Eminem just pulled off one of the most unexpected upsets of the year — and the internet is on fire.
At the 2025 American Music Awards, the rap legend not only secured the Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist title — crushing fellow nominees Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Future — but also snagged Favorite Hip-Hop Album for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).
It’s his first AMA win in over 15 years — and fans? They made it happen. The AMAs are fan-voted, meaning this wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. And the message is clear: Slim Shady never left.
But not everyone was thrilled.
Twitter/X erupted moments after the win. One user, @QueenRaelynR6, tweeted:
“Fan voted… so where are Kendrick’s fans?!”
Another chimed in with:
“Makes sense when you think of the demographic that votes. Y’all sleep on his fanbase 😭”
Some celebrated the moment:
“Being in this industry for so many years and still winning fav hip hop artist is kinda iconic,” wrote @SGxTS_abhay.
“Congrats Eminem! I know you don’t care about these awards but heck, fans do,” said @miamac4sure.
Others weren’t as kind.
“Kendrick was robbed,” posted @corneil_ri.
“I don’t understand why people are unhappy that Eminem won. Fans voted,” added @JabulaniMn69658.
But then… something even more unexpected happened.
Just as the dust settled, Eminem dropped a cryptic post across his socials — three words that instantly sent fans and rivals alike into a frenzy:
“This ain’t over.”
No context. No explanation. Just three words that now haunt hip-hop Twitter.
Was it a shot at Kendrick?
A teaser for another album?
A warning?
Nobody knows — but one thing’s clear: Eminem isn’t done yet… and whatever’s coming might shake the industry to its core.