Mitchel Musso Revels One Request Eminem Made to Visit Hannah Montana with Hailie

Former Disney Channel star Mitchel Musso recently opened up about the mind-bending reality of filming Hannah Montana at the height of its pop-culture dominance. Speaking on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, the actor—famed for playing Oliver Oken alongside Miley Cyrus—recalled just how massive the series became to Hollywood’s biggest elite. The live-audience tapings regularly attracted global megastars who were desperate to secure a seat for their own children.

Reflecting on the surreal star power that frequented the set, Musso detailed the jaw-dropping guest list of A-list parents. “If you were on the show, you were in the audience with your children,” Musso shared. “You got Tom Cruise and Connor right there. You got Will Smith and Jaden. You name it, they were on that set. They were like ‘Hey, my child wants to come and watch Hannah Montana tonight.'”

The intersection of Disney’s bubbly universe and mainstream rap culture took an even more bizarre turn Detroit icon Eminem requested to visit. Musso revealed that the legendary rapper wanted to bring his family to the show, though it required some unusual security accommodations. “Eminem, but he had to bring guns too,” Musso said. “Eminem called and said, we have to bring guns though. It’s Eminem, you know what I mean?'”

The multi-talented actor and musician concluded by noting how these high-profile worlds continued to blur when he transitioned from the TV studio to his own musical endeavors. The chaotic, star-studded environment became his normal standard of living during those years. “When I was on tour, Hailie would come to my concerts with her friends and Eminem’s people and I’ve lived this surreal life,” Musso expressed.

Before diving into those wild behind-the-scenes encounters, Musso also touched on his own personal musical influences that fueled him during his hectic Disney years. He revealed that hip-hop heavily shaped his daily routine and headspace while balancing acting and a burgeoning music career. “I would not go anywhere without listening to Eminem and Lil Wayne,” Musso admitted, showing that his connection to the rap genre ran much deeper than just crossing paths with Eminem’s circle on tour.

You can watch the interview below: