During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, Dr. Dre made an exciting announcement regarding Eminem’s highly anticipated new album. The iconic N.W.A legend, alongside Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent, shared that Slim Shady will be dropping a new project later this year. Dr. Dre expressed his enthusiasm, stating that Eminem has granted permission to unveil this news on the show. He revealed, “Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year.”
Furthermore, Dr. Dre disclosed his involvement in the album, promising that it’s going to be “fire.” Acknowledging Eminem’s meticulous approach to his music, Dr. Dre emphasized his hands-on role in the album’s production. Despite not having heard every track, he eagerly anticipated listening to the album in its entirety. Eminem’s previous album, Music to Be Murdered By, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in January 2020. The deluxe version, Music to Be Murdered By – Side B, followed in December 2020, featuring 16 new songs.
The album’s success underscored Eminem’s enduring influence in the music industry. The announcement coincided with Dr. Dre receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, DJ Quik, and Jimmy Iovine gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion.
