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Eminem tweets phone number to his fans

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Eminem has shared his phone number with fans online.
Camera IconEminem has shared his phone number with fans online.

Eminem has tweeted out his phone number in an effort to connect with his fans.

The rapper tweeted “ ‘Dear Stan, I meant to write you sooner, but I just been busy’ text me, I’ll hit you back 313-666-7440 #MMLP20 #DearSlim.”

The Real Slim Shady made a reference to his tune Stan, where he narrates the story of a crazed fan insistent on hearing back from Slim.

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This same song started the popular culture reference “Stan,” that is often used on social media to refer to someone who is a megafan, or obsessed with something or someone.

But while some fans have been able to reach out to the Grammy-winning artist, others have complained that the number is not contactable in all regions and countries.

Meanwhile those who did get through the line are suggesting it could be a robot responding.

One fan tweeted the rapper back with a poem of his own.

“Dear Slim, I texted you but still ain't respondin I left my cell, my email and my home phone at bottom I left two voicemails back in autumn, you must not a got em There probably was a problem with one of our networks or something, Sometimes my coverage is bad when I’m travelin.”

Those who have tried to call the phone number provided have been met with an overflowing mailbox, saying they can’t even leave a voice message anymore.

The text stunt is designed to promote the 20th anniversary of his hit record The Marshall Mathers LP.

Slim announced he would be hosting an online listening party tomorrow to mark the anniversary of his third album.

The album birthed cult hits The Real Slim Shady, Stan,’ and B.... Please II.

Fans of Eminem can even submit questions for the star during the party.

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