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Two of Eminem’s most iconic tracks, “The Real Slim Shady” and “Mockingbird”, are both inching closer to a massive streaming milestone on Spotify. “The Real Slim Shady” just passed the 1.9 billion stream mark, leaving it only one step away from the coveted 2 billion streams. Meanwhile, “Mockingbird”, though slightly behind at 1.8 billion streams, is gaining momentum quickly. With 1.2 million streams per day — 200,000 more than “The Real Slim Shady” — it could potentially hit 2 billion even sooner. Both tracks remain fan favourites and continue to rack up streams, proving Eminem’s staying power in the music…

NBA superstar LeBron James recently gave fans a glimpse into his intense workout routine, and what better way to power through it than with some Eminem? In a video shared on his social media, LeBron is bumping “Antichrist” from Eminem’s latest album, as he pushes through his gym session. LeBron is no stranger to rap, and his love for Marshall’s music is well-known. From blasting the newest releases to rapping along to the classics, James has always shown love for Em’s catalogue. So while it’s not surprising to see the basketball icon rocking out to Eminem’s latest track, it’s definitely…

In 2014, 10 years ago, 50 Cent became the first artist to accept Bitcoin as payment for his album “Animal Ambition” — and boy, oh boy, was he a visionary?! The astronomical rise of Bitcoin has made him a multi-millionaire today (He’d be multi-millionaire without it too but hey, he added tons of Ms to his bank) So what happened? Fif collected as many as 700 Bitcoins for his fifth album which was released on June 3, 2014. 50 Cent made about $460,000 in sales, going by Bitcoin’s per unit price of $662 at that time. Cut to 2024, and…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel has quickly risen to new heights, surpassing Eminem’s long-established presence on the platform. With an astonishing 61.9 million subscribers in just one month, Ronaldo’s meteoric rise has eclipsed Eminem’s 17-year effort of reaching 61.8 million subscribers. With just 38 videos uploaded, Ronaldo’s rise has been nothing short of phenomenal, and now, all eyes are on his next target — Justin Bieber’s 73.5 million subscribers. Judging by Ronaldo’s rapid success and unprecedented social media following (surpassing 1 billion across all major platforms), many believe it’s only a matter of time before the global football star dominates yet…

Eminem’s latest album is making a powerful return to the charts, and HitsDailyDouble predicts the album will triple its activity from last week. Thanks to the “The Death of Slim Shady: Expanded Mourner’s Edition”, the rap legend is expected to surge back into the Top 5, with an estimated 54,000 units moving, including 28,000 from album sales. HitsDailyDouble credits The Expanded Mourner’s Edition for reigniting fan interest, driving sales and streams to impressive new heights. However, its predictions don’t yet account for one major factor: physical album sales. The physical copies of “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” have…

On the red carpet at the 2024 Emmy Awards, television host and former Total Request Live (TRL) VJ Carson Daly admitted that if he could revive the iconic music show, there’s only one person he’d want by his side: Eminem. In a short interview with a Billboard journalist, Daly shared that he and Eminem have a deep history that goes all the way back to the early days of TRL. He was reminded about it just recently. Seeing Eminem performing at the 2024 VMAs had Carson Daly feeling nostalgic. Marshall’s iconic “army of Slim Shadys” reminded Daly of the golden…

Television host, radio personality, producer, and television personality Carson Daly, who was a VJ on MTV’s Total Request Live (TRL) from 1998 to 2003 and a DJ for the Southern California-based radio station 106.7 KROQ-FM, was stopped by Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet of the 2024 Emmy Awards. During the short conversation, Tetris asked the Santa Monica, California-born media legend if he had the chance to do TRL again, who he’d like to be his co-host. “I have to say Marshall,” he said. “Because Em was there from the beginning and I saw him just the other night…

After the release of “The Death of Slim Shady: Expanded Mourner’s Edition”, the featured artists wasted no time expressing their excitement and gratitude toward Eminem. On September 13, Eminem dropped the extended version of his latest album, and while the release was mostly packed with familiar favourites, one track stole the spotlight — an exclusive Shady version of “Fuel”, featuring Westside Boogie and GRIP. With its tweaked production and angular, syncopated beat, the song gave the two Shady Records artists the perfect canvas to show off their skills, and they delivered big time. Fans couldn’t get enough, as the track…

