6 Songs Where Nicki Minaj Referenced Eminem – A History of Lyrical Shoutouts, Shade, and Iconic Moments

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Over the years, Nicki Minaj has made several clever, bold, and sometimes playful references to Eminem in her music. From direct collaborations to subtle name-drops, their lyrical connection has spanned more than a decade. Whether it’s celebrating her debut collab with Slim Shady or throwing a quick shot in response to his bars, Nicki has never held back.

Here’s a breakdown of 6 tracks—including one with Ciara—where Eminem gets a mention, and what each line really means in the bigger picture of hip-hop history.

1. Nicki Minaj – “Roman’s Revenge,” featuring Eminem (2010)

Lyrics: “Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it. You’ve gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad. You and this boy Slim Shady. What’s going on? They’ll lock you away.”

Their first official collaboration, this track features both artists’ alter egos—Roman Zolanski and Slim Shady—battling in pure lyrical chaos. It’s aggressive, theatrical, and unforgettable.

2. Ciara – “I’m Out,” featuring Nicki Minaj (2013)

Lyrics: “Man, f*ck you and your lady, gun butt you, ’cause you’re Shady.”

A line believed to be a direct response to Eminem’s lyrics in “Fast Lane,” where he made a bold reference to Nicki. Here, she claps back unapologetically.

3. Nicki Minaj – “Want Some More” (2014)

Lyrics: “Who-who-who had Eminem on the first album? Who had Kanye saying, ‘She a problem?’”

Nicki flexes her influence, reminding everyone she landed Eminem on her debut album Pink Friday—a major co-sign early in her career.

4. YG – “Big Bank,” featuring Nicki Minaj (2018)

Lyrics: “Told ’em I met Slim Shady, bagged a Em / Once he go Black, he’ll be back again.”

This clever bar plays on the double meaning of “bagged a Em” (as in million and Eminem), while teasing the media and fans with playful flirtation.

5. Nicki Minaj – “Barbie Dreams” (2018)

Lyrics: “Em, cop the Barbie Dream house then you can play the part / I ain’t tryna bust it open in the trailer park.”

A tongue-in-cheek diss filled with humor and sass—Nicki pokes fun at Eminem while keeping it light, just as she does with several other male rappers in this track.

6. Nicki Minaj – “LLC” (2018)

Lyrics: “Pink Friday had Eminem, spit hard but I’m feminine / Iconic trio on Monster, Goblins and Gremlins.”

A proud reminder of her lyrical strength and her place in hip-hop history. She nods to her collaborations with Kanye, Jay-Z, and Eminem while highlighting her unique identity in the game.