Justin Bieber delivered an unexpected hip-hop moment during his livestream last night, tapping into Eminem’s catalog by rapping the Detroit icon’s verse from “Forgot About Dre.”
The pop star caught viewers off guard while streaming on Twitch from his massive warehouse rehearsal space, where he’s been going live as he gears up for his 2026 Coachella headlining performance. With friends dancing in the background and the camera rolling, Bieber picked up the mic and jumped into Eminem’s rapid-fire verse from the Dr. Dre classic, mostly keeping up with the fast-paced delivery despite stumbling over a few lines.
“So what do you say to somebody you hate / Or anyone tryna bring trouble your way?” Bieber rapped before moving through the opening bars of the verse, sparking immediate reactions from fans watching live. He also performed a version of Eminem’s “Superman.”
“Forgot About Dre” first appeared on Dr. Dre’s 1999 album 2001 and went on to become one of hip-hop’s most iconic collaborations. The track entered the Billboard Hot 100 in early 2000, peaking at No. 25, and later saw a major resurgence when Dre and Eminem reunited to perform it at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2022.
The Eminem nod also fits with Bieber’s recent musical direction. The singer made his return with the R&B-leaning album SWAG, released on July 11. Fans combing through the 21-track project noticed Eminem credited as a composer and lyricist on the song “Yukon.” That credit comes from Bieber interpolating a lyric originally used by Eminem on his 2010 Recovery deluxe track “Untitled,” not from a traditional collaboration or feature.
Bieber’s livestream moment offers another peek into his rehearsal routine ahead of Coachella, where he’s slated to headline the 2026 festival alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G. In recent weeks, he’s been consistently going live to share his progress, mixing music rehearsals with laid-back moments inside the expansive space.
The warehouse has also become part of the appeal, complete with lounge areas, a basketball hoop, a skate ramp, and play zones for Bieber’s 1-year-old son, Jack Blues.
