50 Cent feels that Eminem hasn't been given enough credit for his impact on the world of hip-hop music.
During an interview on the 'Ebro In The Morning' podcast about his new TV venture 'Hip-Hop Homicides', 50 Cent explained that Eminem helped make hip-hop music accessible to more people, increasing the profile and genre popularity.
“I don't think they give Em the credit he deserves. Because in order for people to embrace something, they have to see where it fits in,” he said.
“I think part of Eminem's legacy is the development of our culture. People wouldn't believe it if they didn't see where they can fit into it. And he's there and he's a regular artist because of his path," he explained.
"When you see '8 Mile,' you see a story about black people with a white protagonist. You see poverty, you see similar conditions," he added.
“Look at his friends Proof and D-12 and the rest: these are real hip-hop people. That's why he's a real hip-hop man," he argued.
50 Cent was one of the many rappers to wish Eminem on his 50th birthday on Monday, October 17. The hip-hop stars have been friends and collaborators since 50 Cent signed to Eminem's Shady Records label in 2002.
“Happy birthday to my boy Eminem I love you. I wish you many more may God bless you. I'll come see you when I finish my tour," 50 Cent wrote in his post.
Meanwhile, Public Enemy's Chuck D, who Eminem has cited as one of his hip hop heroes, wished Marshall Mathers, tweeting a sketch of the rapper he drew.
"'Goat50' suits you so much, champ, so much more, Eminem," he wrote, referring to the "GOAT" acronym for "greatest of all time."