'Rap God' Eminem, Justin Timberlake Beat Out For Top Global Recording Artist Title: Who Won?

Eminem's resurgence into music relevancy cumulated with a second-place finish on the list of the top global recording acts in 2013 by the IPFI, according to Digital Spy.

The rapper's eighth studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, earned platinum status with major hits, including the chart-topper "The Monster" featuring Rihanna and "Rap God." However, despite the critical and commercial acclaim, the Detroit native, along with fellow U.S. artists Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry and Pink, was beat out by UK boy band One Direction for the top spot.

One Direction snagged the title thanks to the success of their Midnight Memories album, along with millions of Youtube views and large streaming numbers on top services such as Spotify and Deezer. The IPFI creates the top ten global recording acts chart through a combination of physical sales, digital sales and streaming revenue.


Here's the official 2013 IPFI Top Ten Global Recording Artists Chart:


1. One Direction
2. Eminem
3. Justin Timberlake
4. Bruno Mars
5. Katy Perry
6. Pink
7. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
8. Rihanna
9. Michael Bublé
10. Daft Punk


On the heels of his big 2013, Eminem also appears to be working with old pals D12 on new material, Em's producer Mark Bass recently told The Detroit Free Press.

D12, which hasn't released an album since 2004's D12 World, are without key member Proof, a close friend of Eminem's that passed away in 2006. Bizzare and Mr. Porter also left the group, but it is possible the two could return for a reunion with remaining members Kuniva, Swifty McVay, Fuzz Scoota and Eminem.

While details on the comeback are sparse, Bass did reveal in his interview that Eminem was featured on three of the tracks the group already recorded.

D12 hit double-platinum status with their LP Devil's Night, which helped jump-start Eminem's career. Their sophomore album, D12 World, was also a hit, making its way to the top of the albums chart.

Eminem is also reportedly linked to a New record with Busta Rhymes and a Battle rap reality show.

What Rapper Eminem is Afraid of... It’s Every Parents Nightmare!

Rapper Eminem’s 17-year-old daughter brought her boyfriend home to meet dad. Apparently dad, Marshall Mathers, AKA Eminem, had quite the wake-up call.

The boyfriend was raised on heavy doses of Eminem’s music along with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Ludacris, famous for their lyrics about violence and devaluing of women. Their lyrics, if printed, would make you nauseous. And if they don’t and you worship the ground these artists walk on, something is seriously wrong. If fact, the boyfriend’s favorite Eminem song is “Superman,” a song about putting anthrax on a woman’s hygiene product and then slapping her until she can’t stand. He also likes the song, “Kill You,” a brutal story of killing a woman and hiding her in a closet.

When Eminem found out the boyfriend was raised on his music, he had serious doubts about his character and wondered how the music influenced his world view. In an interview with The Onion, he commented, “And his parents let him listen to it?” What kind of house was that? I don’t even want to think about what kind of people they are.” Yes, lyrics about having sex with prostitutes and then painting the room red with blood are quite disturbing, but you wrote them!

What happens when a boy grows up listening to lyrics about beating women and treating them like dirt?

Well, Eminem, they go out in the world and date somebody’s daughter. Only this time, he dated yours.

You should be worried. Your wish for your daughter to date someone who never heard your lyrics is a good wish. If my daughter dated someone who grew up on your music, loved it and worshipped you as his hero, I would be distraught too.

The problem is your albums sold over 80 million copies world wide, making you one of the bestselling artists in the world. Maybe you should have thought of how your music would influence people BEFORE you made millions off of it. I am glad you are thinking about it now. Now, the consequences may be real. Now, your world view has taken root in the hearts of many. Now, those boys to men will have your lyrics in their heads.

Think of how many boyfriends have been influenced.

I’m sorry that your daughter has to date someone who loves your music, but I am also sorry about all the other daughters who will be victims of violence and misogyny.

Eminem, your chickens have come home to roost. And I agree, this is nothing to crow about!

