A Reddit user by the name Chupacockbrah has gone viral after sharing rare, behind-the-scenes stories and unseen photos from touring with Eminem during his 1999 Warped Tour days, long before Slim Shady became a global superstar.
In a fascinating post, the user detailed his experience as a teenager on the road with Em — including moments on stage, wild crowd reactions, personal encounters with Dr. Dre, B-Real, Proof, and even a touching memory of Kim Mathers.
“When I was about 14 or 15, I toured with Eminem,” he wrote. “I even wore the mummy costume on stage once. We got booed at Warped Tour after someone hit Em in the face with a water bottle — he stopped the show and walked off stage.”
Eminem’s Rise from Unknown to Icon
The Redditor recalled how surreal it felt being part of Em’s early journey, before he became a household name. He says most of his photos and keepsakes were stolen over the years, but he still holds on to the memories — and a few stories fans have never heard before.
“Proof was the nicest dude ever. Kim was surprisingly sweet too — I’ll never forget when she grabbed my hand and pulled me off stage when the crowd got wild.”
Meeting Dre, Smoking Weed, and Stealing Em’s Pipe
The Reddit user’s journey included some unexpected moments — like seeing Eminem write lyrics for “The Watcher”, meeting Dr. Dre, watching B-Real shout Em out at a show, and even stealing Eminem’s weed pipe and accidentally taking it to school.
“My mom found it doing laundry and said, ‘You can have it when you’re 18!’” he laughed.
Candid Thoughts on Eminem’s Personality
While he praised Eminem’s talent and presence, the Redditor admitted that Em wasn’t always warm with fans:
“He’d ignore people who recognized him on the street, but he was always cool with our small crew. It was just his personality.”
Kim Mathers: Protective and Caring
One of the most heartfelt stories involved Kim Mathers, who protected the Redditor when chaos broke out on stage.
“She grabbed my hand and pulled me away from danger. She even gave me $40 when I lost my cash. She was really motherly.”
Reflections on Fame & Growing Up Fast
He also opened up about the emotional toll of touring so young, saying it was exciting but left him feeling empty afterward.
“You go from hanging with stars to being back at school… it messes with your head.”
Top Eminem Songs & Honest Take on His New Music
While he still loves Eminem’s classic albums, the Redditor admitted he’s not a fan of Em’s recent releases:
“I miss the storytelling and choruses. Now it feels like it’s all about complex rhyme schemes.”
His top 5 Eminem tracks:
- Infinite
- As The World Turns
- Rock Bottom
- Marshall Mathers
- Brain Damage
He also gave love to classic freestyles, radio sessions, and fan-favorite tracks like Role Model and Kill You.
Final Thoughts
From mosh pits and mummy costumes to priceless backstage memories, this Reddit thread gave fans a rare, authentic look at Eminem’s early days — straight from someone who lived it.
Some stuff from when I toured with Em
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