My EBay Favs!


MY EBAY FAVS! ↓ *My Waist Trainer - http://bit.ly/latexwt *My Shapewear - http://bit.ly/myshapewear *Jelly Rhinestone Sandals - http://bit.ly/jellyrhsandals *Maple Leaf Fall Dangle Earrings - http://bit.ly/fallleafearrings *Goal$ Rhinestone Hair Clip - http://bit.ly/goalshairclip *$ Rhinestone Hair Clip - http://bit.ly/dollarsignhairclip *Drippin Rhinestone Hair Clip - http://bit.ly/drippinhairclip

MY EQUIPMENT! ↓ *My Ring Light - http://bit.ly/nwringlight *My Second Ring Light - http://bit.ly/secondrl *Ring Light Flex Arm - http://bit.ly/rlflexarm *Ring Light Adapter - http://bit.ly/rladapter *Rearview Mirror Phone Mount - http://bit.ly/rmphonemount *Starter Desk Mic - http://bit.ly/deskmicrophone *Window Backdrop - http://bit.ly/windowBD

@daretobevintage - Shane Justin Collection - Haul & Review


As all my reviews start... well you know I had to have it lmao! I saw Cardi B in a Shane Justin design and checked the page until a new piece came out that I felt fit my style! This hoodie dress was right up my ally so I decided to take a leap of faith and order!


Ordered Monday, December 3rd, 2018 - TOTAL: $122 USD
Shipping - $12
Tax - Included

Shipping Notification - Next Day

Delivered - Friday, December 7th.


The shipping on this order was incredibly fast which initally made me very impressed. However when my package arrived, I was quickly becoming irritated with the packaging. I was not happy with the fact that for $120 my dressed wasn't packed in a better envelope that wouldn't be hurt by water during transport. I do not blame the designer for the handeling of the package however it could have been packed with more care so it wasn't busting out of the envelope. Secondly it wasn't in a plastic wrapping to further prevent water damage. There was no packing slip, no business card, no flyer, no promo code, no thank you note, nothing. I was not happy, I felt unimportant after just spending a pretty penny on this beautifully designed dress.

I saw that the designer was having a christmas sale of 25% off so I decided to try again and reorder.



Ordered Tuesday, December 18th 2018 - TOTAL: $237 USD
Shipping - $12
Tax - Included
Discount- $75

Shipping Notification - Thursday, December 20th.

Delivered - Monday, December 24th.
              
       

I was much happier with the packaging of this shipment. London was on preorder so I knew it wouldn't be shipping with this outfit, which I received just as quickly as the last. So with this shipment I was happy. The fit of the outfits is a whole nother thing. The green I decided to order a size up because it had no stretch and the orange small was almost too small. With my luck, of course it gets here and doesn't fit. It fit around the thighs but was too big around the waist and the top was just too big. The sleeves were made with zippers but its for looks not for use which was disappointing, I would have loved to be able to zip off the quarter sleeve.
     

After a month of not receiving a shipping notification of my London Pre Order, I saw this posted on the IG page and was immediately worried. As you can see from the screenshots, the new outfit he posted was a red tweed NOT like the original. He had taken the black London Pre Order off the website after I ordered so I was worried I wouldn't receive the original I ordered. So I did the professional thing and emailed instead of writing the IG page.


When I did not receive a response to my email, I called the boutique. Some times it would beep like the line was busy, other times it would just ring and go to an automated message saying the voicemail box was full so I couldn't leave a message. After that I dm'd the IG page as well as commented on new posts with no response. The very next day I received an email saying my London Pre Order had shipped.

Ordered Tuesday, December 18th 2018 - TOTAL: $237 USD
Shipping - $12
Tax - Included
Discount- $75

Shipping Notification - Friday, January 18th.

Delivered - Thursday, January 24th.

Finally it was delivered. Just as my worst nightmares came true, my outfit was indeed the red tweed. Am I unreasonable to be angry when this is NOT what I ordered???

The sizing on his designs vary depending on the material which I don't like because everything I have ordered has been unflattering in certain places. I ordered a small in the hoodie which should have a 26" waist yet the waist was placed at my lower ribs making it super hard to zip with no give. So I ordered a medium in the 2 other outfits and upon receiving the green leather outfit... it was too big around the waist, thighs, and breasts. I just can't win.

I do not mind supporting small business and entrepreneurs but when I spend my hard earned money on your product and it is not valued, that is a major problem. While my questions went unanswered this designer could still post on social media and reply to other comments. I do not care what celebrity wears his clothes, I will not be shopping Shane Justin in the future.

It looks like I am not the only consumer to have issues with the customer service. You can view the BBB Complaints HERE. I have also opened a BBB complaint because sending me something different than what I ordered without communication is completely unacceptable!

View the FULL review about my refund on youtube!


Until next time. - D💋

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PLT (Pretty Little Thing) Review

When I first saw these outfits (like usual... if you follow me, you know.) I knew I HAD to have them. I feel like such a fashionista some times but then I realize I am just a shopoholic!

