Eminem has found himself facing an on-wax response from none other than Suge Knight’s son, following the recent leak of the rapper’s decades-old diss song, “Smack You.” The controversial track, which first surfaced online in January, is a direct attack on Suge Knight, the infamous Death Row Records mogul, and accuses him of being responsible for the deaths of rap legends 2Pac and Biggie Smalls.
Now, Knight’s son, Suge Knight Jr., has fired back with a new track titled “Ocean Krwi,” a collaboration with Polish rap group Elita Kaliska. In his verse, Suge Jr. addresses what he calls the “internet gangsters” who “dry snitch” and make baseless threats online. While the song touches on these themes, Suge Jr. also uses it as a platform to defend his father’s honor, particularly in relation to the accusations made by Eminem in “Smack You.”
Suge Knight Jr. Defends His Father
In a statement discussing the song, Suge Knight Jr. directly linked his verse to Eminem’s long-standing diss, asserting that the track was an opportunity to finally respond. “Eminem claims that the song was created in the mid-2000s. It’s strange that it’s being released now, when my father has no chance to defend himself,” Knight said. “It’s also strange that he had many opportunities to tell him all this to his face but didn’t have the courage.”
Knight went on to express his frustration with Eminem’s accusations, which have lingered in rap culture for years. The song “Smack You” contains Em’s infamous lines blaming Suge Knight for the deaths of 2Pac and Biggie. Eminem rapped, “I’m holding Suge responsible for the deaths of the two greatest rappers to ever grace the face of this planet.” He furthered his claim by referencing the deaths of other rappers associated with Death Row, saying, “If only the late, great Mr. Christopher Wallace could talk / He could tell you himself / I’m holding Suge responsible for the death of Ja Rule or anyone else down with Tha Row.”
For Knight Jr., this was the last straw. In his response, he vehemently denied that his father was involved in 2Pac’s murder, pointing out that the two were once close friends. “An honorable man doesn’t kick the defenseless, so I decided to defend my father’s honor,” Suge Knight Jr. said, elaborating that the song was partly aimed at addressing rumors and online hate surrounding his father.
The 2Pac Allegations and Diddy’s Involvement
Beyond defending his father, Knight Jr. also alluded to the infamous conspiracy theories surrounding 2Pac’s murder. In his verse, he suggested that there was more to the story and implicated Diddy in the killing. “The world will soon learn a lot about this attack — I’m sure Diddy knows a lot about it, and I could even present evidence in this case,” he said. “But I’ve already talked about ‘Pac once I said it and that’s where I’ll end it. I want to live.”
This bold statement reignites one of the longest-running debates in hip-hop history, with many fans still questioning who was truly responsible for the murder of 2Pac. Knight Jr.’s decision to drop this bombshell in his response track certainly adds fuel to the fire of speculation.
“Ocean Krwi” – A Multi-Layered Rebuttal
While Suge Knight Jr.’s response to Eminem may have been sparked by the leaked diss track, “Ocean Krwi” touches on more than just the rap beef. The song speaks to the larger issue of online hate and anonymous accusations that run rampant across social media. Suge Jr. expresses his frustration with the culture of online “gangsters” who use their platforms to make unfounded claims and threats without facing any real consequences. In this sense, the track also functions as a commentary on the digital age’s impact on public discourse.
Though it’s clear that Eminem is the target of Knight Jr.’s verse, the song is also a reflection of his desire to protect his father’s legacy. As he continues to defend Suge Knight’s name, Knight Jr. has made it clear that he will not allow his father’s reputation to be tarnished by rumors and accusations, particularly from someone like Eminem.
The Fallout and Future of the Beef
It remains to be seen how Eminem will respond to Suge Knight Jr.’s challenge. While the leaked “Smack You” diss is old, its resurfacing reignited an already volatile tension between Eminem and the Knight family. Given the long history of animosity between Suge Knight and Eminem, this feud may continue to fuel new diss tracks and confrontations for years to come.
Suge Knight Jr.’s “Ocean Krwi” provides a fascinating new layer to this ongoing conflict, blending personal defense with larger themes of justice and the impact of social media. Whether this will lead to further disses or perhaps even an apology remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the rap game is never short of drama, especially when it involves figures like Eminem and Suge Knight.
