Haha! Facts! Everyone is their own worst critic, after all. Yet, the hindsight he subjected himself to was well due, if that makes sense. Not “long overdue” but, rather, needed to happen at that time.
I also need to point out the “I've been drivin' around your side of this town Like 9 frickin' hours and 45 minutes now” line. That’s the exact length of his discography from SSLP to MMLP2 where this track is on. I love details like that and he does it all the time, also all the references to his work and life prior to this song. Your really have to dive deep into his catalogue to fully understand how incredible his pen is.
That last verse won "Verse of the Decade" I think. It shows how self-aware Eminem actually is. He knows that he goes off the handle at the wrong people, has double standards, regrets in his career. He's basically saying "I'm human and I've made mistakes, and I know I'm going to have to face all of the consequences for them." Being able to be that vulnerable on a track at the same time you're lyrically demolishing it is a feat to behold.
He not 1 huh not 1 of the best...like please no1 equates to him neither comes close to him ! That's why every1 wants to erase him from hip hop, coz they cant HANDLE THE HEAT that is Eminem
2000 - Stan released, Stan's brother Matthew is 6 2013 - Bad Guy(Stan pt.2) released, about Stan's brother Matthew coming for revenge and breaking into his house to kill him 2020 - Matthew(26) breaks into Em's house to supposedly kill him. Crazy how he pretty much predicted it happening years ago
@@kristiantaylor9026 Yes, 3 years ago, a guy named Matthew, who was 26 at the time, broke into Eminem’s house and was waiting for him in the kitchen. Eminem initially thought it was his nephew, but then he realized it was an intruder. Matthew told Eminem that he was there to kill him. Look up the story it was everywhere
Yo what I just looked it up that's wild man that's crazy , this rap prediction shit is wild same goes for what Kanye talks about and then it happens years later.
The last 2 minutes of the song is Slim-Shady Confronting Marshal Mathers about things Marshal has subconsciously been ignoring. "I'm your karma closing in with each stroke of a pen" "I'm the bullys you hate, that you became" "Marshal Mathers the rappers persona's half a facade" This is Slim-Shady Confronting Marshal Mathers. Marshal created Slim-Shady to be the foul-mouthed, offensive, overly aggressive, crazied rapper that would never give a Fuk about what anyone's feelings or opinions and as a result all the blame of offensive lyrics, homophobic lines and morally wrong statements would lie on Slim-Shady. So no matter how offensive and controversial the songs were Slim-Shady was who got blamed not Marshal. But the last 2 minutes was Slim-Shady telling Marshal "You know the truth". Marshal knew deep down that He himself was the one saying these things no slim. All of those pop stars and rappers that Slim-Shady bullied back in the early 2000s was Marshals doing even if it was Slim-Shady that took the blame. Slim-Shady is telling Marshal that the voice in the back of Marshals head that whispers "you have no conscious" is shadys voice. Marshal has been having thoughts revolving around the fact that he doesnt have much time left in the rap game but Marshal has been ignoring it. Now Slim-Shady is saying that HE is the one that has been giving Marshal those thoughts and he adds that Marshal will become the laughingstock of Rap if he doesnt walk away soon. *This is some very intricate Storytelling Skills, as well as the mood he sets with his tone, and There are only a small number of Humans that are This Creatively Gifted and have perfected their Art enough to create something this special. I mean he just literally Rapped a Internal Dialogue between himself and his alter-ego about the most sensitive Emotions and contemplations a person can have and to top it off the story is viewed from INSIDE OF HIS CONSCIOUSNESS!! * Marshal Mathers is one of the TOP5 Artists/Poets to ever live.
@@dedragun well alot of people are saying "wow that's deep, hes talking about his insecurities". All the while they are only seeing and being impressed by the tip of the iceberg. That verse runs way deeper than 99/100 people conceive it. I just wanted to explain it so people could appreciate the level of creativity,Artistry , and how incredibly humble a person must be to not only understand this about oneself but to make that public. These are probably the most secretive and personal feelings that Marshal has been bothered by for 20+ years. I doubt he has ever spoken to his wife, daughters, or even his closest friends about these feelings and then to give this vulnerability to the world shows incredible bravery and Humility. He is the ideal role model for teenagers and adults alike.
When he says I've been driving around for like 9 hours and 45 minutes now, that was the totality of time of his discography up to that point in the song 🤯
You got to remember that Stan is probably considered Em's masterpiece by the masses, it even birthed a new word. So he must have really tried to make something that stacks up and I think he fully achieved that. Big ups to the GOAT
I’m autistic and obsess on things.....so I’ve watched every reaction video there is with my headphones on so I can see the people’s faces as they listen to Eminem’s heart and mind at their most vulnerable on a track. Stevie is by far my favorite dude to watch when it comes to Eminem specifically. This jammage makes me want to cry because I feel like I saw Eminem as he was writing them and had a flash of all the pain and suffering he went through in HIS life
Matthew Mitchell is stans little brother the one who stan said he’s a bigger fan than I am we waited in the blistering cold for you four hours & you just said no.....
When the story of Matthew ends, what happens after is a masterpiece of emotion, self reflection, and artistry in delivery. If there ever was a master of their craft, Eminem would be it. He proved as much here. Great reaction and I'm glad you got lost in the rest of the end to just absorb it as it didn't need breaking down. Thanks!
Great reaction, that last half of the song that transitions to the darker side always gives me chills. Also, the beginning of Stan he says he was trying to get a Em to sign a starter cap for his brother, so that is the tie-in. Also ties into the MGK diss "Killshot" where he calls MGK a stan and says he has an autograph for his daughter and he wrote it on a starter cap.
This is definitely one of the best reaction videos I've seen on Eminem hands down!!! I feel like you're starting to see why Stans are so loyal and defend Eminem ferociously. Because we've all known this about Eminem, we all know how lyrically insane he is, we all know how great of a storyteller he is, and above all how humble he is as a person and gives credit to other artists as far as being top five. And it's like you say all the time, people who hate on Eminem and say he's not dope clearly have not took the time and effort to go through his catalog and listen. It's a shame but I'm happy to see you go through his catalog and in your own way start to become a Stan 😂. Not a Stan as in being obsessive but truly appreciating the artist, the art form and the pure genius that is Eminem.
