UK Rapper Big Zuu Sparks Outrage With Brutal Diss Track Directed at Eminem

In a move that has set social media ablaze, UK rapper and television personality Big Zuu is facing mounting backlash after releasing a scathing diss track aimed directly at Detroit rap icon Eminem.

The unexpected track, titled “Slim Reaper,” dropped late Tuesday night on SoundCloud and YouTube, instantly catching the attention of hip-hop fans worldwide. Within hours, it had amassed thousands of plays and an avalanche of reactions — many of them shocked, confused, or outright furious.

“You’re Not Untouchable” — Big Zuu Goes In Hard

In the fiery track, Big Zuu doesn’t hold back. Over a heavy grime-influenced beat, he raps:

“You ain’t the GOAT, just a ghost with a label / Been spittin’ nursery rhymes since the Slim Shady cradle.”

The track also takes personal jabs at Eminem’s style, his sobriety, and even his past beefs with other rappers like Machine Gun Kelly and Benzino. While disses are nothing new in the rap game, many fans are calling this one “tone-deaf,” “opportunistic,” and “career suicide.”

On Twitter (now X), the hashtag #WhoIsBigZuu began trending within hours, with fans — especially American audiences — expressing disbelief.

“Who does Big Zuu think he is?” wrote one user. “You don’t come for Eminem unless you’re ready for lyrical war — and this wasn’t it.”

“Big Zuu better pray Eminem doesn’t reply. We’ve seen what happens,” another posted, referencing Eminem’s famously brutal diss tracks over the years.

Is This Just a Stunt?

While Big Zuu has not officially responded to the backlash, some industry insiders believe the diss may be a calculated move to gain international attention — especially from the American market, where he’s not a household name.

Zuu, born Zuhair Hassan, rose to fame not just for his music but for his charisma as a host of the BAFTA-winning cooking show Big Zuu’s Big Eats on UK television. Known more for his personality and advocacy work than for rap battles, this sudden turn toward aggressive lyrical warfare has left many puzzled.

“It’s like Gordon Ramsay trying to diss Anthony Bourdain — it just feels weird,” one British radio host joked.

Some speculate the diss may be part of a promotional campaign for an upcoming album, as Zuu teased “big things coming” on his Instagram days before the track dropped.

Fans and Critics React

British fans appear split. While some applaud Zuu’s bravery and boldness in challenging a rap heavyweight, others argue that the attempt fell flat and lacks the lyrical depth needed to compete with Eminem.

Music critic Elaine Rowe of The Guardian wrote:

“Big Zuu has bars, no doubt — but taking on Eminem without delivering something truly special is like challenging Messi to a street football game. The effort’s there, but the gap in legacy and skill is too wide.”

On Reddit’s r/hiphopheads, a thread dissecting the diss track exploded with comments ranging from mockery to serious analysis. One user pointed out, “The beat slaps, but the bars are nowhere near Eminem’s level. This will backfire.”

Will Eminem Respond?

As of now, Eminem has not made any public statement regarding the track. However, fans of the Kamikaze rapper know he rarely lets a diss slide without a response — and when he does respond, it usually ends in a verbal decimation.

If Eminem chooses to respond, it could mark yet another chapter in his long history of beefs and lyrical assassinations. But if he ignores it, it may be a silent message: the diss didn’t even warrant a bar.

Final Thoughts

Whether this was a bold move or a miscalculation, Big Zuu has successfully put his name into international conversations — even if for controversial reasons. In the world of hip-hop, any press can be good press — but going after Eminem is a gamble few artists survive unscathed.

Only time will tell if Zuu’s diss track elevates his profile or becomes a cautionary tale of picking the wrong lyrical battle.