Eminem had an emotional rollercoaster of a Sunday as he passionately supported his hometown team, the Detroit Lions, during the NFC Championship Game in Santa Clara.
The rap icon was spotted in a luxury suite at Levi’s Stadium, cheering loudly for the Lions during their high-stakes battle against the San Francisco 49ers. But the day wasn’t just about football — it was packed with intense emotions, heated moments, and a heartbreaking ending for Detroit fans.
Eminem Gets Fired Up in the Stands
Wearing a Lions T-shirt, Eminem made his presence known early on. He was seen arguing with 49ers fans nearby, even flipping off a man wearing a Brock Purdy jersey in a playful, yet fiery exchange.
When the Lions jumped to a 21-7 lead, the Detroit native went wild in celebration inside his suite, showing just how deeply he cares about his team.
This will go down in history 😂😂😂
#eminem #AllGrit pic.twitter.com/F8jtE5qU5U
— Southpawer (@Southpawer) January 29, 2024
From Celebration to Devastation
As the game took a turn and Detroit’s lead slipped away, cameras caught Eminem looking visibly stressed, pacing and reacting emotionally from his seat. The Lions eventually lost a nail-biter, 34-31, crushing their Super Bowl hopes — at least for this season.
Eminem is hyped up pic.twitter.com/WK4kpnmSNE
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) January 29, 2024
Eminem Responds After the Game
Eminem’s reaction when @Lions failed to convert more points, (2024).
📸@/247jamz pic.twitter.com/X6Ru9MPilC— Eminem Videos (@EminemRares) January 29, 2024
Despite the tough loss, the rap legend kept his spirits high and shared a message of gratitude to the team on X (formerly Twitter).
“So proud of the @Lions,” he wrote. “Thanks 4 an amazing season!!!! We’ll b back!!!”
Fans loved the message, praising Eminem for showing loyalty, passion, and pride — even in defeat.
