Proof is portraying the friend in the hospital dieing, which is sad especially due to how he was killed a few years after this music video was made, but he is portraying Bugz, who was a friend of theirs and a member of D12 who was killed before this video was released.

People seem to forget that hip hop was created to stop the violence.

This song is my childhood, as a kid I never understood this song till I grew up and honestly it hits hard..

eminem song that gets me chocked up is castle and arose, that entire song just pulls on my heartstrings.

This and Mockingbird are some of the greatest rap songs ever written and probably some of the most emotional songs ever written.

In my opinion, this is one of Eminem's best song. Full of bars and emotion, fire beat. Just a great ass track.

can we talk about how the entire cadence of his rap mimics the rhythm of the drum 🤯truly riding that beat!

This song always hits me hard, this was Em at his most vulnerable and honest at the time. He poured his heart into the lyrics and you can tell he wanted to stop the violence. Also, the way he sampled the Martika song, "Toy Soldiers" and gave it new life? That's the icing on this cake. Single-handedly one of the most brilliant updates to an 80's pop song, one that was even more powerful than the original. Anytime I hear this, I get emotional. The rawness, authenticity and beauty of it all just catches you off guard.

The songs castle and arose off of the revival album are truly heart wrenching. But if you do them you got to do them together in that order; storytelling at his finest and most vulnerable.

I think this video hits extra hard of course because Proof.. literally dies in it.. close to the same way he died in real life.. And it's about all the beefs that Em had been through at the time.. pretty introspective song and tragic video Also the phrase "Toy Soldiers" is pretty deep as well.. talking about the record labels using rappers as "Toy Soldiers" to make profits off of beef and drama.

I'm 72 years old and EMINEM makes me cry with "When I'm Gone".😢 I was a pretty lousy father but my son who is 30 now keeps in touch and loves me still. He's a better man than I ever was.😞❤️✌️

Several Eminem songs that are really emotional, "Castle" and "Arose", "Headlights", "Leaving Heaven", "When I'm Gone" for example

This song was powerful, because Em was the only person to talk about this situation that involved more than half a dozen people and someone lost their life over beef. While there were other songs from Em and other pertaining to this issue, this song was almost like his final telling of the story. This was a big turning point between music and real life, and I think it shook Eminem a little bit. This was a time when Em finally saw that the music and the streets could be combined and aren't always separated like we all hope it to be. Dre found Em, and Em found 50 Cent, and when 50 Cent got in beef with Murda music, there was a two sided war between everyone on Murda music (Ja Rule, Fat Joe, and even Big Pun in the early risings), and essentially Aftermath records. What was supposed to be an escape from the streets was the manifestation of how the street life can creep into the music business. I think this moment made Eminem much stronger, but it took a life to get there. That is why this song his so powerful. They all went into the music industry to escape the hood, but the music became the hood, and guns were fired, wars were waged and people got injured and killed. We all talk about the east and west coast beef in the nineties, but many forget how important this time was. A very sad ending

Sing for the moment is my absolute favorite Eminem song. Always has been. It gets me every time.

Eminem is the G.O.A.T. The man is a phenomenon.

Only 3 artists out of all I've heard so far in my life have ever given me goosebumps, choked me up and grabs my soul when they perform are Janis Joplin, 2Pac and Eminem. Especially when it comes to the serious songs. The raw passion and heart they exude in their music, to me, are top tier.

Yea. Proof playing the part of Bugz (another D12 member that was shot and killed before they blew), knowing later on that Proof was shot and killed… Crazy. Em says he can’t watch this video anymore.

Eminem sings his reality....I appreciate it even though I am not a real hip hop fan.....I recognize truth, he sings his truth as an artist and he is a true artist.

As a father, When I'm Gone and Mockingbird get me every fucking time. Great video!

Here, Proof was playing Bugz (another member of D12) who got shot & died. This song is from Encore 2004. Proof died in 2006 and got shot same as Bugz, so the video is looking like Eminem predict the future. Rest easy Bugz & proof 🕊️

He samples the 1988 song Toy Soldiers by Martika. It's actually not a bad song she recorded.

This is one of my favorite songs by him. Straight from the heart.

Fun History Fact: Murder Inc was an Jewish/Italian American gang in New York during the Prohibition era. That's where the name comes from that was used by the hip hop group.

What I like most about this song is that you can take it both literally and as an analogy against senseless violence in general.

This track always has me tearing up inside

This song is sampled from a 1989 classic called Toy Soliders from an Artist named Martika. This is such an amazing and powerful song from Em.

I'm glad you are still doing Eminem reactions. I just discovered your channel and this is the first day of upload I've watched.

