Rumours are rife that American rapper Eminem is set to tour Australia later this year.

An anonymous caller made the claim on 104.7 Triple M on Tuesday, revealing they had been informed of the exciting news by a source who works for Ticketek Australia.

According to the caller, Eminem. 50, will perform at Adelaide Oval, which can hold approximately 53,000 people.

‘I heard a big name is coming to town at the end of the year and it’s Eminem.. a friend of a friend let it slip from Ticketek,’ the caller claimed.

‘They are currently working with Adelaide Oval to sort out a venue.’

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Rumours are rife that American rapper Eminem is set to tour Australia later this year. An anonymous caller made the claim on 104.7 Triple M on Tuesday, revealing they had been informed of the exciting news by a source who works for Ticketek Australia

Eminem, who also goes by the stage name Slim Shady, is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time.

The rapper, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, rose to fame with his hit songs Lose Yourself, Without Me and Cleanin’ Out My Closet.

The last time he toured Australia was back in 2019. He also toured the country in 2013.

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According to the caller, Eminem. 50, will perform at Adelaide Oval, which can hold approximately 53,000 people

It comes amid claims Taylor Swift is also set to come to Australia early next year as part of her Eras tour.

While Australian promoter Live Nation has yet to confirm dates for, it is believed Swift will perform at the MCG in Melbourne and Accor Stadium in Sydney.

The superstar will hit Sydney in January before heading to Melbourne the following month, according to sources at multiple venues and ticketing agency Ticketek.

The Shake It Off star is expected to play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which has a capacity of 100,000.

If she sells out the venue, which she almost certainly will, it will be one of the biggest shows of her career, reports the Shameless podcast.

It is unclear when tickets for her Australian and New Zealand tour will go on sale, but Ticketek has set up a waitlist on its website.

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It comes amid claims Taylor Swift is also set to come to Australia early next year as part of her Eras tour. While Australian promoter Live Nation has yet to confirm dates for, it is believed Swift will perform at the MCG in Melbourne and Accor Stadium in Sydney