Ed Sheeran filled the Detroit venue expecting the regular heartfelt show, but guess what?—This were soon swept by the twist; it was a surreal moment, the kind of surprise people love to brag about witnessing firsthand.
Sheeran started things off by performing “Lose Yourself” without any backup, already sending chills through the entire stadium. The crowd was buzzing but then, something unexpected happened! the one and the only Eminem strolled onstage like a hometown superhero, sparking an explosion of excitement among the crowd. For a minute, it felt like the world stopped turning—at least inside those Detroit walls—as these two chart-topping legends teamed up to deliver an iconic performance.
Eminem ft Ed Sheeran – Lose Yourself, Stan
You can almost imagine the scene as if it were a sports highlight: Sheeran, usually known for his soft acoustic verses, belting out the chorus with Eminem’s smooth rapping-like lyrics that almost felt cinematic.
According to a recent poll, about 85% of fans say these unexpected duets make concerts unforgettable, and this show proved that tenfold. Millions got to relive the moment online, with the clip amassing nearly five million views already. “He was going to come on and do one song. I said ‘you can’t come on in Detroitand just do one song’. Do you want another song?” asked Sheeran, riling up fans and the response was overwhelming.
The duo didn’t just settle for “Lose Yourself.” After warming-up the audience, they went straight into another Eminem classic, “Stan.” With Sheeran adding his melodic voice over the haunting tune, it was truly a work of art, full of nostalgia and vibrant energy.
Eminem – Lose Yourself
If that’s not enough to make you wish you were there, read what one of the fan proudly wrote, “The video doesnt do the justice of how crazy the crowd went when Eminm was on stage. I was in the concert and not a single-person stopped screaming at the top of their lungs. It was phenomenal.”
Pairing up isn’t exactly new for Sheeran and Eminem. Remember their collaboration on “River”? That track was another audience favorite, which combined Sheeran’s smooth vocals and Eminem’s lyrical prowess. If you haven’t seen that, here it is— and it’s definitely worth your time.
Eminem – River ft. Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s two-night stand in Detroit was a loaded affair. On the first night, Sheeran didn’t just strum a few chords and call it a day—he treated a crowd of about 2,000 at the Royal Oak Music Theater to a complete run-through of his album “Subtract.” Talk about intimacy, right? This wasn’t your standard sold-out arena concert. Instead, it was an exclusive invite into Sheeran’s creative mind. He told the stories behind the tracks. Such events are bewitching and rare happening only about 10% of the time, making it all the more special.
Ed Sheeran – Galway Girl [Official Music Video]
The next night at Ford Field, Sheeran went out solo—and just when you thought he couldn’t top the previous night, he brought out numerous stars like Eminem, Khalid, and violinist Alicia Enstrom. It was like a fantasy draft of musical talent all converging in one place.
Don’t miss out… If you’re craving more Ed Sheeran (trust me, you are), hit up his YouTube channel or follow him on Instagram, after seeing what went down in Detroit, who knows what unexpected twists he’ll have up his sleeve next time.