'The Real Slim Shady' rapper lit up Los Angeles with a powerful medley of his greatest hits, supporting Terence Crawford in his triumphant bout against Israil Madrimov.
- August 6, 2024
AceShowbiz - Recently, the iconic rapper Eminem took the stage for a rare and electrifying performance at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium. The event marked the kickoff for the WB junior middleweight boxing match between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov. Eminem, who recently released his chart-topping 12th album "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace)", performed a dynamic 15-minute set in support of Crawford, whom he had previously supported at a match in Las Vegas.
The Detroit rapper opened the set with his latest single, "Houdini", captivating the audience from the get-go. He moved on to perform "Rap God", showcasing his rapid-fire lyrical prowess, before shouting out his chosen boxer, "Yo California, make some motherf**kin' noise for Terence Crawford!" He continued with a rendition of "Till I Collapse" featuring the late Nate Dogg and even threw in a brief snippet of Queen's classic anthem, "We Will Rock You".
The medley culminated in the perfectly chosen "Cinderella Man" and ended on a high note with the perennial hype song "Lose Yourself". These tracks set the stage for an unforgettable night, both musically and athletically.
Crawford indeed had a successful evening, winning the match with a unanimous decision and scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, making him a four-division champion. After the match, he told ESPN, "Israil was a tough competitor. I knew he was going to be tough. ... He's real strong, he's durable, he took a lot of good shots and he got me to Round 12."
