Jelly Roll ‘Can’t Believe’ His ‘Childhood Hero’ Eminem Sampled His Hit ‘Save Me’ for Death of Slim Shady Album

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“I related to every word Eminem wrote. I understand him and felt like he understood me,” reflected Jelly Roll following the release of “Somebody Save Me”

For Jelly Roll, having a song with Eminem is a dream come true.

After the Grammy-winning rapper, 51, sampled Jelly’s hit “Save Me” for the closing track of his new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), the country star, 39, took to social media and expressed gratitude for the recognition from his “childhood hero.”

“I can’t believe I’m on Eminem’s album.” wrote Jelly in a July 12 post on X (formerly Twitter) following the release of “Somebody Save Me,” which features the chorus of “Save Me.”