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Eminem is an American rapper, record producer and actor known as one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century.

1972-present

Who Is Eminem?

Rapper, actor and music producer Eminem is one of the best-selling musicians of the 21st century and one of the most influential rappers of all time.

Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III in 1972 in Missouri, Eminem had a turbulent childhood. He dropped out of school in the ninth grade and worked odd jobs until finally making it as a rapper upon the release of The Slim Shady LP in early 1999. The album went multi-platinum, garnering Eminem two Grammy Awards and four MTV Video Music Awards.

In 2000, Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP , which was noted as the fastest-selling album in rap history. Two years later, he delivered the Academy Award-winning song "Lose Yourself," from the semi-autobiographical drama 8 Mile .

In 2010, he released the Grammy-winning album Recovery , a highly autobiographical attempt to come to terms with his struggles with addiction and experience with rehabilitation.

The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013) also garnered numerous accolades, and the rapper later followed with Revival (2017), Kamikaze (2018) and Music to Be Murdered By (2020).

Eminem's Mom and Dad

Eminem never knew his father, Marshall Mathers Jr., who abandoned the family when Eminem was still an infant and rebuffed all of his son's many attempts to contact him during his childhood.

As a result, Eminem was raised by his mother, Deborah Mathers. Eminem has been scathingly critical of the way his mother raised him. Through his song lyrics, he has publicly accused her of being addicted to prescription drugs as well as subjecting him to emotional and physical abuse.

Deborah has vehemently denied all such accusations, and in 1999 she filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against her son. They settled the case for $25,000.

In 2008, Deborah published My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem: Setting the Record Straight on My Life As Eminem's Mother , a memoir recounting her side of the story and their complicated relationship. In the book, she claims to have never exploited her son, and that her only concern was for her children.

Early Life and Education

Eminem was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Eminem's mother never managed to hold down a job for more than several months at a time, so they moved frequently between Missouri and Detroit, Michigan, spending large chunks of time in public housing projects.

"I would change schools two, three times a year," Eminem later recalled. "That was probably the roughest part about it all."

This itinerant lifestyle left a large impact on his personality. He had no close friends, kept almost entirely to himself and was treated like an outcast at each new school. "Beat up in the bathroom, beat up in the hallways, shoved into lockers," he remembered.

Eminem attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan, where he failed the ninth grade three times and eventually dropped out at the age of 17. Yet despite being a poor student, Eminem always had a deep affinity for language, devouring comic books and even studying the dictionary.

"I found that no matter how bad I was at school, like, and no matter how low my grades might have been at some times, I always was good at English ... I just felt like I wanna be able to have all of these words at my disposal, in my vocabulary at all times whenever I need to pull 'em out. You know, somewhere, they'll be stored, like, locked away."

Ex-Wife and Daughter

Eminem was just 15 when he met 13-year-old Kim Ann Scott at a house party. Kim, who claimed that she didn't know her father and had been sexually abused by her stepfather, came to live with Eminem and his mother Deborah.

Eminem and Kim soon began dating, but their relationship was turbulent from the start. Deborah threw the couple out when Eminem dropped out of school. In 1995, the couple had a daughter named Hailie Jade Scott. The couple broke up and got back together many times, finally marrying just before Eminem left on his first major tour in 1999. They divorced in 2000.

Kim and Eminem continued to maintain a tumultuous off-and-on relationship until remarrying in 2006, then divorcing again several months later. Following their second divorce, the exes began a protracted, ugly and highly public custody dispute over their daughter Hailie.

Eminem has rapped about Hailie throughout his career, including on the 2004 song "Mockingbird" and throughout his 2017 album Revival. Hailie graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in psychology and has become an Instagram influencer.

Although at the time rap music was almost exclusively produced by Black people, Eminem, who has pale white skin and bright blue eyes, nevertheless entered into the Detroit rap scene as a frequent competitor in rap "battles"—competitions in which two rappers take turns insulting the other through improvised rap lyrics. Eminem proved highly skilled at such verbal sparring and, despite his race, quickly became one of the most respected figures in Detroit's underground rap scene.

He recalled, "I finally found something that yeah, this kid over here, you know, he may have more chicks, and he may, you know, have better clothes, or whatever, but he can't do this like me. You know what I mean? He can't write what I'm writing right now. And it started to feel like, you know, maybe Marshall's gettin' a little respect."

This period in Eminem's life—working odd jobs to make ends meet while participating in rap battles and desperately attempting to land a record contract—was later dramatized in Eminem's semi-autobiographical film from 2002, 8 Mile .

Eminem went on to become one of the most acclaimed rappers in the genre's brief history. As much as any other individual artist, he is responsible for rap's transformation into a mainstream music genre.

Albums and Songs

'infinite' (1996).

Inspired by the birth of his daughter Hailie to make a living as a rapper, Eminem released his first independent rap album, Infinite , in 1996.

Though the album displayed flashes of his verbal prowess, biting wit and flair for storytelling, the low-budget record failed to turn a profit or attract more than local attention.

'The Slim Shady EP' (1997) & 'The Slim Shady LP' (1999)

In 1997 Eminem released The Slim Shady EP , which was discovered by Dr. Dre , the legendary rapper and former producer of Eminem's favorite rap group N.W.A.

After Eminem traveled to Los Angeles and became runner-up in the 1997 Rap Olympics MC Battle, Dre listened to the rapper's cassette in the basement of executive Jimmy Iovine's home. Dre was so impressed that he signed Eminem to his Interscope Records label. In 1999, after two years of working with Dre, Eminem released The Slim Shady LP .

The heavily hyped record became an instant success, going on to sell over three million copies. Eminem's first single, "My Name Is," mixed a childish humor and energy with rampant profanity and flashes of violence — a potent and fascinating combination that felt different from anything else in rap.

'The Marshall Mathers LP' (2000)

Eminem released his second studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP , in May 2000. The album showed off Eminem's poetic talents as well as his emotional and artistic range. His songs vary from manically funny ("The Real Slim Shady") to heartbreakingly poignant ("Stan") to explosively violent ("Kim") to disarmingly self-critical ("The Way I Am").

The Marshall Mathers LP sold over 19 million copies worldwide, won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, received a nomination for Album of the Year and is widely considered among the greatest rap albums of all time.

Nevertheless, The Marshall Mathers LP also came under a firestorm of criticism for its excessive profanity, glorification of drugs and violence and its apparent homophobia and misogyny.

While Eminem attempted to mitigate such criticism by maintaining that his raps simply use the rough language he has been surrounded by since childhood, and later by performing a duet with Elton John at the 2001 Grammy Awards to demonstrate his openness to the gay community, Eminem nevertheless remains reviled in some quarters for his offensive lyrical content.

'Devil's Night' (2001)

In 2001, Eminem reconnected with several of his friends from the Detroit underground rap scene to form the group D12, recording an album called Devil's Night featuring the popular single "Purple Pills."

'The Eminem Show' (2002)

In 2002, Eminem released a new solo album, The Eminem Show , another popular and critically acclaimed album highlighted by the tracks "Without Me," "Cleaning Out my Closet" and "Sing for the Moment."

That same year, the artist was all over the airwaves with the 8 Mile track "Lose Yourself," which went on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

'Encore' (2004)

Eminem's next album, 2004's Encore , was less successful than his previous efforts. It still featured popular songs such as "Like Toy Soldiers" and "Mockingbird."

For the next several years, Eminem recorded very little music and was largely consumed by personal problems. Following his second divorce from Kim in 2006, Eminem slipped further into alcoholism and addiction to sleeping pills and prescription painkillers. In December 2007, he overdosed and nearly died. "If I would have got to the hospital two hours later, that would have been it," he said.

'Relapse' (2009)

By early 2008, Eminem had managed to kick his addictions to drugs and alcohol and returned to recording music. He released his first album of new music in five years, Relapse , in 2009, featuring the singles "Crack a Bottle" and "Beautiful."

'Recovery' (2010)

In 2010, Eminem released another album, Recovery , a highly autobiographical attempt to come to terms with his struggles with addiction and experience with rehabilitation. His most acclaimed album in years, Recovery struck a somewhat gentler and more inspirational tone than his previous music, with the popular song "Love the Way You Lie."

Eminem said, "I don't want to go overboard with it but I do feel like that if I can help people that have been through a similar situation, then, you know, why not?" The revealing album won Eminem a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

After 10 years and seven albums, the rapper who shocked, appalled and fascinated the music world with the unbridled rage of his youthful music is reinventing himself as a mature artist.

