If the Real Slim Shady, a.k .a. Eminem, was hoping to globe trot to the Middle East without being discovered, he was sadly mistaken.
The rapper was among a host of boxing enthusiasts who descended on Riyadh last week for the “Battle of the Baddest”, which pitted boxing heavyweight champions Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou.
Watch: Saudi officials roll out the red carpet for Eminem
@eminemmemories The GOAT in Saudi ???????? #eminem #foryou ♬ ass like that – ????????????????????????????
Despite trying to stay out of the spotlight, videos on social media have surfaced of the rapper attending the exclusive boxing gala in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Officials rolled out the red carpet for Eminem, whose real name is Marshal Mathers.
Mather’s was dressed in his signature black attire with a matching cap and hoodie, seated close to boxing legend Mike Tyson.
WATCH: Eminem and Mike Tyson in Saudi
@eminemmemories The GOAT in Saudi ???????? #eminem #miketyson #foryou ♬ sonido original – IE @8
Watch: Eminem quietly slips into Saudi
@vvip #Eminem at #FuryvsNgannou fight in Saudi Arabia ???? #vvip #saudiarabia #fyp ♬ EZOW Hold Me Down – VVIP
ALSO READ: Masterbox, Action Boxing – 40 Competitors – 20 Fights – Boxing at Its Finest
Mather’s tried his hardest to stay out of the spotlight, but delighted fans were too excited.
Fans and VIP guests swarmed to get video and photos of the shy rapper.
@eminemmemories The GOAT in Saudi #eminem #foryou ♬ som original – De uma fã do EMINEM
While the event took place at the end of October, the videos taken by attendees are now beginning to trend.
Even though Mathers has opted out of public life after enjoying an immensely successful rap career, his private demeanour has not diminished his appeal.
@whyy187 #Eminem In Saudi Arabia #whytv ♬ original sound – Dj Why
Also at the event was now local Saudi soccer star Christiano Ronaldo, who was seen attending with his partner, Argentine-born model Georgina Rodriguez.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan US rapper Kanye West and boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Conner Mcgregger were also in attendance.
ALSO READ: Saudi Arabia eyes stake in $30 billion Indian Premier League – Bloomberg News
