The rappers who made British radio legend feel ‘stupid’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLydia Spencer-ElliottTuesday 05 August 2025 23:33 BSTJo Whiley says Eminem and Dr Dre made her feel ‘tiny and stupid’ in ‘unpleasant’ interviewBBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley described an interview with rappers Eminem and Dr Dre as a "horrible" and "unpleasant experience".Whiley stated that the duo's "playful" approach during the interview made her feel "so tiny and so stupid", impacting her professional confidence.She noted a significant change in Eminem, who had been "very shy and polite" in a previous solo interview before his fame escalated.The 60-year-old presenter has enjoyed a lengthy three-decade career at the BBC, interviewing a wide array of music stars including Barbra Streisand and David Bowie.Whiley also spoke about overcoming intense anxiety in her early DJ career and her commitment to continuing her role, including presenting the BBC's Glastonbury coverage.In fullJo Whiley says Eminem and Dr Dre made her feel ‘tiny and stupid’ in ‘unpleasant’ interviewThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in