Eminem Teases Fake Album Release on Instagram, Pranks Fans for April Fools' Day
Eminem Pulls April Fools' Day Prank on Fans with Announcement of New Album:
However, the joke didn't sit well with many fans, who expressed their disappointment and frustration in the comments section of Eminem's post.
Despite the playful prank, there's actual excitement building around Eminem's music. Dr. Dre recently confirmed during an appearance on Live! With Jimmy Kimmel that Eminem is indeed working on a new album set to release this year. Dre even revealed that he has contributed to the project, hyping it up by calling it "fire."
During his talk show appearance, Dre shared:
Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year... He has an album coming out, I’ve got songs on it and it’s fire.”
- Dr. Dre
Dre's announcement added fuel to the anticipation surrounding Eminem's upcoming release. With fans eagerly awaiting new music from the legendary rapper, the prank served as a light-hearted teaser before the real deal drops.
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While Eminem is known for his witty wordplay in his music, his April Fools' Day prank proved that he's just as adept at playful antics off the mic. As fans continue to eagerly anticipate his forthcoming album, the excitement and buzz surrounding Eminem's music only continue to grow.
With Dr. Dre's stamp of approval and the promise of new fiery tracks on the horizon, Eminem's upcoming album is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release in the world of rap and hip-hop. Fans can't wait to see what the rap icon has in store for them when the album finally drops later this year.