Eminem to open the 2024 MTV VMAs for the first time in 14 years

Eminem to open the 2024 MTV VMAs for the first time in 14 years

As a lifestyle expert with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industry, I am thrilled to see Eminem making a grand return to the MTV Video Music Awards after a decade-long hiatus. The rap icon’s electrifying performances are legendary, and his upcoming TV show performance from “The Death of Slim Shady” is sure to be a spectacle that fans won’t want to miss.


Rap icon Eminem is set to open the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in 14 years.

At this year’s Grammy Awards taking place at New York’s UBS Arena on Thursday, the multiple Grammy-winning artist (age 51), who has been nominated for eight awards, will offer fans a first television performance of tracks from his latest 12th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady.

At the ceremony held in 2010, Eminem kicked off the event by performing his popular track “Not Afraid.” Additionally, he teamed up with pop sensation Rihanna for a joint performance of their hit collaboration “Love the Way You Lie.

In 2022, during the awards event, it was his latest appearance where an NFT firm unveiled both his and Snoop Dogg’s virtual characters in a metaverse that was accessible to the MTV spectators.

Back in 2012, Eminem unexpectedly joined forces with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg for their joint performance of “Forgot About Dre” and “Still D.R.E.” on stage.

Eminem to open the 2024 MTV VMAs for the first time in 14 years

Eminem to open the 2024 MTV VMAs for the first time in 14 years

This year, he has been nominated in eight categories, such as Video of the Year, Best Hip-Hop Award, Song of Summer (presented by Hilton), and VMAs Most Iconic Performance for his 2000 medley of Real Slim Shady and The Way I Am.

In this new classification, we’ll honor one of the five nominees who delivered iconic performances at the VMAs from 1984 to 2013.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to be part of the buzz surrounding the potential winners in this category. The names on everyone’s lips are Eminem, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift.

At the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, Eminem received a nomination for his standout renditions of “The Real Slim Shady” and “The Way I Am.

As I took center stage at the legendary Radio City Music Hall, a sea of Eminem-inspired enthusiasts trailed behind me, weaving their way through the rows, mirroring my every move. It was an unforgettable sight to behold – a testament to the enduring influence of one of hip hop’s greatest icons.

2024 is shaping up to be a bustling year for Eminem, seeing as he’s been confirmed as the main act for the initial lineup of MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm festival.

The Detroit-based rap artist is slated to give his first show in Saudi Arabia, performing at the region’s largest music festival happening from December 12 to 14.

Without a shadow of a doubt, it’s exciting news for Eminem’s British fans that the rap artist might be performing at music festivals in the UK instead of just the United States. The buzz is that he could appear at Glastonbury in 2025.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’d be thrilled to share some exciting news: Next year, festival organizers aim to silence any lingering criticism about this year’s event being less-than-stellar by bringing on board the one and only rap legend, Eminem, as our headlining act. It’s going to be a showstopper, I can feel it!

Eminem to open the 2024 MTV VMAs for the first time in 14 years
Eminem to open the 2024 MTV VMAs for the first time in 14 years

Discussions are happening now to convince the renowned American artist to perform in 2025, as a large portion of the 210,000 attendees at last weekend’s event expressed disappointment with the main acts Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA, labeling them ‘awful’.

According to a representative from the festival, although some may be trying to appear optimistic about this year’s event not being particularly successful, they are actively planning for an even more impressive lineup next year.

Even though Glastonbury has just wrapped up, organizers are eagerly hoping to secure a performance from Eminem. Their fingers are crossed that he’ll agree, as they believe he could help salvage the festival following low attendance at SZA’s shows.

Eminem has previously graced the stages of UK festivals such as Reading and Leeds back in 2017, yet he hasn’t had a chance to perform on Glastonbury’s primary Pyramid stage up until now.

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2024-09-10 14:13

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