Eminem News 2014: Chrysler 200 Lives Up to Detroit Rapper's Famous Super Bowl XLV Commercial

Chrysler introduces a completely redesigned 200 at the Detroit part of North American International Auto Show, proving that it is now worth Eminem's Super Bowl commercial back in 2011.

Three years ago, Chrysler aired its acclaimed Super Bowl commercial featuring the Detroit-native rapper behind the wheel along with the tagline "Imported from Detroit," which certainly put a spotlight on the city of Detroit.

"What does this city know about luxury?" the announcer asked in the midst of Eminem's 2011 hit "Lose Yourself" and gritty images of Detroit. "What does a town that's been to hell and back know about the finer things in life?"

The moving ad earned four Gold Lions for Best Directions, Best Use of Music, Best Scripts and Best Automotive Commercial and a Bronze Lion for Best Editing at the Cannes Lions 58th International Festival of Creativity.

According to Chrysler, Eminem's track was chosen for the two-minute commercial because of its international recognition and for the attitudes expressed in the song. The song's theme portrays the attitude of accomplishing "anything we set our mind to and that failure is not an option."

However, the most important thing of all was missing: the best car. Despite the impressive ad, which also intended to show the nation that the company was still alive 18 months after filing for bankruptcy, the 200 ended up being nothing more than just a placeholder.

The North American International Auto Show starts on Monday, Jan. 13, and will feature debuts for some of the auto world's most important models. For the first time in years, Chrysler is fielding a strong contender in mid-sized sedans, and the 200 is likely to be one of the most talked-about debuts for its sophisticated beauty and surprising sumptuous interior.

Chrysler 200 is built on a chassis derived from Alfa Romeo, the premium brand owned by Chrysler parent, Fiat SpA. It features a nice-speed automatic transmission, helping achieve an expected 35 miles per gallon on the highway. The transmission is mated to Chrysler's 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.6-liter V6. It also uses an electric rotary dial.

An innovative all-wheel-drive system automatically disconnects the rear axle when not needed for improved fuel economy. The 200 includes more than 60 safety and security features.

Scoop DeVille Details Song Featuring Eminem & Busta Rhymes

Recently, Busta Rhymes announced that he has a new song with Eminem, and it caught the attention of the public.

The song's producer, Scoop DeVille recently sat down with Vlad TV and provided more details about the song and described it.

"That's the next record that's going to, I'd say destroy the streets of New York and Hip Hop in a lot of ways," Scoop DeVille said when asked about the record. "That record is something that we've been putting together for a minute. It's not just like an overnight thing. We've been trying to make this THE record to bring back Busta in a major way."

Scoop also dropped a new revelation: the latest song with the Hip Hop superstars supposedly contains two verses of a minimum of 60 bars each.

"Not only are you going to get the song, you're going to get a video, you're going to get the old Buss, old Em and it's like six minutes of just rhyming–64 bars Em, 60 bars Em of just destroying it, it's insane," Scoop described. "It's 64 bars, chorus, 60 bars chorus, done."

In September, Busta spoke about the track.

“I’ve got a six-minute record with Eminem that sounds like we are respectfully trying to battle each other in a way that you probably never heard us battle in our entire careers on a record.” Busta Rhymes said at the time in an interview with XXL. “So it’s lot of real incredibly golden moments for us on this project.”

Busta previously had a record with Eminem with "Hurt You" that didn't make it onto his 2006 album,The Big Bang but still excited fans.

E.L.E. 2 is slated to feature Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, and more, and will likely drop in November. The album is a follow-up to 1998's Extinction Level Event - The Final World Front.

Watch the full interview with Scoop DeVille

'Rap God' Eminem Earns 2013 Best-Selling Album Honors in Canada for 'Marshall Mathers LP 2'

Eminem eclipsed Celine Dion for Canada's best-selling album of the year, moving 242,000 copies in the country, according to Nielsen SoundScan Canada and Billboard.

