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Eminem has shared his unwavering support for the Detroit Lions following the team's loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and missing out on making it to the Super Bowl.
The rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, attended the NFC Championship Game between the Lions and the 49ers on Sunday, where, despite starting strong and in the lead, the Lions lost 34-31
As a loyal Lions fan, Eminem took to social media after the game to share his pride and the message that he wasn't going anywhere following their defeat.
He said: "So proud of the @Lions Thanks 4 an amazing season!!!! We'll b back!!!"
When this article was published, it had been viewed 2.8 million times by social media users and received thousands of comments, reshares and almost 100,000 likes.
His post was met with love from his followers and the Lions and ridicule from fans of the 49ers.
So proud of the @Lions Thanks 4 an amazing season!!!! We'll b back!!!
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) January 29, 2024
"They definitely restored the roar," said one sports lover.
A second agreed: "Right... they made it farther than they have in years, they'll be back next year and take the whole win, they played a great game and fought hard to get where they were tonight."
A fan added: "@Lions came so close, but the only way thru is up now! #AllGrit #NextYear. Looking forward to more #Eminem2024."
Eminem recently released a new T-Shirt as part of "The Slim Shady 25th Anniversary," which has prompted some online chatter over whether the star will be releasing new music this year.
In the AFC Championship game, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 to secure the other Super Bowl spot and will face the 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII on February 11 in Las Vegas.
Taylor Swift was present at the Chiefs' game, supporting her partner, tight end Travis Kelce, and this prompted one social media user to say: "So sad. We wanted to see that battle with you and Taylor."
Disagreeing with Eminem, an onlooker said: "I'm sorry Em, but I have a feeling you guys won't be back anytime soon. This was your one and only chance."
In line with his personal brand, when Eminem first arrived, he dressed in Lions merchandise and posed for a photo, swearing out at 49ers fans.
The image has been making the rounds on social media with a strong community reaction on the website Reddit, as many fans fully support his pose and love for his team.
One user of the online forum added: "Why did you give 49ers fan the middle finger? Classy," to which a lover of Eminem's music replied: "I mean he gives his own fans the middle finger... "
"It's Eminem, so flipping the bird is just his way of saying 'hello,'" a supported joked.
Newsweek has contacted Eminem's publicist via email for comment.
