Detroit social media users divided over Skilla Baby Eminem’s comments

Skilla Baby sparked a debate on social media with his opinion on Eminem and what Detroiters think of his music. He shared his thoughts while appearing on the podcast “Baby, This is Keke Palmer.”

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Skylla Baby Talks Detroit’s Best Rapper

During a conversation with Keke PalmerSkylla Baby argues that Eminem is not the best rapper to come out of Detroit, noting that the album title changes are due to the inconsistent creativity of local artists.

“I don’t know, because if you think that Eminem is the best rapper in Detroit, by numbers. But the joke is, no one in Detroit would say that,” Skilla said.

When Keke asked Skylla who Detroit’s favorite rapper was, he said he wasn’t sure because everyone in the city had their moment at the top.

“Everybody had their turn to be Detroit’s favorite rapper. Sada Baby had their turn, Tee Grizzley had their turn, Dugg had his turn, Babyface Ray had his turn, Veeze is one of the best rappers in Detroit, Baby Smoove. There are a lot of artists that had their turn. Everybody had their turn to be the best in the city. But we lack consistency. Nobody has consistently been Detroit’s best rapper or favorite rapper,” Skilla continued.

Additionally, Skylla Baby stood by his opinion on Eminem, stating that while Detroit respects Eminem, he does not believe the legendary rapper can currently be considered the best rapper in the city.

“But nobody plays Eminem in Detroit right now, I’m not gonna lie. And I was a fan of Eminem growing up. I’m a fan of Eminem, but do we think he’s our best rapper? I don’t think Detroit does,” Skilla explained.

Rapper and Big Sean Hop in the TSR comment section

Social media was divided over Skilla’s claims, but the Detroit host responded with sharp criticism Shade Room Comments Section to honor other greats from his hometown, including Cash doll And Big SeanBig Sean also jumped in to show some love to Skilla.

@skillababy wrote: “I DID NOT CALL ANYONE WITHOUT A BUMP. DETROIT IS FULL OF GREAT RAPPER AND I CAN’T FORGET KASH DOLL BIG SEASON AND OF COURSE DEJ.”

@bigsean wrote, “I love Skillu.”

Instagram user @brielle097 wrote: “It’s a fact, he’s famous in the world, not in Detroit, lol.”

Instagram user @detroitgottalent wrote: “We respect Eminem, but we don’t listen to his music.”

Another Instagram user @dappermann wrote: “Big Sean is the answer. And he’s consistent.”

While Instagram user @h_jedoo wrote: “Bro, Detroit itself was known to the world because of Eminem, what the hell? The new generation better keep listening to Sexyy Red and stop giving their opinions on real rappers.”

Then Instagram user @jemelehill wrote: “If you’re not from Detroit (and I am from Detroit), you won’t understand this. People from Detroit love and respect Eminem so much, but there’s a disconnect that most of you who live outside of Detroit won’t understand. Most people from Detroit won’t say Eminem.

Instagram user @xhibit_a_ wrote: “So if there was a battle between the cities, you wouldn’t send Eminem as the best representative of you in the battle?”

Finally, Instagram user @tree.oxg wrote: “None of the people he named are close to Em’s career lol.”

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