ORDER 1
Ordered Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 - TOTAL: $50.99 USD
Shipping - $5.99
Tax - Included

Shipping Notification - Same Day.

Delivered - Thursday, January 10th.

Unfortunately when this dress arrived it was too big in all the right places. So I decided to try again when I saw this dress on sale! I thought it would be perfect for Valentine's day!

ORDER 2
Ordered Friday, January 4th, 2019 - TOTAL: $23.99 USD
Shipping - $5.99
Tax - Included

Shipping Notification - Same Day.

Delivered - Thursday, January 10th.

This one fit better around my hips but the underwire was so cheap and poorly contructed it did not fit on my chest whatsoever. This size 6 was made for a D cup girl with no adjusting. And one of the straps was near impossible to tighten.

Sad once more I stumbled across two more dresses I just HAD TO HAVE, so I decided to try one last time. When I am going to learn my lesson?


ORDER 3
Ordered Monday, January 14th, 2019 - TOTAL: $40.99 USD
Shipping - $5.99
Tax - Included

Shipping Notification - Same Day.

Delivered - Saturday, January 19th 2019.

I was so excited about these dresses but yet again I was disappointed. The tea dress was too short & the oriental dress slit showed my crotch.

While the experience, customer service and delivery was up to par, each and every delivery I have received from PLT has not fit correctly. I can't say that I'd ever order anything else from their site.

Until next time. - D💋

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You won't be crying Boo Hoo after this delivery! Boohoo.com Review


If you google "Boo Hoo Reviews", up pop tons of complaints from consumers. This isn't my first go around reading ridiculous reviews from angry consumers blaming the company for their own shortfalls. This includes brands I have reviewed like Ipsy.


I saw this dress on an instagram influencer and knew it would look great on me if it did on her, so I stalked the boo hoo page to find it and finally I did but it was sold out! So I waited & saw that one size 6 came in stock so I nabbed it! Mind you I am a tiny woman who normally wears a 4, but I was taking a risk because I wanted it SO much. I was pleased that it fit nicely, shaping my curves yet not too tight. Delivery was prompt, so I think I would order from boo hoo again except if this 6 fit me,I am not sure what size to order....



ORDER 1
Ordered Monday, November 12th, 2018 - TOTAL: $23.99 USD
Shipping - $7.99
Tax - Included

Shipping Notification - Same Day.

Delivered - Monday, January 10th.


My order even came with this cute magazine! Reminds me of the catalog BEBE sends out.

Ordered from Boohoo before? Is the sizing the same across the board? Comment below!

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YUM! Glamlite Pizza Palette Review








Ordered Friday, December 28th, 2018 - TOTAL: $55 USD
Shipping - FREE
Tax - Included

Shipping Notification - Wednesday, January 9th 2019.

Delivered - Saturday, January 12th.






I think the concensus on this palette is clear, it is one of the best to come out in a while! The creativity is sure to be copied in the near future!

Checkout more products from Glamlite HERE!

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DIY Supernatural Demon Knife (Ruby's Knife)


The TV show "Supernatural" has gained so much popularity it is now in its 13th season and there is no sign of stopping! Cosplayers and fan alike will agree there are a few "must have" items for their fanddom collection and there are some iconic items including Ruby's Knife. I found this tutorial by Storm The Castle that shows you how to make Ruby's Knife out of common materials! They have even created a template for you!

Find the template & part 1 instructions HERE.

Find part 2 instructions HERE.


Hope you enjoy not having to hunt through the internet like I did!

I also made my own dead man's blood, pheonix ashes, specter ectoplasm & castiels grace!
Mostly just food coloring, water and oil but I used some transparent plastic for the grace! You can look up more tutorials on youtube!

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Picture Perfect Styles (IreneTheDream) Holiday Onesies Review


If you have read my Fashion Nova - Innovators or Theives post then you know I hate to see a marginalized brand be ripped off. So naturally when I saw Irene The Dream in these onsies you already know I had to have atleast one in my closet! I checked out her website, Picture Perfect Styles, and started to narrow down which ONE I was going to get. Like all my online shopping experiences I make sure to read reviews. More than one person had commented how buying these onesies from her site was a ripoff when you could find the same ones on walmart.com. I have to assume that the onesies were on sale at walmart first since people coming to her site (released 2017 holiday season) knew where to find them already. In this case, it looks like another reality star buying ready made items to resell them at outrageous prices.


I opted to buy the one from walmart for nearly 75% less than whats asked on PPS and I am more than happy. Quality was NOT lacking and it fit great! I have linked the onesies below so that you may compare for yourself. Happy shopping!

"Don't Stop Believing" Santa Onesie
Walmart

"Lets Get Crackin" Nut Cracker Onesie
Walmart

"The S'More The Merrier" Snowman Onesie
Walmart

"Meet Me Under The Mooseltoe" Moose Onesie
Walmart



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DIY No Sew Bow Tie


What's better than seeing the guys in your life dappered up in a stylish bow-tie? When the bow-ties are specifically made by YOU!

