Eminem, the iconic rapper and proud Detroit native, has once again shown his unwavering loyalty to the Detroit Lions, despite their heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. Throughout the Lions’ impressive playoff run, Eminem made his presence known, proving that he is a true lion for life.
In a recent tweet on January 30th, Eminem humorously revealed that he had decided to shelve a planned diss track aimed at the team’s offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson. Rumors had been circulating that Johnson had turned down head coaching offers from Seattle and Washington to remain in Detroit, which prompted Eminem to express his gratitude and support for Johnson’s decision. He tweeted, “Guess I should stop recording this diss track..!! Lol!! @ Ben Johnson Thank you for staying!!! We can’t break this team up ESPECIALLY since I’M on it!!! Coach Campbell we love you bro!!! Let’s run it back next year!!…I’m READY!!!! I promise you I WILL get us to the super bowl!!!”
The Lions’ journey to the NFC Championship game was nothing short of magical, considering their history of mediocrity. However, their dreams of making their first-ever Super Bowl appearance were shattered when they suffered a historic meltdown against the 49ers, blowing a 17-point lead and ultimately losing with a score of 34-31.
Eminem’s claim of being on the team was not just a playful remark. In the weeks leading up to the championship game, he had been actively supporting the Lions on social media. Two weeks prior, he was spotted in a skybox during the Lions’ victory that secured their spot in the NFC Championship game after 32 years. The stadium screens displayed one of Eminem’s tweets from September, which read, “Let’s f–king go!!!! Detroit.” The crowd was electrified as his iconic anthem from the movie “8 Mile,” “Lose Yourself,” blared through the speakers.
During the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Eminem was seen in the stands wearing Lions gear, jumping up, flexing, and passionately cheering for his team. He even responded to a meme featuring his character from “8 Mile,” B-Rabbit, driving around town with the caption, “[Lions QB Jared] Goff and the Lions pulling up to the NFC Championship game.” Eminem wrote, “Can’t believe I did it again!!! @Lions.”
Eminem’s dedication to the Lions reached its peak when he jokingly offered to join the team as a player. In a tweet directed at Lions coach Dan Campbell, he expressed his willingness to suit up and help the team break their three-decade playoff drought. He humorously stated, “Yo, Dan, I’m reporting. I’m going to report. Third quarter. I’m reporting, offensive line, eligible receiver. I’ll be the quarterback, the entire line, (the) offensive line. And the receiver, I will throw it to myself and score a touchdown. In the third quarter. Just give me a uniform. Or at least just a helmet.”
Eminem’s love for the Lions extends beyond himself. His daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, shared a family picture on social media after Sunday’s loss. Although Eminem was not present in the photos, Hailie donned a custom Lions jacket, and the picture included her fiancé Evan McClintock, Eminem’s half-brother Nate, her sister Alaina Marie Scott, and Alaina’s husband.
Eminem’s unwavering support for the Detroit Lions has once again been on full display throughout their playoff journey. Despite their heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship game, Eminem remains a loyal fan and promises to do everything in his power to lead the Lions to the Super Bowl in the future. His dedication and passion for his hometown team continue to inspire fans and demonstrate his true lion-hearted spirit.