: The original hook sampled "I Feel Pretty" from West Side Story . Due to clearance issues, it was replaced with the now-iconic "dungeon dragon" line. The Battle of Alter Egos
The song serves as a lyrical sparring match between the artists' most violent and eccentric personas: Nicki Minaj - Roman's Revenge (feat. Eminem) Lyrics Video
: Minaj eventually sent the Swizz Beatz production. Eminem responded by treating her as a peer, engaging in a competitive exchange that involved several rewrites of their respective verses to match each other's intensity. : The original hook sampled "I Feel Pretty"
: Minaj ends the track as Martha, Roman's strict mother, who reprimands both boys by telling them to "wash your mouth out with soap". Eminem responded by treating her as a peer,
: Eminem revived his classic, unpredictable persona to trade barbs with Roman. His verse is noted for its "bonkers" energy and aggressive wordplay.
: Described as a "crazy boy" born out of rage who says the things Minaj doesn't want to say. Roman is characterized by an outlandish British accent and rapid-fire, theatrical delivery.
The track was produced by , who utilized a "clattering," "malfunctioning-Nintendo" beat characterized by pulsating strings.