This special DIY doesn't require any sewing skills or a trip to the store for supplies! With simple materials you can take absolutely any fabric you want and transform it into a custom-made bow-tie! Since you only need a little, try using a vintage scrap of something you love or a piece of fabric that means something to you and your family. But this DIY works on silks and other fancier fabrics too, making it ideal for every event.

THE TOOLS
  • > Roughly 1/2 yard of fabric (your choice)
  • > Scissors
  • > Ruler
  • > Iron and ironing board or surface
  • > Pencil
  • > Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • > Iron-on Velcro (Optional)

HOW TO
1. Measure and cut your pieces. You will need one of each of the following pieces: 20x3.5", 6x1.75", 8.75x4.5", 9.5x5". If you're making a child-sized bow-tie, you'll need to adjust the size accordingly.

2. Prep your pieces. Starting with the 9.5x5 and 8.75x4.5 rectangles, fold the two long sides to meet in the middle and iron to create flat folds. The fold the two end sides down and hot glue into place. Repeat for the the two narrow pieces.

3. Create the bow. Take the two rectangles and stack the smaller one on top of the larger one, securing in place with hot glue on each corner and in the middle. Next, fold in half towards you and hot glue directly in the center and pinch together. Turn your seam to the inside then fold in half and fold the sides down then secure with hot glue, holding in place to let the glue harden.


5. Assemble the bow-tie. With the bow facedown, use a little hot glue to attach the 20" strip, making sure to attach it in the middle. Next, glue one end of the 6" piece to the center of the back and wrap around the front of the bow and secure again in the back with hot glue, trimming it as needed to fit. An alternative method would be to secure the center piece first with hot glue and then safety pin on the strap.

6. Finally, if using velcro, iron on 3" of Velcro to the straps. Make sure to iron on opposite sides so they meet up to fasten together. If not, tie straps together then tuck under!

I hope you enjoyed this simple DIY!

Until next time. - D💋

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IOffer Review - Scam ???


So many people want to know!

Getting a great deal will get people to do things they don’t normally do, and this seems to be the case with most iOffer customers. Some people speculate that this website is run and owned by a Chinese company, which is why orders take 2 weeks to arrive in many cases. However, it is important to note that iOffer is an American company, it just allows vendors from all parts of the world to sell their wares. It seems to have fewer restrictions than eBay, which is why it attracts such a broad range of sellers.

The hype comes from some of the deals you can get at iOffer. There are many knock-off items being sold, so if you see a very expensive brand name item on sale for cheap you can be sure that it is not going to be the real thing once it arrives. As a buyer there aren’t any additional costs to using iOffer. The seller is charged fees to list and sell their goods and that is how iOffer makes their money.

Ordered Saturday, October 22nd - TOTAL: $16.99 USD
Shipping - Included
Tax - Included

Shipping Notification - Next Day

Delivered - Sunday, November 20th.

Is iOffer a Scam?
In order to differentiate themselves from sites like eBay, and to capture some of the market share, they had to be somewhat lax of who they let in to sell stuff. You can’t have an online site like this without having products for people to buy. By lowering the bar as far as who can sell, and from where, they created a situation where a lot of people have gotten lousy items, lousy service, or both.

The site uses a 3rd party secure payment processor that will process or decline your payment on the spot. With that being said, ALWAYS use paypal if accepted by the seller, a prepaid debit card or a gift card. As for people saying it’s a scam, I personally have bought 10+ items (ranging from $2 – $200 per item) and there was only 1 time I didn’t receive my goods ( it was a $2 item). I only buy from people that have been selling for more than a year and have a minimum 97% positive review rating. I’ve even had 2 situations ( different sellers) where my item didn’t arrive after 2 months and I emailed the sellers: 1 seller sent me another item (which I did received the one that was "MIA"), the other seller refunded my card right away.

So, my experiences have largely been positive. The negative is that it takes a very long time to get your stuff from China, anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months from my experience. If you are familiar with shopping on aliexpress or wish, the time frame is comparable to those.

So is iOffer themselves a scam? No, not really. But they are plenty of ways to get scammed so always be a vigilant and informed consumer!

Hope this review helped!

Until next time. - D💋

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For the love of all, PUT DOWN THE NATIVE HEADDRESS!


Literally all you have to do is google image search "native headdress" and up pops copious amounts of pictures of pale faced light haired people sporting their "inspired" hipster headdresses they bought for a mere 25 bucks at urban outfitters.

No matter how many times cultural appropriation articles blip across your screen, it doesn’t seem to matter in the slightest when October rolls around. The likelihood of being familiarized with this term in a liberal college classroom is very high, but incase you haven't let me give you a quick lesson.

If you need a definition on Cultural appropriation, click HERE, or HERE... or HERE.

