Eminem Poised to Make History at the VMAs
Without a doubt, Eminem is the name that is usually associated with the act of breaking the records and he’s all set to do it yet again at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no denying that the Detroit legend has had an eventful year, filled with remarkable milestones. At the age of 51, however, he is still going above and beyond of what was already considered as his superb career.
In July 2024, Eminem released his highly anticipated album *The Death of Slim Shady*, which quickly proved to be a commercial success. The album moved an impressive 287,000 units in its first week, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 200. And while some may say that the album had its ups and downs it is inconceivable that Eminem today is on top of the charts after so many years of performing. This speaks volumes for his staying ability as well as his appeal to the modern fans from the older generation and vice-versa.
Apart from the much-acclaimed album, Eminem hit another significant milestone this time around. He became the second rapper in the history to achieve more than 50 billion streams across the platforms, reassuring all that he is indeed one of the most relevant and most influential names in the music industry. At this point in his career, it is indeed very impressive how he continues to push the envelope and break more records.
Another Milestone on the Horizon
As if 2024 hasn’t been eventful enough for the rap icon, Eminem has yet another chance to break new ground. On Wednesday, September 11, he will have the opportunity to add to his long list of achievements at the VMAs, a night that promises to be a significant moment in his career. Whether it’s through more awards or an unforgettable performance, fans can expect Eminem to leave his mark on the night. This year has provided evidence that the musician will not be taking a back seat and with his upcoming participation at the VMAs, he will be changing the scene yet again.
At the MTV Video Music Awards in 2024, Eminem is going to be a force with which to be reckoned, with no less than eight nominations. Among these nominations, six are due to his song ‘Houdini’ which has been impressive in receiving such nominations in many areas. The nominations notice are captured as ‘Video of the Year,’ ‘Best Hip-Hop,’ ‘Best Direction,’ ‘Best Editing,’ ‘Best Visual Effects’ and ‘Song of the Summer.’ All these nominations tell of how popular and successful the song ‘Houdini’ is.
Beside the 6 ‘Houdini’ nominations, Eminem is also in the candidatures for two more important awards. He is also up for the most coveted award of the night “Artist of the Year” due to his accomplishments in the music industry. The other one is the ‘VMAs Most Iconic Performance,’ which is awarded for his debut performance at the award show back in 1999 where he performed ‘Guilty Conscience’ and ‘My Name Is.’ This acknowledgement is more like a tribute to his impact from the very onset.
A Potential Record-Breaking Win
Let’s note that for every single one of these eight nominations, if Eminem wins even one award, he will now add another record of most awards won by a male artist at the VMAs. This would only help enhance his achievements as one of the best artists to ever grace the stage of the event. With so much at stake, all eyes will be on Eminem to see if he makes history once again at this year’s show. Having already won all possible awards that can be given to a rapper, Eminem is on the verge of bagging yet another major achievement. Not only does he have the chance to take home several awards at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), but the legendary rapper is also returning to the stage for a special performance.
This will be an important occasion since this is something that Eminem has not done in practically close to 15 years. This will be the first time in quite some time that Eminem capture the audiences’ attention by opening the VMAs since 2010, a move many of his fans have been looking out for, for the last few months. The last time he took up that line of the performance, he performed, ‘Not Afraid’ and ‘Love The Way You Lie’ featuring Rihanna. This return to the stage after such a long period of absence makes one to get more prepared and excited for what is in store. That being said, fans can be rest assured that the opening performance will be quite action-packed, brief and to the point.
Performing New Material
Eminem, besides being the one to open the show, is also bringing something different to the VMAs this time round. This performance will feature untelevised performance of a brand new song “The Death of Slim Shady.” This is a huge moment for both the artist and his fans, as Slim Shady has been an iconic persona throughout Eminem’s career. The originality of this song as the title suggests will definitely receive a special welcome on such an occasion. Eminem’s participation in this year’s VMAs cannot be reduced to gaining more trophies or including yet another performance in his notoriety.
It is about complex artistic evolution and breaking new ground. Judging from the possible possession of further trophies and the intrigue of the new performance, it is evident that the stated aims are quite far from being achieved as Eminem remains one of the most influential and impactful artists in the music industry. The way that he has managed to transform over and over again, wow audiences with his performances and sweep most awards is evidence to how brand resilient he still is. It will be interesting to see both the fans and the viewers as Eminem takes the limelight once more to make history once again.
