Eminem New Album 2013: Sportscaster Brent Musburger Talks 'Berzerk' Rapper's Bizarre ESPN Appearance Before 'MMLP2' November 5 Release Date, 'Flattering'

Earlier this month, Detroit rapper Eminem appeared LIVE on ESPN  to promote his new 2013 album, "MMLP2." And things got sort of awkward... as Mstars previously reported:

'Berzerk' rapper Eminem appeared on ESPN's half time telecast during the Michigan vs.Notre Dame football game on Saturday night (September 7)... and the viral Slim Shady interview was rather bizarre! Apparently, the popular "Without Me" emcee isn't a huge fan of appearing on live television. When asked what's so exciting about his highly-anticipated new album "MMLP2," Em responds, "Nothing." Well, that's not what the fans believe! Check out the amusing interview below.

In the awkwardly amusing clip, sports broadcasters Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit introduce the "legend" Marshall Mathers... who really doesn't seem to want to be there. He stands there oddly swiveling his head, and eventually says, "Sorry, live TV freaks me out a bit." Is Em just kidding around? Maybe...

And what's so exciting about Shady's new album? Nothing - he's just glad to be done with it. "Joking" aside, he does go into a little more detail about the "Marshall Mathers LP" follow-up:

Slim ends the interview by complimenting Musburger (but not Herbstreit) and stating, "I'm really uncomfortable right now."

Gotta love him.

Eminem will be part of the introduction to the ESPN broadcast starting Sept. 14, representing the Detroit Lions.

During the interview, Slim also released a sneak-peak of his new music video for "Berzerk." The entire clip was revealed on Monday (Sept. 9):

Following the viral interview, sportcaster Brent Musburger discussed his rather odd interaction with Shady with Front Row. Check out some highlights below:

What are your thoughts on the interview?

He was great to work with. As goofy as he appeared at first, it was all part of the “Berzerk” persona he took on. The crossover with – and great contrast of – generations is what made this one so powerful. There are, I’m sure those who were scratching their head saying “why is there this guy on a football game” along with the millions who were saying “that’s the best rapper in the world.” I don’t feel the interview was out of place and personally enjoyed it.

Producer Bill Bonnell said in an interview Eminem wanted an autograph. Did you give him one?

Yes. I gave it to his manager Paul Rosenberg before we started. It was so flattering and unexpected.

Did you ask for an autograph in return?

No. I think I've asked for one autograph in my lifetime - Joe Namath - and he was long retired at that point. There is a famous photo of him lounging by the pool with media, myself included, before Super Bowl III that ran in Sports Illustrated. I had him sign that for me. That is the only time I have asked for an autograph.

What were your thoughts when Marshall called you a legend during the interview?

I was completely taken by surprise. I had no idea he thought of me the way he did. I was a little taken aback when he said it because the interview was about him and he turned it to about me. It was flattering and unexpected.

Did you find anything in common with Eminem?

Oh yes. We both have an interest in the National Football League. He’s not a small fan. He’s a big fan. He obviously loves the Detroit Lions, but I found out he also really likes the Dallas Cowboys.

Were you familiar with his music?

My son Blake did some research on Marshall and got some of his music for me once I knew we'd be using one of his songs. I wanted to become familiar with it so I've listened to quite a bit of it in the past month.

Pretty good stuff... read the full interview here. Em's eighth studio record "MMLP2" hits stores November 5!