Overview

• Eminem kicked off the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with a high-energy performance of 'Houdini' and 'Somebody Save Me.'
• The performance included a visual homage to his early 2000s Slim Shady persona, featuring Eminem and his lookalikes in bleach-blond wigs.
• 'Houdini,' the lead single from his 12th studio album, 'The Death of Slim Shady,' reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Jelly Roll, who features on 'Somebody Save Me,' appeared via pre-recorded footage due to his tour commitments.
• Eminem is nominated for eight VMAs this year, including Artist of the Year, and could become the male artist with the most VMA awards if he wins another statue.