Eminem - "Houdini" / "Somebody Save Me" | 2024 VMAs

[@scott_mcpherson]

I was one of the clones! Such a fun experience. Glad you all liked it!

[@PhoenixFeather09]

I am so happy for you!!!

[@hmadden]

congrats bro.. how's it working in hollywood? are they smell good and funny and nice people? I'm from Philippines

[@maggiehuang5049]

😮😮😮

[@d.barclay1564]

Wow you did such a good job

[@scott_mcpherson]

@@d.barclay1564 the choreo was really tough 😂

[@GOLDEN_REAPER556]

That slim shady impersonator looked very real

[@musicloversixteen]

That’s Josh Killacky :)

[@bobbyshores]

his facial expressions made me do a double take cause its spot on. His body movements are what convinced me he wasn't a clone lmao

[@eyecon1189]

@@musicloversixteenOMG I KNEW I KNEW THAT NAME I USED TO WATCH HOS CHOREOGRAPHY VIDS

[@slickrick2685]

One of the many clones lol

[@sisimarley]

Fr

[@wallszymusic]

This proves that Eminem can connect with any generation

[@DannyP-dm1pw]

Nah, more like what the USA Elite tell you to push. But keep thinking that. Em is washed. Been washed since Encore.

[@enny4397]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@shaibullard1260]

MR MGK THINKS 🙄 EMINEM IS WASHED UP 🙄 DUDE IS PATHETIC

[@nerdology94]

except boomers probably lmao

[@paulrudolph6119]

Like the Rolling Stones. He's classic and forever

[@amityislandchum]

Just knowing that most of the kids jamming out in front weren't even born when the original Slim Shady performance happened makes me feel very old... and very happy that Eminem is still around for them to enjoy, too! :)

[@ChepiAl-Gabo-hr3mx]

Well said

[@chw14556]

Most weren’t even alive yet… lol

[@chw14556]

@bunn.e get help

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

MAGIK

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

@@ChepiAl-Gabo-hr3mxWordsplayed

[@nikihall4122]

The way his voice cracked when he said he so proud of how Hailey turned out 😢

[@flows2815]

😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙

[@yanagara4452]

what part of the vid?

[@omg33ky]

​@yanagara4452 about 3:18

[@jamestorres3687]

🔥💙😢💯😢💙🔥

[@mattmurpheemusic5196]

that song hits hard and seeing him live sent it to anoither level

[@MagicAceMatt]

This performance was the highlight of the VMA'S. Of course Eminem's set would be iconic

[@ArtCE47]

🖤 the fact he won't attend other events, especially as a nominee, but will never turn his back on MTV. His and every millennials roots 🫶

[@cnotgonnanumber]

That’s a good point tbh!

[@ArtCE47]

​@@cnotgonnanumber He knows he wouldn't be where he is without MTV( and Dre) and they never turned on him, he won't turn on them.

[@imjustbarelygettingstarted7352]

Em and MTV are Gen X, decade + before millennials

[@nicoleortiz9884]

@@imjustbarelygettingstarted7352 nah, I am an old millennial and I was heyday Em and MTV

[@daffaramadaghifari6428]

he's still attend other events (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oscars, etc.)the only event that he refused to go is the Grammys as he hate the current grammy's

[@totalfootball1549]

No other rapper comes close to em. Emotion, lyrics, flow, style and genius. He's the goat. Absolute monster of the game. His creativity is actually just nut

[@AlexJanicki]

Every rapper has said the same. Snoop, Dre, 50; "sucks a white guy does it better," but he has so much soul and heart in every lyric

[@xenonisabot]

you dont know Nas

[@bernardorabacal9061]

@@xenonisabot 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ShutdownWellspanMedical]

You need to expand your rap catalog then if you believe that

[@subutai8392]

@@ShutdownWellspanMedical Ironically, that 'expanded' catalog is being filled by rappers who have grown up inspired by the very man you're comparing them against.

[@BeckyBeckyBecke]

This is the most incredible VMA moment I have ever seen. A 50 year Em, all grown up, rapping his life story...his regrets...it is incredible. And you can tell how proud he is of fighting the pills... and he should be proud.

