Japanese rapper Hideyoshi has landed a guest verse on a new Eminem track. “MADARA,” a collaborative single from rapper EZ Mil and Eminem released on October 9, features Hideyoshi on the hook, drawing its name and theme from Uchiha Madara, a major villain from the anime and manga series “NARUTO.”
The song was co-produced by EZ Mil and Eminem and takes direct inspiration from the Madara character. Alongside Hideyoshi, the track also features Neil Kaplan, the voice actor who plays Madara in the English-language dub of “NARUTO.” An official lyric video for “MADARA” was released at the same time as the single.
Uchiha Madara is one of the most iconic antagonists in the “NARUTO” franchise, a ninja series that has built a massive international fanbase over the past two decades and remains a touchstone for hip-hop artists worldwide who frequently reference its characters and storylines in their music.
Who is Hideyoshi?
Hideyoshi is a Japanese rapper active in Japan’s hip-hop and underground music scene, known for collaborating across genres and crossing paths with both domestic and international artists. His feature on a Eminem-affiliated single marks a notable crossover moment, putting his voice in front of a far larger global audience than his usual domestic releases typically reach.
News of the collaboration was shared by Japanese music outlet Natalie shortly after the track’s release, highlighting Hideyoshi’s hook as a key part of the song alongside Eminem, EZ Mil, and Neil Kaplan’s contributions.
Author’s Comment
A Japanese underground rapper landing a hook on an Eminem track because of a Naruto villain is exactly the kind of beautifully absurd pipeline that only 2026 internet culture could produce. I love that anime fandom has quietly become one of Japan’s most effective cultural exports, way more effective than any government tourism campaign, dragging guys like Hideyoshi straight onto tracks with hip-hop royalty. Somewhere a Naruto kid who grew up idolizing Madara as the ultimate power fantasy is now hearing him evoked by Eminem himself, and honestly, the symmetry is kind of perfect. Japanese Twitter is going to lose its mind over this one, watch the clip views.
