A viral theory says that Eminem’s hit song “The Monster” was not just a chart-topper but a hidden rescue mission for Rihanna against the influence of Diddy.

There is no shortage of conspiracy theories floating around online, but this one takes a particularly wild turn. A TikTok user recently stirred up the internet by suggesting that Eminem might have swooped in to save Rihanna from none other than Puff Daddy (aka Diddy) through their 2013 hit “The Monster”. According to this outlandish theory, the song’s lyrics hint at a hidden battle, with Eminem helping Rihanna break free from Diddy’s influence.

Sounds wild, right? Let’s break it down.

The theory claims that “The Monster”, featuring Eminem and Rihanna, is not just about personal demons but is actually a coded message. The TikTok sleuth points to lines like, “I’m friends with the monster that’s under my bed. You’re trying to save me, stop holding your breath,” suggesting that Eminem was subtly warning Diddy to back off. The wildest part? They even say Diddy had a tunnel leading to Rihanna’s house (which, let’s be real, sounds more like a plot from a spy movie).

In this theory, Eminem is painted as a knight in shining armour, working behind the scenes with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent to protect Rihanna from Diddy’s grip. It goes even further, suggesting that if Diddy tried anything, he would be facing the wrath of Eminem’s hometown of Detroit.

And what about Rihanna? According to this TikTok detective, Rihanna’s decision to stop releasing albums and focus on her massively successful Fenty beauty line was part of her escape from Diddy’s clutches — again, with Eminem’s “help”. Allegedly, Diddy was sure that Rihanna and Eminem were involved romantically. However, the theory insists that Eminem’s intentions were purely protective, not romantic.

As much as fans might love the idea of Eminem playing a superhero, it is important to remember that this theory is, well, just that — a theory. In reality, Rihanna was signed to Jay-Z’s label and there is no official evidence of Diddy having any control over her career.

Of course, even more unhinged theories are floating around, connecting all three. But they are fuelled by the same people who claim Chris Brown is the real victim in his infamous incident with Rihanna or that Eminem doesn’t write his own lyrics and has stolen the Slim Shady persona from Big Proof.

Yes, Eminem has been dissing Diddy for years and didn’t hide his disdain for a power-drunk mogul. But to believe in this particular theory, you might need more than just a pinch of salt.