It’s almost time for new music fromEminem.DuringDr. Dre’s appearance on Tuesday’s episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!, the rapper/producer revealed Eminem’s 12th studio album is currently in the works and set to be released “this year.““Let me tell you something, let me explain something to you right now — Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year,” said Dre, 59. “And I actually talked to him, and he said it’s OK for me to make that announcement right here on this show.“Eminem and Dr. Dre.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic"So, he has an album coming out — I’ve got songs on it, and it’s fire. I’m actually gonna hear the entire album for the first time for tomorrow,” detailed Dre.Despite collaborating with Slim Shady, 51, on the forthcoming project, theDeath Row Recordsco-founder admitted he’s not sure what the final result will sound like."[Eminem] holds his music close to his chest, so I haven’t even heard everything,” said Dre. “I haven’t even heard everything complete that I’ve done, but I’m gonna hear it, and he’s putting out an album this year.“Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in Hollywood on March 19, 2024.Monica Schipper/GettyThe8 Milestar’s most recent full-length original studio album,Music to Be Murdered By, was released in 2020 and spawned the hit “Godzilla” with Juice Wrld, which peaked at No. 3 on theBillboardHot 100. Eminem followed up the project withMusic to Be Murdered By - Side Bthe same year and later released the greatest hits albumCurtain Call 2in 2022.Earlier on Tuesday, the Beats Electronics co-founder was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Snoop Doggand Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson — who joined Dre onJimmy Kimmel Live!— as well as Eminem attended the ceremony to support him.“I didn’t expect for there to be that many people out there to represent, but that was great,” reflected the “Nuthin' but a ‘G’ Thang” rapper on the late-night show.Dr. Dre and Eminem in Cleveland in October 2021.Kevin Mazur/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In a recent interview onSiriusXM’sThis Life of Mine with James Corden, Dre spoke about his collaborative relationship with Eminem and declared he thinks the “Love Yourself” performer can out-rap anyone else in the game — despite being a “white guy.““His imagination is off the charts, and I don’t think anyone would disagree with that. I think he’s the best MC ever. Point blank, period,” he said. “Of course, there are going to be arguments about that because he’s a white guy. I don’t think anyone that’s rapping can touch Eminem on that microphone.”
It’s almost time for new music fromEminem.
DuringDr. Dre’s appearance on Tuesday’s episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!, the rapper/producer revealed Eminem’s 12th studio album is currently in the works and set to be released “this year.”
“Let me tell you something, let me explain something to you right now — Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year,” said Dre, 59. “And I actually talked to him, and he said it’s OK for me to make that announcement right here on this show.”
Eminem and Dr. Dre.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
“So, he has an album coming out — I’ve got songs on it, and it’s fire. I’m actually gonna hear the entire album for the first time for tomorrow,” detailed Dre.
Despite collaborating with Slim Shady, 51, on the forthcoming project, theDeath Row Recordsco-founder admitted he’s not sure what the final result will sound like.
“[Eminem] holds his music close to his chest, so I haven’t even heard everything,” said Dre. “I haven’t even heard everything complete that I’ve done, but I’m gonna hear it, and he’s putting out an album this year.”
Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in Hollywood on March 19, 2024.Monica Schipper/Getty
Monica Schipper/Getty
The8 Milestar’s most recent full-length original studio album,Music to Be Murdered By, was released in 2020 and spawned the hit “Godzilla” with Juice Wrld, which peaked at No. 3 on theBillboardHot 100. Eminem followed up the project withMusic to Be Murdered By - Side Bthe same year and later released the greatest hits albumCurtain Call 2in 2022.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Beats Electronics co-founder was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Snoop Doggand Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson — who joined Dre onJimmy Kimmel Live!— as well as Eminem attended the ceremony to support him.
“I didn’t expect for there to be that many people out there to represent, but that was great,” reflected the “Nuthin' but a ‘G’ Thang” rapper on the late-night show.
Dr. Dre and Eminem in Cleveland in October 2021.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
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In a recent interview onSiriusXM’sThis Life of Mine with James Corden, Dre spoke about his collaborative relationship with Eminem and declared he thinks the “Love Yourself” performer can out-rap anyone else in the game — despite being a “white guy.”
“His imagination is off the charts, and I don’t think anyone would disagree with that. I think he’s the best MC ever. Point blank, period,” he said. “Of course, there are going to be arguments about that because he’s a white guy. I don’t think anyone that’s rapping can touch Eminem on that microphone.”
source: people.com
