A routine fight over a deposition turned into the biggest news Eminem fans have heard all year. While arguing over scheduling in the Reasonably Shady trademark battle, the rapper’s own team accidentally confirmed what many hoped but few expected: Eminem’s new album is close to finished.
The revelation surfaced in a filing tied to Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon’s long-running attempt to trademark their podcast name. Eminem has opposed it since 2023, insisting “Reasonably Shady” sits too close to his own Slim Shady and Shady brands. And the battle has dragged on for more than two years.
Held at Work
But the real revelation arrived in Paul Rosenberg’s declaration. The longtime manager explained why a short-notice deposition was nearly impossible in a declaration quoted by US Weekly.
“The music currently in production approaches completion”, he wrote, stressing that Eminem must be in the studio daily with multiple engineers and collaborators.
That single sentence lit up fan circles. Yes, Eminem always works on music. But “approaches completion” is different. It signals a project, a timeline, and a finish line.
Rosenberg added that Marshall’s schedule is packed across November and December. Many assume these appointments involve album rollout logistics. Others hope they include promo plans.
A 9-to-5 That Fuels Dozens of Livelihoods
Interestingly, the filing also revealed something fans rarely consider. It is well known that Eminem treats studio life like a real job. He shows up daily, keeps consistent hours, and runs sessions like a workplace rather than a chaotic artist cave.
And importantly, other people depend on that structure. Engineers, technicians, assistants, managers – many build their livelihood around that predictable rhythm. What looks like a quirk of his personality is actually the backbone of stability for a whole team.
Promotion Rumours Begin
Fans immediately began decoding Rosenberg’s hints.
Because if the album is entering its final stage, promo usually follows. And while Eminem avoids traditional couch interviews, he’s far from invisible.
He did a comedy bit for Jimmy Kimmel in 2024, proving he can pop up without doing full sit-downs. He has also appeared in playful skits for the NFL and even made cameo appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live during past album cycles.
So, yes, there is a genuine chance he shows up somewhere unexpected.
The Only Thing That Matters
Still, all speculation leads back to one point. Eminem’s next album is nearly done.
Fans waited four years between “Music to Be Murdered By” and “The Death of Slim Shady”. This time, the wait may be much shorter.
And now we know it thanks to a legal dispute over a podcast merch name.
