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May 19th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live Video 5-19-09

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Here is the Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live video from May 19, 2009, the second of three appearances of the nine-time Grammy winning rapper on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The appearance coincides with the release date of his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Relapse.

Additionally, Eminem performed a free concert at MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan, his home town, on his album release date, May 19. The concert was announced on his MySpace page which has been streaming the album in its entirety in the days preceding the release. The rapper performed a 30-minute set and was joined onstage by and D12 member and producer Denaun (Kon Artis) Porter and DJ Alchemist.

The prior appearance on May 15 was attended by 200 unemployed auto workers from Detroit . See:Em gives back to city, jobless fans on Kimmel Live

Eminem — real name Marshall Mathers III, and also known as Slim Shady– has been absent from the music scene for nearly five years; his last album was the 2004 Encore. His return has been marked by widespread publicity, controversy as well as the generosity of the free concerts. The album is generally getting good reviews. Here is a track-by-track analysis of the new album and the often brilliant lyrics. Eminem’s Relapse Lyrics: What To Listen For
See also what his hometown newspaper has to say about the new album and the return of the celebrated rapper: After long hiatus, Eminem drops new CD

Watch the Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live video from May 19, 2009 below

Eminem Jimmy Kimmel Live video – 3 A.M. performance – May 19, 2009 featuring DJ Alchemist, and D12 member and producer Denaun (Kon Artis) Porter.