Shade 45

Shade 45
Broadcast area
United States
Canada
FrequenciesSirius XM Radio 45
Dish Network 6045
BrandingxL Shade 45
Programming
FormatMainstream Urban
Eminem's uncut hip hop
Ownership
OwnerSirius XM Radio
History
First air date
October 28, 2004
Former names
Raw (2001-2008)
Former frequencies
XM 66
Technical information
ClassSatellite radio station
Links
WebsiteShade 45

Shade 45 is American rapper Eminem's hip-hop station on Sirius XM Radio channel 45 and Dish Network channel 6045.

History

Eminem established his channel, Shade 45, that plays uncut hip-hop. The station was developed in partnership between Eminem, his manager Paul Rosenberg, and Sirius Satellite Radio to provide a platform for uncensored hip-hop that was often overlooked by commercial terrestrial radio.

Eminem promoted the station in a 2004 mock national convention (the "Shady National Convention") at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, in which Donald Trump endorsed him. On his album Revival (2017), Eminem expressed his regret at having collaborated with Trump, rapping, "wish I would have spit on it before I went to shake his hand at the event" on the song "Like Home".

In 2011, Eminem established a new morning show, Sway in the Morning with Sway Calloway, which airs at 8:00 a.m., Monday–Friday. The show has become a staple for freestyle rap, including the "Hyena" segment where rappers perform live in the studio.

Shade 45 personality Lord Sear, a hip hop DJ who had been with the station for over 20 years, died in March 2026.

Core artists

See also

References

  1. ↑ Cook, Zachary. "Shade 45-Eminem's Hip-Hop Channel XL". Siriusxm.com. Sirius XM Radio. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ Reid, Shaheem (July 1, 2004). "Eminem To Start His Own Satellite Radio Channel". MTV News. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Eminem Confirms Appearance at Shady National Convention". Rap Basement. October 15, 2004. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  4. ↑ Bruner, Raisa (October 11, 2017). "Donald Trump and Eminem Weren't Always Enemies. Here's Proof". Time. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  5. ↑ Saponara, Michael (December 15, 2017). "Eminem's 8 Most Political Lyrics on 'Revival'". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  6. ↑ Markman, Robert (July 18, 2011). "EMINEM CALLS SWAY'S FIRST SHADE 45 RADIO SHOW". MTV.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  7. ↑ Gordon, Dexter (November 8, 2013). "A Complete History of Eminem's Nike Collaborations". Complex. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
  8. ↑ Minsker, Evan (November 26, 2013). "Kanye West Goes on Epic Rant on Sway in the Morning". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ "SiriusXM Remembers Rapper and Shade 45 Host Lord Sear". siriusxm.com. March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ Helm, Mark (March 12, 2026). "Legendary hip-hop host, SiriusXM DJ, dead at 52; Eminem remembers 'one of the greatest people'". Al.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.