Morgan Wallen and Post Malone Block Eminem’s ‘Houdini’ From Achieving a No. 1 Debut
variety.comThania Garcia Eminem is back in full force in the lead-up to his upcoming 12th album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).” The record, which is currently without a release date (but slated for sometime this summer), was preceded by “Houdini,” which debuts at No.
2 as his highest-charting single since “The Monster,” featuring Rihanna, topped the list at No. 1 in 2013 and 2014. Eminem debuted “Houdini” as part of a surprise four-song performance at “Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central,” a hometown event featuring Diana Ross, Big Sean, Jack White and more.
It was also released with an official music video that referenced his 2002 hit, “Without Me.” With featured guest appearances from 50 Cent, Pete Davidson, Dr.
Dre, Snoop Dogg and Alchemist, the “Houdini” video sees Eminem stepping into a time-traveling portal, hinting at the album’s nostalgia-induced themes.
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