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Digital Phablet – Legendary Detroit rapper Eminem recently surprised his fans by making a special appearance at the world premiere of his documentary “Stans” in New York City.
The event was held at The Rooftop at Pier 17, where Eminem took the stage to celebrate the debut of his film. During his speech, he remarked, “It’s wild to think that throughout my career, I’ve been able to influence so many people.”
Nonetheless, the renowned artist had to pause a few times as fans shouted excited messages. According to a video circulating on social media, one fan kept shouting, “I love you,” and after several attempts, Eminem replied, “I love you too, damn it.”
Eminem Makes a Surprise Entrance at ‘Stans’ Screening
“Stan” ranks among Eminem’s most influential and celebrated tracks. The haunting music video and lyrics tell a fictional story of an obsessed fan escalating to dangerous levels, while depicting his mental health decline. While fictional, the rapper has said that the song was inspired by real-life experiences with obsessive fan mail.
The song also tackles serious themes like mental health struggles, suicide, and obsession to raise awareness among fans. Eminem mentioned that he never anticipated “Stan” would become such a cultural phenomenon when he first created it.
Actor Devon Sawa, who appeared in the “Stan” music video, made a surprise appearance at the event 25 years later, alongside his son, who snapped a photo with the iconic musician.
Sawa shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing, “Twenty-five years ago, I worked with one of the greatest musicians of all time. Today, he met my son. What a journey.”