Yelawolf Recalls Tyler, The Creator Rapping Along to Eminem’s Entire Set List

In a recent interview with HipHopDX, Yelawolf reminisced about touring Europe with Eminem and Odd Future in 2013, and shared a funny anecdote about Tyler, The Creator’s deep admiration for the Detroit legend.

Yela recalled how Tyler would rap along to every single word of every song Eminem performed during the tour, almost as if he was trying to prove that he knew Em’s music better than Yelawolf himself, despite Yela being signed to Shady Records.

Tyler, The Creator has been vocal about his love for Eminem in interviews, and even credited Em (along with JAY-Z and Nas) with inspiring the creation of Odd Future. Tyler reflected on growing up in the early 2000s and how crews like Roc-A-Fella and Shady Records influenced the formation of his own rap collective.

Describing Odd Future as a group of “outcasts” who were all “black sheep,” Tyler emphasized the importance of family and loyalty within the crew. He explained how seeing rap crews like Roc-A-Fella made him prioritize the idea of family and unity within Odd Future.

Overall, Yelawolf’s story sheds light on the deep admiration Tyler, The Creator has for Eminem, and how that admiration played a role in the formation and ethos of Odd Future as a rap collective.