Eminem turns 52 years old today.
It’s Eminem’s 52nd birthday today, and the fans aka Stans worldwide celebrate the occasion on social media. The Detroit rapper has been in the game for over 3 decades, and he’s among the top 10 best-selling artists of all time.
In his 3-decade long hip-hop career, the rapper has sold over 220 million records worldwide. He was the USA’s best-selling music artist of the 2000s, and best selling male music artist of the 2010s. Eminem has earned 11 number-one albums on the Billboard, including two albums with a million-plus first-week sales. The rapper has six RIAA diamond certifications, for three albums and three singles. He has won 15 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award and a Prime Emmy Award, which makes him one of the few artists to achieve all three. In 2022, Eminem was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Detroit rapper is always away from the spotlight, but he’s been active this year musically as well as publicly. In 2024, Eminem ended a four year hiatus to drop his twelfth studio album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).” It topped the charts in the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and more.
To celebrate Eminem’s birthday, we bring you all of his appearances in 2024.
1. In January, Eminem attended the Detroit Lions’ NFL Match with Family and Friends.
Eminem continued his support for his hometown team Detroit Lions as the rapper showed up for their match against the Los Angeles Rams in NFL Wild Card Round on at the Ford Field Stadium, which was be their first playoff home game in over 30 years.
At the event, the rapper was again accompanied by his family and friends. He was in the crowd with daughter Hailie and Alaina, along with their partners. The rapper’s manager Paul Rosenberg, friends Denaun Porter, Bizarre were among the attendees.
Found these @Lions fans on the field. @Eminem @calvinjohnsonjr @BigSean. #ROAR pic.twitter.com/ZKDwmQNHX1
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) January 15, 2024
Eminem / Bizarre / Mr Porter hyping up the crowd during the Lions vs Rams game earlier ❗️ pic.twitter.com/5wlbSb1dBH
— 🎙 HiphopSessions (@AllHHSessions) January 15, 2024
Eminem & Big Sean meeting.#NFLPlayoffs2024 #LARvsDETpic.twitter.com/UzKmW1ncJ0
— Hip Hop Community (@hiphop_communit) January 15, 2024
2. Eminem again attended the Detroit Lions’ match against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The legendary rapper again accompanied by his family and friends for the Detroit Lions, where he was spotted without a hoodie and his go-to kangol hat, but was sporting Barry Sanders Grey T-Shirt and a Cap.
The #NFL should just give Eminem the Superbowl halftime show if the #DetroitLions make it there pic.twitter.com/xWKwCxOHid
— Liverpool Warriors (@Tranqui47172614) January 21, 2024
3. In March, Eminem was featured in Cole Bennett’s “Doomsday Pt. 2” music video.
The Detroit rapper who assisted Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett on his label album “All Is Yellow” with “Doomsday Pt. 2”, also made an appearance in the music video.
4. In March, Eminem appeared with 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and others to present Dr. Dre with the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star.
Dr. Dre was finally honoured with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March. The iconic producer received the 2,775th star on Hollywood Blvd, and it was next to his longtime collaborator and friend Snoop Dogg. The ceremony was attended by Dre’s affiliates and friends, including Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Jimmy Iovine, Xzibit and more.
Just after the ceremony, Dr. Dre made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and announced that Eminem will drop a new album this year.
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5. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent & Eminem Featured In “Grey’s Anatomy” Parody Skit On Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Following being honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Dr. Dre made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and took part in a funny “Grey’s Anatomy” parody skit, featuring Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem and the show’s host himself.
6. In April, Eminem officially announces “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coupe De Grace)” album.
In April, the Detroit rapper kicked off his new era as he announced his 12th studio album titled “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coupe De Grace)”. The announcement was made during the NFL Draft featuring the Detroit rapper himself.
THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY (COUP DE GRÂCE). Summer 2024. https://t.co/J3F45PQDLx pic.twitter.com/tdJ4d4PzV0
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) April 26, 2024
7. In May, Eminem released a new single and video “Houdini.”
The Detroit rapper officially kicked off campaign for new album with the release of first single “Houdini”, which was accompanied by a music video. The visual pays homage to his old slim shady visuals, featuring Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and other affiliates. The visual also features a cameo from his three daughters Hailie, Alaina and Stevie. The song debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
8. Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade gets married.