@@Bizeecentral depends on how you interpret the word stan. Em has said that he was a Stan to LL and Redman so does that mean he was obsessive or overzealous and a stalker? I would think not. He's just stating that he's a huge fan but using the word stan in place of that...
@@FreakishlyUNeek prob was obsessive to make being a stan to him true in a way.I see stan as being the type of person em portrayed in the music video. if you just really like him and his music and what he does, big fan. if you take it too far and start immortalizing him, might be crossing into stan territory
@@FreakishlyUNeek True, i just wouldn't define it as anything the video didn't portray, Stan tends to have a negative connotation to it, not a compliment. Could make it that way but thats what haters do all the time im seeing, using the term stan loosely and not keeping it to the definition. If your not over obsessive and taking fandom too far, i wouldn't call someone a stan. I take back the immortalizing thing as my definition of stan. Its anyone whos obsessive, takes fandom too far, and gets emotionally defensive and violent over him, virtually or in person. Immortalizing someone is something we do to anyone we are a fan of when they are our favorite so i'd classify that as a step above a big fan but not a stan, being your favorite xD
Shout out to everyone who loves watching his reaction slowly unfold and realize who the song is about. Watching reactions like this is as entertaining as just listening to the song itself
“Bad Guy” is a sequel to Eminem’s song “Stan”, which was released as a single from The Marshall Mathers LP. “Stan” is about a crazed fan who kills himself, his girlfriend and their unborn child because of the “lack of attention” Eminem paid to him as a fan. Bad Guy is about Stan’s little brother, Matthew, who loved his brother more than anything. Matthew Mitchell is all grown-up now, and is seeking revenge for Stan’s death.
I listened to this the night it hit youtube. Like i was literally sitting at my laptop playing my Playstation waiting and soon as it hit i paused what i was playing and i wont lie shit made me cry because it came full circle once i realized its stans brother and that last verse....jesus fucking christ. I feel like this song was the official end of eminems career as far as proving he is without a doubt one of the greatest rappers to walk this earth. Because after this song he is free to bask in his legend
Nobody breaks down songs like you. Other reviewers laugh, get wide eyed, stand up and make a ruckus but never break down the bars. No hate or disrespect intended here, just facts
Hell yea. He breaks them bars down, stops, thinks about his own breakdown and actually comes away with the meaning and picks those doubles triples and few quadruples. Doc RIch, ScriptWork and No Life Shaq have some of the best reviews. Haven't seen much lately from LawTwinz, but check them all out, they all have their twists, and a lot of the reactions go hand in hand, some miss a bar or two, but the other picks it up. Pretty dope to watch 2 or 3 in a row.
Shaq was good with 100-300k followers, but then he started buying cars, made his intro like a gospel singer and I think his money and fortune....he’s a great guy and paved the road. However the youtubers post Shaq’s extreme success. It happens to a lot of people, but NolifeShaq was much better before 500k followers. He earned it.... but some of his routine is very predictable. I’ve switched to Stevie.
“Chauvinist pig, drove in this big Lincoln town car” is reference to an old track called “Desperados” with bugz and Proof, fire track. Great reaction Stevie, was bouncin round with you on that last verse!
Plus Frank Ocean's song "Swim Good" (about dying by driving a car into the ocean) starts with "That's a pretty big trunk on my Lincoln town car, ain't it?"
Eminem is the goat 🐐🐐 no two ways about it his catalog is insane and his hit rate is unmatched and no two songs sound the same 20 years of nothing but greatness 🔥🐐
@@Max-xl5kx it's the first song on my playlist it's on every time I get in my car. Sorry I offended you man you maybe need a break from the internet 🤦🏼♂️
Eminem actually had a home invasion earlier this year - from a guy called Matthew. Look up the story and notice his age - do the maths from when Stan was released... "That's my little brother man, he's only 6 years old..." Crazy real life coincidence.
Man it's so good to see someone who's a real hip hop head that can truly appreciate the genius of (almost all) Eminem's songs! The best part is that Stevie said he doesn't even listen to Em, but he still acknowledge the fact that Em is the GOAT..!
Dude took his time with this reaction. And it’s exactly what the song needed. Awesome to see someone who knows their shit go through this song for the first time
Did anyone mention the intruder in EM's house earlier this year named Matthew, that actually would have been the exact age of Matthew Mitchell in this song. Crazy stuff
He’s been saying prophet type stuff always. Godzilla video came out before the lockdown, but the store he’s in has empty shelves. Also, the Toy Soldiers video before Proof died.
I seen Eminem in 2014 and he opened with this when the beat switches up - Chills. When he says '9 hours and 45 minutes ' That was his discography up until that exact moment. When he's rapping towards the end and you can hear a devils voice thats also Eminem rapping in that voice onto of his flow. Insane song
I had to sub Stevie knight. I’m reliving Myself becoming a huge fan through Stevie. I remember realizing for the first time how good of a story teller em is or the depth of the bars. The details like 9hr 45 min Whilst trying to get through the cadence and flows, etc, etc. it’s fun watching Stevie react to it and remember feeling similar when I heard songs for the first time. Kinda wish Stevie would go back to the start and work his way though the entire thing cuz you can clearly see how em evolves thru the years. Keep up the good work homie!
God that last verse i think will always be my favorite Em verse of all time that message is so powerful when he explain what Stan and his little brother stand for creating a huge overarching message not only for this song but as well as Stan. God this song is a masterpiece
Best reaction video period....the honesty...the breakdown of the bars...the appreciation and everything...watching this reminded me of the night i first heard this song and got totally obsessed instantly!!!!
Eminem fan who is been listening to stan since 2000...dude this is stans lil brother bro... New Eminem fans : what the fck is this song about man....till its finally revealed..:) @steveknight man...its so much fun..to listen to you break down eminem old songs..like no other reaction videos...Eminem is the only artist i ever followed almost for 20 yrs now...from India..