[@JONDAVIS111]

Wack

[@BrayZap]

Notice how Drake doesnt need public industry attention like this and doesnt even bother showing up 😂 still outsells these fallen off cornballs in the first week alone

[@BryceMurdock-e4x]

@@BrayZapnotice how Drake touches kids

[@frauleinmona]

@@BrayZapBut he’ll still never be regarded as the number one rapper of all time and will never be bigger than Eminem. LOL

[@nighthare19]

​@@BrayZap oh trust me...he does get public attention like to sell 😂

[@brabbit189]

That was 90s crowd with no phones and crazy energy 👏

[@ticia4328]

Yes its like phones were not allowed I think as it seems impossible not even a single one was filming

[@blazenmessiah2211]

​@ticia4328 idk know what yall seen but it was definitely phones recording in the crowd

[@zakariasamad9851]

​@@blazenmessiah2211bracelets with LEDs

[@skilletoif4]

People in the front row aren’t actually audience members. They’re hired to be at the event and make it feel energetic. So no phones allowed in the front.

[@AlexanderOrion]

No it's not, and it's really sad. He should use no phones policy like Tool, for example. Look at the 2003 concert... that was a real crowd

[@jacekbrongiel1812]

This is callback to real slim shady and mockingbird performance back in a day... thats so cool

[@FCUK-]

The way I am**

[@37temperman]

LINK?

[@SilenceDogood999]

​@@37tempermanyou can do it, I believe in you

[@BrandonAyong]

It was the way I am

[@katlehomoketo6995]

Mockingbird = Temporary

[@lindsayhall481]

51 years old and hes still got it! I love this performance hes come along way and he's survived it to share his life story with the world which many people dont live to get that chance to do. Proud of you emenim! I hope he won an award for this!

[@boyfifty]

Legendary performance

[@Ross_Producer999]

em will always be a legend

[@chardceo9032]

The goat

[@johnshaw4137]

He did this with "The real slim shady" in 99. But yes, I agree

[@JohnSmith-pg9ns]

Rap God. Completely underrated

[@deucedeuce333]

Thought it was a little shaky at the start. So quiet

[@edenriley]

.. the look on his face at the end when he’s sitting on the couch 🥺 (Awesome performance).

[@cyndiq803]

Reminds me of Mockingbird

[@kingkev6407]

Ikr 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@kingkev6407]

@@cyndiq803 yeppppppppp

[@tytell77]

He was not performing

[@tamibayus3390]

Call me an old lady, but all I wanted to give him a hug and say thank you. I'm sure it's not easy to perform a song like this.

[@aquaisuseless6906]

This is how you know Eminem love his fans, to go out and perform an emotional song in front of 1,000s. This is why we love him.

[@marcreno893]

Either for the love of the fans or that fat bag they payed him 💰 💰.. guess we’ll never know

[@Strawberry_Kow]

Thousands*

[@AhzurrTheRapper]

​@@Strawberry_Kownah you did that to be annoying lmao, 1000s and thousands both work

[@jumpforjoy6]

It's for his bank account

[@marcreno893]

I commented on this thread that he most likely did it for the bag 💰 💰 and the comment was deleted lol

[@josephtylerdc9830]

Second song Makes me tear up immediately.. as an addict sober for 4 years and a father of a 7 year old. Ouch .

[@LunaLatisyaLove]

Truly happy for you! Your children are definitely the most proud of how far you've come

[@linqque]

proud of you dude, great job

[@josephtylerdc9830]

@@linqque Thank you. Means alot.

[@JoshLaDancer]

I WAS THE REAL SLIM SHADY THAT CAME OUT YALL!!! THIS WAS A DREAM GIG & TO PERFORM LIVE WITH THE LEGEND, EMINEM BLEW MY MIND!! GOD IS GOOD AND I HOPE WE TRIPPED YOU OUT WITH BOTH OF US ON STAGE!!! Love ❤

[@lilia2985]

You all were amazing on stage, you reminded me so much of the 2000s MTV performance with all the Slim Shadys. Brought back so much nostalgia. You were amazing. Eminem is forever a Goat.🐐💛

[@Anonimo-wb1ow]

Wait you were the guy dressed as slim shady?

[@Aarrrow]

​@@lilia2985That was the point. ❤

[@joykim3056]

GOD is good, and I'm glad that we can share the same faith while also sharing the same taste in music. By the way, that waddle was hilarious!

