Nick Cannon Revisits Eminem Feud: Still Defending Mariah Carey?

Nick Cannon recently discussed his decade-long feud with rapper Eminem during an appearance on the On Par With Maury Povich podcast. The conflict initially erupted in 2009 when Eminem released 'Bagpipes From Baghdad,' which referenced Cannon's then-wife, Mariah Carey.

Cannon stated he felt obligated to defend his wife's honor. He expressed that Eminem's professional relationship with Carey had transitioned into something he perceived as personal, leading to harsh words. This defense of his relationship and love motivated his response.

While the divorce between Cannon and Carey was finalized in late 2016, the feud with Eminem resurfaced. This revival occurred after Cannon's appearance on T.I.'s Expeditiously podcast, following Eminem's perceived jabs on Fat Joe's track 'Lord Above.'

In December 2019, Cannon escalated the beef by releasing three diss tracks: 'The Invitation,' 'Pray for Him,' and 'Canceled: Invitation.' The latter track accused Eminem of racism based on past remarks. Eminem responded not with music, but with a brief message on X (formerly Twitter).

Cannon later told Billboard in April 2020 that he was defending himself, asserting Eminem had been bringing up the issue for years. He described his approach as matching and even overdoing energy when provoked, a characteristic he likened to his "Wild 'N Out" persona.

Despite the ongoing nature of their public exchange, Cannon stated he respects Eminem as a hip-hop icon. He believes Eminem now understands better and that he will continue to respond if Eminem keeps mentioning him.