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Part 5: Yelawolf on Meeting Eminem: He Rapped all the Lyrics to "Pop The Trunk" Before He Said "Hi"
Part 3: Yelawolf on Getting Dropped from Columbia Records, 1st Album Never Released
Part 1: Yelawolf on Thinking He'd Make $20K in 1 Month as a Fisherman, Became Homeless & Made $1K
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Yelawolf reflected on his transition from a struggling independent artist to signing with Interscope Records and ultimately joining Eminem at Shady Records. He clarified he never saw a contract, stating the deal was agreed upon between Interscope and Shady Records, and he consented to it. After his music started gaining traction, Yelawolf was approached by A&R Todd Parker, who passionately pursued him for Interscope. The rapper appreciated the assurance from Interscope’s then-head, Jimmy Iovine that the label wouldn't interfere with his creative process but would refuel his progress. Yelawolf also spoke about his first meeting with Eminem, being utterly shocked that Eminem knew every word of one of his songs. He praised Eminem for kicking down doors for White artists in the hip-hop scene and admits he aspired to be an ally alongside the seminal rapper.