Was anyone else getting frustrated of him not knowing it was Stan's little brother but finally got relieved when he figured it out lol great reaction nonetheless bro and the broncos hat is the starter cap Eminem signed and sent to Stan
This song is honestly the culmination of every aspect of rap being mastered in one song. A masterpiece and honestly one of the best songs ever written period imo.
Fun Eminem fact: when Stans little brother Matthew (the song is in his perspective. In Stan Eminem says “but you could have signed an autograph for Matthew, that’s my little brother”) he says he’s driven for 9 hours and 45 min. That was the full time of all Eminem albums until that song on MMLP2) Stan was on mmlp. Bad guy mmlp2 “Eminem killed by M&M, Matthew Mitchell” I can’t remember the exact bar but he mentions the starter cap Eminem mentioned on Stan. He also says “new plan, Stan” I’m only half way through your reaction so I don’t know if you realize but I always thought the 9hrs and 45 min bar was dope. Only Eminem adds that shit up to be accurate 😂😂
I thoroughly enjoyed watching his gears working. Stevie Knight is a smart dude. For someone who isn't a fan and knows the catalog and times lines like the back of their hand, he came pretty close pretty fast.
@@elemaire86 Yea and Em only drops little hints here and there that it's Stan's little brother talking until the verse where he's got Em in the trunk. If you're going into the song completely blind, it'd be hard to realize who was rapping before the point where Stevie figured it out.
SKnight!! This is one of my favorite reactions from u!! Because this truly shows how much of a Genius Em is!! This is just a small example of "Story telling, Lyrics, Beats, Chorus, Entendres, etc...But why u have no choice but to listen to each & every word multiple times!!... He has SO MANY Different Lanes!!! From MI, & a HUGE FAN since 50k'ish fallowers!! Mad love for EVERYTHING u do Brother!!
@@robert_5974 every reference em makes on the MMLP2 is from the perspective that 13 years have passed. On Criminal on MMLP1 he says on the last verse "die bitches, bastards, brats, pets. This puppy's lucky I didn't blast his ass yet" Then on Parking Lot (Skit) on MMLP2 it takes place right after criminal finishes when he shoots the teller he's robbing, then when running away you can hear a full grown dog barking at em, at which point em shoots the dog. (since it's not a puppy anymore)
To make a sequel to your best known album And connect a story like that after 13 years "Eminem killed by MnM Matthew Mitchell bitch I even had ur initials" How can u not give credit to this artist! I only wish Bad Guy had official video.. Would have got so much more recognition!
This is my number one favorite song to see people impacted by - why we're here for reactions: to see the effect music has on people - and I think I requested you react to this like a year ago...7k (ish) cuz I've been rockin since then. When I say this reaction was worth the wait... so glad you didn't pretend to understand or get discouraged when you didn't understand right away. Stay authentic. It's so relatable.
"When it's time to *walk* away, I'm every guilt *trip* The *baggage* you have, but as you gather up all your *possessions* If there's anything you have left *(lift?)* to say 'Less it makes an impact, then don't bother So 'fore you *rest your case* Better make sure you're *packing* a wallop"... GODDAMN
This whole reaction Im yelling "ITS HIS BROTHER MATHEW!!!" 🤣🤣🤣 you were so close the whole time. "It sounds like Stan, but Stan is dead 🤣🤣🤣 good reaction!!
I haven't seen other reactors appreciating this song they always compare it with "stan" But Stevie enjoying it from the beginning to the end and appreciating on how much Eminem has put his pen to work . Respect man I was smiling throughout this video and especially the last 2 minutes of the song it's just amazing Thanks for the reaction man I'm waiting for the "not afraid" reaction video I hope to see it soon
Imagine waiting for this album to release and keeping away from all the promotions/talk about it. Obviously naming the album as a sequel, one would assume it would have references. But having this be the first track. That was an experience, glad it happened to me!
with Em you can have about 20 different top 5 lists, top 5 flows, top 5 stories, top 5 features, top 5 disses, top 5 talk yo shit, top 5 Haillie songs, top 5 fast songs... you can have a Top 5 list of his top 5 lists.
Greatest Part about all of this is that this song came out 13 years after the song "Stan" ...& then 7 years after "Bad Guy" the song actually came true.. A guy named Matthew who's the same age as Matthew Mitchell the character (26) actually broke into Eminem house just to meet him..Eminem had to take him down himself & hold him until police arrived. Mind blowing
You are a true fan of hip hop man. I love that you appreciate the art. A lot of so called hip hop fans would call this track garbage. And they have. This shit gives me goosebumps. Much love man! Keep doing what you doing.
He's talking about his regrets and all the stuff that's gonna come back on him. He knows karma is a bitch. Creativity has never been used so good in all of music. Eminem is a tortured genius literally. Artist of the millienium of any genre. Nobody can do this they wouldn't know where to start. Just unbelievable. Em you are everything.
I’ve heard this song like a million times and never picked up on the nitwit (knit) part. Like, I knew the whole sewing scheme but that last part. Amazing.
I have waited so long to hear and see you react to this song! It is in my top 5 maybe top 3, it is insane that one man can be this talented. The one thing I have always loved and respected about Eminem is his ability to be such a great story teller. You can close you eyes and just listen and see everything that is happening. Story tellers like Em are so few and far between. Much love to you and how well you break down songs, watching you is almost like hearing them for the first time for me. Can't wait to see what you react to next!
I know Stevie has been going on this Eminem Journey. But I wonder how many subs are also new to the Eminem journey? A lot of us here have already been Stans (in a good way) but are any of you starting to realize the greatness?
That would be me. Wu tang, tribe, beasties and p.e. was my go to in the 80s/90s. Always liked ems songs but was never really a fan. When Godzilla had people losing their minds i started watching the reactions from no life shaq and in the clutch which lead me to Stevie. And fuck me, my eyes are now open.
I always thought he was good with the bars I did catch and understand but now having more knowledge myself of the culture and watching Stevie go back to a lot of older stuff and his knowledge and breakdowns has made me really really appreciate how insanely talented he is, especially all the wordplay double entendres and triples, I’m a sucker for those and missed so many so this journey is the best thing in lockdown. Stevie kills it
I've been a fan for a long time, but had never deep-dived into his last several albums. I have more appreciation for his lyrical genius now than ever. He is still on top imo.
