Did Eminem ever meet Biggie?
The answer to this question is not a simple yes or no. It is possible that Eminem and Biggie did run into each other at some point, but it is not known for sure.
The Outsiders were a popular, underground rap group that Eminem was part of. This group mostly consisted of east coast artists, and it is possible that Biggie was aware of them. However, there is no evidence that the two ever met in person.
Eminem and Biggie were not homies, and they did not collaborate on any songs. However, Eminem did appear on a pre-recorded song after Biggie’s death. The song was called “Dead Wrong” and it was released in 1999. This was one of the first songs that Eminem appeared on after Biggie’s death.
Eminem has been open about his admiration for Biggie and his influence on his own career. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Eminem said that Biggie was one of the main reasons he started rapping. He said, “I was like, ‘Man, this guy is so dope.’ I was a fan of his before I even started rapping.”
It is clear that Eminem was a huge fan of Biggie’s music, and it is possible that he was aware of Biggie’s influence on his own career. However, it is not known for sure if the two ever met in person.
Eminem has also paid tribute to Biggie in his own music. In the song “Stan”, Eminem references Biggie’s song “Suicidal Thoughts”. He also mentions Biggie in the song “Lose Yourself”, where he says “If you had one shot, or one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment, would you capture it, or just let it slip?” This is a reference to Biggie’s song “Juicy”, where he says “If you don’t know, now you know.”
It is clear that Eminem was a huge fan of Biggie’s music, and it is possible that he was aware of Biggie’s influence on his own career. However, it is not known for sure if the two ever met in person. It is possible that they did, but it is also possible that they never crossed paths.
Either way, it is clear that Eminem was heavily influenced by Biggie’s music and style. He has paid tribute to Biggie in his own music, and he has been open about his admiration for Biggie and his influence on his own career. While it is not known for sure if the two ever met in person, it is clear that Eminem was a huge fan of Biggie’s music and that he was heavily influenced by him.