Eminem has announced a new album, The Death of Slim Shady, which is expected to be released this summer.
The NFR Podcast broke the news via Twitter (X) on Thursday (April 25) shortly after Eminem opened the 2024 NFL Draft in his hometown of Detroit. It also includes a trailer for the project starring 50 Cent. The concept revolves around the investigation into the murder of Eminem’s long-time alter ego Slim Shady. The title is simple: “Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady. New record. Summer 2024.”
“The antihero known as Slim Shady, despite his complex and often criticized, tongue-twisting rhymes, has no shortage of enemies,” the reporter said. “Equally crude lyrics and controversial antics Actions that may have ultimately led to his death. Join me as I relive the events leading up to Slim Shady’s murder.
As for the 50 cents, he gave it. “He’s not a friend, he’s a psychopath.”
Eminem — The Death of Slim Shady 💿
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🚨Summer 2024🚨pic.twitter.com/RFmNjhK2N3
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) April 26, 2024
Slim Shady’s history can be traced back to 1997’s Slim Shady EP and 1999’s The Slim Shady LP. He played the character on songs like “Guilty Conscience,” “’97 Bonnie and Clyde” and “Kill You.”
“Death of Slim Shady” is Eminem’s 12th studio album and the follow-up to 2020’s “Music To Be Murdered By”.