Eminem New Album 2013 RUMORS: Slim Shady 'In the Studio' with Dr. Dre Prank PHOTO Goes Viral on Twitter, July 2 Release Date Unlikely

Initial rumors suggested that Eminem's highly-anticipated 2013 album would be released on July 2. It's already July 1 and still no word on new Slim Shady music... so it's highly unlikely Em's eighth studio record will hit stores anytime soon. Shady's hype man and former D12 bandmate Mr. Porter recently hinted on Twitter that fans can expect a fall 2013 release date instead. Meanwhile, Twitter fans continue to anxiously await new details surrounding the upcoming record... official album name, tracklist, etc. A prank photo of "Eminem and Dr. Dre" chilling in the studio recently went viral on the popular social networking site... and it's totally drool-worthy! Read on for more details.

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Eminem and Shady Records remain very hush-hush about the new 2013 album... but here's what fans need-to-know (for now):

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Although unlikely, several fans are still crossing their fingers for a July 2 release date:

@AsyrafSpilner: "If im not wrong, Eminem's new album is TOMORROW."

@aBhaythtsme: "REDEMPTION #Eminem new album launching 2mrw...really very excited for it..."

@Sibulele_Q: @Eminem, July 2nd is tomorrow and still no word on the new album! Unjani kanti? :/."

@Richard_Vadasy: "I can't wait for Eminem to drop his new album! #LastOne."

@MedoAyyad: "If it's true, Eminem's new album would be coming out tomorrow..."

And it looks like Shady's currently hard at work in the studio with Dr. Dre...

@FakeShowbizNews: "Eminem heads back into the studio with Dr Dre to begin work on his new album."

Just kidding - but pretty cute, huh?

Eminem kicks-off a mini-tour in Europe in August... maybe he'll release some fresh beats around then?

August 15, 2013: Kempische Steenweg, Kiewit (Pukkelpop 2013)
August 17, 2013: Slane, Ireland
August 20, 2013: Dumbreck Road, Glasgow Eminem
August 21, 2013: Bramham Park, Leeds (Leeds Festival 2013)
August 22, 2013: Stade De France, La Plaine St Denis
August 23, 2013: Bramham Park, Wetherby (Leeds Festival 2013)
August 24, 2013: Reading, Reading (Reading Festival 2013)
August 25, 2013: Bramham Park, Leeds (Leeds Festival 2013)

Until then, here's a snippet of Eminem's new track off of Tony Touch's upcoming mixtape "The Piece Maker 3" (out July 9):