Eminem hosting freestyle rap competition in Detroit

Eminem is heading back to 8 Mile -- sort of.

The Detroit rapper will host a freestyle rap competition entitled "Red Bull EmSee: The Road to 8 Mile National Finals" Aug. 26 at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit.

The rap battle -- similar to those featured in Em's movie "8 Mile" -- will pit eight rappers who emerged victorious from regional battles in cities such as New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia in a final showdown where Em himself will determine the winner.

Slaughterhouse, the hip-hop foursome that is rumored to be signing a deal with Eminem's Shady Records (and includes Detroit rapper Royce da 5'9"), will perform at the event.

Tickets for the event, $8, are on sale now at LiveNation.com.

via The Detroit News