Eminem Recalls Laughing at Bruno's 2009 MTV Awards Butt Prank. During Eminem's 2009 performance, Cohen descended from the ceiling in character as the flamboyant Bruno, landing in Eminem's lap in a stunt that sent the rapper storming out amid crowd chaos. Eminem later confirmed it was a rehearsed prank, with MTV head writer Scott Aukerman noting it matched their dress rehearsal exactly. Fans today still call it broadcast history's best moment, though some now see it as outdated shock humor.

Eminem Recalls Laughing at Bruno's 2009 MTV Awards Butt Prank. During Eminem's 2009 performance, Coh...

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