[@LucasBrenelliG]

Look, you are a amanzing dancer. Congratulation from a brazilian artist 🍷🇧🇷

[@RolandTheHipHopNerd]

The Megan line is crazy in this context 😂 she was literally there at the same time on this event 😂

[@yelanden]

megan was legit hosting it

[@mkyla.]

She knows if slim shady notices you, you have made it

[@kindallnight1615]

@@mkyla.lol sure

[@Brads187]

And he didn't hold that line back! Gangster!

[@yageshabazz3456]

It wasn’t like it was a diss really

[@josephpnjasme8189]

The man put the whole crowd on fire!!!. It's very rare to find someone who could do that at his level.

[@exoticcar5482]

Nah that audience in front is part of the act unfortunately

[@jessicadarby9199]

No one can light the crowd like Marshall 😢

[@roygherbil3276]

No age 51 rap artist is doing that rn

[@jumpforjoy6]

He is rubbish

[@jessicadarby9199]

@@jumpforjoy6 wtf u think you are? You don't have 15 new awards, platinum etc. Millions in bank u jealous crybaby

[@jensedvardsson6642]

Love that handshake between Eminem and the background singer when they meet on stage. He’s very grounded.

[@humzahzahabe187]

Last time he opened up this was 14 years ago back in 2010 with Rihanna. Now we’re here 14 years later and yet he still delivered with such an incredible & legendary performance. Love this 💯❤️🙌🏼.

[@King_David856]

Bro literally had one of the best performances this night, probably the best 🤷‍♂️.

[@Andy-td8eo]

Before that he performed with Snoop Dogg 2 years ago

[@PAPAKANYE69]

he did one 2 years ago

[@TheCarlDeli]

im 14 hahah

[@ezyduzit423]

@@Andy-td8eo”opened up”

[@ber23rk]

Em carried MTV in 4 different decades

[@Annie_in_wonderland_123]

I‘m a Swiftie but honestly, Eminem should have won video of the year. Houdini was a masterpiece

[@justinemarr2629]

Full stop agree. I love both but i feel the same. I like this song more the fortnight taylor or not I just do

[@Xuniverse-x2b]

Oooooooooo swifitttyyyyyy opinion matters splzz.lisstenenen vmaaaaa😢😢😢😢

[@animationstation1005]

Em should've won at least 4 of his 8 nominations, but instead he got robbed. Makes me wonder why he keeps coming back to this award show.

[@sdwlmkcgarou]

But he did won for the Visual Effects tho, according to Google

[@h3avenscent]

no

[@jukijunk]

I love how most of the front crowd had both their hands in the air, just vibing and enjoying the moment. Concerts are much more precious and enjoyable to go to without having your smartphone out trying to record everything.

[@Lilyb3333]

They get crowd fillers too tbh 😅my friend signs up to be a crowd filler at the shows like this

[@baddo17]

Did anyone else notice that Eminem's eyes watered at the end of 'somebody save me'?

[@northerngarage3154]

That's whaat I thought I saw

[@pepsilepsimax]

Yeah, he’s come so far from where he was in the early 2000s, so has his children.

[@icamouflage5488]

04:58 "Luckily i got through it. 16 years of sobriety!" Same look & tears he had almost 20 years ago performing Mockingbird. Just a legend.

[@krislee5827]

Yes!!! One of my biggest inspirations! To go from literally the bottom, to the top in every way possible and 16 years sober is why it was all possible! 💪 😅 Getting sober isn't easy but remaining sober for so long is fkn tough af! Especially if you're going through a lot in life! I'm 14 1/2 years sober myself! I was a terrible drunk since I was 14, haven't had a drop since 2010!

[@andrewemrick]

Keep it up! ODAAT, just celebrated 4 years 8/27 myself. It's worth it if you work it!

[@Kashmere-w9n]

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉

[@Real28]

Growing old, it does things to you.

[@jay062882]

To perform such an emotional song in front of all these ppl must be incredibly hard. Em truly a GOAT in this.

[@juliewilkie9453]

He never left…let’s go Eminem fans! 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏

[@MatinaRozi-e9i]

So thoughtful of Eminem to allow the vmas to take place at his concert ☺️

[@priyanshrao756]

This never gets Old 😂😂

[@charlita25]

Lol 😂

[@ChaseMarsden]

Lol

[@theodorerobert6579]

That was so corny.

