Eminem Is Weird, But The Fact That He Worked With These People Is Even Weirder

Eminem And Dido Team Up For One Unforgettable Song

In 2001, Eminem introduced hip-hop to a title that would become synonymous with fanatic, “Stan”, which was one of the greatest displays of storytelling ever. The gripping video for the tragic tale of a fan whose obsession took him over the edge pinched the heart strings of listeners and viewers worldwide. Dido’s vocal sample was a major reason for this emotional reaction. Prior to “Stan,” Dido was big in the Soccer Mom demographic, a regular on love drunk twenty something post-grads. Showing up on an Shady’s track, her audience grew exponentially overnight. While it created a classic, it is by far one of the strangest pairings in hip-hop.

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