Detroit rap legend Eminem made a surprise appearance in Las Vegas, walking welterweight boxing champion Terence Crawford to the ring for his title fight. Fans were already excited when Crawford announced he’d be using Eminem’s iconic song “Lose Yourself” as his walk-out music—but no one expected Slim Shady himself to show up.
Eminem Joins Crawford for a Legendary Entrance
As Crawford made his way to the ring at T-Mobile Arena, Eminem (real name Marshall Mathers) hyped up the crowd by grabbing the mic and shouting:
“Las Vegas, make some noise for the next undisputed welterweight champion of the world!”
Crawford, a longtime fan of Eminem’s music, had previously posted on social media that he wanted Eminem to walk him out. To his surprise, Eminem responded in the comments:
“This is 2 crazy.!!! You r 1 of my favourite boxers rn!”
Not only did Eminem deliver on that request, but his presence electrified the arena, making it one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
Eminem’s Recent Surprise Appearances
This isn’t the only unexpected performance from Slim Shady this year. Earlier this month, he shocked fans by joining Ed Sheeran on stage during the singer’s Mathematics World Tour in Detroit. The duo performed a surprise live rendition of “Lose Yourself,” sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Crawford’s Knockout Victory
The night wasn’t just special for Eminem fans—it was historic for Terence Crawford. The boxer dominated Errol Spence Jr. and ended the fight with a huge ninth-round knockout. After the win, Crawford confidently stated:
“They said I wasn’t good enough and I couldn’t beat these welterweights.”
With this victory, Crawford cemented his legacy, and Eminem’s legendary presence made it a night to remember for both boxing and hip-hop fans alike.
🎤 “How did you pull off getting Eminem to walk you out tonight!?”
Terence Crawford, that is what you call an entrance 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xRugS4wF4y
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 30, 2023
