Jayden Daniels has become a new hope for the Washington Commanders and a true NFL sensation in just a year. After leading the team to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1991, he has the potential to go even further in 2025. Additionally, his style of play and dedication to his craft have some fans buying his stock as the league’s next MVP. The hype is real, to say the least.
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That hype is even more evident now that Daniels is featured in JID and Eminem’s new song, “Animals (PT. 1).” It shows just how much celebrities outside of football are beginning to take notice of the young phenom.
The lyric appears in the second verse of the song, delivered at JID’s signature rapid-fire pace. So quick, it’s easy to miss. But here it is:
“I’m a crazy man, had to get into the game again, I’m seeing the lights, I’m looking at the lay of the land, I’m in command like I’m Jayden Daniels, breaking in,” JID on Animals (PT. 1) 0:52-0:56.
It’s a quick mention, but a mention nonetheless. Every athlete knows that there’s perhaps no greater indication of superstardom than being shouted out in a song. Daniels must have been pumped when he heard his name uttered in the lyrics.
#Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was featured in a new rap song by JID & Eminem called “ANIMALS (PT. 1)”
“I’m in command like I’m in Jayden Daniels”
(H/t:@notttrey) pic.twitter.com/fcm7lvNXJl
— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) July 4, 2025
The lyrics are also a clever play on words. JID compares himself to Jayden Daniels because he’s “in command.” This can be interpreted in several ways. For one, Daniels plays on the Commanders. He’s also quite literally in command of the offense. Furthermore, he’s “looking at the lay of the land,” kind of like a quarterback does before the ball is snapped.
What’s the saying? Every baller wants to be a rapper, and every rapper wants to be a baller. We usually see the crossover appeal more to the NBA, but this song shows that some artists have a genuine interest in the NFL as well.
All in all, it’s cool that JID decided to show Daniels some love. NFL legends like Michael Vick, Barry Sanders, and Jerry Rice have been popular name-drops in music over the years. And if Daniels continues to dazzle in year two, we might be hearing his name a lot more often.
