"
The Monster" is a song by American rapper
Eminem, featuring guest vocals from Barbadian singer
Rihanna, taken from Eminem's eighth studio album
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013). The song was written by Eminem,
Jon Bellion, and
Bebe Rexha, with production handled by
Frequency. "The Monster" marks the fourth collaboration between Eminem and Rihanna, following "
Love the Way You Lie", its sequel "
Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" (2010), and "
Numb" (2012). "The Monster" was released on October 29, 2013, as the fourth single from the album. The song's lyrics present Rihanna coming to grips with her inner demons, while Eminem ponders the negative effects of his fame.