It’s mostly associated with white people donning themselves in Native American "inspired" garb, and calling themselves Indians. No no no, you are not dressing up as an Indian, you are dressing up as a Native American... and it’s not OK.

So what’s the problem? Dr. Keene, as you may know my fondness for her if you read this blog, puts it quite well in a post she wrote titled "But Why Can’t I Wear a Hipster Headdress?" among many others.

To put it simply;
  • > Headdresses promote stereotyping of Native cultures.
  • > Headdresses, feathers, and warbonnets have deep spiritual significance.
  • > There is a history of genocide and colonialism involved that continues today.

Listen, from one caucasian to another, the problem is that when white people take the attributes of underrepresented, marginalized and oppressed people then use them for their own gain, it is continuously perpetuating the image of racism and superiority in America.

If your child wants to dress up as Pocahontas for Halloween, that’s a different story. Disney princesses are hard to debate with a 5-year-old. Perhaps use that time to educate your child on the history and culture of the Native American people, or whoever else your child wants to dress up as.

Use your best judgment and if you have to question it, don’t do it. Don't dress up as generic native americans for Halloween, don't proudly adorn yourself in some cheaply made knockoff head dress for your photoshoot, and please PLEASE PLEASEEE, stop calling yourself Native American because you think or were told your great great great grandmother was Cherokee (whom might I add aren't even indegenious to the area where we live)! If you want to argue about the fact that you are Native American, then take the initiative to get a DNA test and start tracking down your lineage so you can reunite and share the struggles of your people, don't only claim to be when it is convenient for you.

If you are still questioning what kind of message you (as a Caucasian) are sending in relation to cultural appropriation, see my article "We're a Culture, Not a Costume."

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Rock the Vote




Almost one month until midterms and here is everything you need to know.

Who: YOU! Bring Your ID or DL
What: Midterm Elections 435 U.S. House Seats & 33 U.S. Senate Seats, 6,665 State & Thousands Local
When: Tuesday, November 6th 2018 
Where: Polling Locator Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on Election Day
Why: BECAUSE YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

QUICK LINKS:
Registration Status - Are You Registered? At The Correct Address!?
Voter Registration Deadlines - KY 10/8/2018!
KY Online Voter Registration - NEED DRIVERS LICENSE OR ID #!
Time Off From Work - Employers must allow employees time off work (4 Hours) to vote on Election Day or during early voting, if the person has asked for leave before the day the person appears to vote or request an absentee ballot. However, the employer may specify the times between which the employee may leave work to vote. The employer cannot penalize the employee for taking time to vote, unless the person does not actually vote and does not have a valid reason for not voting.
Discounted & Free Rides on Election Day

Does my vote really matter? Yes! As former first lady Michelle Obama put it at one recent voter registration rally: "You wouldn't give your crazy uncle the power to post a picture to your Instagram feed, so why would you give a stranger the power to make far more important decisions in your life?" Showing up to vote is literally the most powerful thing you can do to have a say in your government!

But I voted for president. Isn’t that the only office that really matters? Read more about why you should care about the members of congress and why you should vote HERE!

Top Skincare Products for Hyper Sensitive Skin


Just a quickie to leave you with! If you don't like shopping directly, all items can be purchased through Sephora.

LIMITED EDITION Naked Advanced ALOE Cream
4oz. Reg. $19.99 / Sale $14.99
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Emulsifiying Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerine (Vegetable Derived), Organic Theobromoa Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parki (Shea) Butter, Methyl Sulfynol Methane, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit E), Tapioca Starch, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka Honey), Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucose (and) Xanthan Gum (and) Chondrus Crispus (and) Glucose, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol

Air Repair® Skincare
Includes;
Soothing Cleansing Milk: 2 FL OZ
Complexion-Quenching Facial Mist: 2 FL OZ
Complexion-Boosting Moisturizer: 2 FL OZ
Super Hydrating Eye Cream: .5 FL OZ
Rescue Balm All-Purpose Skin Salve and Lip Balm: .9 FL OZ
Reg. $49.99 / Sale $41.99
Ingredients for Moisturizer: Purified Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbitol, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate-60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Hexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Capric Caprylic Triglycerides, Carbomer, Panthenol, Ceramide 3, Cloudberry Seed Oil, Heat Shock Proteins, Flax Seed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Borage Oil, Allantoin, Sodium PCA. Extracts of Calendula, Green Tea, Chamomile, White Tea, Black Tea, Lavender, Arnica. Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin, Fragrance

Evologie (I tried the trio, I do not recommend the cream it leaves a film that peels off, the cleanser is ok but very gentle, the blemish serum is the star of the set.)
.5floz. Reg. $24.00 Travel Size / Serum Only $35.00
Ingredients: Aqua/water, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Arginine, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Arginine Ethyl Ester, Salix Nigra (Willow Bark) Extract, Lycopene, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Isopropyl Myristate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Belif Hungarian Water Essence
2.53oz. Reg. $42.00
Ingredients: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Salvia Officinalis(Sage) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Rose Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, *Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, *Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, *Nepeta Cataria Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, *Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, +Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, **Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, **Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, **Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Sclerotium Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, ***Fragrance, Citronnellol, Limonene. *Napiers Original Formula. **Napiers Aqua Formula. ***Fragrances of Natural Origin.



