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In Munich, Germany, 10.31.99Machine Gun Kelly performing at Summerfest 2018, Milwaukee

EminemMachine Gun Kelly

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Music·Cooling Off·Since 2012
Beef Score measures the intensity and public prominence of a dispute. It does not indicate who is right.Factors considered·Heat·Public attention·Escalation·LongevityCurrently assigned editorially, not computed.

The Short Version

The long-running feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly (Colson Baker) originated from a 2012 social media post by MGK regarding Eminem's teenage daughter. The dispute escalated significantly in 2018 with exchange diss tracks 'Not Alike', 'Rap Devil', and 'Killshot', generating massive media coverage and legal fallout involving an alleged altercation with an actor.

Latest Development

Jelly Roll Expresses Desire to Mediate Reconciliation

In an appearance on the Flagrant podcast, country artist Jelly Roll discussed his close relationships with both Eminem and MGK, asserting that a eventual reconciliation between the artists is 'inevitable'.

January 7, 2025 · Public statement

The Beef

Chronological, newest first. Every entry cites a source.

Beef timeline

  1. January 7, 2025

    Jelly Roll Expresses Desire to Mediate Reconciliation

    Public statement

    In an appearance on the Flagrant podcast, country artist Jelly Roll discussed his close relationships with both Eminem and MGK, asserting that a eventual reconciliation between the artists is 'inevitable'.

    Source ↗

  2. December 18, 2020

    Subliminal Disss Continue on 'Side B' and Social Media

    Public statement

    Eminem released surprise album Music To Be Murdered By - Side B featuring indirect disses on 'Zeus' and 'Gnat'. MGK responded on Twitter criticizing 'those subliminals'.

    Source ↗

  3. January 2020

    Eminem Declares Feud Finished on 'Unaccommodating'

    Public statement

    On the track 'Unaccommodating', Eminem rapped that the war with MGK was finished and stated that he had 'cleansed him of his mortal sins'.

    Source ↗

  4. June 7, 2019

    Actor Files Battery Lawsuit Against MGK and Crew

    Legal filing

    Gabriel Rodriguez filed a lawsuit in Georgia alleging battery against MGK and three crew members, alleging MGK ordered the physical attack. MGK's manager called the lawsuit 'bogus' and stated MGK was not liable.

    Source ↗

  5. September 15, 2018

    Actor Confronts MGK Over Eminem Beef

    Reported

    Actor Gabriel Rodriguez confronted MGK at a bar regarding his feud with Eminem. Later that evening at a Hampton Inn hotel, MGK's crew members allegedly assaulted Rodriguez, resulting in facial injuries.

    Source ↗

  6. September 14, 2018

    Eminem Releases 'Killshot'

    Public statement

    Eminem responded with the diss track 'Killshot'. MGK subsequently commented during a radio interview on The Breakfast Club, calling 'Killshot' a 'leg shot' and rating it six out of ten.

    Source ↗

  7. September 3, 2018

    MGK Responds With 'Rap Devil'

    Public statement

    Machine Gun Kelly released the diss track 'Rap Devil', targeting Eminem's age, sobriety, security setup, and six-year delay in responding to his 2012 tweet.

    Source ↗

  8. August 31, 2018

    Eminem Releases 'Not Alike' Diss Track

    Public statement

    Eminem released his album Kamikaze containing the track 'Not Alike', in which he explicitly named Machine Gun Kelly and warned him to stop commenting on his daughter Hailie.

    Source ↗

  9. 2012

    MGK Posts Social Media Comment About Eminem's Daughter

    Public statement

    Machine Gun Kelly posted a comment on Twitter describing Eminem's then-16-year-old daughter Hailie as 'hot as f***', adding 'in the most respectful way possible cuz Em is king'.

    Source ↗

Where It Stands

Cooling Off. While direct diss tracks have ceased since Eminem declared the conflict over on his 2020 track 'Unaccommodating', subliminal references persisted in late 2020. In January 2025, mutual collaborator Jelly Roll publicly stated his goal of reuniting the two rappers.

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Sources

  1. 1.SourceJelly Roll Expresses Desire to Mediate Reconciliation · Jan 7, 2025
  2. 2.SourceSubliminal Disss Continue on 'Side B' and Social Media · Dec 18, 2020
  3. 3.SourceEminem Declares Feud Finished on 'Unaccommodating' ·
  4. 4.SourceActor Files Battery Lawsuit Against MGK and Crew · Jun 7, 2019
  5. 5.SourceActor Confronts MGK Over Eminem Beef · Sep 15, 2018
  6. 6.SourceEminem Releases 'Killshot' · Sep 14, 2018
  7. 7.SourceMGK Responds With 'Rap Devil' · Sep 3, 2018
  8. 8.SourceEminem Releases 'Not Alike' Diss Track · Aug 31, 2018
  9. 9.SourceMGK Posts Social Media Comment About Eminem's Daughter ·

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