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Broadcast area | United States Canada |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | Sirius XM Radio 45 Dish Network 6045 |
| Branding | xL Shade 45 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Mainstream Urban Eminem's uncut hip hop |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sirius XM Radio |
| History | |
First air date | October 28, 2004 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | Satellite radio station |
| Links | |
| Website | Shade 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.1 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.2
Eminem promoted the station in a 2004 mock national convention (the "Shady National Convention") at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City,3 in which Donald Trump endorsed him.4 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".5
In 2011, Eminem established a new morning show, Sway in the Morning with Sway Calloway, which airs at 8:00 a.m., Monday–Friday.67 The show has become a staple for freestyle rap, including the "Hyena" segment where rappers perform live in the studio.8
Shade 45 personality Lord Sear, a hip hop DJ who had been with the station for over 20 years, died in March 2026.910
Core artists
- Eminem
- Kanye West
- Dr. Dre
- Drake
- 50 Cent
- Kendrick Lamar
- Travis Scott
- Action Bronson
- Wiz Khalifa
- Big Sean
- Tech N9ne
- ScHoolboy Q
- Yelawolf
References
References
- Cook, Zachary. "Shade 45-Eminem's Hip-Hop Channel XL". Siriusxm.com. Sirius XM Radio. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- Reid, Shaheem (July 1, 2004). "Eminem To Start His Own Satellite Radio Channel". MTV News. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- "Eminem Confirms Appearance at Shady National Convention". Rap Basement. October 15, 2004. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- 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.
- Saponara, Michael (December 15, 2017). "Eminem's 8 Most Political Lyrics on 'Revival'". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- 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.
- Gordon, Dexter (November 8, 2013). "A Complete History of Eminem's Nike Collaborations". Complex. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
- Minsker, Evan (November 26, 2013). "Kanye West Goes on Epic Rant on Sway in the Morning". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- "SiriusXM Remembers Rapper and Shade 45 Host Lord Sear". siriusxm.com. March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- 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.