[@dmitrievsteve3191]

Ahahahahahaha

[@markusax1727]

Now look at that great crowd. Thats what you get when no phones are involved. Best live crowd ive seen for a long time!

[@ticia4328]

I think phones were not allowed. Impossible no one was filming

[@markusax1727]

@@ticia4328 of course it was not allowed. Pretty obvious. MTV wanted a bouncing audience.

[@elpatron762]

80% of that kids cant even connect the dots of that performance and probably have listened to two songs of Em and now pretending to be the crazy fan. Its just for that moment. Throw lil nas or any crap artist nowadays and compare their reaction and loyalty

[@markusax1727]

​@@elpatron762 i agree. But its a lot better for the artist and the live experience if the crowd is engageing. Loved seeing him do the throwback to the iconic real slim shady/the way i am performance. Those were the days.

[@exoticcar5482]

That's because they're actually just paid to act lively, not because they're actual fans

[@JeffLeiva1]

Thanks for giving him this night, he really deserved this😢😢❤

[@Corey313]

Exactly 💯💯💯

[@safaribydesign]

Yes to this!

[@happysky7964]

What do you mean?

[@JeffLeiva1]

@@happysky7964 he deserves good things, he gave everything for rap and music in general, and for his fans. Now it's our turn to give him all our love and support.

[@GelSantos-vr2es]

Is he opens the VMAs?

[@PhillyGirl77]

Eminem is amazing. He can still get a crowd going like know else can. His emotion is so raw and real. He puts all of him into his work and hes gets it all back from his fans. Amazing.

[@lgerd8828]

The fact he can still get these types of spots decades later shows how truly amazing this guy is.

[@JL-zn7me]

Em is UNTOUCHABLE! No one will ever compare! One of a kind! Michigan is beyond proud!!!! He should have swept all the awards!

[@narmar9mm]

The Best White Rapper Since Vanila Ice!!! 😆

[@marichespi8092]

Honestly I think Eminem is one of the rappers that actually still raps.

[@RobertNeo-o2x]

Em forever.

[@racheltarentino3314]

What? "Still raps?"

[@ShutdownWellspanMedical]

What?

[@ShutdownWellspanMedical]

@@racheltarentino3314not sure where he was going with that 😂😂😂

[@janbyrd5664]

Em is funny and serious at his best. We love you, Shady. Now and always.

[@Lukasruger]

amen

[@saltaatlas-j9g]

First Eminem drops Murdergram Deux today with LL Cool J and now this What a day for Eminem

[@deactivationdg]

It's wild, isn't it??

[@lucasromerova6150]

LL Cool J dropped a track with Eminem

[@sethhawkins4152]

And tomorrow we're getting an expanded version of death of slim shady with new songs

[@1CHOZN7]

Murda gram is LL ft Em. L dropped in off his new album

[@M10intern]

tomorrow deluxe album dropping

[@KB_Toys]

Loved him 20 years ago and love him now. He’s aged like fine wine. The Jelly collab is brilliant

[@IWas.ThereforeIAm.111]

😢 when he sat on that chair... then looked up trying not to break on stage... 🥺 well... proper broke me 💔... on his kids his grandchild his brother his nephews in one song..... I take my hat off to this legend ❤ the 👑 of rap !!! I don't believe anyone could stand on that stage & rap/sing/talk about the ramifications of their past to the now and all he has missed... will never get that time back.. 🥺❤️‍🩹 Marshall, bro !! RESPECT ALWAYS ✊️💯💞

[@jcIIXVIIIVII]

25 years later and he's STILL killing it and on Top.

[@kaygeekidd]

I became a Stan in 2004... my uncle used to leave me with his room keys and he had all the Ems, 50s and 2 pacs music. Yesterday, we laid him to rest❤ I'm so glad he introduced me to hip hop 🙌🏻

[@allie6469]

I became one in 99. My mom actually went to the anger management tour with him papa roach and limp biskuit (fred durst, if you know you know.). But I was 8 so she would not take me lol

[@Animesh_Raj]

Rest in Peace unc

[@jannicholocid8762]

rip unc

[@neeneyv3]

RIP unc

[@dandieabbott5409]

Prayers and Thoughts being sent to You.