OTHER FAVS!
Z Skin Acne Spot Treatment

Promise Organic Nourishing Coconut Milk Face Lotion With Hibiscus

First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Triple Remedy

PETER THOMAS ROTH Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream

Hey Honey BÉSAME MUCHO

PLUS! Checkout this amazing Jersey Shore lip balm!



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Why MGK Deserves RESPEK On His Name


Shortly after midnight Friday, August 31st 2018, Eminem dropped his new Kamikaze album without any sort of warning to the hip-hop community. Fans were sent into a frenzy thanks to Shady's fiery return, and he made sure not to hold anything back, sending haymakers at those he felt had wronged him in the past. Em calls on a diverse group of producers to lay down his foundation for the 13-track project, enlisting Ronny J, Tay Keith, Mike WiLL Made-It, Boi-1da, Fred Ball, IllaDaProducer, and more. Kamikaze is executively produced by Dr. Dre.

"I feel like I want to punch the world in the fucking face right now," the Detroit native angrily lashes out as he kicks off the album. Eminem doesn't mince his words when he attacks a plethora of figures inside and outside of rap, including Drake, Lil Pump, Joe Budden, Machine Gun Kelly, Donald Trump, Charlamagne Tha God, Tyler The Creator, to name a few.

On the track Not Alike, Eminem addresses MGK's comments about his daughter, rapping, "And I’m talking to you but you already know who the fuck you are, Kelly/ I don’t use sublims and sure as f--- don’t sneak-diss/ But keep commenting on my daughter Hailie."

Machine Gun Kelly has long been complimentary of Eminem as one of the figures in hip-hop who inspired him to pick up a pen. Back in 2012, Kelly ruffled Em's feathers when he tweeted that his daughter, Hailie, was “hot as f---.”


So, when he initially heard the album, he celebrated by popping a bottle of champagne which he posted on instagram. But on Monday (September 3), Kelly brazenly released Rap Devil. A play off Eminem's 2013 track Rap God, MGK's Rap Devil dumps on everything from Em's "weird" beard to being "sober and bored." It only gets worse from there, as Kelly claims that Eminem has banned him from any more appearances on his Shade 45 channel on SiriusXM and accuses Marshall Mathers of using his manager Paul Rosenberg to try and shelf MGK's career.


MGK defended Rap Devil on Twitter, writing that he's standing up for his generation amid Eminem's attack. "im standing up for not just myself, but my generation. im doing the same shit you did back in ur day. life is still real on my side, and i had to take time from the grind to defend myself from someone i called an idol. love, Rap Devil." — (@machinegunkelly) September 3, 2018

While hip hop fans collectively waited for Eminem to respond to Machine Gun Kelly’s diss track Rap Devil, Slim Shady was seemingly stirring the pot. On Thursday (September 6), the Detroit-bred rap machine hit Instagram Live with a video of himself playing Ms. Pac-Man for seven straight minutes. Some people believe it’s a subliminal aimed at MGK, who has a Ms. Pac-Man tattoo on each shoulder.

Producer Mr. Porter also stoked the flames earlier this week when he said Eminem vs. Machine Gun Kelly would be like Thanos vs. Iron Man. In other words, it would be a battle of epic proportions.

Another former D12 member, Bizarre, also issued an ominous warning aimed at MGK after Rap Devil’s release. “I think it was good. I think this is the best I ever heard Mr. Kelly rap in his life. I think he stayed up all night and wrote the best possible bars he possibly could, and I think it’s good for Hip Hop. But boy … but boy, the repercussions … ooof … oof. Boy gonna do you something nasty. You better stop playin’ with that boy.”

In other news on the morning of Sept 11th Remy Ma has criticised Joe Budden over his lack of response to a recent diss track from Eminem, while also claiming that “no one gives a fuck about what Machine Gun Kelly has to say”.

Some fans also speculate the rap beef could also stem from comments made by MGK during a freestyle rap with the LA Leakers in 2017 "I’m my favourite rapper alive since my favourite rapper banned me from Shade 45." MGK also possibly sent subliminal smoke toward Em with his verse on Tech N9ne's No Reason earlier in 2018. "To remind y’all you just Rap and not God and I don’t care who got bars," he raps.

In a horribly written and researched article by USA Today, excuses are thrown around as to why this rap beef is "uniquely terrible". Hardcore Shady fans argue that the MGK "diss" was on the softer side, throwing weak jabs while also paying homage. However that is one of things, IMHO, that makes this a diss of epic porportions.

