Reception was generally positive, with some critics—such as those from the BBC—arguing that Part II actually improved upon the original by centering Rihanna’s "commanding" performance. Others, like the Chicago Sun-Times, felt it was an "unnecessary sequel" that muddied the song's social message regarding domestic abuse.

It is a mid-tempo hip hop and R&B ballad written in G minor.

Reviewers from NME highlighted the "delicious" contrast between Rihanna's "smoothly pitched pain" and Eminem’s verse, where he is described as "practically screaming with rage". Critical Reception

The standard album version includes a "fiery new verse" from Eminem toward the end, while an alternate version featured on iTunes is a purely acoustic piano ballad.

"" is the 2010 sequel to the record-breaking hit by Eminem and Rihanna . Appearing as the final track on Rihanna’s fifth studio album, Loud , it shifts the narrative focus to the female perspective of the toxic relationship introduced in the original. Narrative Perspective and Lyrics