[@Marcelo-eh8sz]

His emotions 🥹🥹🥹🥹 so much love he has for his kids ❤️

[@divinetimingMi]

Beautiful 🥹

[@theodorerobert6579]

Ok, he is a father, he should love his kids. Why the need to say it?

[@wannabeyoutuber9196]

1:14 that cameraman needs a raise

[@p205sharing2]

😂

[@acacaca9181]

Why 😂

[@ILLBBACK1]

For doing his job you knob head

[@bobbyshores]

Such a good choice of songs. Really shows the whole range of Marshall. From goofy and fun with a bit of dark humour to something very raw and emotional and real. So glad he did Somebody Save Me

[@Andy-td8eo]

Just like how he did The Real Slim Shady and The Way I Am

[@lilygatschenberger8811]

Agreed 💯💯

[@stanleyipkis22]

24 years later! Slim is legend

[@slickrick2685]

25 but yes

[@chris-C8]

You can feel and hear the emotion in that line, "Sweetie, I'm so proud of how you turned out" at 3:19

[@MrAresxy07]

Bro has been written song for his daughter every damn cd 😂

[@ThermometerNH]

@@MrAresxy07 Yeah but he's actually fully sober now and is trying to be what he never had, a father.

[@robkirby6276]

​@@MrAresxy07 Infinite, MMLP, Relapse, MMLP2, Kamikaze and MTBMB didn't and that's half of his discography.

[@ninaahrr]

@@MrAresxy07and what about it? LOL

[@Arosser561]

100! Love that, dude sounds so clear and raw emotional live!

[@Brittfoxx]

3:33 some thing about this part where he does this little move just really feels powerful to me and I don’t know why

[@RamboCBRRR]

You can almost feel the pain and emotions he going through when he was sitting down and just looking around ❤

[@RG_Eph]

You’re right he’s a treasure

[@frauleinmona]

Yeah, watching those home movies of Hailie and Nate. Wow

[@Realistis08]

For a brief moment I thought he was gonna cry or something.

[@xxcrazyeminemfanxx]

Eminem is the best rapper that ever lived he's a lyrical genius

[@CottonCandyy69]

Kdot is better

[@tonybravado8231]

You would have to know every rapper that ever lived and know their catalog to even make a statement like that. Eminem knows every rapper that came before him. Do you?

[@safaribydesign]

@@tonybravado8231 🙌

[@donaldthesavage1288]

@@tonybravado8231He’s definitely up there, although Nas, Jay Z, and various others are in the running.

[@MatthewRivera-cj5vo]

Yes he is

[@Butterfly-tc6in]

Omg I never heard “somebody save me” until just now. It actually made me teary. What an awesome song 🥹❤

[@jreal5]

I think jelly rolls version without em is better and I'm the biggest eminem fan ever so that's saying something.

[@joeyketcham6735]

@@jreal5Jelly’s full version of this song is amazing, and as someone currently battling addiction it hits so close to home. Em worked with Jelly to give his own personal spin to it that is very personal to him, and is fantastic. But yes, Jelly’s full version of this song, sung with so much heart, passion and emotion.. can’t be beaten and makes you shed some tears. I love Jelly!!!!

[@TaylorSwift_1387]

1:33 l Love when taylor Swift Dancing to houdini! I am a fan of both of them and seeing taylor suporting eminen is amazing 🎉!

[@Tomas-o7o2x]

Agreed with you

[@MokshaXO]

Eminem just reminded everyone why he’s a living legend. This 2024 VMAs performance was a brilliant blend of nostalgia and evolution-bringing back the Slim Shady army with 'Houdini' and then hitting us with the emotional weight of 'Somebody Save Me.' It wasn’t just a performance; it was a statement. Eminem continues to prove that he’s not only relevant but still the king of the stage, 24 years after his VMA debut! 🔥

[@joeyketcham6735]

I listened to Eminem since he came on scene in the 90’s, it’s incredible how much he has transformed as a person. Not just lyrically through his music, but overcoming his addiction, letting go of the resentment he had towards his mom. He has truly become a better person, and it shows how much he loves his family now. Addiction is a bitch, and when deep into addiction, nobody else matters, even family. He’s truly overcome all of that. I will always love his “old school” music, filled with anger, but truly love the person he’s become and is today. It goes to show, the past doesn’t define who who we are.. there’s always today to change and become the person we want to be. We can’t change the past, but we can control our future. Eminem took control and it shows.

