we're breaking down the incredible opening performance at the 2024 MTV VMAs featuring none other than the rap legend himself [Music] Eminem trust me you'll want to stick around because this performance was nothing short of Unforgettable oh from nostalgic Throwbacks to fresh new beats mm left the crowd buzzing and we've got all the details for you right here make sure to watch till the end because we're diving deep into why this performance hit so hard welcome back to us tonic today Eminem didn't just open the VMAs he made a statement in true Slim Shady style he stormed the stage with an army of lookalikes throwing it back to his iconic 2000 VMAs performance when he debuted The Real Slim Shady fans went wild when he kicked off with a short skit wrapping the opening lines of without main before transitioning into his latest hit Houdini it was the perfect mix of nostalgia and fresh material showing how Em still commands the stage like no other now let's talk about Houdini the latest track from his album the death of Slim Shady kubba Grace the song is already a fan favorite and after this electrifying performance it's clear why with its hard-hitting beats and signature Eminem word play it had everyone hyped this track was even nominated for song of the summer but that wasn't the end after the high energy performance em shifted gears with a more emotional song somebody save Maine featuring pre-recorded visuals of jelly roll who couldn't attend live the touching home videos of Eminem's kids during the performance added a heartfelt layer that left the audience deeply mov this vm's performance was more than just to show it was a celebration of Eminem's Legacy even as he closes the chapter on The Slim Shady ERA with his new album it's clear that Slim Shady will always be a part of him what did you think did this performance live up to Slim Shady's Legacy drop a comment smash that like button and don't forget to subscribe to us tonic for all the biggest moments in music and pop culture