AI Writes a "Lethal" Rap Battle in the Styles of Eminem and MGK

Over the past decade-plus, iconic rapper Eminem and rapper-turned-pop-punk star Machine Gun Kelly have been embroiled in beef. It started when MGK commented on a photo of Eminem’s daughter, calling her hot, and it’s escalated into diss tracks ever since.

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But it’s a shame these two talented, magnetic artists just don’t get along. To encourage some constructive conflict resolution, we sought out help from ChatGPT.

Maybe the two will be inspired to offer an olive branch to smooth things over. To see what the artificial intelligence system thought a rap duet between the two might resemble, read “A Lethal Combo” below.

“A Lethal Combo”

Verse 1 (Eminem):

Eminem:
Yo, MGK, you think you’re gunnin’ for the throne,
But I’m the rap god, you’re just a stepping stone,
You called me out, said I was old and done,
But I’ll tear you apart, son, just for fun.

I’ve been in this game, decades of rap mastery,
You’re just a rookie, chasing after me desperately,
I’ll lyrically murder you, that’s my specialty,
You’re in my sights now, can’t you see the legacy?

Verse 1 (Machine Gun Kelly):

Machine Gun Kelly:
Eminem, you’re livin’ in the past, it’s clear,
Your old style’s fading fast, it’s time to disappear,
I’ll bring the heat, watch me as I engineer,
A lyrical assault that’s gonna leave you in tears.

You dissed me first, but you didn’t expect this,
I’ll hit you back hard, leaving you in distress,
I’ll expose your flaws, make the whole world confess,
That the new generation’s here, put you to rest.

Chorus:

Eminem:
They say the old meets the new, let’s see who’ll prevail,
But in this lyrical battle, I’ll make MGK frail,
I’m a legend, a titan, no one can curtail,
I’ll prove to the world that I still prevail.

Machine Gun Kelly:
I’m the future of rap, and it’s time to unveil,
My skills and my passion, I’ll send you to jail,
Your time in the spotlight, it’s starting to derail,
I’ll prove to the world that I can’t fail.

Verse 2 (Eminem):

Eminem:
You say you’re the future, but you’re still in my shadow,
I’m the rap game’s king, you’re just a young bravo,
You think you can beat me? That’s a hard no,
I’ll hit you so hard; it’s like a lethal combo.

You’ll regret the day you stepped in this arena,
I’ll eat you up and spit you out, it’s a misdemeanor,
Your career, I’ll end it, no one’ll remember,
You’re just a moment in time, a temporary contender.

Verse 2 (Machine Gun Kelly):

Machine Gun Kelly:
Your reign’s had its day, it’s time for you to bow,
I’ll put you in your place, make you wonder how,
I dismantled your empire, it’s happening now,
Your rhymes are dusty, while mine are fresh, and wow.

I’ll prove that I’m the future, your time’s in the past,
I’m the new wave of rap, and I’m here to last,
You’ll never recover from this verbal blast,
MGK’s on top, and I’m rising fast.

Chorus:

Outro (Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly):

Eminem:
So, MGK, you gave it your best shot,
But in this rap game, I’m the one who can’t be forgot,
I’ll keep on rising while your star’s turning to dot,
It’s Slim Shady, baby, the legend of hip-hop.

Machine Gun Kelly:
You may claim the throne for now, but just wait,
I’ll be back, and I won’t hesitate,
To challenge your reign, it’s not up for debate,
The future of rap, MGK, ain’t no second-rate.

Final Thoughts

Standing ovation for ChatGPT for nailing much of the two pop stars’ history, subject matter, and even style. It’s supremely unlikely that Em and MGK would ever find themselves in a studio or on stage together, the beef has gotten that toxic, but that’s why we have AI to help us imagine just what an impossible world might look like.

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