Here’s Everything We Know About Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album (2024)

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Em's 12th studio LP is slated to arrive this summer.

Here’s Everything We Know About Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album (1)

Shady’s back, back again. Eminem is in album mode and his The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is slated to arrive this summer.

The Detroit icon has cryptically dropped easter eggs and hints about the project while many details in regards to possible features and a concrete release date have remained under wraps. Eminem officially announced the project following his appearance at the NFL Draft in April in support of his hometown Detroit Lions.

The album announcement came in the form of anUnsolved Mysteriesepisode featuring Em meeting his demise in search of “who killed Slim Shady?”

The Death Of Slim Shadywill serve as the rapper’s 12th studio album, and first since 2020’sMusic to Be Murdered By, which debuted at No. 1 on theBillboard 200to give Eminem his historic 10th consecutive leader.

Em has been no stranger to the element of surprise as he dropped his 2018 Kamikaze album out of the sky without any sort of warning for fans, which also topped the charts. He’s been laying low on the music front and is yet to drop off any new tunes in 2024, so the lead single — if there is one — will be his first offering of the year.

Fittingly enough, Dr. Dre was the first to spill the beans about the project when he revealed that Eminem had an album ready in the stash during his first late-night TV appearance in 30 years back in March.

Find the complete list delving into what we know about The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) below.

  • Fake Obituary Spawns Song Title Theory

    Eminem ran a fake obituary in the Detroit Free Press earlier this month (May 13) where he bids farewell to the “controversial rapper” known as Slim Shady.

    “Slim Shady Made Lasting Impressions” the DFP headlinereads with the subhead, “Fans ‘Will Never Forget’ Controversial Rapper.” The newspaper obit came with a photo of Eminem in a Jason Voorhees hockey mask.

    Fans began speculating that the ‘Will Never Forget’ in quotes was done purposely by Eminem and theories began surfacing about that serving as the title of a possible lead single from The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).

    “I bet ‘Will Never Forget’ it’s a single (or sth related to the album, maybe the real name),” one fanwrote to X. AnEminem Brazil fanaccount wrote: “Let the theories begin. Will ‘Will Never Forget’ be the first single off TDOSS?”

    “A product of Detroit who began his career there as a rogue splinter in the flourishing underground rap scene of the mid to late 1990s, Shady first became a household name in 1999 with the debut of his playfully deranged single ‘My Name Is,’ which — along with its uniquely eye catching video — exposed the young artist and his lyrics to a wider audience,” the obituary reads. “Ultimately, the very things that seemed to be the tools he used became calling cards that defined an existence that could only come to a sudden and horrific end. His complex and tortured existence has come to a close, and the legacy he leaves behind is no closer to resolution than the manner in which this character departed this world. May he truly find the peace in an afterlife that he could not find on Earth.”

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  • Dr. Dre Spills Eminem's Album Tea & Reveals His Involvement

    Eminem will be reuniting with his frequent collaborator and mentor Dr. Dre for The Death of Slim Shady. The West Coast legend spilled the beans on Em’s upcoming album when he revealed details of the project and his involvement during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in March.

    The late-night cameo with Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent marked Dr. Dre’s first in three decades, and came after being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    “Let me tell you something, let me explain something to you right now: Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year,” Dre said. “And I actually talked to him and he said it okay for me to make that announcement right here on this show. So he has an album coming out, I’ve got songs on it and it’s fire. I’m actually gonna hear the entire album for the first time for tomorrow.”

    "Eminem está trabalhando em seu próprio álbum, que será lançado este ano. Vou ouvir o álbum inteiro pela primeira vez amanhã."

    — Dr. Dre ontem em participação no programa Jimmy Kimmel Live pic.twitter.com/wB7oHGe4zW

    — Marshall Mathers Brasil (@eminembr) March 20, 2024

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  • Eminem's Last Trick Is A Cryptic Teaser

    Eminem is the Easter Bunny leaving eggs around the yard. He cryptically teased a possible release on the horizon with a May 20 tweet featuring a text message made with invisible ink that reads when uncovered: “… and for my last trick!”

