JID and Eminem previously worked together on “Fuel,” one of the standout cuts from Eminem’s 2024 album “The Death of Slim Shady.”

Overall, JID and Slim Shady are different artists. But what they do share is tremendous lyrical ability. Additionally, they can rap at the speed of light. Both of those attributes are on full display on the latest track called “Animals (Pt. I).”

It’s the final cut off of JID’s GDLU (Preluxe), the prelude to the highly awaited God Does Like Ugly album. JID announced this EP in the visualizer for his latest numbered freestyle, “32,” which dropped on YouTube on July 1.

According to the Dreamville signee on Instagram, “4 rap songs that were almost on the album and I felt I had to share!! […] all these songs are a part of the GDLU so the ones on YouTube can be playlisted with these 4 (except32 freestyle) thank you again.”

Knowing that, it seems like we are in for JID’s magnum opus. His confidence to leave an Eminem collab off an album speaks volumes to his taste level, which has already been quite impeccable.

But we can see why he left this one off. It feels more like a freestyle with the verses being longer than normal and no true theme. They do rap like rabid animals (pun intended) and keep the aggression on ten, though. It definitely does the loosie thing really well and is a lot of fun to listen to for what it is. Give “Animals (Pt. I) a well-deserved spin below.

Eminem’s verse in “Animal Pt. I” featuring JID is dripping with layered diss aimed at Diddy, using clever wordplay that evokes the dark lore of the Tupac-era East Coast–West Coast feud. Here’s a breakdown of what he’s implying—and why it matters:

🎤 The Lyric Breakdown

Eminem raps:

“I do it like Puff do it, tell my hitter to hit him up, ‘Do it.’
So like my middle fingers to a Tupac song, you know that I put ’em up to it.”

“Tell my hitter to hit him up”

Double meaning:

Violent interpretation: ordering someone to attack Tupac (or Pac’s legacy).

Casual interpretation: “hit him up” also means to call someone.

This ambiguous phrasing mirrors Tupac’s iconic “Hit ’Em Up”, a title he uses as a double entendre.

Middle finger to a Tupac song

Shows respect towards Pac, while also flipping the bird at Diddy—embedding a subtle diss under homage.

Watch the video down below and don’t forget to share this beautiful song with your friends and family…

🔍 Context & Historical Accusations

Eminem has a history of pointing to Diddy in his lyrics, especially around Pac’s murder. On Fuel (ft. JID), he even raps:

“R.I.P., rest in peace, Biggie and Pac… he might put a hit on me like Keefe D did him”

This directly references known allegations involving Keefe D and Diddy’s alleged involvement in Tupac’s killing.

Reddit fans point out that Eminem has systematically infused layered jabs at Diddy across multiple tracks—“Fuel”, “Any Man”, “Killshot”—keeping the suspicions simmering without overtly stating them.

🧠 Wordplay & Strategy

Eminem leverages classic rap wordplay—rhymes, homophones, and historical references—to hint at explosive accusations without legal risk.

As one Reddit user observed:

“It’s absolutely insane how many in the industry knew but couldn’t say… Eminem drip‑feeds the truth… knowing one day his words would haunt him.”

🏴 Final Take

Eminem isn’t just dropping bars—he’s reviving unresolved mysteries from Tupac’s murder in sly, layered ways that encourage listeners to question Diddy’s role. By weaving “hit him up” with nods to Tupac and the finger flip, he offers a compelling tribute to Pac and a veiled indictment of Diddy—all in one verse.

Classic Em—he speaks through riddles, fires verbal shots, and keeps the legend alive.