Eminem World Tour 2025 Officially Announced – But the Guest List Surprises the World!
The rap world is ablaze, the internet is melting, and fans are losing their minds: Eminem has officially announced his World Tour 2025, and it’s shaping up to be the most colossal event in hip-hop history. After years of sporadic performances, cryptic teases, and a seismic 2024 that saw him drop The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), Marshall Mathers is hitting the road again – and he’s not coming alone. The tour, unveiled in a sleek video on his social media at midnight on March 22, 2025, promises a global odyssey spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. But it’s the guest list – a jaw-dropping roster of collaborators – that’s got everyone talking. From unexpected icons to controversial wildcards, Eminem’s lineup is rewriting the rules of what a rap tour can be. Buckle up, because Slim Shady’s about to take us on a ride we’ll never forget.
The announcement itself was pure Eminem: a grainy, mock-obituary trailer echoing the Death of Slim Shady aesthetic, with a voiceover declaring, “He’s not dead yet – he’s coming for the world.” As the beat dropped – a remix of “Lose Yourself” laced with new bars – dates flashed across the screen: Los Angeles on June 1, New York on June 15, London on July 4, Mumbai on August 10, and Sydney on September 20, among dozens more. The tour, billed as “The Shady Farewell,” hints at a career-capping spectacle, with Eminem promising “one last run to burn it all down.” Fans flooded X with reactions, from “This is gonna be legendary!” to “I’m selling my car for tickets!” But when the guest list leaked hours later, the hype went nuclear – because no one saw this coming.
First up: Dr. Dre and 50 Cent, the expected heavyweights. Dre, the mentor who plucked Eminem from obscurity in the late ‘90s, is confirmed for multiple dates, including a hometown Detroit blowout on June 20. “Me and Dre got unfinished business,” Eminem teased in the announcement, hinting at live debuts of tracks from their storied collaboration. 50 Cent, the G-Unit kingpin who owes his break to Em, will join for at least five stops, with rumors of a full Get Rich or Die Tryin’ medley to mark its 22nd anniversary. These picks are no shock – they’re family, staples of Eminem’s live shows since the Anger Management days. But the surprises start here, and they’re wild enough to make even the most diehard Stan do a double take.
Enter Rihanna – yes, Rihanna – the Barbadian superstar who lit up charts with Eminem on “Love the Way You Lie” and “The Monster.” She’s slated for a string of European dates, including a massive Wembley Stadium show on July 6. The pair’s chemistry has always been electric, but Rihanna’s been off the touring circuit since 2016, focusing on Fenty and motherhood. Her return, hand-in-hand with Eminem, is a coup that’s got fans screaming – and tabloids speculating about a rekindled creative spark. “She called me up and said, ‘Marshall, I’m in,’” Eminem revealed in a rare radio interview post-announcement. “We’re cooking something special.” A new duet, perhaps? The world’s holding its breath.
Then there’s the curveball: Taylor Swift. You read that right – the pop juggernaut, fresh off her own record-smashing Eras Tour, is reportedly joining Eminem for a one-off in Chicago on June 25. The pairing sounds insane – the queen of breakup anthems and the king of raw rap – but insiders say it’s been in the works since a secret studio session in 2024. “They bonded over their Midwest roots,” a source claimed. “Taylor’s a closet Stan – she knows every word of The Slim Shady LP.” The plan? A mashup of “Bad Blood” and “Killshot,” blending their worlds into a genre-bending spectacle. Swifties and Shady fans are at war online – “This is blasphemy!” vs. “This is genius!” – but love it or hate it, it’s a headline for the ages.
The surprises don’t stop there. Ed Sheeran, who duetted with Eminem on “River” and “Those Kinda Nights,” is locked in for UK and Australian legs, including a rumored Glastonbury headline slot on June 28. His acoustic soul and Em’s rapid-fire bars have proven a winning combo before, but this time, they’re teasing a “stripped-down, unplugged” set – a radical pivot for a tour billed as a blowout. Meanwhile, Skylar Grey – the haunting voice behind “Love the Way You Lie” and “I Need a Doctor” – will appear at nearly every stop, her ethereal presence a counterpoint to Eminem’s ferocity. “She’s my secret weapon,” he said. “People don’t even know what’s coming.”
But the real shocker? Kanye West. Yes, the Yeezy mogul, whose career has veered from genius to chaos, is slated for a controversial cameo in Paris on July 12. The two have a tangled history – mutual respect in the early 2000s, a cooling after Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak era, and Eminem’s subtle digs on Revival. Yet, sources say they’ve buried the hatchet, bonding over their shared defiance of cancel culture. “Kanye reached out,” an insider spilled. “They’re doing ‘Forever’ live – and maybe something new.” The prospect of these two titans, both lightning rods in their own right, sharing a stage has fans buzzing and critics clutching pearls. Will it be a triumph or a trainwreck? Either way, it’s unmissable.
The guest list rounds out with some deep cuts: Royce da 5’9”, Eminem’s Bad Meets Evil partner, is confirmed for Detroit and New York, promising a throwback to their gritty Hell: The Sequel days. Mr. Porter, Em’s longtime hypeman, will MC the tour, keeping the energy at fever pitch. And in a nod to his roots, Eminem’s tapped Detroit up-and-comer Obie Trice for select dates, a full-circle moment for the D12 affiliate who faded from the mainstream after Second Round’s on Me. “This is my crew,” Eminem declared. “Past, present, and future – we’re bringing it all.”
e continents, kicking off in LA and wrapping in Tokyo on October 25. Highlights include Eminem’s first-ever show in India (Mumbai, August 10), a historic headline at Brazil’s Rock in Rio on September 10, and a double-night stand at Madison Square Garden. The setlist, teased in the announcement, blends Death of Slim Shady tracks like “Houdini” and “Tobey” with classics – “Stan,” “Without Me,” “Rap God” – and live rarities like “Marshall Mathers,” not performed in over a decade. Add in state-of-the-art visuals, pyrotechnics, and a stage designed like a crumbling Detroit skyline, and it’s clear Eminem’s going out with a bang.
So why this guest list, and why now? Some see it as a victory lap – a chance to celebrate a 25-year career with the artists who shaped it, from Dre to Rihanna. Others read it as a statement: by bridging rap, pop, and controversy with Swift and Kanye, Eminem’s staking his claim as a cultural force beyond hip-hop. “I’ve got nothing left to prove,” he said in the radio spot. “This is for the fans – and for me to go out my way.” The “Farewell” tag has sparked debate – is this truly his last tour, or a dramatic flourish for a man who’s killed off Slim Shady only to resurrect him?
Tickets go on sale March 29 via Ticketmaster, but presale chaos has already begun, with scalpers listing seats for thousands. ITV, reeling from Ben Shephard’s own rumored exit (a separate saga), is reportedly angling for a live broadcast special, while Glastonbury organizers are “thrilled” at the Ed-Eminem coup. Fans, meanwhile, are dissecting the guest list like a treasure map – “Taylor and Kanye on the same tour? I need therapy!” one X user quipped.
In the end, Eminem’s World Tour 2025 isn’t just a concert run – it’s a seismic event, a collision of legends, and a middle finger to expectations. Whether it’s Rihanna’s sultry hooks, Swift’s pop audacity, or Kanye’s unpredictable fire, this lineup proves Eminem’s still got surprises up his sleeve. The Rap God’s not dead yet – he’s just rewriting the game, one shocking guest at a time. Get ready, world: Shady’s coming, and he’s bringing the unexpected.