I’d never heard this Eminem song. Cool hearing some of Martika’s masterpiece song Toy Soldier.

Eminem's music sure can be ahead of its time. This is a great and emotionally powerful song and a sad song but brilliant. Great reaction to this and I Can understand you feeling sad, it is a very emotional song I agree with you, I sure would like Eminem to do a song like that today as so many artists in rap are dieing for to young at a very high rate. Respect from over here in Ireland

I feel as though people give eminem a bad name but if they just sit down and actually listen to his songs then they could never judge him the same way. I have been listening to him since i was 12/13 im 37 now and still love his music it has always helped me through stuff

This song also served to try and end some of the feuds. It put the "I'll be the bigger person and end this" feel on the track. The unfortunate death of Proof years later really makes the video hit harder. At this time, these beefs got violent. This was an attempt to be the bigger man and stop the violence. RIP Bugz and Proof.

You could cry on a damn few of his songs

Proof played the part in this video. It was a member of D12 Buggz that got killed. Like 2 years later it was Proof.

"You´re never over" is lit too, it´s about Proof.

Its been a long time since I have heard this. IMO the best era of Em. First time here. Subscribed. Feeling the reaction.

for me it's No Love. It helped me harden my heart in a time when I felt like an alien, the way members of my own family seemed to hate me.

So many lines in this song give me chills. He’s not on this track to show off his skill set, to say some dope metaphors, double entendres, or rhyme schemes. It’s just a completely raw & real firsthand account of all those beefs he got into at the time. One of my favorite songs of all time.

Castle /and / Arose definitely get me choked up. You should do a reaction to those two songs! 😊

I personally don't know a lot of rap history but I know about some major stuff from the 90's and early 2000's and like watching these breakdowns and learning more because it helps me truly understand artists and their music

I feel like this song is a warning to everyone who goes after slim and his family. Mention slims daughter and your the fool, because you would end up on renune Avenue with ja rule.

first video i found of yours and am impressed.. eminem redefind the rap game.. his style of music is also in the worlds guinness book of records.. for being the only rapper to rhyme 7 syllable in a row.. Lilly.. look into Wu-tang as well... old school yes but again..they told stories in there music as well.. for toy soldiers it was a remarkable story for music..he made a serious point and hit the heart right on point with alot of it.. but this day and age.. its not only famous folks who gotta worry its us common folk too am in NY and see it on a every day basis is sad

Keep doing what you are doing this is only the 2nd video I have watched of yours but your very original. Nicely done

This message is still out there. I don't know how you never heard this. But more Eminem songs is always good. I've seen him live about 16 years ago and it was one of the greatest days in my life.

2:50 I can see the confusion on your face because he bleeped out the name. What he said was “I went my whole career without ever mention SUGE, and that was just outta respect & not running my mouth talking about something I know nothing about, plus Dre told me stay out, it just wasn’t my beef.” Suge as in Suge Knight because back at that time Dr. Dre had beef with Suge.

This is the first time I've seen one of your reactions, won't be my last. You give such intelligent and insightful commentary that is lacking from the majority of hip hop reactions. There's plenty of channels that break down bars, but to actually add your own perspectives and experiences is refreshing.

It used to be a Michigan thing to say Hallie Jade was the most protected person in Detroit because it wasn't just Em, it was D12, Runyan Ave, and everyone in the D. Look up what happened to Everlast when he came to Detroit after D-12 released Quiter. Beautiful might be the Eminem song that hits me the hardest. You reacted to it, but I wish you had done the official video. It hits on another level as a love song to Detroit in ways only Michiganders who recognize the locations would understand.

That song really was the song to end all feuds. He said he was done with the beefs and for a decade, actually was. He just let the current beefs lie, didn't respond to any other attempts to poke the bear. MGK was the first one he responded to since then and that was pretty mild. Also the song that gets me choked up is both Castle and Arose from his Revival album... You have to do Castle first then Arose after. The two songs go together. There's also Tragic Endings, Bad Husband, Die Alone and Stepping Stone

The most heartfelt Eminem song to me; Eminem - Difficult, an homage to Proof who fell victim to the violence this song shines a spotlight on

I think Space Bound is mine. It's one that I relate to a lot still (I relate to most of his songs but this one stays relevant to me daily).

of course you know your boy Kyle gunna be here for this lol as always, hope you're doing well Lilly!

I have two: When I'm Gone and Cleanin' Out My Closet. When I'm Gone is probably the more emotional one though.

The into to the song is a sample of Toy Soldiers by Martika, itself a fairly heavy song about addiction.

Dude was in pain, lost proof and still wanna peace and love

HIS BEST SONG IMO!!!!

