Slim Shady is set to take the stage at the 18th Annual MTV Movie Awards.

Rap star Eminem will make his long-awaited comeback with a live performance at this year’s ceremony, the network confirmed on Monday. Em is scheduled to release his new LP, Relapse, the first of two albums coming to fans in 2009, on May 19.

The 2009 MTV Movie Awards, hosted by SNL’s Andy Samberg, will air on Sunday, May 31 at 9 p.m. on MTV. Presenters and additional performers will be announced at a later date.