The 41-year-old rapper's Marshall Mathers LP 2 narrowly edged out Dion's Loved Me Back to Life, which sold 231,000 copies. The rest of the top ten comprised of Imagine Dragons, Mumford & Sons, Pink, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, the Lumineers, Michael Buble and One Direction.

Overall album sales dropped six percent in Canada from 2012 to 2013, according to the report.

It was recently reported by TMZ that the "Rap God," was offered a substantial contract from NFL owners to perform at a private Super Bowl party, but according to the gossip site's sources, Em was looking for a massive paycheck for his services. Fellow hip-hop titan Kanye West also turned down a lucrative offer to perform at the event, TMZ reports.

"The Monster" rapper reportedly demanded $2 million, while West asked for $1 million for the event.

With the overwhelming appeal he's proved he can still fetch with MMLP2, maybe the request wasn't as crazy as it sounds.

The album achieved certified platinum status just two weeks after its release, according toBillboard.

Eminem secured 792k sales in its debut week, which made the climb to 1 million records sold relatively easy the following week. The MMLP2 track "Berzerk" snagged platinum honors back in October and the Rihanna-assisted track "The Monster" followed it up a few weeks later. The duo previously hit 11-times platinum status with their track "Love the Way You Lie."

The Detroit native has been a force on the singles charts, with four tracks featured simultaneously in the top 20 and ten featured on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart shortly after the album's release. Slim Shady's new hits make him the first artist since the Beatles in 1964 to have placed four songs concurrently on the Billboard Top 20 chart, a feat that also helped him pass the legendary rockers for the title of best selling artist of the past decade.

His top single, "The Monster" featuring Rihanna lead the album's top 20 singles, followed by "Rap God," Berzerk," "Survival," "Beautiful Pain," "Love Game," "Headlights," "Bad Guy," "Rhyme or Reason," and "Legacy."

Marshall Mathers LP 2 gives Em seven number one albums, with his only miss being Curtain Call: The Hits, which peaked at number two.

According to Billboard, Eminem is the fifth artist to have ten singles on the chart simultaneously since it adopted its "current sales/airplay/streaming methodology" 13 months ago. The other four are also rappers: Drake (who has done it four times), Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz.

2014 concert forecast: One Direction, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Eminem headed for Bay Area?

Concert-wise, 2014 is already off to a sizzling start. This month's highlights include Justin Timberlake (Jan. 19), George Strait's farewell tour (Jan. 30) and two nights with the Eagles (Jan. 29 and 31) -- all at the SAP Center in San Jose.

That same venue remains the tuneful epicenter in February, offering up Demi Lovato (Feb. 11), Imagine Dragons (Feb. 13) and a doubleheader with Sting and Paul Simon (Feb. 17). Then, of course, there's the Miley Cyrus visit (Feb. 24 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Feb. 25 at SAP Center).

I expect that's just the tip of the iceberg. More top acts are sure to announce 2014 Bay Area dates in the months to come. Which ones? That's hard to say -- but I'm going to try and say it anyway.

Here's a look at the major acts that might also be playing the Bay Area this year. This is not based on "insider" information, but rather on simple research and gut feeling. In other words, mark these in pencil -- definitely not pen -- on your calendar.

• One Direction: Local One Direction fans were in crisis mode after the world's top boy band announced its most recent tour and it didn't include a Bay Area date.

Prediction: Relax, we'll get a One Direction stadium show, right around the time the group performs a two-night stand Sept. 12-13 at the Rose Bowl in Southern California. The question is -- which stadium? I think it will be Levi's Stadium, the 49ers' new digs in Santa Clara. In fact, I predict that this will be the first concert at the venue. It's already landed dates with WrestleMania and the Super Bowl, so why not One Direction? If it doesn't work out for Levi's -- perhaps due to a conflict with the 49ers' game schedule -- look for One Direction to play O.co in Oakland.

