Eminem has reportedly joined the effort to bring a WNBA franchise back to Detroit. According to Sportico, which cites someone familiar with the process, the Detroit rapper is part of a bid group which includes the likes of Tom Gores,

There is a lot of competition between cities in the race to land the next WNBA expansion franchise. Detroit is one of the cities in the mix, and rapper Eminem has joined the bid, according to Sportico.

According to Sportico, Eminem has reportedly joined a potential ownership group led by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and includes other sports figures and entrepreneurs that is bidding to bring a WNBA franchise back to the Motor City.

Sportico reported Wednesday that the legendary Detroit rapper has joined the investment group that includes Pistons owner Tom Gores, General Motors CEO Mary Barra and several prominent Detroit sports stars, including Lions quarterback Jared Goff and former Pistons Grant Hill and Chris Webber.

Eminem's spokesperson told The News that Eminem has interest in joining the high-powered bid to bring the WNBA back to Michigan.

Count rapper Eminem as part of a group with deep Detroit ties attempting to bring a WNBA franchise back to the city. Sportico reported Wednesday that Eminem, raised in Detroit, is joining local sports team owners,

The superteam of Detroit investors — led by Pistons owner Tom Gores and his wife, Holly — trying to bring the WNBA back has reportedly added Eminem.

As the WNBA looks to continue its expansion efforts, rap legend Eminem is hoping to be part of the charge that brings a team to Detroit. Per Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico, Eminem has joined a group of prominent Detroit-area sports owners,