"I started learning how to not be so angry about things, learning how to count my f---ing blessings instead. By doing that, I've become a happier person, instead of all this self-loathing I was doing for a while," Eminem said. "The music, I wouldn't say it's gotten happier, but it's definitely more upbeat. I feel like myself again."

'MMLP2' (2013)

Eminem released his eighth album, MMLP2 , on November 5, 2013. The announcement for the future Grammy-winning album, formally titled The Marshall Mathers LP 2 , was made during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

On the awards show, Eminem leaked a snippet of the first single from the album, entitled "Berzerk." He went to reach of the top of charts with "The Monster," a track that also featured Rihanna and earned a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

'Shady XV' (2014)

In 2014, Eminem celebrated the 15th anniversary of his Shady Records label with a special two-CD set called ShadyXV . The collection features the label's most popular songs as well as some new material. The single "Guts Over Fear" quickly rose up the charts after its late October debut.

'Revival' (2017)

At the end of 2017, Eminem released his ninth studio album, Revival . Its first two singles, "Walk on Water" and "River," featured collaborations with pop superstars Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran .

The album as a whole divided critics and failed to garner the accolades notched by his previous efforts. None of the songs reached the Top 10 on the Billboard 100, while each of his three previous albums resulted in at least one No. 1 hit.

'Kamikaze' (2018)

While nearly four years passed between Eminem's eighth and ninth albums, fans only had to wait a few months before he dropped his next studio effort, Kamikaze , on August 31, 2018.

The surprise album kicked off with "Ringer," which featured the rapper diving right back into his disdain for President Donald Trump . In October 2017, Eminem had made headlines for a freestyle segment taped for the BET Hip Hop Awards, in which he ripped into Trump.

The single "Not Alike" attacked rapper Machine Gun Kelly, known as MGK, for lewd comments he had made several years before about Eminem's then-underage daughter, Hailie. After MGK replied with the track "Rap Devil," Eminem followed up with the single "Killshot," a barrage of insults about MGK's talents and lack of success, which shot to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The album helped Eminem rebound from Revival. However, beyond the album's successes, Eminem was criticized for homophobic insults on the tracks "Killshot" and "Fall."

'Music to Be Murdered By' and 'Music to Be Murdered By – Side B' (2020)

As with Kamikaze , Eminem dropped Music to Be Murdered By with no advance warning in January 2020. The 20-track album was accompanied by the release of a video for "Darkness," which recalled the deadly mass shooting at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas and urged viewers to vote to change gun laws.

The following month, the rapper made a surprise appearance at the Academy Awards to perform his winner from the 2003 ceremony, "Lose Yourself."

In December 2020, the rapper released the follow-up album, Side B .

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• Birth date: October 17, 1972
• Birth State: Missouri
• Birth City: St. Joseph
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• There's obviously a limit to what people want to know, but I've pretty much put most of it out there.
• The emotions in a song, the anger, the aggression, have got to be legitimate.
• I think my first album opened a lot of doors for me to push the freedom of speech to the limit.
• My father? Never knew him. Never even seen a picture of him.
• I'm not afraid to take a stand.
• Opportunity comes once in a lifetime.
• Anything I've ever said I certainly meant at the time. But I think I've calmed down a bit.
• Whoever likes my stuff, likes my stuff. But just know that 'Slim Shady' is hip-hop. I grew up on hip-hop. It's the music that I love and the music I respect.
• A lot of my rhymes are just to get chuckles out of people. Anybody with half a brain is going to be able to tell when I'm joking and when I'm serious.
• There's a difference between realness and an act, and they're an act and they know they're an act. And they even say they're an act. They even say they're cornballs. They admit it."[On hip-hop group ICP.]

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Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known by his stage name Eminem and by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. He attracted attention when he developed Slim Shady, a sadistic, violent alter ego. The character allowed him to express his anger with lyrics about drugs, rape and murder. Eminem's global success and acclaimed works are widely regarded as having broken racial barriers for the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. While much of his transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him a controversial figure, he came to be a representation of popular angst of the American underclass and has been cited as an influence by and upon many artists working in various genres.

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This is a list of videos, movies and other video related media released or featured by Eminem, in chronological order.

