Eminem New Album 2013: Release Date Rumors Surround Labor Day, Obie Trice Claims Slim Shady Hopes to Create Detroit Jobs with Film Offers, Why Rapper Turned Down 'Elysium' [VIDEO]

Summer's coming to an end - and STILL Eminem has yet to release any details surrounding his new 2013 album. Rumors now suggest Em will release his highly-anticipated eighth studio record sometime around Labor Day (September 2) - but again, this remains unconfirmed hearsay. Meanwhile, Slim Shady's set to perform a slew of concerts in Europe over the next few weeks (and perhaps even a "surprise" secret performance in NYC on August 7?). While the "Not Afraid" rapper is busy working on his upcoming album, he's also trying to use his renown fame to create some new jobs in his native city of Detroit. But according to former D12 bandmate Obie Trice, it still might be awhile until the heart of Michigan gets back up on it's feet... read on for more deets.

Twitter's currently abuzz with Eminem's new album release date "rumors" - fans are strongly hoping for the record to drop sometime in September:

@mybestaddiction: "Can't wait for Eminem's new album. Rumors say is comin out on two September... will it be true? #mtvhottest Eminem."

@MalaysianStan: "Mr. Mathers release something! The fact there is ZERO news on Eminem's new album really pisses me off."

@Keojisu: "Emienm releases new album in September? No need for promotion. Just drop the damn album. If it's legend again, I'll buy."

@PrincessFray: "Eminem's coming out with a new album! #September2."

@Jaylevator: "I Can't Wait Till Eminem Drops His New Album Yooo."

Meanwhile...

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)

And for more "rumored" deets about Em's secret NYC performance on August 7:

Eminem New Album OFFICIAL Release Date Labor Day, September 2? Slim Shady to Perform NEW Music at NYC's Secret 'G-Shock the World' Party August 7 [VIDEO]

By the way... were fans wondering why Shady turned down the lead role for director Neil Blomkamp's upcoming SciFi thriller "Elysium?"

Matt Damon Downplays Eminem 'Elysium' Clash, "I Don't Even Think He was My Competition,' Release Date Rumors Surround Early Fall? [VIDEO]

Because Blomkamp wouldn't agree to film in Detroit... and supposedly Em wants to use his celebrity status to help get the city up-and-running again.

According to rapper Obie Trice in a recent interview with Vlad TV: "I guess he was trying to bring job opportunities to Detroit but a lot of those movie companies bring they're own crew from L.A. anyway... I'm sure there's people that work on set that's Detroit natives but I don't think it was as lucrative as they thought it would be by doing that tax reduction thing."

Trice goes on to explain his views on Detroit's "comeback" - "I think it's going to get worse before it improves... I hate to say that... We just got a lot of things in the city that needs to be fixed, man."

Stay tuned for more details...