• Paul McCartney: Will Beatlemania strike Candlestick Park again? That's been the speculation ever since reports surfaced that Sir Paul was interested in performing the final concert at the 49ers' old stadium before it's demolished. McCartney was said to have floated the possibility to Mayor Ed Lee before performing at the Outside Lands festival in Golden Gate Park in August.

Prediction: McCartney seems really interested in promoting his new album, dubbed, appropriately enough, "New," and plans to tour Europe and Japan this year. Thus, it's certainly not inconceivable that the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer could add some North American dates for this year. He played New York's Shea Stadium -- another historically significant Beatles venue -- before it was torn down in 2008. So, yes, he'll play Candlestick -- likely in the fall.

• Metallica: The Bay Area's mightiest metal band has plenty of roadwork on tap, with more than 20 spring-summer dates scheduled in South America and Europe. There's been no word on whether Metallica also plans to heat up the amps in North America this year.

Prediction: Metallica won't skip the opportunity to play Candlestick Park one final time. The band usually does a pretour warm-up show in the Bay Area, but that won't be at Candlestick -- because Metallica will want to be in peak form for that giant hometown gig. Instead, I expect them to play the 'Stick in the fall. Indeed -- if that McCartney booking falls through -- look for Metallica to perform the venue's final concert.

• The Rolling Stones: Mick, Keith and the boys only played in a baker's dozen of markets, including Oakland and San Jose, during their 2013 North American tour. It's not like them to leave money on the table, so it's plausible that they could swing through the U.S. again -- possibly for a series of stadium dates.

Prediction: The Stones are already set to roll through Japan, Australia and some other countries in late winter and early spring, so look for them to spend the summer on our side of the Pacific. I think they'll play the big houses this time around, with Candlestick or Levi's being the best bets.

• Eminem: If you've heard his latest album, "The Marshall Mathers LP 2," then you know that Slim Shady really needs to give his fan base some reason -- any reason -- to still pay attention. A full-fledged North American tour would definitely do the trick.

Prediction: Don't hold your breath. Eminem just doesn't seem to like touring anymore. He'll probably do a handful of festival dates, but it's doubtful they will include the Bay Area.

Demo of Eminem and Rihanna's "The Monster" Sung by Bebe Rexha

This is amazing! Up-and-coming singer Bebe Rexha co-wrote, and originally recorded, "The Monster" song. Instead of releasing it herself, she made the intelligent move to sell it (knowing it was a bona-fide hit waiting to happen) to a bigger artist. Eminem picked it up, and called for assistance by Rihanna to sing the chorus. Time later, "The Monster" hasproven to be so on the charts. Five weeks atop Billboard's Hot 100!

The full demo of "The Monster", here called "Monster Under My Bed", sung by original artist Bebe Rexha, has surfaced online. And it is amazing! Make sure to remember this a demo. Yes Bebe's vocals are not so amazing, sometimes messy I should say, but it's the full song that makes me jaw-drop. It's a flawless pop record. If Rihanna had picked it up herself, and recorded it, I am sure "The Monster" would have been a #1 hit too. What she can do now is pull a new "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)". She can re-record Bebe Rexha's original solo version, and include that on her 8th album.

'Rap God' Eminem, Rihanna Fend off Pitbull, Kesha For Top Billboard Hot 100 Spot

Eminem and Rihanna have retained the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the fourth straight week, holding off a strong bite from Pitbull and Kesha's track "Timber," which fell to no. 2, also for the fourth week in a row.


"The Monster" has helped Rihanna move into sole possession of the third-most total weeks at No. 1 (51) in the chart's history, Billboard reports. The track slipped 7% to 136 million in all-format audience impressions, according to Nielsen BDS, but added 433,000 downloads sold this week (up 124%), according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Rihann's 51st week in the top spot pushes her past Boyz II Men (50 weeks) for third-most time spent at the summit in the chart's 55-year history. Mariah Carey leads with 79 total weeks at No. 1 and is followed by the Beatles (59 weeks).

