Eminem Curates Rapture

Eminem is curating a new Australian hip-hop festival for Dainty Group.

Rapture begins in New Zealand at Western Springs, Auckland (Feb. 15), before moving on to Australia where it hits , Melbourne; , Brisbane; and  Feb. 19-22.

The hip-hop icon chose Kendrick LamarJ. Cole and multi-platinum Aussie rapper 360.

Veteran promoter Paul Dainty said, “I am really excited to be working with Eminem on Rapture, an annual event with a long term vision of showcasing the best of the best in hip hop at affordable prices to the punter.”

Dainty’s 2011 tour of Eminem was a sellout, according to the promoter.

The New Zealand date replaces 360 with NZ rapper .

It is Eminem’s live debut in the country.