“Jelly Roll Sets Detroit Ablaze by Bringing Eminem Onstage: ‘A Childhood Dream Come True’”On Sunday night, May 18, at Ford Field in Detroit, fans were treated to an electrifying surprise when Jelly Roll brought out rap legend Eminem during his performance for the Big Ass Stadium Tour. This wasn’t just a performance—it was the realization of a lifelong dream for Jelly Roll.

An Unforgettable Moment

As Jelly Roll, 40, began performing Eminem’s iconic 2002 anthem “Lose Yourself,” the crowd erupted in excitement. But the real magic happened when Eminem, 52, joined him onstage to deliver the final verse. The energy in the stadium was palpable as the two artists delivered an unforgettable rendition of the classic hit.“Detroit, what up?! Make some noise for Jelly Roll!” Eminem shouted to the roaring crowd before exiting the stage. “Long time, no see. I love y’all. Peace!”

A Dream Fulfilled

For Jelly Roll, this moment was nothing short of monumental. After the performance, he told the audience, “If you can’t tell, that was a childhood dream come f—— true, Detroit. This is the greatest show I’ve ever had in my f—— life.” He went on to share how Eminem’s music had helped him navigate some of the darkest moments of his life, making the collaboration all the more meaningful.

A History of Collaboration

This isn’t the first time the two artists have worked together. In 2024, they collaborated on the track “Somebody Save Me” from Eminem’s album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). At the time, Jelly Roll expressed his admiration for Eminem, calling him one of his childhood heroes and crediting his music for helping him feel understood during his most challenging years.“I always say my childhood heroes lived somewhere between Willie Nelson and Eminem,” Jelly Roll wrote on Instagram. “As a teenager, I could recite every song on the Slim Shady LP, the Marshall Mathers LP, and The Eminem Show. His music spoke to me in a way no one else’s could.”

A Tour to Remember

The Big Ass Stadium Tour, featuring Jelly Roll and Post Malone, continues to captivate audiences across North America. Following the Detroit show, the duo is set to perform in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Philadelphia before wrapping up the tour on July 1 at San Francisco’s Oracle Park.For Jelly Roll, this tour is more than just a series of performances—it’s a testament to his journey from a struggling teenager to a celebrated artist sharing the stage with one of his greatest inspirations. And for the fans, moments like these prove that dreams really do come true.