The hater consensus circling social media on why this diss is quote unquote weak verbatim is;
  1. 1. Threatening to bang Kim, his ex wife... that he already made songs about not giving a fuck about? Weak. 
  2. 2. Mentioning his daughter, but not even in a mean way? WEAK. 
  3. 3. Uh oh! He said spaghetti! SMH garbage. 
  4. 4. Whining about how Em had Dre? Seriously? Boooo.
  5. 5. Uh oh! He called him short... but it wasn't really in a clever way.
  6. 6. He called his beard weird... really? Like... Em has ended other rapper careers and talks about the sickest stuff in his songs and this dude is like "Your beard is weird" ... Weak. 
For your reading pleasure, I have deciphered the standout bars from Machine Gun Kelly's scathing Rap Devil diss track to show exactly why MGK deserves some RESPEK on his name! I was trying to touch on almost every line because I feel like so many of them were very clever and creative, however for publishing and timing purposes a few will not have supporting theory or be mentioned.


"Ayy, somebody grab him some clippers (zzzzt)/ His fuckin' beard is weird/ Tough talk from a rapper payin' millions for security a year"

  • ☞ So many people criticize the opening line as being "lame", when in fact its is quite interesting. Not only is Em not normally seen sporting a bearded look, only in most recent years but if you are a true fan you know on his track Business from The Eminem Show album he raps about how he "can't leave rap alone, the game needs me/ 'Til we grow beards, get weird and disappear". Since most of the lyrics from Rap Devil dig at Em's past hits, true fans can assume the line is much more complex than some can grasp.

"I think my dad's gone crazy," yeah, Hailie, you right/ Dad's always mad cooped up in the studio, yellin' at the mic"

  • ☞ Again if you are true fan, you know this line speaks true to the Shady persona while using his own witty lyrical writings against him. Many people will say you don't ever bring up kids or family, but be real, how many disgusting things has eminem said about women over the years. If you don't want certain things brought up, you might think about keeping it out of your music.

"You're sober and bored, huh? (I know)/ About to be 46 years old, dog/ Talkin' 'bout "I'ma call up Trick Trick"/ Man, you sound like a bitch, bitch/ Man up and handle your shit (ugh)/ Mad about somethin' I said in 2012/ Took you six years and a surprise album just to come with a diss"

  • ☞ MGK throw a hard jab saying the almost 50 year old can't handle his own petty beefs by calling up known gate keeper of Detriot Christian "Trick Trick" Mathis. Trick has been a mainstay of Detroit's hip-hop scene for over 20 years. He also mentions his initial 2012 insensitive tweet regarding Em's daughter, who was 16-years-old at the time while MGK had just turned 22 in April. Kelly's sentiments got under Eminem's skin and the tweet still angers him to this day as seen by his response on "Not Alike." I guess no one stops to think, he didnt go looking up her age when he seen her appearance. My assumption is that he seen it, and then reacted, like everyone else on the internet. There are men out here in they mid 30s watching videos of Bhad Bhabie(Catch me outside girl) twerking, showing off her body and talking about her sex life. Mind you, a lot of these men KNOW her age going into watching that content.  You got people like DJ Akademiks, who are face timing this CHILD asking about who she had sex with.

"Homie we get it, we know that you're the greatest rapper alive/ Fuckin' dweeb, all you do is read the dictionary and stay inside"

  • ☞ While many people state Rap Devil is too soft by complimenting the same person targeted in the diss, I find it to be quite creative. As mentioned Eminem has long been an influence for MGK. Too many people now a days will be hypocritical, picking and choosing what they want to use to fit their narrative. I love the fact that Kels doesn't go back on his words while still standing his ground. As many have stated, no one wants to go against Eminem so we've got to give it up to someone who isn't going to back down from a fight against the champ. 

"Fuck Rap God, I'm the Rap Devil/ Comin' bare-faced with a black shovel/ Like the Armageddon when the smoke settle/ His body next to this instrumental, I'm sayin'"

"I'm sick of them sweatsuits and them corny hats, let's talk about it/ I'm sick of you being rich and you still mad, let's talk about it/ Both of us single dads from the Midwest, we can talk about it/ Or we could get gully I'll size up your body and put some white chalk around it."

  • ☞ At the turn of the century, Eminem became known for his baggy color-coordinated sweatsuits that were a staple of his wardrobe throughout much of his rise to fame. He even capped off some outfits with a du-rag back then. MGK wonders how someone with a net worth north of over 9 figures could still be so angry and lash out at young hungry artists within the genre that has allowed him to prosper.

"Let's talk about the fact you actually blackballed a rapper that's twice as young as you (let's talk about it)/ Let's call Sway, ask why I can't go on Shade 45 because of you/ Let's ask Interscope how you had Paul Rosenberg trying to shelf me."

