If you spend any time on YouTube or TikTok, you've probably seen them. Flashy thumbnails of Marshall Mathers and Austin Post standing side-by-side with titles like "God’s Love" or "Time Flies Away." They look real. They sound... okay, they sound like robots trying to imitate humans, but they've racked up millions of views. The internet is absolutely obsessed with the idea of an Eminem and Post Malone collaboration, yet here we are in 2026, and the official tally of songs they have together is still a big fat zero.
It’s kind of wild when you think about it. Both guys are titans. Both have sold more records than most small countries have people. They even share a weirdly specific affinity for sampling or featuring Ozzy Osbourne. But while Posty has spent the last year diving headfirst into the Nashville scene with F-1 Trillion and headlining Stagecoach 2026, Slim Shady remains in his own lyrical fortress.
The Mystery of the Missing Eminem and Post Malone Track
Honestly, the closest we’ve ever actually gotten to a real link-up was a bunch of rumors back in 2021. White Gold, a frequent Eminem collaborator, once mentioned in an interview that he had a track in mind for both of them. Then there was the music video director Cole Bennett, who posted a picture of a script with a Post-it note that had a "PM" and a "shady" drawing on it. Fans lost their minds. They thought a remix of "Killer" or a new single was coming.
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It never did.
Instead, the void has been filled by AI. If you search for Eminem and Post Malone today, you’re more likely to find a "fan-made tribute" generated by a neural network than anything from Shady Records. These tracks, like "I Rose Where I Was Resisted," use voice synthesis to mimic Eminem’s rapid-fire delivery and Post’s vibrato-heavy crooning. It’s a strange world where the "collab" exists in the digital ether but not in the recording studio.
Why do people keep grouping them together?
It isn't just because they’re two of the most successful white artists in hip-hop history. That's the surface-level take. Dig a little deeper and you see they actually occupy similar psychological spaces in music. Both are self-described introverts who hate doing interviews. Both have faced massive "culture vulture" accusations at different points in their careers—Eminem in the early 2000s and Posty pretty much his entire career.
But their approaches are night and day.
- Eminem is a technician. He treats syllables like a puzzle.
- Post Malone is a vibe. He treats melodies like a warm blanket.
There was a rumor—and I stress rumor because Reddit loves to invent drama—that Eminem was annoyed by Post Malone's old comments about hip-hop not being the place to go "if you’re looking to cry or think about life." People claimed Em refused to work with him because of it. But in reality, Eminem has praised the new generation plenty of times, and Posty has consistently cited Em as a legend. It’s more likely a case of scheduling and creative direction than any actual beef.
What Post Malone is Doing Instead
Right now, Post Malone is basically a country star. He’s been hanging out with Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen, looking more comfortable in a bolo tie than he ever did in a track suit. During a recent Twitch stream in early 2026, he even told fans he’s aiming to drop two new albums this year if things go his way.
Will one of those be the long-awaited hip-hop return featuring a Shady verse? Probably not. Post is in a "respect the history of Nashville" phase. He's focusing on authenticity in a genre that values it above all else. Adding a 90-mph rap verse from Marshall might not fit the "whiskey and heartbreak" aesthetic he’s currently perfecting.
The "White Iverson" vs. "The Slim Shady LP" Legacy
When you look at the trajectory, Eminem stayed in his lane and expanded it from within. Post Malone used his lane as a highway to get somewhere else entirely. That’s why a collab is so tricky.
An Eminem song requires a certain level of lyrical gymnastics. If Posty jumps on a track, does he try to out-rap Em? (Bad idea.) Does Eminem try to melodic-rap over a Posty-style trap beat? (He tried that on Revival, and we all know how the internet felt about that album.)
The best-case scenario would be something akin to Eminem’s work with Rihanna or Skylar Grey—Post Malone handling a haunting, soulful hook while Eminem handles the storytelling. We saw a glimpse of what that "vibe" could be with Post's feature on Ozzy’s "Take What You Want." It was dark, cinematic, and heavy. That is the only version of an Eminem and Post Malone song that actually makes sense.
How to Tell Real News from AI Fakes
Since we’re living in an era where AI "leaks" look indistinguishable from the real thing on social media, you’ve got to be careful. If you see a "New Eminem ft. Post Malone" video on YouTube:
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- Check the Label: If it doesn't say Shady Records, Republic, or Aftermath in the description, it’s fake.
- Listen to the "S" sounds: AI still struggles with sibilance. If the "s" sounds in the rap verses sound like static or "mushy," it’s a bot.
- Look at the lyrics: AI Eminem tends to repeat metaphors about "climbing mountains" or "breaking chains." Real Eminem is much weirder and uses more specific, often controversial, pop-culture references.
The Actionable Truth
If you’re waiting for this collaboration to save hip-hop, you might be waiting a long time. However, there are things you can actually do to stay in the loop without getting fooled by "Bruised Memories" or other AI clickbait:
- Follow official channels only: Post Malone's Twitch and Eminem's "Stans" newsletter are the only places where real news breaks first.
- Track the producers: Keep an eye on Louis Bell (Post’s right hand) or Royce da 5'9". If they start mentioning each other in IG stories, the gears are turning.
- Appreciate the solo runs: Post Malone is headlining Stagecoach in April 2026. If you want to see his evolution, that's where the energy is. Meanwhile, Eminem’s recent appearances suggest he’s more interested in legacy projects and his Detroit roots than chasing a pop-crossover hit.
Ultimately, an Eminem and Post Malone track is the "Halley's Comet" of the music world. It makes total sense on paper, but the stars haven't aligned in the physical world yet. Until they do, we’re stuck with the robots. And honestly? The robots aren't doing a very good job.