Eminem opened the 2024 MTV Music Video Awards in an epic approach.
The rapper kicked off the present with a excessive power efficiency of “Houdini,” his new single from his newest album, “The Demise of Slim Shady.”
Eminem performs “Houdini” through the MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 11, 2024, at UBS Area in Elmont, N.Y.
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Eminem, who appeared carrying a black T-shirt and bleached hair, introduced out a crew of his alter egos on stage and a lookalike of his youthful self for a skit through the efficiency.
The rapper was later joined by Jelly Roll, who made a digital look to carry out their collaboration “Someone Save Me.” Roll was not in a position to attend the award in individual on account of his dedication to his tour.
“The Demise of Slim Shady” was launched in July. It consists of the songs, “Renaissance,” “Model New Dance” and “Houdini.”
Eminem’s efficiency marks the primary time in additional than a decade that he is opened the present. The final time he kicked off the legendary awards present was in 2010 when he sang “Not Afraid” and a duet with Rihanna for “Love the Manner You Lie.”
In 2022, he took the VMA stage with Snoop Dogg for a efficiency of “From the D 2 The LBC.”
The artist is up for eight VMA nominations tonight together with video of the yr, finest hip-hop and music of the summer time.
The 2024 MTV VMAs is going down at UBS Area in Lengthy Island, New York. Megan Thee Stallion is internet hosting the present and performers tonight embrace Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, Rauw Alejandro, LL Cool J, Anitta, GloRilla, Halsey and extra.
Katy Perry is receiving the Video Vanguard Award and also will carry out a medley of her greatest hit songs.
See a number of the evening’s greatest arrivals right here.