Bad Meets Evil is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, formed in 1997 by rappers Eminem and Royce da 5 9. Their name comes from their collaboration on Eminem's The Slim Shady LP. The pair first released the singles Nuttin’ to Do and Scary Movies, earning early recognition. After a period of tension and a brief split, Bad Meets Evil reunited and achieved major success with their 2011 EP Hell: The Sequel, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The project included hit singles like Fast Lane and Lighters featuring Bruno Mars. The duo has continued to collaborate over the years on tracks for Eminem’s and Royce's solo albums, appearances on the Shady XV anniversary album, and music for the film Southpaw. They remain active, occasionally teaming up for new songs and features, cementing their status as one of hip hop’s standout partnerships.