Hidden Meanings Behind Eminem's "Houdini" Music Video Explained
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Breaking down all the hidden references and cameos in Eminem's return to music, including the character "Slim Shady" and his return in the newest visual for "Houdini," named after the escape artist Harry Houdini, who died in Em's birthplace of Detroit.
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Huge thanks to my brother, the biggest Eminem fan I know, for helping me catch all the references. Go watch his live streams here: Twitch.tv/InsecureSnake
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The fact that he’s drawing the parallel between Houdini’s challenges to lock him up and Eminem challenging the world to cancel him is actually next level 🤯🤯🤯
@chazzbranigaan9354
26 күн бұрын
It's a stretch it's like when white nerds analyze kendricks bars and give them 5 extra meanings he didn't mean
@GEROKII
26 күн бұрын
@@chazzbranigaan9354White and black nerds both do that, and honestly that's surface level for Eminem if you really think he didn't mean it that way you might have come right off the shortbus to this comment section
@rigvedkadam8020
26 күн бұрын
Exactly the point, you can add more meanings to it.....that is genius
@darkscoutergamer6168
25 күн бұрын
@@chazzbranigaan9354 ?
@JukeboxWithJay
25 күн бұрын
@@chazzbranigaan9354tbh that does happen but they are 2 of the best lyricist in hip hop and they are both great story tellers that put double, triple and quadruple etc meaning to things
Shady is what the world needs right now
@DameAndThatGame
26 күн бұрын
We've always needed a little shady
@pagonel
26 күн бұрын
lol. no
@slayerslayer657
26 күн бұрын
Tom Macdonald is what the world needs
@user-co4jg6qc4t
26 күн бұрын
Fr
@jeepninja1
26 күн бұрын
TRUMP2024 is what the world needs
When we needed him the most, he comes back
@trishab6220
25 күн бұрын
Thats why hes back, hes calling out the mess!
@JessaFRW
23 күн бұрын
I COMPLETELY agree!!! He’s 1/2 of us @ the very least. I went back and re-listened to every song and it’s crazy.
@onsokumaru4663
20 күн бұрын
Now we need Ken Kaniff back making booty calls for men 🤣 very appropriate for today's era.
@insaneone86
17 күн бұрын
This world has gone too far over the ridiculous line...Someone with a platform needs to speak out about it...💯✌️
@alisonholland7531
14 күн бұрын
As a 65 year old woman who has loved hip hop/rap since the release of Rappers Paradise back in about '79 - I love Marshall Mathers whether you call him slim shady or Eminem. The fact it seems we can no longer say what we want to say without being subjected to being silenced or censored we absolutely NEED Slim/Eminem to show people we don't have to sit and say nothing - SAY WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND PEOPLE - speak up and own it!
Now we are in Eminems End Game, it is going to be spectacular
@lancenjulielahring4617
26 күн бұрын
Who is here in 2033? #wwlyricsrt WE LOVE MARSHALL! 🧡 Je t'aime Cat Says: Mew! Love You Fam! Great Comment! My slight edit looks like this... wdyt? "Now we are in Eminems...EndERS GAME 😉 #HarrietTubman #wwlyricsrt ... and YES EVERYTHING WITH M ALWAYS HAS BEEN AND FOREVER WILL BE SPECTACULAR 🧡. (Updated from: 2024, June 5) Synch 8 Sink the 8 Synchronate Row vs Wade Dedicated Icecapader God's daughter will put to bed Over fed Bed wettin woke marauders Sought her out Saunter out The route we will Take together Will involve lace & leather Satin pillows And me Sporting you in The Rolls Royce You'll have a choice Like the sticky candy Now or Later I'll cater to your needs... Em, I really want to meet you... Please? Love, Julie Castine #justice4jules #wwlyrics #trumpette #HarrietTubman
@AmnesiaHydro
26 күн бұрын
@@lancenjulielahring4617Nnnnnn…No.
