In a thrilling turn of events, Detroit-born rapper Eminem surprised his hometown crowd by making a special appearance at Ed Sheeran’s concert in the city on Saturday. The unexpected collaboration took place at Ford Field, where Sheeran was performing as part of his Mathematics Tour.
The surprise unfolded as Sheeran began performing the iconic opening lines of Eminem’s hit track, “Lose Yourself,” before the rapper himself joined him on stage. The crowd erupted in excitement as Eminem took the mic, delivering an electrifying performance of the rap anthem. The duo then continued to captivate the audience with a rendition of “Stan,” with Sheeran providing the melodic vocals originally sung by Dido, while Eminem flawlessly delivered his intense rap verses.
The energy in the stadium was palpable as fans witnessed this rare and memorable collaboration between two music powerhouses. After their dynamic performance, Eminem expressed his gratitude to the crowd, saying, “I appreciate you, Detroit. I love you!”
Both artists took to social media to share their excitement about the momentous occasion. Sheeran posted a clip from the concert, captioning it, “Detroit. What a moment.” It is worth noting that this is not the first time Eminem and Sheeran have shared the stage. They previously performed together at the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2022, where Eminem was being honored.
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Eminem and Sheeran have also collaborated on several tracks, showcasing their musical synergy. Their notable collaborations include “River” in 2017, “Remember the Name” in 2019, and “Those Kinda Nights” in 2020.
Throughout the night, Sheeran paid tribute to both Eminem and the city of Detroit. He sported a black tour shirt emblazoned with the word “DETROIT” and later delighted the audience with a three-song encore while wearing a customized Detroit Lions jersey. The jersey featured the number 5 on the front and the name “Mathers” on the back, referencing Eminem’s real name, Marshall Mathers.
Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour will continue with upcoming shows in Nashville on July 22 and will conclude in Los Angeles on September 23. As for this unforgettable collaboration between Eminem and Sheeran, it will undoubtedly go down in Detroit’s music history as a remarkable moment that showcased the city’s homegrown talent and the power of unexpected surprises in live performances.