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Eminem makes a rare public appearance to pay tribute to 50 Cent at his Walk Of Fame Ceremony!

The rappers teamed up at the event held on Thursday (January 30) in Hollywood.

Also in attendance was 50‘s girlfriend Jamira Haines, rapper Dr. Dre, Coming 2 America‘s Michael Blackson, Power‘s Joseph Sikora, and more.

“I don’t think my career would’ve been what it was without [Dr. Dre and Eminem's] support,” 50 Cent said. “Dre is a mentor for the whole squad. He was a mentor for the whole squad because he could guide us in different ways without even him knowing it.”

“Of all the things I don’t remember about 2002, I have a very clear memory of the first time I met 50,” Eminem shared. “One of the first things I noticed was his presence. It just kind of felt like he was going to be a star. He was the whole package. I’m here today because he’s not only a business partner to me, this is one of the best friends I’ve known in the world. I’ll say it’s much more fun to be his friend than it is his enemy. He’s always been there when I needed him.”

Watch the video from the event now!

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FYI: Eminem is wearing AllSaints jeans.

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Jay-Z is kicking off his Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Weekend with his wife, Beyonce, by his side.

The 49-year-old musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist hosted the inaugural gala at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino over the weekend in Hollywood, Fla.

Jay‘s mom Gloria Carter, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Robert Kraft, Normani, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous, Tyler Perry, Dapper Dan, Eddie Rosario, Michael Blackson, Beyonce‘s mom Tina Knowles and husband Richard Lawson and DJ Trauma were all in attendance.

The event kicked off on Friday night (November 15) with a high-stakes poker tournament, where Marcelo Claure was crowned winner over Jay and Yo Gotti. He donated his $500,000 in earnings back to the Shawn Carter Foundation.

On Saturday night (November 16), celebrities from various sectors of music, entertainment and sports came together for a night of dinner and drinks, raising a total of $6 million.

Robin Roberts was Master of Ceremonies at the gala, while guests enjoyed cocktails courtesy of D’USSE Cognac and Armand de Brignac throughout the evening. There was also a live performance by Alicia Keys.

All proceeds benefited the Shawn Carter Foundation‘s scholarship fund, college prep workshops and bus tours, study abroad opportunities, and community goodwill programs for youth and families in need.

FYI: Beyonce is wearing a Roberto Cavalli Couture dress.