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Continuing the Legacy 40 Days After Taylor Swift’s Blazing Performance, Eminem and Ed Sheeran Leave a Lasting Impression in $194 Million NFL Stadium Spectacle

Published 07/19/2023, 7:30 AM EDT

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Aaron Rodgers attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on May 28. It was an amazing performance. After 40 days, Eminem and Ed Sheeran took the stage at an NFL stadium and delivered an unforgettable Saturday show. The excitement continued when Ed Sheeran surprised his Detroit audience by bringing out Eminem to perform together. The crowd of over 65,000 at Ford Field went wild.

Prior to that, Ed Sheeran had another incredible show in New Jersey a month ago, entertaining nearly 80,000 fans at MetLife Stadium on June 10 and 11. During the concert, he even changed into a Jets jersey. Unfortunately, Aaron Rodgers did not attend Ed’s New York show at MetLife Stadium.

Continuing the Legacy of Swift’s blazing performance

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A month after Taylor Swift’s astounding performance, Eminem and Ed Sheeran graced the stage at Ford Field, an NFL stadium located in Downtown Detroit, leaving an indelible mark with their unforgettable show. This remarkable event held at the prestigious stadium, with a staggering price tag of $194 million, was not the first of its kind.

On a captivating Saturday night, Eminem’s presence stole the spotlight during the enthralling two-hour-plus performance, while Ed Sheeran flawlessly showcased his extensive collection of hits, mesmerizing the audience.

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Ford Field, primarily known as the home of the Detroit Lions in the NFL, is a domed American football stadium with a regular seating capacity of around 65,000, expandable to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for basketball.

Just a month ago, Taylor Swift delighted over 60,000 fans during her Eras tour, enchanting the sold-out crowds at Ford Field. Expressing her gratitude on Twitter, Swift reflected on her first-ever performance at the stadium back in 2006.

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Ed in Custom Detroit Lions Jersey

Ed Sheeran returned to Detroit in style, wearing a black tour shirt with the word “DETROIT” on it. For the encore, he wore a custom Detroit Lions jersey with the number 5 and the name “Mathers” on the back, paying homage to Eminem.

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Ed played his guitar while Eminem rapped his heart out in his classic black hoodie and hat. Sheeran and Eminem performed a duet of “Lose Yourself,” with Sheeran on acoustic guitar and Eminem rapping. Eminem then shouted “Detroit!” to rally the crowd. The two stars put on a show-stopping performance that left the crowd cheering.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.
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