Eminem made his grand return to the MTV VMAs in dramatic fashion on September 11, 2024 as the night’s ceremony opener. The show started with a quick-cut montage of people dressed up like the Detroit icon, a sea of Slim Shady clones in black crew neck T-shirts, white sneakers, dog tags, and blonde wigs. The video quickly burst into real life, as Eminem himself led the dupes through a door into the audience, and proceeded to rush the stage. It was a reference to Marshall Mathers’ iconic performance at the 2000 VMAs, in which he led a battalion of Slim…

WESTSIDE BOOGIE and GRIP are two names on Eminem‘s Shady Records that have shown their great lyrical abilities and they are on full display on “Fuel – Shady Edition” song from the Expanded Mourner’s Edition of Em’s “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace)” album. If you heard the original version of the song on the album, you would remember that Eminem and JID shared the song of the same name. Overall, it’s one of the biggest highlights, if not the biggest, from the project. WESTSIDE BOOGIE and GRIP make the most of their time on this tweaked track, rapping with elite proficiency…

The striking image of Slim Shady lying in a coffin for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) album cover might feel fresh, but its roots go back nearly two decades to a forgotten 2004 photoshoot. The iconic image of Slim Shady lying in a coffin, featured on the back cover of “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace)” CDs, has been making waves since the album hit stores. However, a younger generation of fans might not know that it’s not a recent photo altered to match Shady’s current look. The picture was actually taken nearly 20 years ago,…

In a blast from the past, Eminem has stunned fans once again — this time, not with bars but with a razor. New behind-the-scenes footage from the “Houdini” music video shoot has surfaced, revealing that the rap legend went clean-shaven for the occasion. And fans can’t stop talking about it. For years, we’ve known Eminem to rock his signature stubble or a full beard, but seeing him bare-faced is like stepping into a time machine. Fans across social media are in awe, commenting on how youthful he looks, bringing back strong Slim Shady vibes from the early 2000s. It looks…

The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) is the twelfth studio album by Detroit legend Eminem. It was released through Shady, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records on July 12, 2024. The concept album centers around a battle between Eminem himself and his Slim Shady alter ego. The album incorporates hardcore hip-hop, satirical hip-hop, and conscious hip-hop. It contains guest appearances from White Gold, Sly Pyper, Bizarre, JID, Dem Jointz, Ez Mil, Skylar Grey, Big Sean, BabyTron, and Jelly Roll. Production on the album was handled by Eminem himself, alongside Dem Jointz, Fredwreck, Cubeatz, Cole Bennett, and DJ Premier, as…

Eminem’s 2005 greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits reaches remarkable milestone as the compilation album has now spent 700 weeks on the charts, making him the first and the only solo artist to set the accolade. Curtain Call: The Hits is the first greatest hits album by Eminem. It was released on December 6, 2005, under Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. The album collects Eminem’s most popular singles, as well as three new songs: “Fack”, “When I’m Gone”, and “Shake That” featuring Nate Dogg. A live version of “Stan” performed with Sir Elton John at the 43rd…

Two months after the official album release, the physical copies of “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace)” have finally appeared in shops. It starts with CDs. The UK fans can go to their local HMV to grab a copy. In the US, the Target shelves are stacked with the Slim Shady CDs. Copies are also available for purchase through online retailers, and it already affects the album’s position on the local charts. “The Death of Slim Shady” is charting at No.1 in Hip Hop and No.3 in all genres on Amazon both in the UK and US. Let’s…

Eminem recreates his iconic 2001 MTV VMAs performance in 2024 as the Detroit legend opens the ceremony with his new hit single “Houdini,” followed by “Somebody Save Me,” featuring Jelly Roll from his latest 12th solo studio album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace). Eminem is nominated into 8 categories at this year MTV VMAs but he already lost “Song Of Summer” and “Iconic Performance” nominations, which were based on fan voting. Slim Shady has a very big chance to win in hip-hop category, which will make him the most awarded male artist in the history of the…

