With all of the drama surrounding Eminem's feud with Machine Gun Kelly, it's becoming harder to remember that, when it comes down to it, it's all about the music.

That's right, while the focus has remained on savage comebacks and quick-witted barbs, perhaps the question we should all be asking ourselves is: is this good music?

Unfortunately for Eminem, the critics say no. His surprise album Kamikaze opened to mixed reviews from commentators, who slammed the Lose Yourself star for rapping "only for the sheer thrill of hearing himself rap", "trying to stay relevant" and "just not saying much". Ouch.

However, in typical Eminem fashion, he's not having any of it. The 45-year-old made it clear that he didn't care what anyone thinks when he reportedly published a full-page ad in the Hollywood Reporter magazine that clapped back at his haters.

The ad in question was titled "Not for your consideration" and featured the most brutal reviews that Kamikaze had received from critics.

"The good news is that it's easily the best Eminem album in more than a decade. The bad news is that it still sucks," writes Stereogum.

"...the work of an aging artist trying, and failing, to remain relevant," states The Hollywood Reporter.

"What happens if Kamikaze doesn't outsell Revival? Who'll be to blame then?" Vulture asks.

After a rundown of his haters, the rapper's ad goes on to list the record's impressive sales figures. "#1 in 103 countries and 434,000 equivalent album units and in the US first week," it reads.

Then, throwing the shade we all know he adores to throw, Eminem writes: "NOT FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION... Thanks for the support a**holes".

Turns out the rapper is good at more than diss tracks. In fact, he pretty much nails the 'diss ad', doesn't he?

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His supporters on social media loved it, with one naming the savage response to critics "perfection".

"Eminem is and always will be number 1! I love the new album and all of Em's albums some better then others but I would always stand by him! #numberonefan," wrote Twitter user @tmarquez042.

She was joined by @AdheffNZ who claimed that reviewers were all wrong, saying: "Reviewers salty at there own irrelevance. No exclusive interview. No ad revenue. Try to make it seem to your bosses like it's not big deal, you assured your editor you are right but #1 in 103 countries your opinion is redundant. Just like you're about to be."

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While his diss ad destroyed his critics, there is one detractor that Eminem is yet to sort out: Machine Gun Kelly, of course.

The latest news in the beef sees MGK trash the Not Afraid star in a new interview.

Appearing on New York City radio show The Breakfast Club, MGK claimed the fight wasn't fake, as it's been rumoured, and stated that Eminem couldn't even offend his nine-year-old daughter.

"I honestly don't think my daughter would want [the autograph]," he said. "She texted me when that 'KILLSHOT' came out and was like, 'Eh.' At 9 years old. You can't even offend a nine-year-old?"

So, will Slim Shady respond with as much fire as he had while creating the diss ad? We sure hope so.

On August 31, Grammy-winning rapper and 46-year-old man with "weird beard," Marshall Mathers, surprise-dropped his tenth album, Kamikaze. I remember that night. I was at a friend's birthday party at a bar, and overheard people talking about "Eminem's new album." I was like, "What?!" Part of me wanted to leave the party immediately and go listen to it at home. What can I say? I'm a fan.

However, like most of the world, I wasn't feeling Eminem's last album, Revival. The tracklist featured multiple pop singers the old Slim Shady would have mocked. At 77 minutes, it was more bloated than a pregnant Jabba The Hut. The production included beats sampling Joan Jett and The Cranberries, with zero Dr. Dre. And the wannabe radio hit Remind Me contained this cringeworthy lyric: "Your booty is heavy duty like diarrhea." (WHYYY?!) In the end, Revival was critically panned, and. compared to Eminem's previous albums, a commercial failure.

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Well, success is the best revenge. Billboard announced that Kamikaze has gone platinum in the United States, signifying sales and streams of over a million units. I'm not surprised; the album was a return to form. It was a tight listen at 45 minutes, featuring beats from today's biggest hitmakers (Mike Will Made It, Boi-1da, Tay Fife). Also, instead of featuring soaring hooks from pop stars, it featured killer verses from your favorite rapper's favorite rappers, Joyner Lucas and Royce da 5'9". Best of all, Em dropped the dad-jokes, and dropped ferocious verses like he had something to prove. (And he did.)

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It's great that Marshall Mathers is happy in real life, but on the mic, Angry Eminem is the best Eminem. After holding his tongue on Revival, Em dissed all the figures in hip-hop that have been talking trash about him: Joe Budden, Tyler The Creator, Lord Jamar, Charlemagne Tha God, and of course, Machine Gun Kelly. In 2012, MGK tweeted that Eminem's daughter Hailey was "hot as f*ck." The only problem was, at the time, MGK was 22 and she was 16. Oof.

MGK deleted the tweet and privately apologized to Em's management. However, he thinks Eminem held a grudge, and had him blackballed from Shade 45 station. So, he threw sneak-disses at Em in a few songs, which led to Em responding on Not Alike. Then Kells dropped the surprisingly good diss song Rap Devil, where he mocked Eminem's beard, sourpuss image, and age. ("The real Slim Shady can't stand up!") In response, Shady dropped the blistering Killshot, where he cleverly flipped all of MGK's disses. ("I’m 45 and I’m still out-selling you!")

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Some critics gave Kamikaze rave reviews, praising the album as a riveting comeback. Others yawned, giving it an average rating, slamming the project as a musical misfire. Since Kamikaze sold over 430,000 copies in one week, entirely from word of mouth, it would seem those critics are disconnected from the public. Eminem's marketing team hilariously made fun of this by taking out a full-page magazine ad celebrating the negative reviews: "Thanks for the support, assholes!"

Maybe Eminem can celebrate this milestone by taking out another full-page ad. Or by smiling in photos. After all, he's the best-selling rapper of all time, and Kamikaze is one of the most successful rap albums of the year. Would it kill him to smile in a photo?

In the midst of international uncertainty, the coronavirus has prompted an outpouring of generosity. From small acts of everyday kindness to grand sweeping gestures, it’s been heartwarming to see that - despite all the adversity - there is growing a sense that we are all in this together. 

As the crisis has deepened, many more fortunate members of society have felt compelled to act. Aside from tone-deaf rendition of 'Imagine', Hollywood has been quick to help where it can, with many celebrities making significant personal contributions to the cause.

For example, just this week, Lady Gaga helped organize the One World: Together At Home virtual concerts, which raised an incredible $127.9million for COVID-19 relief.

Now, in his home town of Detroit, rap superstar Eminem has been compelled to do the same.

Working through his Marshall Mathers Foundation, the former D12 frontman donated 400 portions of his famed “Mom’s Spaghetti” to workers at the Henry Ford and Detroit receiving hospitals, helping those on the frontline in the fight against the virus. 

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Cooked and prepared by the Michigan-based caterers Union Joints, the donation is expected to be the first of many as the company puts the infrastructure in place to cope with demand. This is not the first time that Eminem’s organization has teamed up with Union Joints, doing so back in 2017 at a pop-up shelter in 2017.

Watch Eminem Perform "Lose Yourself" At The 2020 Oscars:

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The dishes themselves, which were featured on the Henry Ford Health System Instagram account, were inscribed with the words "Thank you frontline caregivers," and were warmly received by workers. As the caption accompanying the photo explained:

"Our #HeathcareHeroes 'lost themselves' in the delicious Mom's Spaghetti donated by Detroit's very own, @eminem. Thank you for providing a special meal for our team members!"

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Eminem’s notorious "Mom’s Spaghetti" originally became famous thanks to a prominent part in the rapper’s influential 2002 single 'Lose Yourself', which was released to accompany the semi-autobiographical flick 8-Mile.

This article originally appeared on TwistedFood.co.uk

In the 90's, Eminem cut his teeth as a battle rapper in Detroit's underground scene. The goal was to insult your opponent with the most brutal, or cleverly crafted rhymes, which were often improvised on the spot. The winner received fame and glory, and maybe money. The loser went home in shame, rushed to the bathroom, and vomited up mom's spaghetti.

Battle rap was famously displayed in the movie 8 Mile, which was based on Marshall Mathers' unique experience, as a struggling white rapper going through the hip-hop gauntlet. After Eminem became an international superstar, the battle rap evolved. Leagues sprouted up, like Canada's King of the Dot, New York City's URL TV and Los Angeles' Grindtime. Instead of spitting improvised rhymes for a minute on a beat, they spat pre-written verses in a spoken-word style, acapella, and they got to time to flex, with multiple rounds lasting 3-5 minutes.

Eminem hasn't lost his passion for battle rap. In 2014, he collaborated with the supergroup Slaughterhouse to launch Total Slaughter, a pay-per-view event and online reality show. This year he captured the world's attention by getting into a vicious - and very entertaining - battle on wax with fellow tattooed white rapper Machine Gun Kelly. He also joined the production team of Bodied, a new comedy that satirizes the current battle rap scene and today's constantly outraged PC culture.

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In Bodied, a progressive graduate student researches battle rap for his thesis, and develops a surprising passion for it. The official synopsis reads, "Words are weapons in the world's most brutal lyrical sport. Produced by Eminem and directed by world-renowned music video director Joseph Khan, Bodied is a go-for-the-jugular, hilarious look inside the competitive world of rap battles." The film is written Alex Larsen, who battle-rapped under the name Kid Twist.

Today the film hits theaters, and Eminem bought out an entire cinema in Detroit so fans can watch his movie for free. Tickets were limited to one person each, and apparently they're already gone, because I don't see the post on Shady's Instagram page anymore. But there is another post promoting the movie, directing IG users to Eminem's bio for information on tickets.

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You might be wondering, what exactly did Marshall do to produce this movie? Frank Barwah, a co-executive produced told The Daily Mail the rapper is is "one of the hardest working people I have ever met. He is very serious and is always thinking, he is so focused. There is nothing crazy about this guy at all... He has incredible ideas, things most people would not think of, he's very creative. On Bodied he was very involved. He helped with casting, with the music selection. He would come to set all the time. "

Bodied currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88%. Eminem, feel free to send me a ticket when you get a chance. I'd also take a free meal from your restaurant, Mom's Spaghetti.