the comedy Big Time Adolescence and portrayed Tommy Lee in the Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt (both 2019). In 2022, he and Mod Sun made their directorial debuts with the stoner comedy film Good Mourning, which they also wrote, produced, and starred in.
"Killshot" is a diss track written and recorded by American rapper Eminem. It was released on September 14, 2018, through Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records, amidst his feud with American musician Machine Gun Kelly. It serves as Eminem's response to Kelly's diss track "Rap Devil". Primarily produced by Illa da Producer, "Killshot" is a grimy hip-hop track composed of a minimalist beat with sharp piano keys and a deep bassline. Its lyrics target Kelly, mocking his appearance, career, and lyrical abilities while addressing his critiques from "Rap Devil". Eminem also brings up his longevity in the music industry and his influence on younger artists. The track further criticizes Kelly for trying to use their feud to elevate his career and warns him that he'll "be putting your name, next to Ja, next to Benzino" if he continues the beef. "Killshot" was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised Eminem's lyrical prowess and delivery. It broke the record for the biggest YouTube debut for a hip-hop song, accumulating 38.1 million views within 24 hours. The song charted at number one in Canada while reaching the top 10 in Hungary, New Zealand, and the United States as well as the top 20 in Australia, Ireland, Lithuania, Norway, Scotland, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom.
Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.
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