[@impopquiz]

The type of artist I fully respect.

[@cali-tm1ec]

one of the greatest rappers from my generation. truly a master

[@bettergenetics2653]

Well said!! Em fans for life

[@Skipper60]

Very well said my bruh 😎

[@Puppetplaytimefun]

There are so many people battling with addiction. This is the realest thing I've seen coming from an artist. Accountability in a rap song. I love you Em. Keep choosing sobriety and thank you for sharing awareness on this subject.

[@simonnathan2065]

Warning for headphones users: The outro starting at 5:17 is about 10x louder than the performance and may hurt your ears!

[@toxicfgc5169]

that thing got me bad T_T

[@prollycuzidgas]

You saved me

[@rezcorp]

You're late😂 Your comment has to be on top

[@gnosis_pr37]

It happened to me TWICE😭

[@rohanofgondor]

too late man, at least you tried, your comment should be way up, I saw your comment as it blasted my ears

[@mimsboy1170]

Shoutsout to Eminem for sampling save me and making jelly even bigger he deserves it

[@djeagle854]

3:19 Eminem almost starts crying!

[@kingkev6407]

Yeppppp 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@BodieC92]

Yeah. He's just found out his mum has terminal cancer too and still gave his fans this performance

[@semideias6238]

How did you know? ​@@BodieC92

[@FabioOliveira-fi6um]

😢😢Feelings! Goat bat for this have a lot damage..

[@happysky7964]

What’s this song about? Why is he sad?

[@kingnothing7357]

Slim you have always been an inspiration for me like a big brother I never had. I've listened to your music from the beginning and grown with you. Your music has saved my life during some of the worst times in my life including my recent divorce. I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@krazykittymatt]

Reading this all I heard was "My teas gone cold , I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all"

[@hellcatspangledsxm]

@@krazykittymattSAME

[@bobbyshores]

me too man, always seen him as a father figure in a way. i'm not sure i would be here today if it wasn't for his music. Im glad you found the same healing in his music

[@paulirvine6336]

STAN 😂

[@ashleytaveras9035]

SLIM SHADY IS BACK!!!!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@mjtubeme]

Ummm who's gonna tell him?

[@henrique2b]

Who’s gonna show him Eminem’s last album

[@SilkSonic-c9z]

Grandpa is back

[@DamianR36913]

Industry plant ,, because he is not hip hop

[@WESTR32]

@@DamianR36913🤡🫵

[@juanmartin903]

Eminem: the greatest musician of the 21st century. And that comes from a rock/pop musician.

[@martinstuvland8620]

5:00 He meant every word he sang. You can't fake that emotion in his eyes!

[@icecreambacon]

He’s literally an actor also

[@Mikefnaf503]

HE LOOKS SO GOOD

[@BodieC92]

Eminem has just found out his mum has terminal cancer and he still performs for his fans. Eminem. You are a legend, THE GOAT. Thank you, we all appreciate you.

[@evanforensics]

What???

[@sirraldnus8590]

Damn

[@tatianablinoff9532]

@@evanforensics is that true?

[@cleandrochristian4325]

Yes

[@josh44026]

He probably happy he hates his mom

[@tonecold216]

Literally this was the only part of the award show i watched

[@harryw7861]

I’ve been a fan of Slim Shady since day one! I still remember buying The Marshall Mathers LP as a third grader back in 1999, and now, in 2024, I had the incredible honor of playing a small part in his show. Eminem will always be the GOAT!

[@JustaGirlinCleveland]

How cool for you!

[@l17___321]

Eminem casually bringing us back to 2000

[@Music-tk5oq]

He has not aged a bit at all

[@Music-tk5oq]

History repeats itself u know

[@virgilijusbernikas1666]

MTV and Eminem has such a good relationship from beginning to now. Eminem turning most of invites down but once it comes to MTV he shows up. That's integrity people. Don't turn back on who helped you

[@ticia4328]

Yes but what about him getting his awards on stage or even backstage? There is litteraly nothing showing it, not even a pic. That's not nice for fans how Mtv did this

[@virgilijusbernikas1666]

@ticia4328 that's literally Eminems fault for not wanting publicity. If Eminem would allow they would show all his awards publicy to boost their ratings but they can't because Eminem wants to leave ASAP

