# Eminem Joins IDK for Hard-Hitting J Dilla-Produced ‘Welcome’ as DMV Rapper Signs to Shady Records

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/eminem-joins-idk-for-hard-hitting-j-dilla-produced-welcome-as-dmv-rapper-signs-to-shady-records/
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:06:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T20:19:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eminem-idk-welcome-j-dilla-shady-records-1236381844/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- IDK signs to Shady Records with Interscope.
- Eminem joins him on J Dilla-produced “Welcome”.
- Eminem sings the chorus while IDK leads the track.

## Summary

DMV rapper IDK has joined Shady Records in a partnership with Interscope and marks the move with “Welcome”, a new single featuring Eminem and production by the late J Dilla. The collaboration pairs IDK with two artists central to his musical influences and signals a new chapter in his career.

Dilla’s thumping, menacing beat underpins Eminem’s chorus, while Eminem does not deliver a verse, leaving the main performance to IDK. The release came with a black-and-white video featuring both rappers; IDK also interpolates Future’s “Stick Talk”. IDK said he had looked up to Dilla, Eminem and Shady artist 50 Cent, and released his project *e.t.d.s. (Even the Devil Smiles)* in January.

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