Been waiting FOREVER!!!! I wanted to see that face when that last verse started. Undeniably one of the sickest moments in music. The dramatic buildup in the music, the cadence, and the brutal self honest reflection. I get tingles EVERY time I hear this. Everything stops and I zone completely in. I was honestly scared when that got released because it sounded like he was on the edge of pulling the plug. So glad you finally did this one tho
![[Industry Ghostwriter] Reacts to: Eminem- Bad Guy (REACTION)- INSANE STORY TELLING. AND THAT ENDING?](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kXehwjkNr1s/mqdefault.jpg)
The last verse in this song is arguably his best verse ever in my opinion.
Pure poetry
Literally pure heart ❤️
Always gives me chills
@@byFlights It was fantastic
Chills so so so good!!
The end was the best diss track to Em that anyone could ever deliver.
Just like the last battle in 8 Mile
The only one that will murder Eminem is Eminem.
Haha! Facts! Everyone is their own worst critic, after all. Yet, the hindsight he subjected himself to was well due, if that makes sense. Not “long overdue” but, rather, needed to happen at that time.
That is so true. He murdered himself on his own shit.😳
I also need to point out the “I've been drivin' around your side of this town
Like 9 frickin' hours and 45 minutes now” line. That’s the exact length of his discography from SSLP to MMLP2 where this track is on. I love details like that and he does it all the time, also all the references to his work and life prior to this song. Your really have to dive deep into his catalogue to fully understand how incredible his pen is.
so true. he’s so amazing
Wow if everyone sees it that way eminem would get the respect he deserves
Eminem Music is a puzzle you gotta put together. He’s got hidden gems in everything. He’s literally a modern day Shakespeare like he said he was.
@@abealno5279 yes sir
Eminem is a writer that uses rap as the outlet
Writer > Rapper
That last verse won "Verse of the Decade" I think. It shows how self-aware Eminem actually is. He knows that he goes off the handle at the wrong people, has double standards, regrets in his career. He's basically saying "I'm human and I've made mistakes, and I know I'm going to have to face all of the consequences for them." Being able to be that vulnerable on a track at the same time you're lyrically demolishing it is a feat to behold.
Verse of the Decade isn’t an award. Although if it was this verse deserves it. It’s truly the best hip hop verse I’ve ever heard
Last verse is so deep, it's bottomless 🔥
R A the rugged man got 2nd best, for his uncommon valor verse
That particular verse is what kept me hopeful we would see him make a solid come back. I held that in the back of mind from the moment I heard it.
From what platform
Just another example of why Em is one of the best story telling rappers ever
*the best storytelling rapper
Just some idiot with a mobile Device
Em is not a better story teller than Nas, BIG, or BIG PUN
@@alvaroriverarivera4312 it’s all down to opinion mate
at least
He not 1 huh not 1 of the best...like please no1 equates to him neither comes close to him ! That's why every1 wants to erase him from hip hop, coz they cant HANDLE THE HEAT that is Eminem
2000 - Stan released, Stan's brother Matthew is 6
2013 - Bad Guy(Stan pt.2) released, about Stan's brother Matthew coming for revenge and breaking into his house to kill him
2020 - Matthew(26) breaks into Em's house to supposedly kill him. Crazy how he pretty much predicted it happening years ago
This actually happened? wtf??
@@kristiantaylor9026 Yes, 3 years ago, a guy named Matthew, who was 26 at the time, broke into Eminem’s house and was waiting for him in the kitchen. Eminem initially thought it was his nephew, but then he realized it was an intruder. Matthew told Eminem that he was there to kill him. Look up the story it was everywhere
Yo what I just looked it up that's wild man that's crazy , this rap prediction shit is wild same goes for what Kanye talks about and then it happens years later.
Seeing Stevie vibe and bop to an Eminem hook is priceless
On that point you know he feeling the song for real real :D :D It's truly priceless
Totally agree, you knew he was feeling that
Em's hooks are awesome when he's not the one singing them
@@env0x hes not a singer but he has good hooks he did himself ^^
I swear
I enjoy it so much
That last verse is on another level. Probably his greatest.
Honestly tho. It’s toss up for this verse or his verse on Best Friend with Yelawolf
@@dirtydishdave395 great shout👍
100% agree bruv, that verse gives me chills everytime I listen.
he opened up wembley 2014 with the last verse..when the curtains dropped.. it was unreal ill never forget i was 10 rows from the front.
"He met Stan in Denver, his lil brother wanted an autograph on his hat..(Denver Broncos hat)"
Im sure someone mentioned this somewhere. But that last verse was voted best verse of the decade. The history leading up to it was so perfect.
No, he did meet stan and he did ask for an autograph, but the gate was one that eminem owned and he mailed it to mathew
Hat* not gate
Why is your comment 1 week old? The video is not even a day old
@@doubleggamingmeruz678 I've seen that on a couple Stevie vids. Idk if it's a RUclips issue or just this channel buggin a little in the comments.
The last 2 minutes of the song is Slim-Shady Confronting Marshal Mathers about things Marshal has subconsciously been ignoring.
"I'm your karma closing in with each stroke of a pen"
"I'm the bullys you hate, that you became"
"Marshal Mathers the rappers persona's half a facade"
This is Slim-Shady Confronting Marshal Mathers. Marshal created Slim-Shady to be the foul-mouthed, offensive, overly aggressive, crazied rapper that would never give a Fuk about what anyone's feelings or opinions and as a result all the blame of offensive lyrics, homophobic lines and morally wrong statements would lie on Slim-Shady. So no matter how offensive and controversial the songs were Slim-Shady was who got blamed not Marshal. But the last 2 minutes was Slim-Shady telling Marshal "You know the truth". Marshal knew deep down that He himself was the one saying these things no slim. All of those pop stars and rappers that Slim-Shady bullied back in the early 2000s was Marshals doing even if it was Slim-Shady that took the blame. Slim-Shady is telling Marshal that the voice in the back of Marshals head that whispers "you have no conscious" is shadys voice. Marshal has been having thoughts revolving around the fact that he doesnt have much time left in the rap game but Marshal has been ignoring it. Now Slim-Shady is saying that HE is the one that has been giving Marshal those thoughts and he adds that Marshal will become the laughingstock of Rap if he doesnt walk away soon.
