{
  "id": 19864145,
  "title": "Eminem Joins IDK for Hard-Hitting J Dilla-Produced ‘Welcome’ as DMV Rapper Signs to Shady Records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/eminem-joins-idk-for-hard-hitting-j-dilla-produced-welcome-as-dmv",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T20:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eminem-idk-welcome-j-dilla-shady-records-1236381844/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eminem has teamed up with DMV rapper IDK for a new single titled \"Welcome,\" featuring production from J Dilla. This marks a significant move as IDK joins Shady Records, Eminem's label. The song showcases the sinister chorus and IDK's lyrical prowess, with Eminem providing a menacing beat and Dilla's thumping drums. IDK expressed his excitement about the collaboration, noting it as a statement for hip-hop. The music video, a blend of black-and-white visuals and studio session footage, captures the duo's dynamic performance.",
  "summary": "\"The first raps I made it a point to memorize were Eminem raps,\" IDK said in a statement.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}