Eminem was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday after performing some of his biggest hits with Steven Tyler and Ed Sheeran at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and giving a humbling speech about “music that basically makes you he saved life.”
The decorated rapper, who starred in the Oscar-winning film “Lose Yourself” at the 2020 Academy Awards and won an Emmy for the Super Bowl 2022 Half Time Show, was introduced by his mentor Dr. Dre before explaining why neither should be. There.
“One…[is] that I’m a rapper and this is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” Eminem said, according to The Detroit News. “And right now there are only a few of us who have already been inserted. Second, I almost died of an overdose in 2007, which is a little gross.
Eminem then urged his daughter Hailie, who appeared in some of her most controversial songs as a child, to plug her ears before adding: why drugs are so delicious and I thought we had good stuff man but i had to. go broke and take too much.
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“And in the end, I had to work hard, try to get into this music,” added Eminem, who gained respect as a Detroit-based battle rapper. “And I’m so honored and I’m so grateful to be here making hip-hop music because I love it so much.”
Eminem was included along with Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics and others. His speech was truly a night for hip-hop, with Eminem thanking those who came before him by reading over 100 names in alphabetical order.
“These were my rock star men and I just want to say that these are just some of the names that I hope will be considered in the future for induction,” he said after crediting 2Pac, Beastie Boys, Gang Starr. and the infamous BIG
“Because without them, a lot of us wouldn’t be here,” Eminem added. “I know I wouldn’t.”
Eminem previously recounted his near-fatal overdose on the “Paul Pod” podcast in September and revealed he was taking up to 80 Valium a day before collapsing in the bathroom. His recovery marked a serious change in his music and led to even greater success.
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A former underdog who gained recognition for his lyrics in the Detroit underground scene has sold more than 220 million albums to date, with 10 consecutive albums debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and being awarded a Tony Award and EGOT status.
“And he doesn’t care,” said Dr. Dre. “I care about that more than him. Most importantly for him, he earned the respect of his peers by being one of the best ever. It is a great honor for me to induct my friend Eminem into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
The inauguration ceremony will be available to stream on HBO Max on November 19.
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