[@ticia4328]

@virgilijusbernikas1666 Even if he wanted to leave after his performance or didn't want to speech in front of the crowd then they could have at least asked him to prerecord a message or something to thank the fans who voted for him. He is not that kind of being ungrateful and have always thanked everyone, his fans and his team. I don't get why now there was literally nothing, not even on his social medias. What was the point of coming then? as if he was a random guest who didn't win anything. Don't get it really

[@Spookpool]

He's always been grateful for MTV playing 'My Name Is' (Which aided his explosive overnight success) and still playing his music videos despite all of the protest, bad press, and drama that was going on back then. Though, I feel he deserved 'Most Iconic Performance' and ESPECIALLY the 'Video Vanguard Award' (LONG OVERDUE!!!), and I feel he should have gotten the awards he did win live (Especially Best Hip-Hop), I understand most of the airtime was taken up by performances. Eminem probably left soon after his performance anyways. MTV/VMAs (They're not perfect) still aren't as scummy as the Grammy's and have contributed, in my opinion, to music culture in a much more in positive way, to give credit where credit is due.

[@mardybumm8]

LEGEND İS BACK!!

[@simsouthais]

Good choice on SOMEBODY SAVE ME. It's a different side of Eminem and I like it.

[@jadavella4623]

Facts, I didn’t expect him to do that song because it’s emotional but it was a great choice and Eminem did amazing too 💯🐐🔥

[@JS-zp6on]

This performance is literally two exact opposite sides

[@dextermoore278]

This is so weird that MGK AND EMINEM BOTH DID NEW HIT SONGS WITH JELLY ROLL. JELLY is a pretty amazing guy.

[@jadavella4623]

@@dextermoore278 yeah, he is very talented 💯

[@simsouthais]

@@dextermoore278 i agree

[@latriciamercer359]

I love Eminem

[@enzomexfu]

me too🐰💯

[@dezmondharris3644]

Me, too 💯

[@MrLifedriven]

I'm so happy to be alive while eminem has dominated. He's a beast, a huge inspiration in all aspects of life.

[@bryanarceta1507]

his verses on "somebody save me" were just so pure... no extravagant wordplay metaphors etc. just raw love for hailey ❤

[@emet17s]

I’m so glad he’s back! Nostalgic and never a dull moment!

[@Tmacademia]

He's been back for like 15 years now

[@colettelee1162]

That's the only way to apologize to your daughter--accountability in front of the whole world. Most respect to him for that 🖤

[@CampingNCappingReal]

I think it’s both accountability and just like what all he would’ve missed out on if he would’ve stayed on that path

[@pointless7]

The song was made from the perspective of if he died of the overdose he suffered. So all he’s apologizing for didn’t actually happen. He was at Hailie’s graduation, was at the birth of her first child, etc.

[@rea5279]

Apologize to his daughter for what?? He's always been a great father to her and his other daughters

[@miaskys1410]

@@pointless7in the theme of the song being hypothetical hailie doesn’t have a first child lmao

[@pointless7]

@@miaskys1410 oh yeah i forgot whoopsie daisies

[@alekscorona]

Did anyone realize that this was a shoutout to his 2000 VMA performance. The slims back then were in white and now in black. 24 years later, still amazing! 🎤🤯😎

[@ringtyler]

No. You were the only one.

[@diddodi]

yes

[@willynoriega590]

This is an amazing song. Jelly Roll sang his portion at his El Paso Concert. He told us in the crowd he was doing this for the VMAs. It is so amazing seeing how it came out.

[@beastamvs2180]

Somebody save me is undoubtedly a very personal song for Em, I can’t imagine how much control it took to keep it together performing that in front of such a crowd, not that that’s anything new for him, but just with all those emotions that come with the song. Well done 💯

[@0666Adrien0666]

didn't expect the performance to be this great

[@mrAlbanian]

the way celebrities look at Eminems performance like they are biggest fans of Em

[@angelrod3255]

“They tried to shut me down on MTV, but it feels so empty without me.” - Slim

[@limk3413]

His tone didn't change a bit. LEGEND

[@holameiji]

absolutely 👍

[@Adidance23]

xD

[@S1N15A]

It's pre recorded that's why

[@burbusburbus8782]

​@@S1N15A 3:19 actually the og comment is wrong. You can hear his voice break a bit here

[@reimao15]

@@S1N15A it's not

[@MikeHenry3280]

at the end was he was in the back sitting there looking up at the videos and pictures... man that was touching... its like he wishes he can go back and do it over but better, but im just glad he turned his life around now...

