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May 16th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live Video 5-15-09

Eminem

Here is the Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live video. The nine-time Grammy winning rapper made his first of three highly anticipated appearances May 15, 2009 on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

In support of the release of his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Relapse, set for release on May 19, 2009, Eminem was interviewed on the program and performed the album’s lead single, We Made You, as part of the Jimmy Kimmel Live concert series at the Pontiac Garage Outdoor Stage.

The three night residency at Jimmy Kimmel Live is reminiscent of that of U2 on Late Show with David Letterman earlier this year in support of their album release. Eminem returns on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 his album release day and, live via satellite he will perform from his hometown Detroit, Michigan on May 22, 2009.

For the Friday night May 15 appearance, 200 unemployed auto workers from Detroit (Eminem’s hometown) were flown in for the concert and interview, in a gesture acknowledging that the state of Michigan with unemployment at the highest in the U.S., hovering around 12.6 percent, has been hard hit due to the worsening auto industry and accompanying layoffs. See:Em gives back to city, jobless fans on Kimmel Live

During his interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Eminem talked about a range of subjects. He addressed the criticism he receives for his references to celebrities in his lyrics, and talked about his friendship with Elton John whom he credits for helping him to overcome his drug addiction.

In the Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live performance of ‘We Made You,’ the lead single of Relapse, the rapper was joined on stage by DJ Alchemist, and D12 member and producer Denaun (Kon Artis) Porter.

Watch the Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live video from May 15, 2009 below.

Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live interview video