Eminem sends warning to fans listening to his new album today

Slim Shady might be gone, but Eminem is back

Titled 'The Death of Slim Shady  (Coup de Grâce)' the release is the legendary rapper's 12th studio album and fans think it's some of his best work yet.

The album features 19 tracks including already released singles Tobey and Houdini, as well as a sequel to his 1999 hit Guilty Conscience with Dr Dre which Billboard ranked highly saying, "it’s not the original, but is a worthy second coming".

In his latest release, Eminem's alter ego, Slim Shady, is killed off as the artwork on the album cover shows Shady in a body bag.

Meanwhile in the music video for Tobey, Eminem takes a chainsaw to him, symbolically putting an end of the iconic character.

Fans have been raving about the 51-year-olds newest instalment on social media with many calling the album one of the best of the decade.

One user said: "Eminem is the greatest of all time."

While another wrote: "Headphones on, listening it to, not one skipped song!"

One more persons said: "Fr he's the goat, this album settles the debate to me"

The album is expected to be a deep dive into the psyche of Eminem‘s notorious alter ego, Slim Shady that explores themes of rebirth, inner turmoil, and resolution.

The track list was unveiled by Apple Music on July 10, just two days prior to the album’s release.

However, the rapper issued a warning to his fans on the eve of its release.

On X, he wrote: "Public service announcement: the "death of slim shady" is a conceptual album, therefore, if you listen to songs out of order they might not make sense. Enjoy."

Fans found this warning somewhat baffling, with many questioning those who would listen to a new album for the first time out of order.

One person replied: "I was always going to listen to it from beginning to end GOAT."

"I don't get along with people who do not listen to a new album in order," another said.

While a third joked: "I'm starting in the middle now thanks man."

The rapper from Saint Joseph, Missouri, is one of the biggest artists of all time selling 220 million records.

His last album, Music to Be Murdered By, was released in 2020.