Eminem debuts shocking beard at The Defiant Ones premiere

August 2024 · 4 minute read

Eminem has gone over to the dark side, debuting a shocking new beard and bleach-free locks in a rare public appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Defiant Ones on Thursday night.

The 44-year-old rapper - who boasts 119.4M social media followers - captioned his Instagram snap: 'Just a couple of guys [Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar] from Compton and one from Detroit. With a beard. #thedefiantones'

The sparse facial hair was a drastic change from the 15-time Grammy winner's signature blond, clean-shaven look from his 2000 heyday.

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Yay or nay? Eminem debuted a shocking new beard and bleach-free locks in a rare public appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Defiant Ones on Thursday night Yay or nay? Eminem debuted a shocking new beard and bleach-free locks in a rare public appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Defiant Ones on Thursday night

Yay or nay? Eminem debuted a shocking new beard and bleach-free locks in a rare public appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Defiant Ones on Thursday night

The 44-year-old rapper - who boasts 119.4M social media followers - captioned his Instagram snap: 'Just a couple of guys [Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar] from Compton and one from Detroit. With a beard. #thedefiantones' 

The 44-year-old rapper - who boasts 119.4M social media followers - captioned his Instagram snap: 'Just a couple of guys [Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar] from Compton and one from Detroit. With a beard. #thedefiantones' 

Makeover alert: The sparse facial hair was a drastic change from the 15-time Grammy winner's signature blond, clean-shaven look from his 2000 heyday

Makeover alert: The sparse facial hair was a drastic change from the 15-time Grammy winner's signature blond, clean-shaven look from his 2000 heyday

Eminem (born Marshall Mathers III) began sprouting the beard as far back as March 3 as seen in a recording studio snap with brother rappers Westside Gunn and Conway.

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The Phenomenal hip-hop star looked like his old baby-faced self in the four-part miniseries about the lucrative partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, which premieres July 9 on HBO.

In the trailer, the controversial artist formerly known as Slim Shady said of the powerful pair: 'Jimmy Iovine is the levitator. Dr. Dre is the innovator.' 

Tease: Eminem (born Marshall Mathers III) began sprouting the beard as far back as March 3 as seen in a recording studio snap with brother rappers Westside Gunn and Conway

Tease: Eminem (born Marshall Mathers III) began sprouting the beard as far back as March 3 as seen in a recording studio snap with brother rappers Westside Gunn and Conway

Premieres July 9 on HBO! The Phenomenal hip-hop star looked like his old baby-faced self in the four-part miniseries about the lucrative partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre

Premieres July 9 on HBO! The Phenomenal hip-hop star looked like his old baby-faced self in the four-part miniseries about the lucrative partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre

In the trailer, the controversial artist formerly known as Slim Shady said of the powerful pair: 'Jimmy Iovine is the levitator. Dr. Dre is the innovator'

In the trailer, the controversial artist formerly known as Slim Shady said of the powerful pair: 'Jimmy Iovine is the levitator. Dr. Dre is the innovator'

Action! Allen Hughes helmed the doc - which features interviews from Gwen Stefani (pictured), Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Sean Combs, and Patti Smith

Action! Allen Hughes helmed the doc - which features interviews from Gwen Stefani (pictured), Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Sean Combs, and Patti Smith

Allen Hughes (Broken City) helmed the doc - which features interviews from Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Sean Combs, Patti Smith, Stevie Knicks, Bono, and Trent Reznor.

Fans last heard from Eminem in February when he provided guest vocals on Big Sean's track No Favors, calling President Donald Trump 'a b****' and rapping about raping Ann Coulter.

Back in October, the Oscar winner tweeted that he was recording his ninth studio album after releasing the political single, Campaign Speech. 

Most recent song: Fans last heard from Eminem in February when he provided guest vocals on Big Sean's track No Favors, calling President Donald Trump 'a b****'

Most recent song: Fans last heard from Eminem in February when he provided guest vocals on Big Sean's track No Favors, calling President Donald Trump 'a b****'

'Don't worry!' Back in October, the Oscar winner tweeted that he was recording his ninth studio album after releasing the political single, Campaign Speech

'Don't worry!' Back in October, the Oscar winner tweeted that he was recording his ninth studio album after releasing the political single, Campaign Speech

Across the pond: The Monster hitmaker has three upcoming gigs all happening August 24 in the UK - Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, and Glasgow Summer Sessions (pictured in 2016)

Across the pond: The Monster hitmaker has three upcoming gigs all happening August 24 in the UK - Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, and Glasgow Summer Sessions (pictured in 2016)

Curiously, the Monster hitmaker has three upcoming gigs all happening August 24 in the United Kingdom - Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, and Glasgow Summer Sessions.

Meanwhile, Eminem's 21-year-old daughter Hailie with ex-wife Kim Scott has made a splash on Instagram while reportedly studying psychology at Michigan State University.

The Golden Globe nominee famously divorced his former high school sweetheart twice (2001 and 2006), but it's unclear if they've since reconciled. 

His princess: Eminem's 21-year-old daughter Hailie with ex-wife Kim Scott has made a splash on Instagram while reportedly studying psychology at Michigan State University His princess: Eminem's 21-year-old daughter Hailie with ex-wife Kim Scott has made a splash on Instagram while reportedly studying psychology at Michigan State University

His princess: Eminem's 21-year-old daughter Hailie with ex-wife Kim Scott has made a splash on Instagram while reportedly studying psychology at Michigan State University

On/off flames: The Golden Globe nominee famously divorced his former high school sweetheart twice (2001 and 2006), but it's unclear if they've since reconciled

On/off flames: The Golden Globe nominee famously divorced his former high school sweetheart twice (2001 and 2006), but it's unclear if they've since reconciled

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