Big Sean is in disbelief in the aftermath of the release of his fourth song with Eminem, seeing his journey from fan to collaborator come full circle.

Taking to X on Tuesday (July 2), Sean reflected on how Em’s 1999 album The Slim Shady LP was the first album he ever bought – and here he is appearing on Em’s latest album, which is a send-off of the Slim Shady alter ego.

“Not gon hold you, Slim Shady LP was the first CD i bought wit my own money at Costco,” Sean wrote. “Me n Em bout 4 songs in now (DVE, No Favors, Detroit 2 cypher) but being on the Death Of Slim Shady is full circle. I aint know when i bought that, that id be one of the next 1’s out da city…”

He added: “Let alone even know Em. A reminder to myself of how real unrealistic really is.”

Eminem’s twelfth studio album is less than two weeks away from going live.

On Tuesday (June 2), the rap veteran released its second single “Tobey” in partnership with fellow Detroit MCs Big Sean and BabyTron. Joining the never-ending debate over the greatest rappers of all time, the 51-year-old asserts his dominance in the culture, while addressing those who have questioned it.