Reception was generally positive, with some critics—such as those from the BBC—arguing that Part II actually improved upon the original by centering Rihanna’s "commanding" performance. Others, like the Chicago Sun-Times, felt it was an "unnecessary sequel" that muddied the song's social message regarding domestic abuse.

"" is the 2010 sequel to the record-breaking hit by Eminem and Rihanna . Appearing as the final track on Rihanna’s fifth studio album, Loud , it shifts the narrative focus to the female perspective of the toxic relationship introduced in the original. Narrative Perspective and Lyrics

"Even angels have their wicked schemes / And you take that to new extremes / But you'll always be my hero / Even though you've lost your mind".

Critics note that while Part I focused on the "rage" of the abuser, Part II provides a more coherent look at the psychological toll on the victim, who admits to feeling like a "masochist" for staying. Production and Composition

The track was produced by Alex da Kid and based on a demo originally written and recorded by Skylar Grey.

The standard album version includes a "fiery new verse" from Eminem toward the end, while an alternate version featured on iTunes is a purely acoustic piano ballad.