EPMD

EPMD is a New York hip-hop duo comprising emcees Erick Sermon ("E") and Parrish Smith ("PMD" aka Parrish Mic Doc). Here, Nas pays tribute to the group's legacy by calling back their 1997 album, while rapping about their love of eating at expensive restaurants. EPMD, we back in business I visualize what it is, not what is isn't We at the mafia table next to the kitchen Eatin' Michelin Stars, countin' a million

The song is a sequel to "E.P.M.D," from the soundtrack album for the 2021 movie Judas and the Black Messiah. Nas re-recorded it for King's Disease II with new verses by EPMD themselves and Eminem.

During Eminem's verse, he pays tribute to some of the rap legends who have passed away: R.I.P. out to DMX, Stezo, E and Nipsey Ecstasy and Prince Markie Dee, MF DOOM, I hit 50 via text Told him that I love him 'cause I don't even know when I'ma see him next Tomorrow could be your death He concludes by giving a "shout to the golden age of hip-hop."