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"Just Don't Give a Fuck" (known as "Just Don't Give" in the clean version) is the debut single by American rapper Eminem. The original version appears as the only single on his debut EP, Slim Shady EP. A re-recorded version appeared on his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP. According to the book Angry Blonde, this was Eminem's first "real" song, and was when he first came up with the whole "Slim Shady" theme. The song samples the song "I Don't Give a Fuck" by Tupac Shakur.  


Year:
1999
3:48
531 
#6

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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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Song Release
"Just Don't Give" by Eminem, also referred to as "Just Don't Give a F***," was released on October 13, 1998.
Album Inclusion
The song was featured on Eminem's debut studio album "The Slim Shady LP" which was released in 1999.
Record Label
The record label that released the song and the album "The Slim Shady LP" is Aftermath Entertainment, in conjunction with Interscope Records.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Just Don't Give" contain explicit content. Eminem talks about his struggles, frustrations, and articulated his alter-ego, Slim Shady in the lyrics of the song.
Music Video
The music video of "Just Don't Give" was directed by Darren Doane and was released in June 1999. The video features an introductory segment with a mock moral warning against the content of the video.
Song Success
The song became popular and helped Eminem gain public attention. It reached number 62 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Song Production
The song was produced by Mark Bass and Jeff Bass of the Bass Brothers, who co-wrote it with Eminem.
Debut Single
"Just Don't Give" was initially released as the first single from Eminem's EP "Slim Shady EP".
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. They noted the song for its raw and edgy lyrics, as well as Eminem's controversial persona, Slim Shady.
Cultural Impact
"Just Don't Give" helped solidify Eminem's reputation for pushing boundaries with his music and lyrics, a characteristic that would become a hallmark of his career.
Explicit Content
Due to the explicit content in the song, a clean version was also released titled "Just Don't Give a Darn".
Sample
"Just Don't Give" samples the song "I Don't Give a F***" by 2Pac.

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