The video premiered September 30 and is about a boy who is bullied but eventually defends himself after being motivated by listening to Eminem and Lil Wayne songs.

In August 2022, "No Love" was featured on Eminem's second greatest hits album Curtain Call 2.

The song was recorded by Mike Strange and Ryan West in Effigy Studios in Ferndale, Michigan.

Blaze and Eminem flew to Miami and Wayne had apparently written and recorded his verse in one night.

NME published an album review of Recovery and gave a positive opinion on the song.

Writer Sam Wolfson said, "'No Love' sees Lil Wayne act as hype man for a whole two and a half minutes before Eminem comes in and drops one of the best verses of his career.

"[12] guardian.co.uk gave a positive review on "No Love", with Kitty Empire quoting that it "pits a pinging Em in a friendly against Lil Wayne.

[14] Winston Robbins of music website Consequence of Sound also favored the use of sampling in the song, and called it one of the best tracks of the album.

Lil' Wayne) is an instant hip-hop darling, first because this is a collaboration between two of the hottest MCs in the game, and second because it's a solid piece.

"[16] "No Love" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 23 on July 10, 2010 after the release of his album Recovery and remained on the charts for 20 weeks.

[22] The song's success and anti-bullying message has led to many covers and remixes from rappers and producers ranging from Busta Rhymes[23] to Ruben King.

It shows Eminem rapping inside of a recording studio, interlaced with scenes where a adolescent boy gets bullied.

"[26] The official music video premiered on Thursday, September 30 on VEVO and various MTV channels at 7:56 PM EST.

[15][27] The "No Love" video begins with a boy that has a flashback to an occasion when he is forced to evade several dodgeballs from bullies.

The bullying flashback scenes are interlaced with Wayne rapping in a black, smoky room, which was filmed in front of a green screen.

At this point, Eminem begins singing the chorus and the boy is beaten up and left crying.

During the chorus, it has Eminem singing in front of images of school playground equipment (a basketball ring, monkey bars, etc.)

American hip hop producers Just Blaze, The Alchemist and Denaun Porter make cameo appearances in the studio.

"[29] Simon Vozick-Levinson from Entertainment Weekly gave a similar opinion, quoting, "Bullied schoolkids of the world, take heart: You have two very powerful allies named Eminem and Lil Wayne.

[32] The duo performed the song at the Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 13, 2010, unaccompanied by Lil Wayne.

"[33] The two artists performed the song on Saturday Night Live during December 18, 2010 in Lil Wayne's first major television appearance since his release from prison.

As worded by Mawuse Ziegbe from MTV, "[Lil Wayne] spit the first verse with his signature unhinged energy, asserting his return to the live-television circuit.

"[15][36] The song was performed in the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival by Eminem and his hypeman Mr.

According to James Montgomery of MTV News, "It's the same renewed vigor Eminem has displayed on his most-recent efforts.

"[40] Magazine The Hollywood Reporter described the performance: "Eminem was in top form, fast and angry as he stalked the stage in long camouflage shorts and a black t-shirt.