eminemEminem celebrated the U.S. release of his sixth studio album, “Relapse,” with a free show in his hometown of Detroit on Tuesday.

The 40-minute set at Motor City Hotel featured seven tracks off the new album, as well as the “8 Mile” hit “Lose Yourself.” For the latter track, the rapper brought several members of D12 up to the stage to accompany him.

According to Rolling Stone, Eminem also honoured his close friend Proof, who was shot and killed in 2006, with a shout-out. “I was a little bit nervous ’cause I don’t have my right-hand man tonight. I know you know who I’m talking about,” the rapper said, as the crowd chanted “Proof!”

Fans had several ways of getting their hands on tickets for the gig, including following scavenger hunt-style messages on the rapper’s Twitter page prior to the show.

Among the Tweets were: “Ok, Paul has a pair of tix at the Original Pancake House on Woodward and 14 Mile. He’s hungry, so come quick;” and “A man with a mohawk named Andrew is standing in front of Comerica Park at the Tiger. He has four tickets.”






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