  • ☞ MGK fires back at Eminem for attempting to bring his blossoming career to a halt by allegedly banning him from all shows on his Shade 45 channel over at Sirius XM including Sway in the Morning. He then accuses the 45-year-old of having Interscope, who was headed by Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg at the time, attempt to impede his career's progression thanks to ruffling Em's feathers with his 2012 tweet. Kelly has referenced this in previous interviews dating back to 2015 with Hot 97 and even hinted at Em's shady tactics in a 2017 freestyle with Power 106's L.A. Leakers. If you ask me trying to stop someone's bag is a bxtch made move, especially when you are worth so much already. Take it from someone who has personally experienced blackballing in the entertainment industry, it happens every day, on more than one occassion.

"Now tell me, what do you stand for? (what?)/ I know you can't stand yourself (no)/ Tryin' to be the old you so bad you Stan yourself (ha)"

"Why you claiming that I'ma call Puff?/ When you the one that called Diddy (facts)/ Then you went and called Jimmy (facts)/ They conference called me in the morning (what?)/ They told me you mad about a tweet/ You wanted me to say sorry (what?)/ I swear to God I ain't believe him/ Please say it ain't so (no)/ The big bad bully of the rap game can't take a fucking joke"

  • ☞ Bad Things rapper MGK is signed to multiple labels, including Bad Boy Records and Interscope. He claims that Eminem made calls to Diddy and Jimmy Iovine to ask MGK to apologize for his 2012 tweet about his daughter Hailie. Machine Gun Kelly admits he was taken aback when he heard the news, unable to comprehend how a MC known for firing off at everyone could be so sensitive about social media quips.

"Oh, you want some fuckin' smoke (what?)/ But not literally, you'll choke/ Yeah I'll acknowledge you're the GOAT/ But I'm The Gunner, bitch, I got you in the scope (brra)"

  • ☞ Lets point out again that MGK states Em is one of the greatest, while following it up by letting the people know he's the GOAT Hunter. RAW.

"Don't have a heart attack now (no)/ Somebody help your mans up (help)/ Knees weak of old age, the real Slim Shady can't stand up"

"Hello Marshall, my name's Colson/ You should go back to Recovery/ I know your ego is hurtin'/ Just knowin' that all of your fans discovered me (hi)"

  • ☞ Leading with the fact that MGK has literally used every one of Eminem's names... There is no denying I absolutely love this line and find it very witty, simply for the fact that the only time I had heard about Machine Gun Kelly was from Wild Boy Ft Waka. So sorry Em, but as one of your lifelong fans, people defintely discovered MGK through this beef.

"He like, "Damn, he a younger me/ Except he dresses better and I'm ugly/ Always making fun of me/ Stop all the thuggery, Marshall, you livin' in luxury (damn)"

"You got money but I'm hungry/ I like the diss but you won't say them lyrics out in front of me/ Shout out to every rapper that's up under me/ Know that I'll never do you like this fuckery/ Still bitter after everyone loves you/ Pull that wedgie out your dungarees (hey)"

  • ☞ MGK showers the rappers coming up after him with praise. He realizes Eminem's wrongdoing in going after the young MCs and promises he would never try to destroy or hurt their careers in the future. Kelly then moves into once again questioning how Em is still so mad at the world when he's one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful artists to ever grace the mic. I did find a very interesting reaction video in where the person describes how he knows Kels and claims Kels does treat rappers under him like they are less than, not wanting people to play at certain spots because his equipment is already set up or something like that. You can check out the video HERE.

"I gotta respect the OGs and I know most of 'em personally (ayy)/ But you're just a bully actin' like a baby/ So I gotta read you a nursery (nursery)/ I'm the ghost of the future/ And you're just Ebenezer Scrooge (facts)/ I said on Flex anyone could get it/ I ain't know it would be you"

"We know you get nervous, Rabbit/ I see momma's spaghetti all over your sweater/ I wish you would lose yourself on the records that you made a decade ago, they were better."

  • ☞ MGK gets creative interjecting shrewd wordplay from Eminem's 8 Mile character and the lead track that coincided with the 2002 film track Lose Yourself. Kelly wishes Em would resort back to his former hitmaking ways of the previous decade instead of the old man "get off my lawn" attitude. It's safe to assume that MGK feels that Em's Revival album doesn't measure up anywhere near older projects such as The Eminem Show.

"Accordin' to them, you're a national treasure/ To me, you're as soft as a feather/ The type to be scared to ask Rihanna for her number/ Just hold her umbrella-ella-ella"

  • ☞ It was rumoured back in 2014 Em and Rhianna might have had a fling after their hit single Love The Way You Lie, although Ri made it known their relationship was strictly platonic.

"I'm not afraid," okay Oscar the Grouch, chill on the couch (fuck)/ You got an Oscar, damn/ Can anyone else get some food in their mouth? (For real)"

"They made a movie about you, you're in everybody's top ten/ You're not getting better with time/ It's fine Eminem, put down the pen/ Or write an apology about the simple fact you had to diss to acknowledge me."

