Peak
45
Weeks
1
Score
137
Chart Year
2024
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The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) unfolds as a conceptual album, a fact Eminem himself confirmed on social media before its release. He emphasized the importance of listening to the songs in order, suggesting they form a cohesive narrative. The story centers around the tumultuous relationship between Marshall Mathers (Eminem's real name) and his infamous persona, Slim Shady. Early in the album, Slim seemingly takes control, kidnapping Marshall. Across the first two-thirds, the unhinged Shady attempts to resurrect the same kind of controversy Eminem has courted throughout his career. The album reaches its climax with "Guilty Conscience 2," which dramatizes a showdown between the two culminating in a symbolic execution – Marshall "shooting" Shady point blank, representing the "Coup de Grâce" (French for "final blow") in the title. "Guilty Conscience 2" serves as a brutal internal battle between Eminem and Slim Shady. Em raps both sides, creating a volatile dialogue where they clash over controversial topics and past incidents from Eminem's career. Towards the end of the song, Eminem throws down a gauntlet of names – figures he's feuded with or mocked in the past, from Christopher Reeve to Will Smith. This litany reflects Slim Shady's influence and the toll it's taken on Eminem's relationships. Desperate for liberation, Eminem reaches a turning point. He's willing to bury past grudges to silence Slim Shady, a symbolic "death" that fulfills the album's title. The song concludes with a jarring shift. Eminem wakes in a cold sweat, recounting a nightmare to his manager, Paul Rosenberg. He describes Slim Shady hijacking his mind and forcing him to utter lots of twisted and disturbing things. "Guilty Conscience 2" is the sequel to Eminem's 1999 track "Guilty Conscience." In the original, Dr. Dre represents the voice of reason, while Slim Shady tempts people towards bad choices. This sequel flips the script, turning Eminem into his own internal battleground. Eminem co-produced "Guilty Conscience 2" with Fredwreck and Dem Jointz. Palestinian-American producer Fredwreck is known for his contributions to hip-hop, having worked with iconic artists like Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Ice Cube. He played a key role in establishing the signature sound of Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label in the early 2000s. California producer Dem Jointz worked with Dr. Dre on his Compton album and with Janet Jackson on her Unbreakable set. He's also collaborated extensively with Kanye West, often serving as Ye's hype man.
Well, we did it now I know right It's beautiful ain't it? Yeah, you happy now, bitch? Yep Alright, you got what you wanted Yeah, what? Let me go Ha, never Why does it feel like I'm always being tortured? The bad apple spoils the whole orchard Used to read comic books to learn more words 'Cause deep down I'm a dork, just a core nerd Meaning nerd to the core 'til I'm cornered Then I'm the coroner What shot is this? First, second, it's your third Vision is more blurred Speech is more slurred Can't even form words It's like a dream up inside of a dream I'm trapped and it's worse than I could've imagined, it's madness Can't wake up, try my damnedest, but old habits are coming back And now transgenders attack us, frontwards and backwards They laughin', throwin midgets at us (ah) This ain't no dream now, huh? See what I mean now? You see how they tryna make me out to be some kind of mean vile obscene, foul prick I kick one freestyle 'bout beating down a special needs child and these people freak out Told you we'd get slaughtered for saying "Retarded" Aw, Marshall's getting a conscience (fuck you) Fuck, this may come as a shock Or have you astonished, regardless Here's the thing 'bout retarded people What? They don't fucking know they're retarded Well, okay, you wanna fat shame, bitch Two can play that game (what?) You wanna judge people? (Yeah) Matter of fact, ain't you the same one who hated bullies calling you bad names? (Yep) Then you turn around and did the exact same (so?) Just immature and literally You're still mentally thirteen and so thirsty for some controversy You're still picking on Christopher Reeves Yeah, but you're me and we're