*This is some very intricate Storytelling Skills, as well as the mood he sets with his tone, and There are only a small number of Humans that are This Creatively Gifted and have perfected their Art enough to create something this special. I mean he just literally Rapped a Internal Dialogue between himself and his alter-ego about the most sensitive Emotions and contemplations a person can have and to top it off the story is viewed from INSIDE OF HIS CONSCIOUSNESS!!
* Marshal Mathers is one of the TOP5 Artists/Poets to ever live.
💯. That last verse is a work of art.
This comment was a thing of beauty
@@dedragun well alot of people are saying "wow that's deep, hes talking about his insecurities". All the while they are only seeing and being impressed by the tip of the iceberg. That verse runs way deeper than 99/100 people conceive it. I just wanted to explain it so people could appreciate the level of creativity,Artistry , and how incredibly humble a person must be to not only understand this about oneself but to make that public. These are probably the most secretive and personal feelings that Marshal has been bothered by for 20+ years. I doubt he has ever spoken to his wife, daughters, or even his closest friends about these feelings and then to give this vulnerability to the world shows incredible bravery and Humility. He is the ideal role model for teenagers and adults alike.
Thanks for sharing. Totally agree
I dunno who or how anyone could have explained it better...thanx for this
This was Eminems real masterpiece, so underrated.
When he says I've been driving around for like 9 hours and 45 minutes now, that was the totality of time of his discography up to that point in the song 🤯
No fucking way??
That's so fucking hard ! ! Holy shit !!
No way😲
Everyone here: "IT'S STAN'S LITTLE BROTHER MY GUY!!!!" lol
So true. Hahaha im telling him through my phone ,"and heres an autograph for your brother i wrote it on a starter cap".
TheNewKingOfBASS that sounds awesome man. Good luck with the project.
Stan Stan son...
When I listened to this when it released I heard the Matthew Mitchell line that was when I realised this, it was mad
I was legit getting frustrated.
You got to remember that Stan is probably considered Em's masterpiece by the masses, it even birthed a new word. So he must have really tried to make something that stacks up and I think he fully achieved that. Big ups to the GOAT
I’m autistic and obsess on things.....so I’ve watched every reaction video there is with my headphones on so I can see the people’s faces as they listen to Eminem’s heart and mind at their most vulnerable on a track. Stevie is by far my favorite dude to watch when it comes to Eminem specifically. This jammage makes me want to cry because I feel like I saw Eminem as he was writing them and had a flash of all the pain and suffering he went through in HIS life
The last verse will always be my favorite of all time..the beat change, his attitude change, the lyrics, it’s insanely perfect. 🐐
Matthew Mitchell is stans little brother the one who stan said he’s a bigger fan than I am we waited in the blistering cold for you four hours & you just said no.....
😔💔
I KNEWWW IT!
When the story of Matthew ends, what happens after is a masterpiece of emotion, self reflection, and artistry in delivery. If there ever was a master of their craft, Eminem would be it. He proved as much here. Great reaction and I'm glad you got lost in the rest of the end to just absorb it as it didn't need breaking down. Thanks!
That's how you Listen Eminem. And that's how people should appreciate him.
Like you Stevie. Salute from Hellas.
I come back to this video every few months. The ending is one of eminems greatest verses ever. And Stevies reaction to it makes it that much harder.
NEVER apologize for pausing to break down a bar, that’s why we here you are the absolute best breakdown artist on here! ✌🏽
Eminem doesn't make songs - he makes ART
I like your username - You probably can compare me to your car... ;-D
Bruh this video had me gritting my teeth waiting for stevie to finally get the puzzle right😂.
Ripping my fuckin hair out lmao
He is sooo fuckin' confuse
SEEING STEVIE JAMMING TO THIS MASTERPIECE OF SONG AND ESPECIALLY THAT LAST WILD VERSE, ITS SO SATISFYING BRUH.
When he starts reflecting on his career I always get chills when you’re really listening to it such a masterpiece
THIS IS THE BEST REACTION TO BAD GUY BY EMINEM I SEE ON YT, STEVIE YOU DA BEST REACTOR HERE, GOAT
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Great reaction, that last half of the song that transitions to the darker side always gives me chills. Also, the beginning of Stan he says he was trying to get a Em to sign a starter cap for his brother, so that is the tie-in. Also ties into the MGK diss "Killshot" where he calls MGK a stan and says he has an autograph for his daughter and he wrote it on a starter cap.
This is definitely one of the best reaction videos I've seen on Eminem hands down!!! I feel like you're starting to see why Stans are so loyal and defend Eminem ferociously. Because we've all known this about Eminem, we all know how lyrically insane he is, we all know how great of a storyteller he is, and above all how humble he is as a person and gives credit to other artists as far as being top five. And it's like you say all the time, people who hate on Eminem and say he's not dope clearly have not took the time and effort to go through his catalog and listen. It's a shame but I'm happy to see you go through his catalog and in your own way start to become a Stan 😂. Not a Stan as in being obsessive but truly appreciating the artist, the art form and the pure genius that is Eminem.
being a stan and a big fan is different things. xD
@@Bizeecentral depends on how you interpret the word stan. Em has said that he was a Stan to LL and Redman so does that mean he was obsessive or overzealous and a stalker? I would think not. He's just stating that he's a huge fan but using the word stan in place of that...