  • ☞ The Cleveland native continues to narrate Eminem's history in the rap game. He still admits that Slim Shady's a legendary figure in most people's eyes, so there's no need to tear down others in the later stages of his career. MGK then boldly challenges Em to put down the pen and retire his rhyming ways or apologize for the fact he had to diss a bunch of rappers to maintain relevance.

"I am the prodigy/ How could I even look up to you? You ain't as tall as me/ 5'8" and I'm 6'4", seven punches hold your head still/ Last time you saw 8 Mile was at home on a treadmill"

  • ☞ So many people want to say this is like the lamest line of the entire track and while I agree, it could have been more creative, that does not negate the fact that the very next line takes aim at the fact that the last time he saw 8 mile was when he was BRabbit. Basically Em's gone hollywood on us, which again if you follow you will know to be true, he has no problem broadcasting the fact he is living the Hollywood lifestyle. Hey I'd like to be that guy too, but don't act like you still be in the hood.

"You were named after a candy/ I was named after a gangster (brr)/ And don't be a sucker and take my verse/ Off of Yelawolf's album, thank you (thank you)"

  • ☞ The whole point of the group D12 was for everybody to have an alter ego, specifically a villain, "a person completely different from who you are," as stated by member Bizarre. That's when Eminem took the name Slim Shady. When he assumed the stage name M&M, it was a playful reference to his initials, which he later began writing phonetically as "Eminem". While I realize this I like the comparison of saying he's named after a candy then turning around and saying don't be sucker. I saw someone say he "had to beg" Em not to take his verse off Yelawolf's upcoming album in this line, but that doesn't sound like begging to me, buddy. Im going to give him another point for this one.

"I just wanna feed my daughter/ You tryna stop the money to support her/ You the one always talkin' 'bout the action/ Text me the addy, I'm pullin' up scrappin'/ And I'm by my fuckin' self, what's happenin'?"

"Everybody always hated me, this isn't anything new to me/ Yeah there's a difference between us/ I got all of my shit without Dre producin' me (ayy)"

  • ☞ Aye, for real... Without Dr. Dre, there would be no Eminem. Atleast not the one we know today. 

"I know you're not used to me/ Usually one of your disses should ruin me/ But bitch I'm from Cleveland, everybody quiet this evening, I'm reading the eulogy (shh)/ Dropped an album called Kamikaze, so that means he killed him/ Already fucked one rapper's girl this week, don't make me call Kim."

  • ☞ MGK puts the nail in the coffin of what he claims to be Eminem's eulogy by tempting to call the Shady Records CEO's ex-wife Kim Scott. This comes after already namedropping Em's daughter, Hailie, earlier on the Ronny J-produced tune's opening verse. He hints at being romantically involved with another rapper's girl already this week. Machine Gun Kelly claimed to have had sex with G Easy's ex, who is rumored to be Halsey in his hard-hitting freestyle on Hot 97 from last Friday (Aug. 31): "Let's just keep it G/ Only Eazy I fuck with is E/ I seen he's dyed his hair and got a hanging earring/ I fucked his girl now he look like me/ This shit overbearing/ How dare him, I dare him/ Don't think about comparin'/ Now turn that frat rap off/ I'm gettin' sick of hearing," he rhymes.

Its a shame that everyone wants to limit and simplify the lyrics of this scorching track. Now that the lyrics are out of the way, lets address the video imagery, since so many seem to think it's "weak" as well.
He needed two buses, an alley and black shovel. Nothing complex, just great videography, editing & story telling by Kels.

I particularly like the visual used here. While many people are going to have a problem with the symbolism used in Rap Devil, I choose to look at it creatively. I can certainly say he looks very "devilish" with the smoke blowing from his mouth, almost like fangs. Hate on it.



As of Wednesday night September 12th, Mr. Mathers dropped Part II of his Kamikaze interview with personality Sway Calloway. In a few comments made about the Rap Devil diss, Em admits he dissed Machine Gun Kelly for a much pettier reason than letting the world know how hot he thought his daughter was. He does bring up the comments made by MGK more recently, as earlier speculated in this article. Along with not liking MGK, he even says there are better rappers, no one is worried about MGK and he certainly doesn't care... Yet sway brings up the fact that he did invite MGK up to Shade45 for an interview, until he found out (by whom I wonder) MGK was not welcome on Shady's show until he "cleared up" the problems he had going on. So let's just get this straight... The man doesn't care, yet gets him banned from the show and disses him twice... Ok.


I saw a comment online that said "There's more to this than is being said. More than Em is willing to make public. Something about MGK is making Em proceed with caution. MGK had a shovel maybe he knows some dirt that we don't know...?" Just a thought to ponder. Watch the entire Part II Kamikaze Interview below.


In the end, I didn't want to make this into a comparison between the two even though I know so many will. That was not my point of the article. The point is to say there are plenty of reasons why this is an amazing diss track. Lets give credit where credit is due. MGK might not be Eminem, but I certainly can't wait to see where his career takes him. If he continues to make music like this, success is inevitable.


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