The original "Killshot" remains a landmark in battle rap for how it effectively ended his feud with Machine Gun Kelly in 2018, leading many fans to use the name as a shorthand for any potential "career-ending" response from Eminem. Misconceptions and Fan Tracks
The Game took aim at Eminem’s career, claiming he is only considered a "top five" rapper because he is white and that his music is no longer played in "the clubs" or "the streets". He also referenced Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Jade, a move historically known to provoke a fierce response from Shady. Eminem - Killshot 2 (The Game Diss)
Eminem fired back, rapping that the only reason his detractors' music is still played in clubs is because they "still perform in ’em". The original "Killshot" remains a landmark in battle
Contrary to fan expectations of a full-length "Killshot 2," Eminem did not release a standalone diss track in return. Instead, he addressed The Game’s claims—specifically the "club play" insult—in a guest verse on Ez Mil’s 2023 song "Realest". Eminem fired back, rapping that the only reason