Eminem and Jelly Roll linked up for a surprise performance of Slim Shady’s Aerosmith-sampling “Sing for the Moment” at the Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central show on Thursday night (June 6).
Prior to hitting the stage together, the Detroit legend and country star linked up outside the Michigan Central Station venue for a heartwarming interaction, which was shared by Bunny XO, who is married to Jelly Roll. She posted the exchange between Em and her husband on TikTok for the world to see. “When the goat meets THE GOAT,” she captioned the clip soundtracked by Eminem’s “My Name Is” anthem.
The exchange finds Jelly Roll in awe as Em approaches him, and he takes his hat off out of respect for the rap icon before they dap up.
Their voices can’t be heard in the clip, but it looks as if Jelly Roll was giving Eminem his flowers as a longtime fan. They dap up again before going their separate ways, with Em in a black hooded jacket and sunglasses.
Fans really enjoyed seeing Em and Jelly Roll connect prior to making magic on stage, and let it be known in Bunnie’s comment section.
“I saw someone say ’eminem helped us get through our childhood and jelly roll is helping us get through adulthood’ so true,” one person wrote. Bunnie responded to the comment with the bawling and “100” emojis.
Another noted, “He took his hat off to shake Eminem’s hand hes so respectful even though he is a celebrity too.”
Some are hoping this could eventually lead to a collaboration between Em and Jelly. “Can we get a Jelly Roll featuring Eminem song soon, please,” they asked.
Eminem, who co-produced the concert with his manager Paul Rosenberg, sent the crowd into a frenzy when he performed a surprise four-track mini-set that included the live debut of his new “Houdini” single, which fans are hoping will be earning a lofty debut on the Billboard Hot 100.
Em was joined by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and also performed the aforementioned “Sing for the Moment” with Jelly, along with the Trick Trick-assisted “Welcome 2 Detroit” and “Not Afraid.”
Watch the moment Eminem and Jelly Roll met below.
