The Death of Slim Shady, Eminem’s next album, will be out on THIS day

The announcement was made by rapper Eminem, who was present at the NFL Draft, that his twelfth studio album, titled The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), would be out this summer. A true crime reporter talks about the passing of Slim Shady, Eminem’s alter ego, in the album trailer. “Through his complex and oft-criticised, tongue-twisting rhymes, the anti-hero known as Slim Shady has had no shortage of enemies,” he said.

According to Variety, Eminem’s longtime partner 50 Cent also appears in a cameo. “He’s not a friend, he’s a psychopath,” he said. “The same offensive lyrics and controversial antics may have ultimately led to his demise,” the reporter in the video went on. Come along with me as we reenact the circumstances leading up to Slim Shady’s murder.” A cameo by Eminem, who says, “I knew it was only a matter of time for Slim.”

Introduced on the ‘Slim Shady EP’ in 1997 and ‘The Slim Shady LP’ in 1999, Slim Shady—Eminem’s infamous alter ego—has been a crucial component of his image since the late 1990s. Since the start of his career, the rapper has been known for his contentious lyrics, which are generally associated with his more aggressive and violent persona.

Eminem has become a divisive personality in the hip-hop industry by using this alter ego to deliver some of his most provocative and controversial rhymes during the course of his successful career. Fans everywhere are waiting anxiously for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) to drop so they may see Eminem’s most recent creative development and the conclusion of his legendary alter ego’s legacy.