Rapper Eminem has leveled harassment accusations against Real Housewives of Potomac personalities Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon amid a protracted trademark conflict over their podcast name ‘Reasonably Shady.’ The dispute escalated recently with legal motions concerning the scheduling of Eminem’s court-ordered deposition, which he claims is being used to harass him.
The legal feud began in February 2023 when Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, opposed Bryant and Dixon’s trademark application for “Reasonably Shady,” arguing it could cause confusion with his long-established monikers “Slim Shady” and “Shady.” The United States Patent and Trademark Office is overseeing the case, which has dragged on for over two years without resolution, highlighting the complexities of intellectual property in entertainment.
In October 2025, the trademark office ordered Eminem to be deposed, but scheduling became contentious. Bryant and Dixon, who co-host the “Reasonably Shady” podcast, filed documents claiming Eminem’s legal team was difficult, taking weeks to lock in October 29 for the deposition. They alleged his attorney admitted securing the rapper’s commitment was “very difficult” and suggested they take the opportunity when available.
Eminem’s team proposed a 2 p.m. ET start time on the agreed date, citing his pre-existing morning commitments to recording new music. His attorney noted the deposition should ideally last two hours but offered to extend if needed, emphasizing the challenges of Eminem’s studio schedule. This stance was supported by his manager, Paul Rosenberg, who declared that missing morning sessions could disrupt collaborations and incur significant costs.
Bryant and Dixon objected to the 2 p.m. start, labeling it “unreasonable” due to their counsel’s and vendors’ standard business hours. They accused Eminem’s team of implying they should be grateful for his availability, calling it a “take-it-or-leave-it approach” that demonstrated a lack of good faith. Their attorney, Andrea Evans, argued that Eminem, as the filer of the opposition, should make himself available for the full seven hours permitted by rules.
In response, Eminem filed a motion on November 11, 2025, countering that Bryant and Dixon’s refusal to cooperate and their insistence on filing over a three-hour start-time difference proved their pursuit was designed to harass. His lawyer confirmed that court reporters could work outside normal hours and reiterated Eminem’s willingness to appear but not before early afternoon due to music production obligations.
The reality stars remain defiant, with Dixon commenting at BravoCon 2025 that Eminem is “still being shady” and vowing to win the lawsuit. Evans reinforced this, stating Eminem appears to be dodging his deposition responsibilities in a case he initiated. The ongoing battle underscores tensions between celebrity schedules and legal proceedings in high-profile disputes.
As the trademark board has yet to rule on the motions, the outcome remains uncertain. This case illustrates the broader challenges of balancing intellectual property rights with personal and professional demands in the entertainment industry, where brand identities and creative processes often intersect.
