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What is the meaning behind “Rappers are havin’ a rough time period, here’s a maxi pad”? Rap God by Eminem

  • by imrk
  • March 24, 2023

Rap was in a bit of a rut for a while. There was a long time strong period where the future of hip-hop looked bleak. But Eminem is also saying that these same weaker rappers are girly and have actual strong periods , which is why they would need a maxi pad. This is not the first , second , or even the third time that he’s made period jokes. The “pad” mention also sets up his jab at Canibus in the next line…