Eminem Embraces "HAWK TUAH" Meme While Visiting Slim Shady's Gravesite

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INGLEWOOD, CA - MARCH 11: Eminem performs onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards which broadcasted live on TBS, TNT, and truTV at The Forum on March 11, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Eminem continues to build hype.

Eminem is easily one of the most legendary artists in hip-hop. For a lot of people, he is the greatest of all time. However, there are others out there who would put him comfortably in the top 10 and let the rest sort itself out. Overall, it is an exciting time to be a fan of Em. This is largely due to the fact that he is dropping an album called The Death Of Slim Shady as of Friday, July 12th. The project is going to be interesting especially as Em looks to kill off his iconic character.

Today, Eminem took to his Instagram page where he offered up a fresh trailer for the album. In the trailer, Em visits the grave of Slim Shady. When he walks away, Slim Shady lifts a hand through the graveyard soil. Needless to say, there are some unique concepts and visuals at play here. Meanwhile, many fans noticed that the video features Em spitting on the grave. However, embraces the infamous "HAWK TUAH" meme that has been making the rounds everywhere.

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While some may find it corny, others see it as a way for Em to show that he is still in tune with contemporary popular culture. Whatever the case may be, Em fans are excited about the next two days. After all, a whole album is about to drop. This new era of Eminem is definitely exciting, and many are interested to see how it all comes together. Hopefully, it does not disappoint.

Let us know what you think about the trailer for the new Eminem project, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is going to be a classic project in Em's discography? How do you feel about the concept of the album? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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