@@FreakishlyUNeek prob was obsessive to make being a stan to him true in a way.I see stan as being the type of person em portrayed in the music video. if you just really like him and his music and what he does, big fan. if you take it too far and start immortalizing him, might be crossing into stan territory
@@Bizeecentral like I said it's all on how you interpret "Stan"
@@FreakishlyUNeek True, i just wouldn't define it as anything the video didn't portray, Stan tends to have a negative connotation to it, not a compliment. Could make it that way but thats what haters do all the time im seeing, using the term stan loosely and not keeping it to the definition. If your not over obsessive and taking fandom too far, i wouldn't call someone a stan. I take back the immortalizing thing as my definition of stan. Its anyone whos obsessive, takes fandom too far, and gets emotionally defensive and violent over him, virtually or in person. Immortalizing someone is something we do to anyone we are a fan of when they are our favorite so i'd classify that as a step above a big fan but not a stan, being your favorite xD
Shout out to everyone who loves watching his reaction slowly unfold and realize who the song is about.
Watching reactions like this is as entertaining as just listening to the song itself
THIS IS THE GREATEST SONG EMINEM HAS EVER WRITTEN. No arguments.
One of.. He did similar with the devil inside of him w all the drugs in my darling
And darkness pure Shakespeare
@@emyf9197 my darling so underrated
It's Stan's little brother, he was also in the music video.
“Bad Guy” is a sequel to Eminem’s song “Stan”, which was released as a single from The Marshall Mathers LP. “Stan” is about a crazed fan who kills himself, his girlfriend and their unborn child because of the “lack of attention” Eminem paid to him as a fan. Bad Guy is about Stan’s little brother, Matthew, who loved his brother more than anything. Matthew Mitchell is all grown-up now, and is seeking revenge for Stan’s death.
I'm glad I read the comments. I was literally about to explain it just like this.
& also this year a matthew broke into em's house. 😳
it also plays into him talking to his subconscious which is slim shady. it goes back and forth.
This song is one of those songs goes over most people’s heads. I’ve seen so many reactors that have no idea what’s going on. In Stevie, we trust.
Eminem is the only one who can diss himself in his own song from others perspective. Love this man.❤️
Great reaction! This is probably one of the best underrated storytelling songs ever made. My opinion.
I listened to this the night it hit youtube. Like i was literally sitting at my laptop playing my Playstation waiting and soon as it hit i paused what i was playing and i wont lie shit made me cry because it came full circle once i realized its stans brother and that last verse....jesus fucking christ. I feel like this song was the official end of eminems career as far as proving he is without a doubt one of the greatest rappers to walk this earth. Because after this song he is free to bask in his legend
Its such an underrated song, I'm really glad you heard it...And heard it!!!
That beat drop into the last verse sends chills up your spine! Amazing sequel to Stan
Nobody breaks down songs like you. Other reviewers laugh, get wide eyed, stand up and make a ruckus but never break down the bars. No hate or disrespect intended here, just facts
Check out third earnest,scriptwork and knoxhill and unbashedly reggie. Including stevie they're amazing at breaking down
Doc Rich and ScriptWork are great too
Hell yea. He breaks them bars down, stops, thinks about his own breakdown and actually comes away with the meaning and picks those doubles triples and few quadruples.
Doc RIch, ScriptWork and No Life Shaq have some of the best reviews. Haven't seen much lately from LawTwinz, but check them all out, they all have their twists, and a lot of the reactions go hand in hand, some miss a bar or two, but the other picks it up. Pretty dope to watch 2 or 3 in a row.
Facts other reactors are really corny in comparison it's why I fucks with stevie
Shaq was good with 100-300k followers, but then he started buying cars, made his intro like a gospel singer and I think his money and fortune....he’s a great guy and paved the road. However the youtubers post Shaq’s extreme success. It happens to a lot of people, but NolifeShaq was much better before 500k followers. He earned it.... but some of his routine is very predictable. I’ve switched to Stevie.
“Chauvinist pig, drove in this big Lincoln town car” is reference to an old track called “Desperados” with bugz and Proof, fire track. Great reaction Stevie, was bouncin round with you on that last verse!
Plus Frank Ocean's song "Swim Good" (about dying by driving a car into the ocean) starts with "That's a pretty big trunk on my Lincoln town car, ain't it?"
Eminem is the goat 🐐🐐 no two ways about it his catalog is insane and his hit rate is unmatched and no two songs sound the same 20 years of nothing but greatness 🔥🐐
No matter how many times I hear this track..I always get goosebumps on that 4th verse..
I absolutely loved watching Stevie slowly figure out who the song was about
who else was frustrated but laughing when Stevie was getting closer to figuring out who it was? Stevie cracks me up!
The last verse gives me chills every time and I've been listening to the daily since it was dropped 🤯😍
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You have been listening to it for 7 years???? Miss me with that BS
@@Max-xl5kx it's the first song on my playlist it's on every time I get in my car. Sorry I offended you man you maybe need a break from the internet 🤦🏼♂️
@@redbeard3780 surely you must have been bored by now
Chills yup
Eminem actually had a home invasion earlier this year - from a guy called Matthew. Look up the story and notice his age - do the maths from when Stan was released...
"That's my little brother man, he's only 6 years old..."
Crazy real life coincidence.
Man it's so good to see someone who's a real hip hop head that can truly appreciate the genius of (almost all) Eminem's songs! The best part is that Stevie said he doesn't even listen to Em, but he still acknowledge the fact that Em is the GOAT..!
Dude took his time with this reaction. And it’s exactly what the song needed. Awesome to see someone who knows their shit go through this song for the first time
Did anyone mention the intruder in EM's house earlier this year named Matthew, that actually would have been the exact age of Matthew Mitchell in this song. Crazy stuff
WHHHAATTTTTT
Yes. Rumor has it stan was a true story and bad guy almost was
He’s been saying prophet type stuff always. Godzilla video came out before the lockdown, but the store he’s in has empty shelves. Also, the Toy Soldiers video before Proof died.
@@kaziah5257 I thought he made Toy Soliders because Proof died...you sure it came out before?
David Quilen Proof is IN the video.
With Stevie's reaction amping it up, the last verse had me fucking crying today, although I've heard this before. Crazy. Thank you Stevie! Love you
Likeee this is the 4th time I am coming to watch Stevie react to this particular song
I’m glad you just enjoyed the last part of the song. That shit is so fire 🔥
I seen Eminem in 2014 and he opened with this when the beat switches up - Chills.
When he says '9 hours and 45 minutes ' That was his discography up until that exact moment.
