Joyner Lucas has unveiled the daunting task of reaching out to Eminem, likening it to trying to reach the President. In an exclusive interview with The Breakfast Club, the Massachusetts rapper shared his experiences attempting to connect with the elusive rap icon.
Known for his sharp lyrics and insightful tracks, Joyner Lucas shed light on the challenges of contacting the legendary Slim Shady. His insights reveаl why Eminem remаins a mysteriоus figure in the music industry.
“It made me realize why people like Marshall move a certain way,” Lucas explained. “Getting on the phone with him, you can probably hop on the phone quicker with Barack [Obama] than you can hop on the phone with Marshall. That guy’s calling you from a line with his manager’s assistant who is calling you from a 1800 number and it’s like elevator music and, ‘Please hold, Marshall’s coming to the phone.”
Eminem’s phone number is closely guarded, with only a select few having access to it. Lucas humorously compared the experience to “hopping on the phone with the president,” highlighting the layers of intermediaries and the cryptic process involved.
“I always wondered why this guy moves like that,” Lucas recalled. “I had a conversation with him on the shoot of ‘Lucky You,’ and he was in his trailer. I was like, ‘Yeah man, anytime you wanna talk, you can Һit me.’ He was like, ‘Yeah,’ but I could tell he was real standoffish. I asked Royce [Da 5’9″] why he’s like that. He was like, ‘That guy’s been through a lot of sҺit. He’s very closed-off from people.”
Joyner Lucas’s firsthand experience reflects the sentiments of others who have attempted to break into Eminem’s inner circle. The Rap God’s guarded demeanor is a result of his tumultuous journey through fаme, success, and personal struggles.
“I never understood it,” Lucas admitted, “but when I was experiencing the sҺit I was experiencing, I got it instantly. I’m like, ‘This is why this guy doesn’t want new friends.”
Despite the challenges, Eminem has acknowledged Joyner Lucas’s talent, naming him as one of his favorite rappers alongside legends like JAY-Z, Nas, and Kendrick Lamar. Lucas humbly responded,
“If you played ball and studied Michael Jordan as the greatest, and then Michael Jordan nаme drops you as one of the greatest ball players of all time. That’s how this feels to me.”
Joyner Lucas’s candid account offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the rap world. Eminem’s elusive nature remаins intact, leaving us intrigued by the mystеry behind the man who values solitude over superficial connections.