Nick Cannon is looking back at his longtime feud with Eminem, explaining why his past marriage to Mariah Carey played a central role in their public disagreements.
During a November 9 appearance on the On Par With Maury Povich podcast, Cannon discussed his decision to confront the rapper after comments involving Carey. He explained that defending his then-wife was important to him, even when it meant challenging one of hip-hop’s biggest names.
The tension between Cannon and Eminem dates back to 2009, when Eminem referenced Carey and Cannon in his song Bagpipes From Baghdad. Carey later released Obsessed, a track widely interpreted as a response to Eminem, although she did not publicly identify him as its subject.
Their disagreement continued over the years, including another exchange of diss tracks in 2019 that brought renewed attention to the rivalry.
Despite their history, Cannon has previously recognized Eminem’s accomplishments and influence in hip-hop.
His latest comments offer additional context about the personal circumstances behind a feud that became a recurring topic in entertainment and music news.