1 YEAR SINCE EMINEM’S ‘THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY’ MURDERED THE CHARTS—BUT DID HE REALLY BURY HIS LEGACY?

A year ago, Eminem detonated the rap game with The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)—a cinematic, blood-splattered farewell to his most infamous alter ego. The result? Instant chaos.

Debuted at #1 on Billboard 200 (his 11th time—tying him with Elvis and Bruce Springsteen).

Sparked endless debates: Was this really the end of Shady? Or just another twisted reinvention?

Proved Em’s still untouchable: At 51, he outrapped newcomers with vicious wordplay and bone-chilling storytelling.

💀 Slim Shady’s “Death” – Real or Rebrand?

Fans are still dissecting the album’s clues:

“Lucifer’s Lounge” hinted at a devilish resurrection.

“Ghost of Detroit” felt like a gravestone with a middle finger carved into it.

And that final gunshot in the outro? Yeah, we’re not buying it.

📊 By the Numbers:

1.2B+ streams in 12 months.

5M+ pure sales—because stans still buy CDs like it’s 2002.

Zero apologies for pissing off the internet (again).

🤔 What’s Next?

With Em teasing “funeral plans” for Slim Shady at his Hall of Fame induction, one thing’s clear: You don’t bury a legend. You just wait for him to dig himself back up.