Eminem Gives Fans a Peek Behind the Scenes of 'Houdini' Music Video
Eminem gave fans an inside look into the making of his "Houdini" music video on Monday (June 10). In the footage, Marshall Mathers can be seen as his superhero alter ego, Rapboy.
With a humorous disclaimer, Eminem tells the camera, "Don't try this at home. I do my own stunts."
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The brief montage showcases the Detroit MC scaling buildings, engaging in slow-motion fight choreography, and taking a comedic tumble to the ground.
Eminem Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Antics in Hilarious 'Houdini' Video:
Eminem shares hilarious behind the scenes video of "Houdini"!
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"Don’t try this at home. I do my own stunts.” pic.twitter.com/xJ52IIcr16
The clip wraps up with Eminem, donning his iconic Slim Shady blond hair and white T-shirt, humorously complaining about losing his shoe.
This amusing behind-the-scenes clip follows the success of "Houdini," which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Monday, marking Eminem's highest-charting song in over a decade.
Eminem's self-deprecating humor in the behind-the-scenes footage echoes the tone of the "Houdini" music video itself.
Released alongside the single on May 31, the video features Rapboy defending Detroit from an evil version of Slim Shady who has time-traveled from 1999 to 2004.
The visual includes appearances from Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Royce 5'9", The Alchemist, Boogie, and more, accumulating over 60 million views on YouTube.
The single is expected to be included on Eminem's upcoming album, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce)," which he has been teasing since April.
Eminem's fans are eagerly awaiting the release of his new album, and the humorous behind-the-scenes clip of the "Houdini" music video provides a delightful sneak peek into the rapper's creative process and stunt skills.