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    Eminem fans blown away after spotting all the classic references in new song Houdini's music video

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    Published 14:49 31 May 2024 GMT+1

    Eminem fans blown away after spotting all the classic references in new song Houdini's music video

    Eminem has left his fans in hysterics with a music video for his new song that references some of his most classic songs

    Gerrard Kaonga

    Gerrard Kaonga

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    Featured Image Credit: Eminem/YouTube

    Topics: Eminem, Music

    Gerrard Kaonga
    Gerrard Kaonga

    Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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    Eagle eyed fans have been able to spot multiple easter eggs dropped in the music video for Eminem's latest single, 'Houdini'.

    Before we get to the slew of easter eggs, we must take a trip down memory lane to the release of Eminem’s 2002 hit, Without Me.

    The music superstar has long been a fan of comic books and has even stated that when he was younger he wanted to be a comic book artist.

    Well playing into this superhero aesthetic, the now iconic and hilarious video see’s Eminem track down a kid who bought his explicit album.

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    Eminem is back. (Getty Stock Image)
    Eminem is back. (Getty Stock Image)

    With the help of Dr Dre, dressed in his best Robin costume, the duo drive across an unknown city to stop the kid’s innocent ears hearing Eminem’s often controversial lyrics.

    In his latest song, 'Houdini', that was released today (May 31), Eminem returns as ‘Rap Boy’ this time to stop his 2002 from getting him cancelled in the future.

    As the pair square off they ultimately ends up fusing with that version of himself...so we got a blonde hair and a black beard and a mix of both of his styles. A weird look but we get it.

    Now the new video is bursting with easter eggs referencing the Without Me song as well as a few others and long time fans have noticed each one.

    Easter Egg #1

    Eminem opened the video in bed with two women. (Eminem/YouTube)
    Eminem opened the video in bed with two women. (Eminem/YouTube)

    Eminem opens the Houdini music video again in bed with two beauties before deciding to suit up.

     (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #2

    Eminem referenced his 2002 video as people reflect on his return. (Eminem/YouTube)
    Eminem referenced his 2002 video as people reflect on his return. (Eminem/YouTube)

    The new video shows multiple people spreading the word of the rapper's return, with a guy in a bunny costume again showing up.

    (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #3

    The rapper uses the same freeze frame for the unveiling of ‘Rap Boy’. (Eminem/YouTube)
    The rapper uses the same freeze frame for the unveiling of ‘Rap Boy’. (Eminem/YouTube)

    The iconic super hero freeze frame for 'Rap Boy' returns.

    (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #4

    An unorthodox crotch shot also returns. (Eminem/YouTube)
    An unorthodox crotch shot also returns. (Eminem/YouTube)

    The less than ideal crotch shot again is in full view.

    (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #5

    Dr Dre again can't hold back is reaction to the rapper's antics. (Eminem/YouTube)
    Dr Dre again can't hold back is reaction to the rapper's antics. (Eminem/YouTube)

    Dr Dre. really seems fed up with the bizarre antics of Eminem but they do make quite a duo.

    Dr Dre again can't hold back is reaction to the rapper's antics (Eminem/YouTube)
    Dr Dre again can't hold back is reaction to the rapper's antics (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #6

    Eminem again adds in his Adam West Batman-esque wall climb. (Eminem/YouTube)
    Eminem again adds in his Adam West Batman-esque wall climb. (Eminem/YouTube)

    Scaling up the side of the building like the Adam West era Batman, check!

    (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #7

    Eminem returns with less than heroic entrance. (Eminem/YouTube)
    Eminem returns with less than heroic entrance. (Eminem/YouTube)
    Annnnd just like last time, the rapper fails to land the perfect superhero entrance.

    Eminem returns with less than heroic entrance (Eminem/YouTube)
    Eminem returns with less than heroic entrance (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #8

    My personal favorite moment, when Rap Boy is forced to use his mystical telekinesis powers. (Eminem/YouTube)
    My personal favorite moment, when Rap Boy is forced to use his mystical telekinesis powers. (Eminem/YouTube)

    Eminem again shows off his telekinetic powers, this time in a battle against himself.

    (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #9

    After the fusion of old Slim Shady and Eminem the rapper makes a reference to The Real Slim Shady music video. (Eminem/YouTube)
    After the fusion of old Slim Shady and Eminem the rapper makes a reference to The Real Slim Shady music video. (Eminem/YouTube)

    In a shoutout to his The Real Slim Shady video, Eminem and his lookalikes congregate in a pink room, this time around donning black tee shirts.

    (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    Easter Egg #10

    Rocking black tees instead of white, Eminem is surrounded with his imitators in a shout out to the old video. (Eminem/YouTube)
    Rocking black tees instead of white, Eminem is surrounded with his imitators in a shout out to the old video. (Eminem/YouTube)
    And rather than just rocking the blonde hair, his lookalikes now have a black beard to match and bop along to his music just like before.

    (Eminem/YouTube)
    (Eminem/YouTube)

    The 'Houdini' video has already been viewed more than 4 million times and has got people talking as the rapper returns to mocking celebrities.

    Did we miss any other references the hilariously controversial rapper made in the new music video?

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