Synopsis: In the film, Jimmy Smith, Jr. (Eminem) is stuck at the wrong end of that road and can barely get from his mom’s trailer to his factory job, let alone out of town. Sometimes Jimmy thinks 8 Mile will kill him, but the raw pain of being there can also lead him to a place inside himself where he calls the shots – through his music.

Quotes: “Eminem is delivering a powerful, honest, mature performance in 8 Mile. “He is bringing the same intensity to acting as he devotes to his music.” – Producer Brian Grazer

“The people in Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit, a border, a boundary. But there is a dividing line that separates each of us from where we want to be and who we want to be. We all have our own 8 Mile.” – Director Curtis Hanson

Cast: Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, Eugene Byrd, Taryn Manning Director: Curtis Hanson Screenwriter: Scott Silver Producers: Brian gazer, Curtis Hanson, Jimmy Lovine

Eminem – All Access Europe

All Access Europe is a film of Eminem’s 2002 European concert tour which took him to towns including Oslo Hamburg Manchester and Paris. Armed with his chainsaw Eminem performs stirring renditions of hits like Stan The Way I Am and Purple Pills.

All Access Europe: Hamburg, Germany Oslo, Norway Stockholm, Sweden Amsterdam, Holland Brussels, Belgium Paris, France Manchester, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom

Featuring Live Versions Of: The Way I Am – with Marilyn Manson Bitch Please II – with Xzibit Stan – with Dido

Eminem – The Slim Shady Show

A take-off on the character that is Eminem’s alter ego this animated spoof is hilariously saucy. Animated for adults THE SLIM SHADY SHOW follows the antics of the tough-talking trouble making homeboy with a talent for rhymes and a love of ladies! He is joined in his misadventures by his Aunt Sue his best friend Marshall and several other wacky cohorts. Plus see behind the scenes footage from concert tours interviews and music videos from the zany world of Slim Shady.

Eminem – E

This has all of Eminems (uncensored) videos from The Slim Shady LP and The Marshall Mathers LP with the likes of The Real Slim Shady and My Name Is on it.

Eminem – The Up In Smoke Tour

This has exclusive footage from The Up In Smoke Tour, with artists such as Eminem, Dre, Snoop, Ice Cube, D12, Xzibit and Warren G performing. It also has a few skits.

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The Best Eminem Movies

List of the best Eminem movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Eminem's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Eminem movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Eminem movies will be at the top of the list. Eminem has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Eminem movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Eminem films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Eminem role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Eminem performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

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An enthralling depiction of the gritty urban landscape of Detroit, 8 Mile showcases Eminem's immense acting prowess alongside his undeniable musical talent. Directed by Curtis Hanson, this semi-autobiographical film delves into the life of Jimmy Smith Jr., a young aspiring rapper navigating through adversities to achieve stardom. As Eminem masterfully inhabits the character, audiences witness an authentic representation of personal struggles and triumphs against all odds. With an exceptional supporting cast including Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, and Brittany Murphy, 8 Mile offers a genuine insight into the world of hip-hop battles and the determination required to pursue dreams.

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Shady Talez

A lesser-known title in Eminem's filmography, Shady Talez is an intriguing horror anthology that merges elements of urban legends with contemporary fears. Blending themes from popular comic books with unsettling visuals, director John Davis creates an eerie atmosphere for viewers who enjoy spine-chilling experiences. Eminem's participation in this project further demonstrates his versatile artistic abilities that extend beyond music and delve into the realms of suspenseful storytelling.

Delivering a gripping tale centered around loss and redemption, Southpaw stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Billy Hope – a professional boxer struggling to cope after his wife's tragic death. Supported by Eminem's powerful soundtrack contributions and a cameo appearance that adds depth to this emotional sports drama directed by Antoine Fuqua, Southpaw features unforgettable performances from Forest Whitaker and Rachel McAdams as well.

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Breaking conventional boundaries as both an actor and rapper in DJ Pooh’s The Wash , Eminem’s role as Chris reveals another facet of his multifaceted ability to captivate through diverse portrayals on screen. Set within the comical confines of a car wash owned by Dr.Dre (Sean) and Snoop Dogg (Dee Loc), Eminem's involvement adds an extra layer of entertainment for fans of hip-hop culture.

