Eminem recently made a triumphant return to the music scene with his latest album, 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),' which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This achievement marked a significant milestone for the rapper, as it ended Taylor Swift's reign at the top of the album rankings.
The success of 'The Death of Slim Shady' extended beyond the album itself, with the lead single 'Houdini' reaching No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart. Additionally, several other tracks from the project also performed well on the charts, solidifying Eminem's position as a chart-topping artist.
With this recent success, Eminem is poised to make a potential comeback at the upcoming Grammy Awards. The rapper has not been nominated for a Grammy in five years and has not won an award in nearly a decade. His latest album, which he has described as the conclusion of an alter ego he created early in his career, could be the catalyst for his return to the prestigious awards ceremony.
Eminem's last Grammy nomination was in 2019 for the song 'Lucky You,' which he collaborated on with Joyner Lucas. However, he has not won a Grammy since 2015, when 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2' secured the Best Rap Album award.
While Eminem's chances of securing nominations in the top categories like Album of the Year or Record of the Year are less certain, they are not entirely out of reach. The rapper has a storied history at the Grammys, having won 15 awards out of 44 nominations throughout his career.
The eligibility period for the 2025 Grammys spans from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024. The nominees will be announced on November 8, 2024, with the awards ceremony scheduled for February 2, 2025. Fans and critics alike will be eagerly awaiting to see if Eminem can add to his impressive Grammy collection with his latest musical endeavors.