The elite lyricists push their flows to the limit in a fierce follow-up to their first collaboration.
JID and Eminem prove that sharp pen games and rapid-fire flows still reign supreme on their newest joint effort, “Animals (Pt. I).” Following the success of “Fuel” from The Death of Slim Shady, this track marks their second link-up — and it’s even more intense.
While their styles differ — JID with his Atlanta-rooted bounce and Eminem with his precision-cut rhymes — they share a love for lyrical gymnastics. On “Animals (Pt. I),” both MCs bring their A-game, trading explosive verses that showcase breathless delivery, technical skill, and layered wordplay.
Over a sinister, high-octane beat, JID opens with elastic cadences and tightly-wound metaphors, setting the tone for the chaos to come. Eminem follows with a ferocious verse packed with clever schemes and lightning-speed rhymes that call back to his peak Slim Shady LP energy.
The song feels like a lyrical sparring match — one where both artists win by pushing each other to new creative heights. While there’s no confirmation yet on whether a “Pt. II” is on the way, the chemistry between these two leaves that door wide open.
“Animals (Pt. I)” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