@oo-tabarnak4616
25 күн бұрын
It will be a f*king masterpiece
@kimberlysauber5601
25 күн бұрын
No, I think just Slim Shady is gone. He put an obituary in the Detroit Free Press for Slim Shady. And he said if I took a leave and he will not. But Shady done. Especially after this next vicious album that’s about to drop.
@harristanaya31
24 күн бұрын
Love this. We r all just in Em's world 😂😂😂
This is a masterpiece in rap, self awareness and social commentary. Haven’t enjoyed a tune on repeat like this for years
@user-rf3ko7rf5r
24 күн бұрын
ive listened to em since the 90s, this sucks
@stevenobrien6406
24 күн бұрын
@@user-rf3ko7rf5rmaybe you hear the music, but if you can't figure out this song then you don't actually listen to it.
@domtb2
22 күн бұрын
I’ve listened to him since the 90’s, Houdini is epic.
@retro8696
19 күн бұрын
I've not listened to his music since 2005 and this new one takes me back to 2002.
@user-rf3ko7rf5r
19 күн бұрын
@@retro8696 lol 2005 hes been at in since the mid 90s
He said one of Detroits most famous rappers. He’s literally the most famous rapper of all time. You don’t cancel Eminem, he cancels you…
You missed a little easter egg,where eminem screams after fighting with dre,that scream sound is exactly from his "Just lose it", nvm loved the video
@alexmilesmusic
26 күн бұрын
Definitely did not miss that, it was one of the best parts of the whole song!
@generic_ornament
26 күн бұрын
Thank you! Never saw anyone else point that out! :)
@emilxert
25 күн бұрын
Exactly, it was legendary
@aldiscela_2332
24 күн бұрын
I legit noticed INSTANTLY when watching it. I cant believe nobody else did bro
@stevenobrien6406
24 күн бұрын
It's not an Easter egg, he uses the "just lose it" agg unggg unggg in heaps of songs.
The fact so many people react and make "explained" videos about his song shows exactly how Eminems brand is immortal. He can't be canceled... he's too big of a star. Not to mention he is simply right in what he's saying ^^
@gigelbecali8072
15 күн бұрын
Like?
@ryxem4771
9 күн бұрын
@@gigelbecali8072 This is gay !
@bricknmotor
9 күн бұрын
@@gigelbecali8072like what?
@cpt.b3nji236
3 күн бұрын
"Everything is gay" - Slim Shady (2024)
2:53 I mean he did say "I created a monster, cuz nobody wants to listen to Marshall no more" in without me🤷♂️ so now we get to see that monster
@Xfactor0000
26 күн бұрын
You mean cuz nobody wants to SEE Marshall no more
@Aybrohatatata
26 күн бұрын
They want Shady, I'm chopped liver
@Vibaravi
26 күн бұрын
Well if you want Shady, this is what I’ll give ya
@hiphopgrinch
26 күн бұрын
A little bit of weed mixed with some hard liquor
@LocseryuOfficial
26 күн бұрын
Some vodka that’ll jumpstart my heart quicker.
This was a huge nostalgia trip. It was cool to see all the little things referenced
The marketing of this should be studied. The timing, the current culture, atmosphere, etc... Taking it just far enough to be on everyone's radar with free publicity but not far enough to actually get cancelled.
@Lilybonit4
17 күн бұрын
I thought that too. He's holding back to not actually get cancelled, but just stirring the pot. It kinda got me disappointed, but it's the right marketing move.
@justinfank5262
10 күн бұрын
@@Lilybonit4I have a feeling the album is going to be a lot farther into the shady mind. Honestly for what Eminem is working on doing, this is rated G for him.
Watching older generations showing Eminem's old music on social media at the moment to the younger is officially my most favourite trend of all time
@sally4026
17 күн бұрын
55, Irish and ADORE him ❤ My kids get me his merch as gifts 😂😂
@tattlevixen2581
16 күн бұрын
Summer 2004 we drove from north of Scotland all the way to the south of England to see him 😀 good times@@sally4026
FINALLY!!!! Some else is talking about how Eminem is fully aware that he isn't the same Slim Shady anymore; and the song and M/V is a satire of that fact!! I thought I thought I was the only one that caught that?!?!
