Eminem’s ‘MMLP2’ includes NFL references
By Josh Sanchez
Eminem’s highly anticipated album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, was released on Tuesday and there were some direct references that will be enjoyed by fans of the NFL. While Eminem touches on a number of topics throughout the latest tracks, he referenced the NFL on more than one occasion — including a shot at Brian Baldinger.
Eminem rhymed as only he can do and managed to remind Detroit Lions fans about their struggles during the team’s 0-16 season.
Who were the lucky teams and players to be mentioned? Here are the lyrics:
"Me against the world so what? I’m Brian DawkinsVersus the whole 0 and 16 Lions offenseSo bring on the Giants, Falcons and Miami DolphinsIt’s the body bag game [expletive] I’m supplying coffinsCause you [expletives], a bunch of Brian Baldingers."
And then there was this:
"It’s payback, Russell Wilson falling way backin the draft, turn nothing into something, still can make thatstraw in the gold, chump, I will spinRumpletstiltskin in the haystack."
The strangest reference was the Baldinger one, but hey, it’s Eminem. We shouldn’t be surprised that an obscure reference was used. At least he didn’t take a shot at Tim Tebow, because that would have just been mean.