Eminem closed out his most recent album Kamikaze with “Venom,” the theme song for Marvel’s film of the same name. The track, which is co-produced by Eminem and his frequent collaborator Luis Resto, makes multiple references to the movie while also alluding to the Detroit rapper’s early days as a rapper.
On the third verse, Eminem uses wordplay that refers to Venom protagonist Eddie Brock and the alien symbiote which transforms him into the film’s titular anti-hero. Elsewhere in the song, the Shady Records boss remembers how placing second in the ‘97 Rap Olympics was a pivotal moment in his career that led to his signing with Dr. Dre. Eminem also takes a moment to shout out two fellow D12 members: his late best friend Proof and Bizarre.
“Venom” has a strong chance to be Eminem’s next hit. Buoyed by the film’s $80 million opening weekend and its visually jarring music video, the track currently sits at No. 1 on the Genius Top Songs chart.
Watch the video above for a full breakdown and read all the lyrics to Eminem’s “Venom” on Genius now.
