A group of adults watched the music video for "Homicide" by Logic featuring Eminem, which features stand-ins for the artists, including John Cielo from the movie Sandlot as Logic and comedian Chris D'Elia as Eminem. The video's premise is that Eminem couldn't make it to the shoot, so a stand-in is used. The adults found the video entertaining and impressive, with some noting that it's a creative way to experiment with music videos. They also discussed the current state of rap music, with some expressing disappointment that it has become more focused on being catchy rather than lyrical, and praising older rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole for still delivering meaningful messages through their music.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The music video is for the song "Homicide" by rapper Logic featuring Eminem.
2. The video uses stand-ins instead of the actual artists, with actor John Cielo playing Logic and comedian Chris D'Elia playing Eminem.
3. Chris D'Elia was chosen for the role due to a parody video he made of Eminem's rap style that went viral in 2018.
4. The video features appearances by Chris D'Elia and John Cielo, as well as a scene where Eminem reenacts the viral video.
5. The song's lyrics touch on the artists' distaste for the current state of rap.
6. The music industry has changed since Eminem first burst onto the scene in the late 90s, with rap becoming more about being catchy than about lyricism.
7. Older rappers like Eminem and Ice Cube often had messages in their lyrics, whereas today's rap is more focused on topics like women and money.
8. Some artists, like Kendrick and J Cole, still rap about politics and social issues.
9. The video was created for the YouTube channel React, where adults react to and discuss various topics, including music.