Ab-Soul once sneaked away from his mom to buy his first CD ever, an Eminem record.
- The rapper grew up in a record shop, yet chose Eminem’s edgy tunes as his personal pick.
- Uncertain whether it was ‘The Slim Shady LP’ or ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’, Ab-Soul knew it was a pivotal moment.
- Eminem recently caused a stir by edging out Kendrick Lamar at the American Music Awards.
- Kendrick, however, made a strong comeback at the BET Awards, scoring big after his surprising losses.
Ab-Soul has shared a charming tidbit about his early music days—his very first CD purchase was an Eminem album. Growing up surrounded by music in a record shop, Ab-Soul had access to all the tunes. Yet, the allure of Eminem’s uncensored music was irresistible.
Recalling the moment, Ab-Soul admits he can’t remember if it was ‘The Slim Shady LP’ or ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ that started his personal music collection. What he does remember is the thrill of sneaking away to make the purchase, defying the clean versions his mom allowed.
Meanwhile, Eminem stirred up the music scene by winning Favorite Hip Hop Artist and Album over Kendrick Lamar at the American Music Awards. Many considered Kendrick the favorite, yet he only managed a win with ‘Not Like Us’ as Favorite Hip Hop Song.
Kendrick was otherwise left behind by mainstream favorites. Billie Eilish snagged Artist of the Year and left Kendrick empty-handed in several nominations.
Kendrick and SZA’s collaboration was also overshadowed by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s hit “Die With A Smile”, which claimed both Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Music Video awards.
A notable reaction came from Kai Cenat who, while attending the awards, questioned Eminem’s win. Cenat voiced his surprise, although he expressed respect for Eminem’s work.
Kendrick’s redemption came at the BET Awards, where his impressive wins included Album of the Year and Best Hip Hop Artist, providing a satisfying follow-up to the earlier disappointments.
His heartfelt acceptance speech at the BET Awards celebrated his connection to the culture and the importance of real, impactful music.
Ab-Soul’s nostalgic recollection and Kendrick’s dynamic award season remind us of the unpredictable beats of the music industry.