    The text was sent on May 31 at midnight which is a Friday and fans immediately began speculating that could mean new music is on the way before the month expires.

    “This is literally him announcing he will be dropping may 31 lmao,” one person wrote.

    There wasn’t much other tidbits of information except for the contact being a photo of a rabbit with a top hat, which Em also made his X account profile picture.

  • Dr. Dre's Involved, Could Snoop Dogg Be Too?

    Dr. Dre has his hands all over Eminem’s upcoming album, which could signal more frequent collaborators involved. Back in 2022, Em posted a photo in the studio alongside Dre and Snoop Dogg. “Just a few bros.. hangin out,” the Detroit icon captioned the post.

    Months prior, they teamed up for their first collab in over 20 years with “From the D to the LBC.” The single landed on Shady’s Curtain Call 2 greatest hits compilation and marked their first collab since The Marshall Mathers LP.

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  • Eminem's Early Albums Providing Inspiration Decades Later

    “Sometimes you gotta go back to actually move forward,” actor Matthew McConaughey once said. Eminem granted XXL with a rare interview in 2022, where he admitted to going back to his first three albums when he’s in a creative funk and seeking newfound inspiration. It’s possible his first three major label projects could have an influential role in The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).

    “When I look back at my catalog, the first three albums, I’m definitely proud of them,” he said before changing his tune when it comes to Encore. “Sometimes I go back, and I listen to them if I’m in a spot where I need some inspiration. Sometimes it helps me to go back to those songs. But then I think, Man, I could’ve done those vocals so much better. I could’ve connected this word with this word. I always do that kind of s–t.”

  • The First Single

    Em revealed the lead single off the upcoming album in a video featuring magician David Blaine shared on social media May 28. In the clip — a FaceTime call with the magician — the rapper asks whether they can do a “stunt.” Blaine suggests “something like this,” and proceeds to down a glass of wine before chewing up the vessel. Em responds, “Well for my last trick, I’m going to make my career disappear.”

    The screen goes black and the title “Houdini” appears with the date May 31, 2024.

  • "Houdini" Conjures Up a Huge Debut

    The lead single from the album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated June 15, becoming his highest charting hit since his No. 1 Rihanna collab “The Monster” in 2013-2014. The track is also Em’s 23rd top 10.

    “Houdini” pulled out an even bigger trick on the global charts, arriving at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. It’s his first chart-topper on both tallies, which kicked off in September 2020.

  • The Release Date

    Eminem is looking to heat up the summertime as he announced on July 1 that the project will arrive on July 12. In typical Em fashion, the rapper revealed the release date for The Death of Slim Shady with a horrifying trailer featuring the birth of a demon baby.

    OH SH*T!!! THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY (COUP DE GRÂCE) ☠️ 7/12!!! pic.twitter.com/P7R6poa8Mz

    — Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) July 1, 2024

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  • "Tobey" Single Featuring Big Sean & Babytron Arrives

    Em returned on July 2 with the album’s second single, and he’s uniting different generations of Detroit with Babytron and Big Sean joining him on “Tobey.”

    Slim Shady is tired of the disrespect and addresses his feud with Melle Mel. “So when I get dissed though and by a pioneer/ Who was one of the reasons why I’m here/ They tell me I should just let that s–t go and slide/ Melle Mel shouldn’t get no reply, that man is a legend, B—h, so am I,” he raps.

  • Body-Bag Album Cover Art Is Revealed

    Eminem revealed the cover art for The Death of Slim Shady on July 9. The artwork features a wide-eyed Em with his vintage blond-bleached hair inside a body bag getting zipped up. The colorful letters spelling out the album title seems to be inspired by The Slim Shady LP.

    THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY (COUP DE GRÂCE)… ☠️ Friday. pic.twitter.com/z8SWUNZTCX

    — Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) July 9, 2024

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  • Tracklist Revealed

    Em’s tracklist surfaced on Apple Music Tuesday night (July 9), but without any of the features available, so those remain a surprise for the time being. The Death of Slim Shady boasts 19 tracks in total, including a follow-up to the Dr. Dre-assisted 1999 “Guilty Conscience.”