When he's rapping towards the end and you can hear a devils voice thats also Eminem rapping in that voice onto of his flow. Insane song
Awww damn. I was really hoping to see a “Stan” and “Bad Guy” double feature.
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Me too - listening back-to-back might be dangerous though, cuz the genius could make your brain melt. Maybe that's why they don't do it lol
I had to sub Stevie knight. I’m reliving Myself becoming a huge fan through Stevie. I remember realizing for the first time how good of a story teller em is or the depth of the bars. The details like 9hr 45 min Whilst trying to get through the cadence and flows, etc, etc. it’s fun watching Stevie react to it and remember feeling similar when I heard songs for the first time.
Kinda wish Stevie would go back to the start and work his way though the entire thing cuz you can clearly see how em evolves thru the years.
Keep up the good work homie!
I've never seen Stevie react like that during a chorus lmao
He just had to let it ride out in the end to get the full effect! Glad he did!
I remember him vibing like that in an NF song guess it was “Destiny”
@@tbotec7516 This is how you know he's genuine. He won't dance to a chorus he really doesn't like much.
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He kinda reacted that way on ‘Lock it up’ ft Anderson Paak although idk if he “grooved” as much as he did with this one lol
I really wasn’t expecting him to like the chorus haha that’s awesome
wht u saying man this chorus is just whole another vibe
God that last verse i think will always be my favorite Em verse of all time that message is so powerful when he explain what Stan and his little brother stand for creating a huge overarching message not only for this song but as well as Stan. God this song is a masterpiece
Best reaction video period....the honesty...the breakdown of the bars...the appreciation and everything...watching this reminded me of the night i first heard this song and got totally obsessed instantly!!!!
This is like a sequel to stan. This one is about Matthew (Stanly’s little brother)
Like a sequel? It is literally a sequel lol
Azurex _ you’re right idk why I put “like a” 😭
Spazz_lmao I see comments like this and I’m just like “they ain’t even wait to see if he figured it out or not” lmao
Superslash yeah i didn’t finish watching you’re correct
Eminem fan who is been listening to stan since 2000...dude this is stans lil brother bro...
New Eminem fans : what the fck is this song about man....till its finally revealed..:) @steveknight man...its so much fun..to listen to you break down eminem old songs..like no other reaction videos...Eminem is the only artist i ever followed almost for 20 yrs now...from India..
21:45 YOU KNOW HE FEELIN IT !!!! HAD THE EXACT SAME REACTION MY FIRST TIME HAHAHAHAH That verse is incredible!
Was anyone else getting frustrated of him not knowing it was Stan's little brother but finally got relieved when he figured it out lol great reaction nonetheless bro and the broncos hat is the starter cap Eminem signed and sent to Stan
We need Friday Night Cypher 🔥🔥
He already did it few days ago
Im late to this vid sry
MMLP2 is one of the most underrated albums of all time
Stevie Knight after 15 of the lat 20 Eminem reactions: “That. That was top five.” 😂
This song is honestly the culmination of every aspect of rap being mastered in one song. A masterpiece and honestly one of the best songs ever written period imo.
Fun Eminem fact: when Stans little brother Matthew (the song is in his perspective. In Stan Eminem says “but you could have signed an autograph for Matthew, that’s my little brother”) he says he’s driven for 9 hours and 45 min. That was the full time of all Eminem albums until that song on MMLP2)
Stan was on mmlp. Bad guy mmlp2
“Eminem killed by M&M, Matthew Mitchell”
I can’t remember the exact bar but he mentions the starter cap Eminem mentioned on Stan. He also says “new plan, Stan”
I’m only half way through your reaction so I don’t know if you realize but I always thought the 9hrs and 45 min bar was dope. Only Eminem adds that shit up to be accurate 😂😂
One of my favorite Em songs. This song is rich in text. He's so brilliant. The G.O.A.T.
Im yelling at the screen its stans younger brother!!! 😂😂😂
I thoroughly enjoyed watching his gears working. Stevie Knight is a smart dude. For someone who isn't a fan and knows the catalog and times lines like the back of their hand, he came pretty close pretty fast.
@@elemaire86 I agree I was just high ass hell and a lil drunk... 😂😂 I really injoyed it i 100 percent agree with u..
@@elemaire86 Yea and Em only drops little hints here and there that it's Stan's little brother talking until the verse where he's got Em in the trunk. If you're going into the song completely blind, it'd be hard to realize who was rapping before the point where Stevie figured it out.
The end of this song is one of Em’s greatest moments period!!!! Love how Stevie says it’s fire 5x before the best part even comes! Lmao!
Likkeee…. First time I watched it, I was like bruhhh just wait
This song reminds me why no one is on Em's level🔥🔥🔥
Almost a decade later and still get chills when I hear him reflecting on his career. Forever a legend. Forever a goat.
Dope reaction Stevie, "here's an autograph for your brother, i wrote it on a Starter cap". Thats the telltale line. Keep grinding
SKnight!! This is one of my favorite reactions from u!! Because this truly shows how much of a Genius Em is!! This is just a small example of "Story telling, Lyrics, Beats, Chorus, Entendres, etc...But why u have no choice but to listen to each & every word multiple times!!... He has SO MANY Different Lanes!!!
From MI, & a HUGE FAN since 50k'ish fallowers!! Mad love for EVERYTHING u do Brother!!
This came out like 13 years after Stan
Which makes Matthew 19...it's like real life time for fictional characters.
@@robert_5974 aye I didn't even think of that haha crazy story telling
@@robert_5974 every reference em makes on the MMLP2 is from the perspective that 13 years have passed. On Criminal on MMLP1 he says on the last verse "die bitches, bastards, brats, pets. This puppy's lucky I didn't blast his ass yet"
Then on Parking Lot (Skit) on MMLP2 it takes place right after criminal finishes when he shoots the teller he's robbing, then when running away you can hear a full grown dog barking at em, at which point em shoots the dog. (since it's not a puppy anymore)
To make a sequel to your best known album
And connect a story like that after 13 years
"Eminem killed by MnM
Matthew Mitchell bitch
I even had ur initials"
How can u not give credit to this artist!
