Eminem is facing backlash over a new track where he refers to Alec Baldwin‘s Rust shooting, where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins lost her life.
In the rapper’s new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), he included a song titled “Fuel,” where he includes lyrics about the death. “Clutchin’ the nine millimeter, tuckin’ the heat / Got the toaster like an English muffin / No, I mean, “Toast to” like you drink to somethin’ But it’s in a holster, I proceed to bust it,” Eminem raps. “F*** around and get popped like Halyna Hutchins / Like I’m Alec Baldwin, what I mean is buckin’ you down, coup de grâce then / Right between the fuckin’ / I shoot ’em all in if you think you’re fuckin’ with me.” RELATED: Alec Baldwin Jury Sent Home As Lawyers Spar Over Defense Dismissal Motion & Mysterious Bullet Evidence; Trial To Resume Monday He continues, “You’re gonna suffer the fuckin’ repercussions / The reaper’s comin’ to heathen and I need it from me / I keep replenishing fuel while the beat I’m punishin'” RELATED: ‘Rust’ Gunmaker Tells Court That Alec Baldwin Had To Pull Trigger To Fatally Shoot Cinematographer Baldwin is currently facing trial for involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting of Hutchins during the filming of Rust.
Hutchins was killed, and Rust director Joel Souza was injured on October 21, 2021, after the Colt .45 Baldwin was pointing at the cinematographer shot off a live round during a rehearsal at the Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe. RELATED: Alec Baldwin “Pulled The Trigger,” Cop Tells ‘Rust’ Manslaughter Trial A Crew Member Told Him; Lawyers Clash In Opening Statements – Update Baldwin was not the only celebrity namedropped in Eminem’s song “Fuel” as Sean “Diddy” is referenced “I’m like a
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