XXL Magazine has produced a special edition entitled XXL Presents Shade 45. This one-shot magazine places emphasis on Eminem and his new radio channel, Shade 45 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

XXL explores how and why SIRIUS created Shade 45 in association with Eminem, Shady Records and Interscope Records. The issue also features a free Eminem poster and a notorious Q&A with Em, 50 and Dre together. For fans who want to know about the man ?behind? Eminem, there is an interview with his manager, business partner and friend Paul Rosenberg.