It’s been over two decades since Eminem dropped Stan, the haunting hit that gave obsessive fans a name — but now, the Rap God is finally speaking directly to his real-life Stans. And his response? It’s everything fans have waited for… and more.
In a recent interview promoting his upcoming film project Stans, Eminem opened up about how the song took on a life of its own:
“At first, I was just telling a story. But now I meet people who tattoo my lyrics, who say I saved their life. That’s wild. That’s powerful.”
Marshall Mathers revealed he never expected the term “Stan” to be added to the dictionary — let alone become a global phenomenon. But what really surprised fans was his heartfelt shoutout:
“To every Stan who’s been rocking with me from day one… I see you. I hear you. And I appreciate you.”
The usually private rapper even acknowledged letters, fan art, and social posts from the past 20 years, saying, “It’s humbling. You don’t realize how many lives your words touch until they look you in the eye and tell you.”
With the movie Stans hitting theaters soon, Eminem is officially turning the spotlight back on the fans — the misunderstood, the loyal, the lyrical warriors who felt seen in his verses.
This isn’t just a response. It’s a full-circle moment from the man who created the term, now embracing the people who kept it alive.