Eminem Posts a Special Message to Matthew Stafford
Slim Shady is a huge Detroit Lions fan. If you don’t know this, then I have no words. Now, Eminem is taking to social media to send former Detroit Lions and current Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford a special message. When Eminem posts a special message like this, you have to give it your full attention.
To take some lyrics from Eminem’s famed “Lose Yourself” song, the Lions have “one shot” to make it to the final round of the playoffs. They have to get through Stafford and the Rams to make it happen. The Lions will take on the Rams Sunday night (Jan. 14) at 8:15 p.m. ET at Ford Field. If they win, they’ll continue on their path to the Super Bowl.
“Stafford, what’d I say? You owe me this favor, bro. I was there for you when you won it. I was there for you,” Eminem said on a social media message that he shared on his pages, and the NFL shared, too. He added, “I was right there. I rapped for you, Stafford! Bro, I rapped for you! Can you just let us have this one? Just this one.”
Listen to the man, Stafford. Eminem is no stranger to football. He performed at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show with Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. I’m a rock and metal girl, but I loved that halftime show. Such a great mix of classic hip-hop names. Eminem has also rapped about football players many times, including Tom Brady, LaDainian Tomlinson, Troy Polamalu and more. Moreover, current Lions quarterback Jared Goff gushed over being a huge Eminem fan on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” last year, so that’s even more motivation to pull off a Lions victory during the Wild Card round. Listen to the latest episode of my podcast, “The Squad with Anne Erickson,” here, and hit up me here.
10 Celebrities Who Could Be at Ford Field for the Playoffs
Eminem
This is an obvious one. Slim Shady is huge Detroit Lions fan. The platinum-certified artist and Mom’s Spaghetti owner even appeared on an episode of “Hard Knocks” with them. If you’re going to be on one celebrity to be at this game, I’d go with Eminem.
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Big Sean
While it’s less certain than Eminem being at the playoff game, it’s still likely that Big Sean will show up. He’s a big Lions fan, and even though he lives in Los Angeles now, how could he turn down the chance to see the Lions against a Los Angeles team? I think it’s happening.
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Tim Allen
Here’s another one that wouldn’t surprise me. Tim Allen of “Home Improvement” fame is no stranger to attending Detroit Lions fans. He grew up in the metro area, so he loves his lions.
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Jeff Daniels
I put this in the maybe category. Jeff Daniels is one of Michigan’s biggest comedic superstars. The “Dumb and Dumber” still lives in the area and oversees the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan. I think he should come to this game and help cheer on his team.
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Keegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key is a big Detroit Lions fan and also very proud of being from Detroit. I totally see this happening. He also recently told Jimmy Kimmel that he would totally lose his cool if the Lions won a Super Bowl.
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Jalen Rose
Jalen Rose, a famed member of the University of Michigan Wolverines’ “Fab Five,” is a big Detroit fan. He’s also a sports analyst, so checking out this game would be of great interest to him. I think he’ll be there. Just a hunch.
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Flavor Flav
Yes, you could see Flavor Flav at the Detroit Lions game. Why? Well, he lives between Michigan and Las Vegas. He was also recently spotted at one of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” shows at Ford Field.
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Kid Rock
Not sure if I would count on it, but Kid Rock loves Detroit teams. Yes, he lives in Nashville now. But, he could make the trip in for this big moment.
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Jack White
Jack White performed the National Anthem at the 2022 Opening Day game for the Detroit Tigers. Even though he lives in Nashville, he’s a big Detroit fan. He could make it in for this game.
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Barry Sanders
I would love to see Barry Sanders at this game. We can add a long list of former NFL players to this list, too, of possible guys who will be at the game, including Calvin Johnson and Herman Moore. Let’s go.
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More
We could spot more celebrities, too. I’m thinking that to represent MSU, Tom Izzo will be there. I’m also guessing Jim Harbaugh will be at the game, unless he’s saving all of his cheering power for his brother’s team, the Baltimore Ravens.
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