Logic - Homicide ft. Eminem

What this video is

Released in June 2019 at the height of the cultural debate between 'lyricist' and 'mumble rap' aesthetics, 'Homicide' represents a deliberate statement by two of hip-hop's most technically acclaimed MCs. The video amplifies the track's self-aware humor by building its entire visual concept around a viral internet meme — Chris D'Elia's Eminem impression — which had already been embedded in the song itself. This…

Why it matters

Marks a significant moment in the lyricist-rap revival of the late 2010s, pairing Logic with Eminem — two artists synonymous with technical lyricism — in a track explicitly positioned against perceived commercial rap decline. The video's meta-comedic format became a notable example of…

The director

Award-winning director and visual artist based between Los Angeles and New York. Co-founded multi-disciplinary art collective Syndrome in 2002. Since 2005 has directed over 300 music videos for artists including Eminem, The Weeknd, Metallica, and Megan Thee…