@Marz-sd4ps
25 күн бұрын
Yes but if he starts attacking all the fudgery we see these days, he could have a good Rerun. The perfect guy to do it too.
@ZoryaUtrennyaya
10 күн бұрын
I mean the album is titled The Death of Slim Shady, I sure hope we're not the only one who realized it or else he gonna leave trails of broken hearts at the end of the album
@mjtubeme
10 күн бұрын
@ZoryaUtrennyaya From what I've seen on Tik Tok. It seems like the former...unfortunately.
Our guys back
@jk7676
26 күн бұрын
Himinem
@cammerpopofficial
26 күн бұрын
Back again
@Cent51
25 күн бұрын
He not, he became a wookey and biden knee bender..
@Mikestraightming
17 күн бұрын
Tell a friend
When we need Eminem, he’s back with more Slim Shady. He’s not gonna disappear, he’s gonna get more attention than before.
How did you not bring up the line where em says “im listening to R Kelly’s favorite band the black guy pees (the black eyed peas)” that part was fukin golden 😂
@justinfank5262
10 күн бұрын
That line references where R Kelly had the habit of peeing on people after he was done.
1:43 "And then this guy watching vr corn" 💀
He's holding back. I can't even wait for the whole album ❤❤❤
thank you for going straght to the point !
The world needed this. It’s perfect!
I gotta love all the symbolism and work that went into these comeback, the production team really worked hard and looked back at all their previous work to make the best out of Houdini. Common Em W
Wow. Super insightful, thoughtful, concise breakdown. Well done.
If there was EVER a time we needed Slim... we need it NOW!!!!
Slim shady can't be STOP .AFTERMATH
@briancameron5927
26 күн бұрын
We can't be stopped now cause its aftermath for life
Amazing video explanation
Eminem will always be a true rap legend. Certainly more real than most rappers today. Even when he’s not at his best he still does better.
The bud light shirt is a given
Great video mate
Thanks for explaining the references in a clear and digestible way.
We need him!!
@DownbadIndividual
25 күн бұрын
yes
The way Eminem's mind works when creating lyrics is so astounding... Just when I think I got a sort of "obscure" reference and feel good about myself I end up finding analysis just like this and understanding I know nothing XD
This was great, thanks. Love Em
His pretty much putting the whole industry on notice … saying don’t push it or shady is gonna expose you all
Dude great work 🥂
Well done on the summary.
@lizswenson2813
11 күн бұрын
Can someone tell me what is VR corn? Virtual Reality but what's the corn? Thanks if you have an answer.
You saved my brain a lot of work....thank you for this video bro 😁
Great video!
And something much smaller, the reference to the women in the beginning they're now older lol I liked that detail a lot personally
@GraysonJStedmanjr
22 күн бұрын
I've been wondering if they are the same actresses from before.
@UrgentCabbage99
21 күн бұрын
@@GraysonJStedmanjr maybe they are :O
@Lilybonit4
17 күн бұрын
There are so many tiny details in this video it's hard to pin them all
1:48 That’s not Kon Artist. That’s Grip. He’s signed to Shady Records.
@huro1845
26 күн бұрын
Was about to comment that. 😊
Well put ❤
Fantastic video
Glad his back
Good breakdown bro
Amazing video thank you
Yesssss missed him! Hope he goes all out! ❤
omg two of my absolute faves in one place 😭 hopefully they will get more interaction in Benedict's season xx
Great dissection
Shady and Em is amazing!
I love it!! Yesss bring slim shady back !
Thanks a lot dude 😅
i wasnt convinced shady was back until that third verse i am excited
He is so talented and anyone who disagrees really hasn’t listened and comprehended these lyrics. Genius!!
What a true artist. the GOAT!
Wow dude you seriously blow my mind i didnt look at it like that, you definitely showed it through a different lens. Love the breakdowns seriously don't know how i would understand the deeper meaning in videos without you 🥰
@pearlfountain
25 күн бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed and got something from it man!
Bro, I am SCARED. So copping the physical copy the moment it releases.
