St. Louis, Missouri – During a lively performance in St. Louis, Yelawolf sent fans into a frenzy by playfully teasing an appearance from rap icon Eminem. As part of his ongoing tour, Yelawolf hyped the enthusiastic crowd on a recent night by jokingly proclaiming, “Make some fucking noise for the one and only Mr. Marshall fucking Mathers!!!”
After a suspenseful pause, he revealed, “I’m just joking. Hahaha! I can’t afford Eminem, neither can you. But you’ve got me, goddamn it!” The audience responded with laughter, though it’s unclear if the punchline fully landed.
For a rapper like Yelawolf, who has established his unique sound and identity in the industry, calling himself a “budget Eminem” might seem a bit strange. It’s important to recognize that when the chance arises for Eminem to drop in at a concert, it’s often based more on relationships than finances.
While Eminem certainly commands a hefty fee for major public performances, like his recent appearance at the Crawford vs Madrimov boxing match, his surprise visits to friends’ shows such as Ed Sheeran or 50 Cent are driven by personal connections rather than monetary incentives. As Yelawolf knows from his collaboration with Eminem on a song from his Shady Records album, such appearances hinge on mutual respect and loyalty rather than just cash.
Ultimately, Eminem’s value transcends any price tag, and Yelawolf doesn’t have to downplay his worth or talent as an artist.