a team So that means we're in cahoots That's conspiracy to commit murder lyrically So clearly, you're the accessory like jewelry You ain't the judge or the jury, you're just as guilty You rip on paraplegics, man, seriously? Oh, bitch, it's a joke No, it's not, it's embarrassing (what?) Like David Carradine found with a pair of jeans At his ankles and belt 'round his larynx I know, it's a scary scene They're coming with everything Little people are trolling me (ha) They saying they've had it (what?) Up to here with me Oh, hilarity (come on) Nah, do your thing Fuck deaf people, yeah Well, between me and you I've think they've had it up to here with me too (what the fuck?) Sorry I'm not perfect as you, Marshall Punching down on little people (yeah), not cool (whoops) You just sound like a dick, wait, nah, fool (what?) When I say, "Fuck midgets," I mean Ja Rule (Oh) And I know that Chris Reeves song was recorded in 2004 for Encore (yeah) Fuck'd you take it off for? 'Cause he died Man, that motherfucker did that bullshit on purpose to ruin the song for us (man) Man, I never seen a bigger pussy than you Bitch, look at all the shit the media's puttin' me through (what?) 'Cause of all the fuck shit that you pushed me to do (me?) Should've knew when I found you, you were just too good to be true (hmm) That's how we end up in these quagmires You said you had my back, liar But I helped you get your stacks higher (yeah) That's diamond sales like sapphires Rap buyers, admires pack lines of admirers Now they say you lack ire That's why your satire backfires (yeah) Flat tires, no longer that guy you were prior to this Yeah, and I scare you 'cause (why?) I'm who you used to be (who?) The you who didn't crumble under the scrutiny (wait, what?) When it was you and me (yeah) I gave you power to use me as an excuse to be evil (I know) You created me to say everything you didn't have the balls to say (yep) What you were thinking but in a more diabolic way You fed me pills and a bottle of alcohol a day (okay) Made me too strong for you and lost control of me (you're right) I took over you totally You were socially awkward 'til you molded me (yeah) You was a loner and nobody 'Cause of me, you didn't take shit from nobody Now look at you (what?) Now you just a punk (man), little scaredy cat (word?) Got you shook like Shakira's ass (yeah) To look at your reflection staring back, bitch (uh-huh) It's just a mirror, relax Man, you're so full of shit, you need MiraLAX (what?) Open your mouth and shit flies out, just lies You thinkin' you can rip my ass, undo these zipties (word?) You can just undo my feet and keep my hands tied 'Cause like an avalanche, I'd still win by a landside Oh, you think so, bitch? Yeah, I know so Okay, your hands and feet, I let 'em both go Yeah, fuck now, punk? Give me that gun, no, don't Rear naked choke hold, let me go, yo Here, take it, bozo (yeah) Queerbait, you homo (you ready?) No, don't shoot (here we go) Bro, no, no Now say you're sorry and you didn't mean any of it I'm sorry Marshall's a pussy, he's Dre and Jimmy's puppet (what?) Sorry he gives a fuck, but pretends he doesn't God, you piece of shit, that does it (uh-oh, wait) Yeah, bitch, this is for him (what?) Christopher, MGK, Nick, and for Limp Bizkit and them Midgets and Ben- (man, please) 'Zino, in addition to him Will Smith and to Canibus, if you're listening, this is the end (okay, okay, I'll stop) So to Jamar and Ja Rule and to all My feuds including ma (what?) I'm welcoming you to my (no, no) Last hoorah, I bid you goodbye (come on, man, don't do this) Murder suicide Killshot, booyaka, cocksucker Coup de grâce, motherfucker, motherfucker Ah, oh, what the fuck? Come on, come on, come on, come on Yeah? Paul You're not gonna fucking believe this, bro I had this dream, it was fucking crazy It was like, the old me came back on the new me And took over my brain and had me saying all this fucked up shit About little people and Caitlyn Jenner and PC police were chasing me And fucking Gen Z was tryna kill me And quadriplegics And Christopher Reeves And I was saying all this fucked up shit And I couldn't stop saying it And then I wake and it was like I was still dreaming Fuck you Wait Hahaha
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
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| 1 | Jul 27, 2024 | 45 | 81 |