Ravens Coach Jesse Minter Surprises Team with Eminem Rap

During a recent team dinner in Minnesota, Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter took the microphone and performed verses from Eminem’s 2002 hit “Lose Yourself.” The impromptu rap was captured on video by wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, who streamed the moment on X (formerly Twitter). Players joined in, and the performance was described as a “rowdy” highlight of the preseason schedule.

Watch Jesse Minter lose himself with Eminem rap at rowdy team dinner

Minter, hired in January as the fourth head coach in Ravens history, succeeded John Harbaugh, who led the franchise for 18 seasons. The coaching transition follows an 8-9 record last season that left the Ravens out of the playoffs and saw quarterback Lamar Jackson miss time with injuries. Early preseason results have been positive; the Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in their most recent game and are slated to face the Minnesota Vikings in the upcoming matchup.

Watch Jesse Minter lose himself with Eminem rap at rowdy team dinner

Team members have praised Minter’s “positive vibes” throughout the summer, and the rap performance reinforced that sentiment. Ja’Kobi Lane’s livestream allowed fans to witness the moment in real time, generating enthusiastic commentary on social media. The choice of Eminem—a favorite artist Minter cited when asked which concert he would attend—resonated with the squad, who reportedly sang along during the dinner.

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According to Austin Mock of *The Athletic*, the Ravens are projected to win the most games in the AFC this season and hold a 7.4 % chance of capturing the Super Bowl. The combination of a fresh coaching perspective, early preseason success, and heightened team morale suggests a notable shift from the previous year’s performance.

Watch Jesse Minter lose himself with Eminem rap at rowdy team dinner