Shade 45
| 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] Eminem also established a new morning show, Sway in the Morning with Sway Calloway, a morning show that airs at 8:00 a.m., Monday–Friday.[2][3]
Eminem promoted the station in a 2004 mock national convention (the "Shady National Convention") at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City,[4] in which Donald Trump endorsed him.[5] 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".[6]
Major Shade 45 personality Lord Sear, a hip hop DJ who had been with the station for over 20 years, died in March 2026.[7][8]
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
See also
References
- ^ Cook, Zachary. "Shade 45-Eminem's Hip-Hop Channel XL". Siriusxm.com. Sirius XM Radio. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.