Eminem says Rams QB Matt Stafford owes him, and he’s calling in a favor — let the Lions win on Sunday!
The legendary rapper is a giant Detroit Lions fan … and with the crew internet hosting a house playoff recreation tonight for the primary time in 3 a long time (1994), Eminem despatched a message to the 35-year-old former #1 general draft decide forward of the extremely anticipated Super Wild Card matchup.
“Stafford, what’d I say? You owe me this favor, bro. I was there for you when you won it. I was there for you. I was right there. I rapped for you Stafford, bro, I rapped for you. Can you just let us have this one? Just this one!”
When Em says he “rapped for” Matt, he is referring to Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in 2022 … the place Marshall (together with Dre, Snoop, Mary J., and 50) carried out among the finest halftime exhibits in SB historical past.
On the sector, Stafford’s Rams beat the Bengals, 23-20 … and Em confirmed love for the previous Lions star.
Of course, earlier than he ever performed a down because the Rams QB, Stafford broke into the league as a Lions star in 2009 … when he was drafted with the primary general decide.
Stafford, after 12 seasons in Detroit, was traded for now-current Lions’ signal-caller Jared Goff, in 2020.
Goff’s performed a few of the greatest soccer of his profession since leaving SoCal, and led the Lions to a 12-5 document this season. It’s the uncommon commerce that has labored out nice for each organizations.
Eminem apart, anticipation of Matt’s return to the Motor City has change into a little bit of a contentious subject … with some followers calling for a boycott of his Lions jersey at Ford Field, which did not sit nicely with Stafford’s spouse, Kelly.
As for Sunday’s recreation, it is anticipated to be extremely shut … so you may’t fault Em for attempting to get a bonus!
The Lions have by no means gained a Super Bowl (they gained 4 championships earlier than the SB period), and have not gained a playoff recreation since January 1992.
Rams vs. Lions kicks off 1 / 4 after 5 PM PT!
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