Billboard notes that the difference in overall chart points between "The Monster" and "Timber" shrunk from 17% last week to just 6% this week, meaning Rihanna and Em may have to invoke a bit more fear in their competition to stay on top for another week.


"The Monster" also finished first for the ninth consecutive week on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap Songs charts.


The collaboration is the second chart-topper for the dynamic pair, who previously achieved 11-time platinum honors for their 2010 track "Love The Way You Lie."


Shot in "Rap God" Em's native Detroit, the song's music video was directed Rich Lee, who previously worked with the rapper on "Lighters" and "Not Afraid."


While Ri-Ri's chart-topping past with Eminem would seem like enough for the 40-year-old to suggest another hookup on Marshall Mathers LP 2, it wasn't the Barbadian singer's vocals that made her perfect for the track.


"The perception of the record, what it's saying, I thought it would be a good idea to have her on it because I think people look at us like we're both a little nuts. That's one of the things that I was telling her in making the record: I think that people look at us a little crazy," Eminem told MTV News.


He continued:


"As soon as I got the beat I just heard her on it," Em said. "I wanted to make sure that I had it finished first to be able to present to her, but once I had the rhymes done, I sent it to her.


"I had to send it to her because schedules were conflicting and sh-- like that. Plus, the record it was kinda pulled together at the last minute," Em admitted. "I sent it to her, she laid the hook, sent it back. She smashed it like she does always. It's pretty incredible."

Eminem's 'Monster' Posts Biggest Sales Week Yet

In its ninth week atop Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Eminem's "The Monster" takes home Digital Gainer honors thanks to a 123% increase to 433,000 downloads, its best week yet according to Nielsen SoundScan. The most recent tracking week ending on Dec. 29.

The Rihanna-assisted cut sold 373,000 in its first week of availability (coinciding with the Nov. 16 chart date) but had not sold more than 300,000 in any week since. With this week's impressive figure, tied primarily to the rise of holiday gift card purchases, "The Monster" has now sold 2.2 million downloads.

171,000 (its best week as well) to spur a 5-2 jump. The move marks the song's best position in its 16 weeks on the chart. It has now sold 1.1 million downloads.

Drake's "Hold On, We're Going Home" holds tight at No. 3 in its 21st week while Beyonce's "Drunk in Love" slips 2-4 in its second. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "White Walls" falls 4-5 while YG's "My Hitta" (No. 6), Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" (No. 7) and Jay Z's "Holy Grail" (No. 8) all retain their last week positions.

Sage the Gemini's "Gas Pedal" re-enters the top 10 with 11-9 skip in its 24th week as does Eminem's "Rap God" with a 14-10 jump to close out the region.

On Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Beyonce's self-titled album reigns for a third week at No. 1 with 310,000 units (a 17% drop). It has now sold 1.3 million in its three weeks on the chart.

Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" stays put at No. 2 with 122,000 (a 6% lift) while Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2)" moves 5-3 with a 21% increase to 55,000.

Rounding out the top five are Drake's "Nothing was the Same" gliding 6-4 in its 15th week with 32% rise to 49,000 and R. Kelly's "Black Panties" slipping 4-5 with 44,000 copies (a 27% dip).

Hello Kitty covers Eminem's "Rap God"

There are no words. Looking upon this video for too long, particularly the terrifying mouth that the video's creator decided Hello Kitty needed to have, is a surefire way to end up counting flowers on the wall.

True to the original, the best part is the opening monologue. Where Em dropped Wu-esque claims of bringing the full force of his skill down on the heads of his enemies, Kitty claims dominion over all species of Earth, man and dog included.

"A man gives you food, takes you for walks and picks up your poo. You look up with your big brown eyes and worship your master," the cat reasons. "As for me, I see someone cleaning my crap, giving me food, water and shelter, I can only conclude, they are no master. No sir. I'm the one being worshipped here."

Unfortunately, the rest of the song fails to deliver on the promise of the intro, with herky-jerky animations and bad cat puns telling you in mile-high neon letters that it is absolutely time for bed.