Did Eminem like 2Pac?

Eminem and Tupac have a special relationship. Eminem was a big fan of Tupac and often listened to his songs as an inspiration. It wasn’t the other way around because Eminem wasn’t a mainstream rapper and was just starting up in Detroit and released his first album in 1999 (The slim shady LP). His fame rose in the 2000s, whereas Tupac passed away in 1996.

Eminem was inspired by Tupac’s work and often mentioned him in his songs. He was also known to wear Tupac’s shirts and had a great admiration for him. Eminem was quoted saying “I was a huge fan of Tupac and I still am. I was a fan of his music and what he stood for”. Eminem was also a fan of Tupac’s poetry and often referred to it in his own songs.

Eminem has also paid tribute to Tupac in many of his songs. In his song “Till I Collapse”, Eminem mentions Tupac and his influence on him. He raps “