Eminem announces highly anticipated new album which may be the death of main character
Gerrard Kaonga
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Eminem has released a trailer for his latest album, stunning the music world.
It is hard to believe but rapper Eminem has been causing controversy for years in the music industry, and not just a couple... try for about 30 years.
But after releasing his last album 'Insomnia' in 2020, the star has made his grand return and released a trailer to announce his upcoming album, which should be dropping this summer.
And this time, it's not an April Fool's joke.
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You can watch the trailer here:
The trailer showed a true crime reporter discussing the death of one of Eminem’s most loved alter-egos, Slim Shady at a crime scene.
And this is particularly fitting as the album title is ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)' which basically translates to the final blow or killing shot.
“Through his complex and often-criticized, tongue-twisting rhymes, the anti-hero known as Slim Shady has had no shortage of enemies,” the reporter says.
Not sure I'd call Slim Shady an anti-hero, but hey.
Eminem’s longterm friend and fellow rapper, 50 Cent, is also seen in the trailer and seems visibly disturbed, saying: “He’s not a friend, he’s a psychopath.”
The reporter continued: “The same rude lyrics and controversial antics may have ultimately led to his demise.
"Join me as we recreate the events that led to the murder of Slim Shady.”
Eminem himself even makes an appearance behind a blur, saying that he 'thinks it was just a matter of time for Slim' before 'accidentally' revealing his face.
And fans on social media are buzzing with excitement at the announcement.
“You’re gonna drop another classic I can feel it,” one user wrote.
“I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS WE ARE FINALLY GETTING A NEW ALBUMMMMM,” another fan wrote.
“I think we about to witness Em unlock a new level of lyricism here. The title of this album makes me too optimistic,” a third wrote.
“It was a great ride man. I grew up listening to your music. I'll never forget the first time I heard Kamakazi. Kids will never know what it was like growing up during those times.” another commented.
However, while many fans are hoping to see the return of chka-chka, Slim Shady, the 51-year-old rapper has changed a lot since then.
While the star hasn’t performed every one of his songs live, there is one song from his earlier years that he refuses to play for his crowds.
The song 'Cleanin' Out My Closet', which was released in 2002, and Eminem has... shall we say some choice words about his mother.
The 8 Mile star has said that he has since retired the song and even released the song ‘Headlights’ as an apology to his mother.