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Eminem to headline Mandela tribute

Rapper rumoured to be making his comeback at Nelson's 90th

Eminem is reportedly set to headline Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday party.

According to The Sun, the rapper has been confirmed for the bash, which takes place at London's Hyde Park on June 27.

Hollywood actor Will Smith will host the event alongside his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Queen, Annie Lennox, Stevie Wonder and Razorlight have also been confirmed for the bash, and U2, The Spice Girls and Paul McCartney have reportedly been asked to perform.

Eminem is also working on new material for a possible album release.

Tickets for the event will be sold via a Glastonbury-style registration system.
 

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EddyH 

Apr 11, 2008

I didn't know Mandela was a fan of rap.

Knoxie 

Apr 11, 2008

Why, why, why?! Saff. Saff. I can tell you honestly that Madiba is no fan of eminem.

toon_army9 

Apr 11, 2008

I thought he had retired?Eminem that is, not Mandela.

simsie 

Apr 12, 2008

eminem is a fuckin legend and stands for what he believes in. also typical of mandela's personality

dave_m8 

Apr 12, 2008

don't will smith and eminem have an ongoing feud between them?this is probably rubbish tbh!

IndieWriter 

Apr 12, 2008

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESEMINEM IN BRITAIN!!!I've waited far too long for this man! U2 should be good as well, but all the other bands seem to closely resemble the original live aid, maybe could be a bit newer???

brfczander 

Apr 14, 2008

i'm sure nelson mandela would have enjoyed a tune or two from vampire weekend or black kids.

allhailthegerbilking 

Apr 14, 2008

he should duet with the dixie chicks, country and rap - CRAP

gergbot 

Apr 14, 2008

Dear 'simsie',get a life. Emininem stands for jack and raps about women and money. That's not much to be proud of.

blewr988 

Apr 14, 2008

wtf is he still tryin to be black? im over it.

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