Castle and arose together are heartbreaking songs that bring a tear to my eye when I hear them together. Amazing song writing

Such a good song great review

Not gonna lie...this song reminds me of my little brother...miss him..dang cheers Honestly 🇺🇸 Happy New Years

Eminem - Sing For The Moment or D12 - How Come/Git Up You won't regret these songs. They are old but they are there somewhere, they make you think about life, friends and family

If Ems is angry in his song, you know he's sick of the shit and he's not holding anything back

I love this song and M the only rapper that brings a tear his lyric's move me and help me through hard times and NF has same affect. Eminem is my childhood forever loved

This song and you're never over are amazing songs

New to your channel but love the intro song. Land of the grey baby.

This was one of the songs played at my brothers funeral 😢

this one makes me cry and is my favorite song by eminem.

Guarantee tearjerker for me Chris cornell- As hope and promise fade (Walmart soundcheck) and Cleaning my gun. pretty much any acoustic songs by him

Stepping stone hits hard too, its part of his album kamikaze. Its being over-shadowed by not alike and ringer.

leaving heaven makes me emotional everytime I listens to it.

Toy Soldiers was a banga also super crazy how proof dies in the video and ends up dying almost exactly the same way not much longer after the video was dropped.. it's also one of the best diss tracks to ever drop The song criticizes beefing in the rap community along with the increasingly deadly consequences.

The history of this song is crazy .I'm old lol but I remember when all of this stuff with 50 was happening

Beautiful reaction ❤

when im gone... well pretty much all of them.

In a recent song "Lace it" Eminem addresses the OD's in the rap community.

Awesome reaction.

This is one of his best in my opinion, but the most impactful song for me has to be stan.

Sing for the moment is the one that gets me every time.

Quote me if I’m wrong but I think the man they are referring to in the hospital bed is either kuniva or kon artist who were members of d12 proof died many years later, Eminem did the song changes about proof if you want to listen to it

Beautiful Eminem

Beautiful is the one that gets me

One of the best things this song does is call out the violence in the rap industry. Something Eminem is very vocal against. Rappers killing other rappers has been a thing since the 80's and Em, in this video, is saying stop! Why you killing each other just because you came up in different hoods. Music is supposed to unite people. That's the message of the song and one we need to listen to.

The song beautiful by him chokes me up like that

When I’m gone song hits me every time

When im gone, mockingbird, like toy soldiers

The sad thing is that nowadays rappers are respected who only sing about money drugs and women, if they only talk about it they have nothing to tell. Rap is also not black or white, everyone who deals socially critical with himself and his environment and does not have to distinguish himself about weapons money and women is a real rapper.

He's not wrong. Rap wars are stupid. And sometimes deadly.

Haven’t hopped on a Lily Jane music reaction in a minute!! Been missing your videos frfr just been goin through a lot so it’s funny you reacting to this song! Hope all is well

After Believe finally set in I realized I was crying. That's an unconventional one that did it to me...

The one eminem that gets me is when I'm gone it's so deep

Snoop said it best when he said "Don't get it fucked up, Right now Marshall is dormant but if ya'll push the wrong buttons the beast Slim Shady will appear out of nowhere".

Incredible Job by Martika who wrote the original song in 1988

Eminems most "choking-me-up-"-Song?.... ..."When Im gone" Period

Darkness by Eminem. Sorry, just stumbled across your channel this morning. I sub'd

Eminem is the goat!

Eminem is always real and authentic. Slim Shady is the funny one.

This song i always heard as a kid and loved it just loved his bars and rhyme scheme, now i can see this is about proof died from a small beef that wasnt worth it

Love you

From 5:00 to 5:14 🌟 🌟 🌟 I think u are somebody that could really interview eminem and ask these questions. Some KZfaqrs are so slept on. I'm a nobody and would to facilitate that. U got the right mindset 💯

"went through my whole career without ever mentioning "Suge"" is the line they hide the last word

6:01 Jesus Christ he said that shit from the depths of his soul 😲😳

Hey Lily, I love your videos. I would love to see your reaction to R.A. The Rugged Man. My suggestions would be First Born, Wondering (How to Believe), Legendary Loser, Still Get Through the Day, and Uncommon Valor. I know that's alot of songs, but I really would love to see your reactions to these tracks, and I think alot of others would also like hearing your interpretation of those songs. RA can make you hype, disgusted, emotional, and many other feelings. You won't be disappointed, I promise.

First time listening to your reaction Channel, And I actually really like your straightforward common sense reaction to this video. I think I'll subscribe to channel and check out some more Of your reachins. you seem like you have a good head on your shoulders and you really do Get to the essence of the songs in a very honest Way and I appreciate that!