    .@Eminem’s 12th studio album “#TheDeathOfSlimShady (Coup De Grâce)” track list has been revealed without the features on Apple Music. pic.twitter.com/3rirSxoUzV

    — EminemData (@EminemData) July 10, 2024

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        Here’s Everything We Know About Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album (2024)

        FAQs

        Why does Eminem refer to Slim Shady? ›

        After the release of Infinite, Eminem's personal struggles and abuse of methadone and alcohol culminated in a suicide attempt. The commercial disappointment inspired Eminem to create the alter ego Slim Shady: "Boom, the name hit me, and right away I thought of all these words to rhyme with it."

        Why is Slim Shady so popular? ›

        It Made Space For Different Narratives In Hip-Hop

        The Slim Shady LP opened up space for different narratives in mainstream rap music. The Slim Shady LP didn't feature typical rags-to-riches stories, tales of living the high life or stories from the street.

        How old is the real Slim Shady song? ›

        The Real Slim Shady
        "The Real Slim Shady"
        ReleasedApril 18, 2000
        GenreComedy hip hop
        Length4:44
        LabelAftermath Interscope Web
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        What song does Slim Shady sample? ›

        Contains samples of 3 songs
        Lonely Swedish (The Bum Bum Song)Tom Green1999
        My Name IsEminem1998
        Will the Real, X, Please Stand Up?To Tell the Truth (TV show)1956

        Who is the fastest rapper in the world? ›

        Rebel XD is known for holding three Guinness World Records for the fastest rap. He prides himself on being a word scientist and is respected for his lyric innovation and music. Rebel XD holds the Guinness World Record for his performance, rapping 852 syllables in 42 seconds.

        How much is Eminem worth in 2024? ›

        Eminem's net worth in 2024 is reportedly a cool $250 million. Despite boasting a steady stream of both commercial success (he's largely credited with popularizing hip-hop in white Middle America) and critical and peer acclaim, Eminem isn't flashy with his cash.

        Is Slim Shady an alter ego? ›

        At the turn of the century, many Americans became familiar with Eminem not because of his own name, but because of his Slim Shady alter ego from his sophomore album The Slim Shady LP.

        Will Eminem bring back Slim Shady? ›

        To properly say “peace,” Em decided to not only bring Slim Shady back in song, but in video form, too.

        What was Eminem's first hit song? ›

        Eminem's first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 was "My Name Is", which was released in 1999 and became the most successful single from The Slim Shady LP. It and "Guilty Conscience" both reached the top 5 in the UK.

        What BPM is Slim Shady by Eminem? ›

        The Real Slim Shady is a positive song by Eminem with a tempo of 104 BPM. It can also be used half-time at 52 BPM or double-time at 208 BPM. The track runs 4 minutes and 45 seconds long with a F key and a minor mode. It has high energy and is very danceable with a time signature of 4 beats per bar.

        What song did Eminem sample for rap god? ›

        TMZ first reported the news on Tuesday night and posted on its website that Jones claims a 25-second sample of "Lookin Boy" was used for "Rap God," a song featured on Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP 2. It should be noted that "Rap God" is 6 minutes, 4 seconds long.

        What does "slim shady" mean in slang? ›

        It represented the perfect characteristic that Eminem had. And often "Skinny" kids tend to be more ignorant and rebellious, so that makes sense too. "Shady" means negative traits or the shades of a Person which are often "Shady" or "dark" and possess a higher sense of violence and evil desire to them.

        Who does Eminem refer to as slim? ›

        Namely the anchor known as Slim Shady, his alter ego birthed on 1999's “The Slim Shady LP” and its cartoonish lead single, “My Name Is.” That persona represented a significant portion of the Detroit rapper's career, notably his bouncy 2000 smash single, “The Real Slim Shady.”

        What was Eminem's name before Slim Shady? ›

        Marshall Bruce Mathers III

        What does M&M the rapper stand for? ›

        I know I'm late to this chain but he started out as M&M because they were his initials (marshall mathers), which eventually evolved into Eminem (just because it's sleeker and more memorable).

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