[@ScarletSpider07]

I like how he shares his life and mindset with us on this one. It’s raw and real

[@NovemIota]

​@@ScarletSpider07 I'll second this motion... even more so, Em has always been raw and real... even through his doped up days and "less-than-stellar" albums, he displayed who and what he was... he may not be able to turn back the clock to un-do the impact Shady had on his family personally, but he's still that young man who believed his words and craft can bring something better for his kids... and hot damn, they did...mos def...

[@ScarletSpider07]

@@NovemIota I totally agree 👍🏼

[@crissy7183]

He should’ve won video & cinematography award

[@dessaanthony8848]

Eminem is 51 yrs old and still better than anyone today ....he dont even have to try he just wakes up and pisses excellence and is on a level of awesomeness that has never been reached by another human ever 😊

[@marissawolff8491]

I love that Eminem brought back the Slim Shady clones for this performance. It's like I'm back in 2000 already! 😸

[@frankthetank819]

How can anyone hate on Eminem like he’s better then any rapper now and any rapper from the past it’s not even close: nobody can do what he does his lyrics the way he rhymes and puts words together he’s the absolutely best

[@tiffanyball6754]

Eminem has always been one of the largest icons of my time... I am 41 yrs young.... His music has followed his path, beginning when he was back on the track of 8 mile to now, As he has become a sober artist and father. He lets us into his world thru music, and we appreciate his music because all of us can relate, what he writes is real... I will always appreciate Eminem as being a ichonic artist!!!

[@shreyasjaiswal2196]

Im 18 and the only artist i follow on spotify is Eminem, heard most of his songs even from 2002

[@nicolasacevedo1948]

GOAT🐐

[@nicholascarvalho4858]

GOAT. LEGEND

[@astoncina]

Such an amazing artist. Great performance and the newer generation artist can only watch and learn.

[@nikhiljohn2465]

This man spent his whole life trying to give the best to his kids, it breaks my heart seeing my childhood hero, my support that helped overcome alot in life, in so much pain. Take care Marshal you will always remain my hero

[@adewumiadefioye8676]

@MTV: Eminem still got the charms. Houdini is really lit, he deserves the award. More grace bro!

[@scrox018]

Full circle nostalgia mode. Em is the ish. Reminds me of the time when MTV was the best thing on cable TV. I miss the 90s.

[@25jaimie]

the ish?

[@scrox018]

@@25jaimie the ish.

[@Spookpool]

Congrats to Eminem for becoming the most awarded male artist in VMAs history. 🥳🏆

[@Fauteamo824]

He sucks. Worst performance of the night ppl this grandpa rapping. I wouldn't go to his concert if they paid my ticket

[@johnwebb2442]

Eminem still making great music after longevity in this rap game.

[@burbusburbus8782]

3:18 someone already brought it up but the fact that you can hear his voice crack is incredibly touching

[@EndreyMusic]

It's a voice technique, he knows exactly where to deliver what

[@burbusburbus8782]

​@@EndreyMusic considering the look he had on the couch, I think he genuinely got emotional

[@EndreyMusic]

@@burbusburbus8782 Yeah Could be but also delivering the same verses/lyrics over and over again does desensitize you to them and it becomes something you automatically do, it's kinda like voice acting

[@lilia2985]

Eminem got very emotional, you could see and feel it. I am not surprised as the song is extremely emotional. I also cry in rivers every time I listen to this beautiful song. Eminem is the best rapper and the most relatable artist to me. The goat.💛🐐

[@jessemwiehn]

I wish it was a longer performance but it was awesome though. He killed it

[@vincentyunchannel6298]

Eminem's rap over a sad song just hit different. GOAT for a reason

[@Senormaster]

All the Eminem’s from Multiple Universes

[@Aris-un8ix]

Yes indeed

[@jeremymarr8591]

Geeze! He still got it. Somebody save me is about a parents guilt. I believe every parent has it. Eminem just put his own guilt out there for everyone to see. I respect that a lot.