Current:Home > InvestEminem retracts threat of diss track directed toward Lions OC Ben Johnson -Elevate Money Guide
Eminem retracts threat of diss track directed toward Lions OC Ben Johnson
View
Date:2025-04-16 23:27:11
Guess who's back?
On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions retained offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The assistant coach was a suggested candidate for the vacant head coaching jobs with the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders. But apparently, he's calling Ford Field home till the roof comes off.
Upon hearing the news, Slim Shady retracted his threat to release a diss track directed toward Johnson and expressed his continued support for head coach Dan Campbell. He had some words of hope for Lions fans after the team was ousted from the playoffs in the NFC championship, where he cheered in person.
"Guess I should stop recording this diss track..!! Lol!!" Eminem posted on X, formerly Twitter. "@ Ben Johnson Thank you for staying!!! We can't break this team up ESPECIALLY since I'M on it!!! Coach Campbell we love you bro!!! Let's run it back next year!!...I'm READY!!!! I promise you I WILL get us to the super bowl!!!"
Eminem previously spoke on DJ Whoo Kidd's radio show and said he was upset that Johnson was reportedly being lured away by the Commanders.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
"Ben Johnson, if he leaves us, bro... Ben Johnson, if you leave us, this record is coming," he said in the interview, which was posted on Sunday. "This song is coming.
"Just stay with us one more year. Our team is amazing right now. We can't change anything. I don't even want to change the (expletive) hat I wore last week."
Eminem made his name in the rap game with unapologetic, and often shocking, lyricism. He starred as Jimmy aka B-Rabbit in the movie "8 Mile," which was based on his journey as a battle rapper. Among the targets of his real life rap disses are Ja Rule, Will Smith and Machine Gun Kelly.
The Lions made history this season by capturing their first division title in 30 years and winning their first playoff game in 32 seasons. Under Johnson, Jared Goff threw for 4,575 passing yards, the second-most in the NFL. Detroit was fifth in the league in rushing yards. David Montgomery had the second 1,000-yard season of his career and rookie Jahmyr Gibbs added 945 yards on the ground.
Detroit won't have to feel so empty without their OC.
veryGood! (17288)
Related
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
- The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
- New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Backstage at New York's Jingle Ball with Jimmy Fallon, 'Queer Eye' and Meghan Trainor
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
Ranking
- Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
- 2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at makeshift club in Houston
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- Trump's 'stop
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
Recommendation
Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
Backstage at New York's Jingle Ball with Jimmy Fallon, 'Queer Eye' and Meghan Trainor
NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
'Squid Game' without subtitles? Duolingo, Netflix encourage fans to learn Korean
A White House order claims to end 'censorship.' What does that mean?
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?