Eminem recreated his iconic 2001 MTV VMAs performance in 2024 as the Detroit legend opened the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony with his new hit single “Houdini,” followed by “Somebody Save Me,” featuring Jelly Roll, from his latest 12th solo studio album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace). Just like he did in 2000, the Detroit legend led a massive crew of similarly-clad Eminems — complete with black tees and bleached hair — for a rendition of “Houdini,” which is a reference to his 2003 single “Without Me,” providing yet another meta callback to his earlier work. Eminem also…

Marshall’s 12th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)”, has just been certified Gold in the UK. Released on July 12, 2024, the album quickly shot to the top of the charts, hitting number one in the UK, US, Canada, and beyond. In the UK, it opened with 45,000 units, securing Eminem’s 11th No.1 album. It didn’t stop there — the album stayed at the top of the UK charts for three straight weeks. With its Gold certification in the UK, marking 100,000 units sold, the album joins several other countries, including Canada and New Zealand, where it…

Eminem just hit another major milestone. His iconic music video for “Without Me” has officially crossed 2 billion views on YouTube. This not only confirms the song’s legendary status but also makes Eminem the first and only rapper to have multiple music videos hit the 2 billion mark. The other video is none other than his massive hit “Love The Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna, which currently boasts 2.8 billion views. “Without Me”, released back in 2002 s a lead single for “The Eminem Show” album, is one of those songs that just doesn’t get old. The music video, with…

Eminem extends his record as one of the most celebrated artists in music history by winning two trophies at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. The legendary rapper took home the MTV Astronauts for Best Hip Hop and Best Visual Effects for his groundbreaking music video “Houdini”. This double win brings Eminem’s total VMA count to 15, making him the most decorated male artist in the history of the awards show and leaving Peter Gabriel behind with 13 awards. However, nobody saw Eminem actually receiving his trophies, as it was not televised — no big moment on stage, no acceptance…

“The Marshall Mathers LP” takes over “Recovery” as No.2 in Eminem’s streaming catalogue. Both albums simultaneously hit the 4.6 billion streams mark in June this year. Still, the trend was evident: MMLP is currently more popular, and the listeners’ interest pushed the 2000s album to the top. And here we are, looking at Eminem’s early masterpiece taking the lead and arriving at the next milestone earlier than its previously more successful counterpart. With 2 million daily streams, “Recovery” will not be able to close the gap any time soon, as “The Marshall Mathers LP” gains 2.2 million new streams every day.…

The West Coast veteran promises surprises in the long-anticipated music video with Eminem. LL Cool J first revealed that the “Murdergram Deux” music video existed over a week ago, mentioning that it was just shot. And now we have mere hours left to see what those two hip hop titans have in store for their fans. LL hints that there would be some, well, not Easter eggs, this time. Something more substantial: Who knows, he might talk about the Mom’s Spaghetti’s product placement, or he might tease something else whatsoever. Let’s watch the video.

Eminem is never one to shy away from showing respect to the legends who paved the way. In his latest music video for “Murdergram Deux” with LL Cool J, he is tipping his hat to one of the greats: Big Daddy Kane. In the music video, fans were quick to notice a nod to Big Daddy Kane’s iconic 1988 album “Long Live The Kane”. A particular scene in “Murdergram Deux” echoes the classic album cover, with Eminem draped in a toga reminiscent of the legendary hip hop artist’s stance on his throne. “Long Live The Kane” is one of the cornerstones in…

The first official collaboration between two hip hop legends, LL Cool J and Eminem, got new visuals directed by JACKTHESHOOTER. LL teased it in an interview, dropped a trailer, and announced its release a day before. As he promised, the “Murdergram Deux” music video is quintessential hip hop in its purest form. It even features graffiti done by Phade Shirt King, an art form inseparable from classic hip hop. And, as promised, it contains a couple of surprises for those who understand the culture. Did you get it? Watch LL Cool J – “Murdergram Deux” feat. Eminem below: