Eminem Enlists Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & Extra For “Houdini” Video

Eminem launched the primary single from his forthcoming album, The Dying of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), on Friday (Might 31). Titled “Houdini,” the observe is accompanied by a comic book book-themed video starring Dr. Dre, Interscope Data’ co-founder Jimmy Iovine, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, comic Pete Davidson and plenty of extra.

The cinematic providing begins with the outdated Eminem—additionally identified by his alter-ego Slim Shady—getting a name from his longtime supervisor Paul Rosenberg. However Em lets it go to voicemail as a result of he was, um, busy. The scene instantly cuts to 2024 and Eminem waking up alone to a name from Dre, who says, “We’ve an issue.” Seems, a portal from the yr 2002 opened up and the outdated Eminem was in a position to escape.

From there, Dr. Dre scoops him up and so they reimagine a scene from “With out Me,” with Em dressed as an excellent hero named “Rap Boy.” The shenanigans proceed as Eminem raps about his previous and current utilizing commentary on censorship and bearing on his drug dependancy.

“Now, again within the days of outdated me (When?),” he spits. “Proper across the time I grew to become a dope fiend (Oh)/Ate some codeine as a approach of coping (Mm)/Style of opiates, case of O.E.​/Turned me into smiley face emoji (Woo)/My s### is probably not age-appropriate/However I’ll hit an eight-year-old within the face with a participation trophy/’Trigger I’ve zero doubts/That this complete world’s ’bout/To show into some lady scouts/That censorship bureau’s out to (Shut me down).”

Eminem introduced The Dying of Slim Shady in April shortly after Eminem opened the 2024 NFL Draft in his hometown of Detroit. The announcement, which arrived by way of the NFR Podcast, included a teaser for the challenge starring 50 Cent. The idea revolved round an investigation into the homicide of Slim Shady, Eminem’s longtime alter ego. The caption learn merely, “EMINEM-THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY. NEW ALBUM. SUMMER 2024.”

“By means of his complicated and oft-criticized, tongue-twisting rhymes, the anti-hero often called Slim Shady has had no scarcity of enemies,” the reporter says within the clip. “The identical impolite lyrics and controversial antics could have finally led to his demise. Be part of me as we recreate the occasions that led to the homicide of Slim Shady.”

The challenge is anticipated to reach someday this summer season.

Till then, try the video above to see the way it ends.