Over the weekend, thousands of fans packed into Detroit’s Ford Field to see Jelly Roll and Post Malone’s Big Ass Stadium Tour. While Post Malone recently stepped into country music with F-1 Trillion, the singer wasted no time making friends with stars like Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, and Morgan Wallen. But during the concert, fans received more than just Post Malone and Jelly Roll when rapper Eminem walked on stage to perform his iconic song “Lose Yourself.” And with Jelly Roll a massive fan, he and those in attendance lost themselves as the rapper didn’t miss a beat.

First released in 2002 on the soundtrack for the film 8 Mile, “Lose Yourself” was nothing short of a commercial success. Selling millions of copies, the song also landed Eminem an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Solo Performance. Considered one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone, Jelly Roll knew he had to perform the hit while in Detroit.

Starting the song himself, Jelly Roll eventually received a little help when he turned to see Eminem walk out. As Eminem appeared on the screens, the entire arena erupted into cheers, knowing they were seeing something truly special.

Jelly Roll Considered Performance A “Dream Come F**king True”

With the video of the surprise performance already gaining over one million views, Jelly Roll discussed the moment. He insisted, “If you can’t tell, that was a childhood dream come f––ing true, Detroit. This is the greatest show I’ve ever had in my f––ing life.” He added that Slim Shady’s music helped him “through the darkest moments of my life.”

Even before getting the chance to collaborate with Eminem on the song “Somebody Save Me” from the album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace), Jelly Roll explained how the rapper’s words connected to him. “I related to every word Eminem wrote. I understand him and felt like he understood me, which was rare cause I spent most of my life feeling misunderstood.”

With Jelly Roll a fan of Eminem since a young age, he still couldn’t believe getting the chance to collaborate. “I always say my childhood heroes lived somewhere between Willie Nelson and Eminem. As a teenager (and still today) I could recite every song on the Slim Shady album, the Marshal Mathers album and the Eminem show.”