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Eminem’s ‘Stans’ Popcorn Bucket Divides Fans, With Some Labeling It Tone-Deaf

by rrollins, August 12, 2025

Eminem’s Stans documentary sparked buzz with a bold promotional stunt: popcorn buckets designed to look like prescription pill bottles, handed out at select AMC theaters. Featuring quotes from his 2000 hit “Stan” and labeled with the fictional fan’s name, the prop was a symbolic nod to the film’s exploration of extreme fandom. While many praised its creativity, others criticized it as insensitive given Eminem’s history with addiction. Directed by Steven Leckart and co-produced by Eminem, the documentary blends re-enactments, interviews, and fan stories to examine the emotional ties between artists and audiences. The promo kept fans talking long after the
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