Monday, Oct. 25, 2004

Feud of the Week

By Rebecca Winters

"8 MILES OF MOXIE" EMINEM

OCCUPATION: Sells records to disaffected youths by courting controversy

BEST PUNCH: As boys frolic on a bed in the video for his single Just Lose It, Eminem, costumed as Jacko, says, "Come here, little kiddie, on my lap. Guess who's back with a brand-new rap"

MICHAEL "WANNA BE STARTIN' SOMETHIN?" JACKSON

OCCUPATION: Defending his rep on child-molestation charges

BEST PUNCH: Called the video "outrageous and disrespectful," saying "It is one thing to spoof, but it is another to be demeaning and insensitive." Had it pulled from rotation on BET

WINNER: Eminem--the publicity knockout comes just in time for his November album release. Plus, he has already taken out tough guy Moby