Eminem kicked off the 2024 MTV VMAs with an epic performance that highlighted his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady. The hitmaker made his return to the stage for the first time since 2022, when he performed with Snoop Dogg. His last MTV VMAs opener was in 2010, alongside Rihanna, with their performance of “Love The Way You Lie.”
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The rap icon, who is for the most wins as a solo male in VMA history with Peter Gabriel, launched the show with an unforgettable performance that began with his current single, “Houdini.” Surrounded by look-alikes and an army of Slim Shady clones, Eminem delivered an impressive performance of The Death of Slim Shady track.
Following “Houdini,” Jelly Roll’s “Save Me” vocals flooded the venue speakers, and the 51-year-old rapper then went into a performance of “Somebody Save Me.”
“Somebody save me/ Me from myself/ I’ve spent so long (so long) livin’ in hell/ They say my lifestyle is bad for my health/ It’s the only thing that seems to help.”
Eminem was nominated for eight awards, including Video of the Year, Best Hip-Hop, Song Of The Summer, VMAs Most Iconic Performance and more.
2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) aired on Wednesday, September 11 via MTV (8:00-11:00PM EST).
The star-studded show featured performances by Anitta (feat. Fat Joe, DJ Khaled + Tiago PZK), Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Eminem, GloRilla, Halsey, Jessie Murph, KAROL G, Lenny Kravitz (with Quavo), LISA, LL COOL J, Megan Thee Stallion, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Shawn Mendes Teddy Swims and more.
Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, Cyndi Lauper, Carson Daly, Damiano David (Måneskin), DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Flavor Flav, French Montana, Halle Bailey, Jordan Chiles, Lil Nas X, Miranda Lambert, Naomi Scott, Paris Hilton, Sasha Colby, Suki Waterhouse, Thalía and Tinashe appeared to present during the VMAs.
Katy Perry was honored with the night’s most prestigious honor: the Video Vanguard Award.
Additionally, the 2024 VMAs will be available to watch on-demand via Paramount+ on Thursday, September 12.