In the same month, Eminem’s only biological daughter Hailie Jade finally tied the knot with longtime boyfriend and fiancé Evan McClintock. The ceremony also had none other than Hailie’s rapper dad Eminem, who wore a tux at the event. Hailie and Eminem also shared a dance together.
Eminem dancing with his daughter Hailie at her wedding.😍 pic.twitter.com/2oahS4GUkL
— The Eminem Bible (@Shadyind) May 20, 2024
Eminem with Hailie & Evan. 📸🤵🏻♂️👰🏻♀️ pic.twitter.com/jv64TKqYLb
— The Eminem Bible (@Shadyind) May 20, 2024
9. Eminem performs “Houdini”, “Not Afraid” and more.
Eminem made an appearance at “Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central” for a melody of hits. The rapper concludes the event with a performance of his latest hit single “Houdini”. The Detroit rapper then teamed up with Jelly Roll for a performance of his classic “Sing for the Moment”, then with Trick Trick for “Welcome To Detroit”, and at the end the Recovery hit “Not Afraid”.
10. Eminem drops “Tobey” music video with Big Sean & BabyTron.
Eminem continued the campaign for his new album with the latest single “Tobey”. The song features assistance from Big Sean & BabyTron, and the music video is directed by Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett.
11. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Brings Out Eminem At “Gin & Juice” Event In London.
Eminem continued the promo run for his brand new album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” as he made an appearance at Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg’s “Gin & Juice” event in London. “London thank u!!! Had 2 pull up 4 @DreAndSnoop,” wrote Eminem. At the event, the rapper performed his hit single “Houdini” from the latest album. Eminem also teamed up with Dr. Dre for a performance of their classic “Forgot About Dre.” Eminem first made an appearance in London at Complex Pop-Up Experience for his new album before the event.
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12. Complex Drops “Slim Shady Vs Marshall Mathers” Face-Off Interview.
In July, Complex released the face-off conversation between Eminem and his alter ego Slim Shady. The interview is as part of the promo run for the rapper’s latest album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).”
13. In August, Eminem Performs “Rap God”, “Cinderella Man” & More In LA At Crawford vs Madrimov Boxing Event.
Eminem was among the special guest performers at the boxing match between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov boxing match that took place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The Detroit emcee took the stage for his set and kicked off the performance with his recent hit “Houdini”, followed by “Rap God”. He also performed “Til I Collapse”, followed by Recovery cut “Cinderella Man” for a rare performance of the song, then concluded things with his classic “Lose Yourself”.
14. Eminem Drops Music Video For “Somebody Save Me” Feat. Jelly Roll.
Eminem teamed up with Jelly Roll for the music video of their collab “Somebody Save Me.” The visual continued the roll out for his latest album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)“. The visual is inspired by Eminem’s own visual “Mockingbird”, and features clips of his daughters’ childhood. “raise your hand if you’ll be crying tomorrow,” wrote Alaina on her Instagram.
15. Eminem Performed “Houdini” & “Somebody Save Me” At MTV VMAs 2024.
In September, Eminem kicked off the 2024 MTV VMAs at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. For the performance of “Houdini”, the Detroit rapper recreated his old 2000s iconic performance where he brought out Slim Shady clones along with him on the stage.
16. LL Cool J Drops Music Video For “Murdergram Deux” Feat. Eminem.
LL Cool J dropped the music video for the highly anticipated Eminem collaboration “Murdergram Deux.” The Q-Tip & Eminem produced track was previously leaked online, but then officially arrived on streaming platforms as part of LL’s latest album “The FORCE”.
17. Eminem Drops “Temporary” Music Video With Hailie; Reveals He’s Becoming Grandfather.
Eminem released a new music video for his song titled “Temporary” featuring assistance from Skylar Grey. The music video features some unseen footage and pictures of Hailie Jade’s childhood and teen years, along with Eminem. The video also contains footage from Hailie Jade’s marriage, which took place in May. The Detroit rapper walks down Hailie to the groom and shares a dance as well.
In the music video, there was footage where Hailie surprises her rapper daddy that she is expecting her first child, and he will be a grandfather. Later in her podcast, Hailie revealed that she would be having a baby boy.