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. The station was developed in partnership between Eminem, his manager Paul Rosenberg, and Sirius Satellite Radio to provide a platform for uncensored hip-hop that was often overlooked by commercial terrestrial radio.
Eminem promoted the station in a 2004 mock national convention (the "Shady National Convention") at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, in which Donald Trump endorsed him. 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".
In 2011, Eminem established a new morning show, Sway in the Morning with Sway Calloway, which airs at 8:00 a.m., Monday–Friday. The show has become a staple for freestyle rap, including the "Hyena" segment where rappers perform live in the studio.
Shade 45 personality Lord Sear, a hip hop DJ who had been with the station for over 20 years, died in March 2026.
Core artists Eminem Kendrick Lamar J.Cole ScHoolboy Q Tech N9ne Nas Kanye West Dr. Dre Drake 50 Cent Travis Scott Action Bronson Wiz Khalifa Big Sean Yelawolf
See also List of Sirius XM Radio channels
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