Rihanna collaborated with Eminem on the hit single “Love the Way You Lie.” Released in 2010, the song appeared on Eminem's seventh studio album, Recovery, with Rihanna singing the prominent chorus and Eminem performing the rap verses.
The song was written by Eminem, Skylar Grey, and producer Alex da Kid. Grey originally recorded a demo, while Eminem reshaped the verses around the song's central subject: a destructive relationship marked by anger, reconciliation, and domestic abuse. Rihanna's emotionally direct vocal gave the chorus a contrasting perspective.
“Love the Way You Lie” became one of the biggest singles of 2010. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks and reached number one in 22 countries. Its music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, starred Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan as a volatile couple and extended the song's relationship theme through scenes involving fire and violence.
The collaboration is sometimes confused with “Love the Way You Lie (Part II),” which appeared on Rihanna's album Loud later in 2010. The original single is led by Eminem and features Rihanna; Part II reverses that billing, with Rihanna as the lead artist and Eminem as the featured rapper.