Why is Eminem credited on Justin Bieber’s new album ‘SWAG’? Rapper’s lyric credits on ‘Yukon’ track explained

Justin Bieber put out his new project, SWAG, on July 11. It mixes R&B with hip-hop and throws in some surprising team-ups and nods that caught fans off guard. A big highlight from the album is the composer-lyricist credit listed for Eminem (Marshall Mathers) on the track “YUKON.” Although Eminem isn’t featured as a performer, his lyrics show up through an interpolation.

.@Eminem has composer credits on Justin Bieber's new song YUKON

Seemingly for his lyric "I can help you get a move on, like U-Haul" which is an interpolation of Eminem's lyric on Untitled "Get up, baby, get a move on like a U-Haul" pic.twitter.com/IlsjVA7m5B

— (Somewhat Crazy Eminem Facts)* 🤯 (@CrazyShadyFacts) July 11, 2025

In the first verse of “YUKON,” Bieber says, “I can help you get a move on, like U-Haul, and I know.” This line shares a similarity with a lyric from Eminem’s 2010 track “Untitled” off the Recovery (Deluxe Edition) album. In that song Eminem raps, “Get up, baby, get a move on like a U-Haul; you can rack your brain.” Because of this shared wording Eminem has an official songwriting credit on “YUKON.”

Artists in the music world often reuse parts of lyrics or melodies from older songs, a practice called interpolation instead of copying the original track. In this context, Eminem’s U-Haul metaphor—something he has referenced multiple times in his songs—sparked creative ideas for Bieber’s song.

Apart from taking cues from Eminem, “YUKON” includes input from 2 Chainz who adds background vocals. His contribution enhances the song’s hip-hop vibe with Carter Lang handling production. While 2 Chainz's role stays in the background, his ad-libs can be heard scattered throughout the track.

Eminem’s unexpected credit on “YUKON” highlights Justin Bieber’s hip-Hop influence

The album SWAG had a pretty quiet rollout. Before it dropped fans noticed billboards popping up in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and even Reykjavík. Industry insiders say this project kicks off a fresh creative chapter for Bieber who seems to be working on a more pop-focused album next.

Justin Bieber has shown love for Eminem before even wearing clothes inspired by him. This past admiration gives more meaning to the interpolation heard in "YUKON." While the credit may have caught some fans off guard it fits well with Bieber’s hip-hop roots and the music that’s influenced him over the years.

Eminem’s mention on “YUKON” adds to the history of his work with artists from various genres. While this isn’t a direct team-up; the lyrical reference shows how his influence still resonates in today’s music scene.
SWAG features appearances by artists like Sexyy Red, Gunna, Lil B, Druski, Cash Cobain, Dijon and Eddie Benjamin. This lineup highlights Bieber’s ongoing effort to mix and combine genres. Whether this indirect shoutout turns into an actual collaboration down the road is still unclear.