I only wish Bad Guy had official video..
Would have got so much more recognition!
@@Josh-tr7jv That's the significance of the line "Maybe I needed to grow up a little first Well, looks like I hit a growth spurt."
"but i never recovered"(Eminem has an album called recovery) so fucking great LINE
End of Stan video little Matthew is at the grave
This is my number one favorite song to see people impacted by - why we're here for reactions: to see the effect music has on people - and I think I requested you react to this like a year ago...7k (ish) cuz I've been rockin since then. When I say this reaction was worth the wait... so glad you didn't pretend to understand or get discouraged when you didn't understand right away. Stay authentic. It's so relatable.
One of the greatest verse ever!
Goosebumps everytime I hear..
Yeah, pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way 💞
"When it's time to *walk* away, I'm every guilt *trip* The *baggage* you have, but as you gather up all your *possessions* If there's anything you have left *(lift?)* to say 'Less it makes an impact, then don't bother So 'fore you *rest your case* Better make sure you're *packing* a wallop"... GODDAMN
This whole reaction Im yelling "ITS HIS BROTHER MATHEW!!!" 🤣🤣🤣 you were so close the whole time. "It sounds like Stan, but Stan is dead 🤣🤣🤣 good reaction!!
The ending always gives me mad chills when he starts going in on that switch up.
Forget everything.. react to Friday night cypher by big Sean now!!!!!!! Em went battle rap mode
😅😅 I'm waiting too
Wasn’t my favorite cypher. No hate tho
I haven't seen other reactors appreciating this song they always compare it with "stan"
But Stevie enjoying it from the beginning to the end and appreciating on how much Eminem has put his pen to work .
Respect man I was smiling throughout this video and especially the last 2 minutes of the song it's just amazing
Thanks for the reaction man
I'm waiting for the "not afraid" reaction video I hope to see it soon
Imagine waiting for this album to release and keeping away from all the promotions/talk about it. Obviously naming the album as a sequel, one would assume it would have references.
But having this be the first track. That was an experience, glad it happened to me!
It has some references in it
The last part of this track....got to be one of the best verses ever. He speaking with the undertone.when the beat dropped again. Fuckung fire
The “Starter” cap from “Stan” is the Broncos hat
This song ALWAYS gives me chills.. that last verse is flawless.... the way he changes is voice, his cadence, his styles.... this song is a masterpiece
Well so far you got Campaign Speech and Bad Guy in your top 5 so far lol. You should give us your unofficial top 5 after Em week 2.0
Nah campaign was top 5 wildest. Bad guy is top 5 overall
Stevie Knight woooord. Good distinction
with Em you can have about 20 different top 5 lists, top 5 flows, top 5 stories, top 5 features, top 5 disses, top 5 talk yo shit, top 5 Haillie songs, top 5 fast songs... you can have a Top 5 list of his top 5 lists.
@@reezen709 10000000000% 👌👍
@@reezen709 YAS omg I think this to myself just about every day as I listen driving to and from work
I am beyond happy you finally reacted to this... and waiting for you to put it together because that's how he wrote it... still my favorite reactor
Yesss one of the best verses of eminem right there
Thank you for finally doing this song. Nothing makes my day then seeing someone nod to acknowledge the greatness that is the last verse of this song
Greatest Part about all of this is that this song came out 13 years after the song "Stan" ...& then 7 years after "Bad Guy" the song actually came true.. A guy named Matthew who's the same age as Matthew Mitchell the character (26) actually broke into Eminem house just to meet him..Eminem had to take him down himself & hold him until police arrived. Mind blowing
You are a true fan of hip hop man. I love that you appreciate the art. A lot of so called hip hop fans would call this track garbage. And they have. This shit gives me goosebumps. Much love man! Keep doing what you doing.
"Here's an autograph for your brother. I wrote it on this Starter cap"
He's talking about his regrets and all the stuff that's gonna come back on him. He knows karma is a bitch. Creativity has never been used so good in all of music. Eminem is a tortured genius literally. Artist of the millienium of any genre. Nobody can do this they wouldn't know where to start. Just unbelievable. Em you are everything.
I’ve heard this song like a million times and never picked up on the nitwit (knit) part. Like, I knew the whole sewing scheme but that last part. Amazing.
I have waited so long to hear and see you react to this song! It is in my top 5 maybe top 3, it is insane that one man can be this talented. The one thing I have always loved and respected about Eminem is his ability to be such a great story teller. You can close you eyes and just listen and see everything that is happening. Story tellers like Em are so few and far between. Much love to you and how well you break down songs, watching you is almost like hearing them for the first time for me. Can't wait to see what you react to next!
I know Stevie has been going on this Eminem Journey. But I wonder how many subs are also new to the Eminem journey? A lot of us here have already been Stans (in a good way) but are any of you starting to realize the greatness?
That would be me. Wu tang, tribe, beasties and p.e. was my go to in the 80s/90s. Always liked ems songs but was never really a fan. When Godzilla had people losing their minds i started watching the reactions from no life shaq and in the clutch which lead me to Stevie. And fuck me, my eyes are now open.
I always thought he was good with the bars I did catch and understand but now having more knowledge myself of the culture and watching Stevie go back to a lot of older stuff and his knowledge and breakdowns has made me really really appreciate how insanely talented he is, especially all the wordplay double entendres and triples, I’m a sucker for those and missed so many so this journey is the best thing in lockdown. Stevie kills it
That’s awesome! Thanks for the honest replies. I think that’s great.
I’ve been a Stan since go but I like watching people transition over time. His catalog is Shakespearean. Yes, I said that shiz.
I've been a fan for a long time, but had never deep-dived into his last several albums. I have more appreciation for his lyrical genius now than ever. He is still on top imo.
Been waiting FOREVER!!!! I wanted to see that face when that last verse started. Undeniably one of the sickest moments in music. The dramatic buildup in the music, the cadence, and the brutal self honest reflection. I get tingles EVERY time I hear this. Everything stops and I zone completely in. I was honestly scared when that got released because it sounded like he was on the edge of pulling the plug. So glad you finally did this one tho