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Fans High on Eminem's 1st Sober Show

Rapper excited to play show he'll remember later

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(Newser) – Some 2000 lucky Eminem fans got to see a rarity last night: a mini-concert in which the rapper was sober, MTV reports. “This might actually be one of the best shows I’ve ever done, ‘cause when I get offstage, I’m actually going to remember it,” Eminem told the audience at the 35-minute set in his hometown of Detroit.

The festivities marked the release of Relapse, the first record in 4 years from the star who has spoken candidly about his addiction to prescription drugs. Fans waited in line for hours, and completed Twitter-powered scavenger hunts across the city in order to score tickets. The consensus: “It was amazing. It was short, but it was really good.”

Fans wait in line for free tickets to an Eminem concert outside Record Time in Roseville, Mich., on Monday.
Fans wait in line for free tickets to an Eminem concert outside Record Time in Roseville, Mich., on Monday.   (AP Photo)
Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater in the MotorCity Casino last night in Detroit.
Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater in the MotorCity Casino last night in Detroit.   (AP Photo)
Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater in the MotorCity Casino last night in Detroit.
Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater in the MotorCity Casino last night in Detroit.   (AP Photo)
Dionne Williams of Detroit smiles after receiving a free ticket to an upcoming Eminem show in Detroit at Record Time in Roseville, Mich., Monday.
Dionne Williams of Detroit smiles after receiving a free ticket to an upcoming Eminem show in Detroit at Record Time in Roseville, Mich., Monday.   (AP Photo)
Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater in the MotorCity Casino last night in Detroit.
Eminem performs at the Sound Board theater in the MotorCity Casino last night in Detroit.   (AP Photo)
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Timinator2K
May 20, 09 12:56 PM CDT
I'm glad Mr. "I get inspired by serial killers" Eminem had a good show, the sicko bastard. Reply
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Robert_Dada
May 20, 09 6:40 PM CDT
Well he's no Marilyn Manson but he's still pretty good. Reply
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