Hopping his song in the curtain call album called 'White America' starts getting attention- I recommend finding the uncensored version but TW: Death, Violence and Suicide. I feel like it's the more serious versions of Without Me and Real Slim Shady
Thank you for this video! I thought that's what the video meant, but I saw no reactors saying they became one after the rooftop battle. I really thought I was interpreting the video wrong.
Very nice
Love it
10/10 breakdown
Nice break down. Appreciated.
Thx for some clarifications.
He is back! He is back! He is back!
The *Just Lose It* Pee Wee Herman "ahhahhaha" yell Plus the *My Name Is* reference
Just wish the video had stars in it that people outside of America had heard of. Literally 50 cent and Dre obviously were the only ones.
Whoa.... 💓
We come back when world needed him the most
Emeinem is the world of rap humour truth and honesty period 😊
Good analysis ! And since when is being old a bad thing ? Old = lucky to exist and embracing it.
I think ur spot on
i have a theory. when eminem and slim fought on the building, slim probably got hurt. and in the video it says "they created a monster". but in without me, slim is in the hospital and he says "i created a monster" which we could probably infer that without me takes place in the future
@Alienisolati0nist
23 күн бұрын
He didn't make that video 20 years ago and say I'll make this video 20 years later. Eminem been brainwashed talkin about if you like Trump you're not my fan
@evanmazur7847
22 күн бұрын
and that now rap is so bland because we’ve been left without him causing controversy for so long🤯
@Alienisolati0nist
22 күн бұрын
@@evanmazur7847 you think it's just without Slim is the only reason, like there wasn't good hip hop in the 90s and early 2000s?
Absolute genius 😎
Life message; be yourself
@lizswenson2813
11 күн бұрын
YES YES YES!
we need slim shady's back ^^ that s what the world needs lol . I remember back then they had the same reactions about his lyrics lol !! shady's back with a brand new track ya !!!!!
Back in the day people use to be able to like and dislike things however they want. Now people can only like things.
monster could also be a reference to rihannas song called monster featuring eminem
@sleepingmonster1632
25 күн бұрын
That monster is out now.
The GOAT
There's a little bit in the fight in the driving scene where Eminem does the weird yell from "Just Lose It"
Royce da 5’9 made a cameo with Shady, could hint at a return of Bad meets Evil
Nice 1
the rap god showing that you don't beef with your fellow rappers, you beef with the whole world
YESSSSSSSSS This is who I was waiting for! Thanks bro! Also, did you like the track or nah?
@pearlfountain
26 күн бұрын
yeah I was a fan I felt like it was refreshing compared to his latest stuff, I don't really listen to him too much though so I don't think it's gonna be in rotation like that
@DR-ge8hp
26 күн бұрын
@pearlfountain fair. I also think it's kind of a prelude, and the magic happens on the album. At least I hope.
"i created a monster, cause nobody wants to see marshall no more more they want shady i'm chuck liver"
@NephariusAMG
25 күн бұрын
Chop liver
@HeggyC
21 күн бұрын
@@NephariusAMG Chopped
Think the fighting scene on th roof, was a reference to the ending of the Rocky 3 movie, where we see Rocky and Apollo "knocking each other out".
Going out with a blast for his final album houdini died at 52 and em is also 52 when the album gets dropped just my thought 😊
The year of Truth.. Name a better time for him. Im ready for the ride
Can u do an extensive video elaborating everything mentioned in his lyrics... ?
There's more meanings behind! but good one 👍🏻
Shady is back
What a move by Em
Hope he keeps it coming until he's gone
That dude is a genius. ✌🏾
This man is genius.
Just hope he takes it back full slim shady for this one.
Bring on the monster LETS GO SHADY!!!!
The fact that the kidnaping was fake and it has more meaning to that bar then you think as you missed it
I heard this song and thought it was wack because it sounds goofy but this video helped me appreciate it a little more. I hope the rest of his album has a darker sound to it.
"Bumpin' R. Kelly's favorite group, the black guy pee's" slayed me
He’s not going to ever be cancelled no matter what he does .. just retiring is the rumor/ a lot of peoples guesses ✌️
Back again