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Da Hip Hop Witch

A satirical horror film by Dale Resteghini, Da Hip Hop Witch is a riveting parody that incorporates elements from popular urban legends and supernatural myths into its entertaining narrative. Eminem's cameo appearance, alongside several other renowned rappers, injects humor into the film and exhibits his inclination toward diverse roles in cinema.

Dr. Dre F. Eminem: I Need a Doctor

This compelling music video directed by Allen Hughes highlights the genuine bond between two influential figures in hip-hop history – Dr. Dre and Eminem. As they navigate through their personal struggles and respective paths to success, this visual spectacle showcases the duo's creative synergy and provides a fascinating glimpse into their artistic collaboration.

An all-encompassing collection of Eminem’s early career performances, from freestyle rap battles to captivating live shows, E  offers viewers an intimate look at the rise of one of the most formidable forces in modern music history. Directed by Philip G.Atwell and Todd McFarlane, this compilation features interviews with those who witnessed first-hand Marshall Mathers' ascent into becoming Slim Shady.

Eminem: The Slim Shady Show Uncut

Featuring animated versions of himself along with his entourage, The Slim Shady Show Uncut is a wildly amusing series showcasing original stories inspired by none other than Eminem himself. With clever humor infused throughout each episode, this uncut version delivers raw entertainment for fans eager to explore another dimension of Slim Shady's world.

Brimming with striking visuals that accompany Akon's poignant lyrics about overcoming obstacles and finding redemption while incarcerated, Konvicted includes appearances from notable artists such as Snoop Dogg and Styles P – as well as Eminem, who lends his remarkable talent to create an evocative soundtrack for the film.

Pauly Shore Is Dead

In this satirical mockumentary directed by and starring Pauly Shore, a multitude of celebrities make cameo appearances – including Eminem, who showcases his penchant for comedic timing while providing a memorable performance that adds depth to the film's overall narrative.

Torrance Rises

A fascinating short film documenting the rise of a fictional character named Torrance, played by Chris Morris, Torrance Rises features a plethora of well-known artists in its cast list - including Eminem. By making an appearance in this innovative project, Eminem demonstrates his openness to exploring unconventional avenues within creative cinema.

Karaoke: Chart Hits

Aspiring vocalists seeking inspiration from some of the biggest names in music will revel in Karaoke: Chart Hits , which features tracks from industry giants such as Britney Spears and Robbie Williams. With several of Eminem's most popular songs included, fans can channel their inner rap god while attempting to master his intricate wordplay and unique delivery style.

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Famous rapper Eminem was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA. He is the son of a fifteen-year-old mother at the time of his birth and a father who left six months later and never returned. Spending most of his childhood moving back and forth between Saint Joseph and suburban Detroit, Michigan, he finally settled on the Eastside of Detroit when he was 12. 

Formerly studying at Lincoln High School in Warren from 1986 to 1989, Marshall often switched schools every two or three months. It made him difficult to make friends and stay out of trouble. Failing at the 9th grade three times until finally dropping out, he said he wasn't stupid. He said he was not interested in school because all he wanted to do was rap. 

Marshall began rapping at the early age of 4 and started pursuing career seriously at the age of 14. That was the time when he began performing rap in the basement of his high school friend's home. At 17, he eventually made a name for himself, Eminem, which was taken from his initials M(arshall) M(athers).

The local Hip-Hop community, used to black rappers, at 1st refused the white Eminem. But in the end, he found the easiest way to win in the underground hip-hop society was by becoming a battle rapper - performing in several clubs and forcing himself on radio shows. 

He wasn't immediately accepted by public, but as time went by he proved himself as a qualified rapper. He began getting some offers to join several other rappers to start a group, Em joined the New Jacks and then moved to Soul Intent and produced his first recorded single with them in 1995. It was a rapper named Proof who then asked Eminem to start a new group because he enjoyed working with him. With their 4 other friends, Proof and Eminem were both in one group named D12, each of whom ended up focusing more on their solo careers rather than their collaboration, leading to a career break. 

It was the birth of Em's first child, Hailie Jade Scott on December 25, 1995 with longtime girlfriend Kim Scott, that encouraged him to work harder for the money his family needed. It was difficult for him who had nothing except the "life sucks" experiences he used as the topic of his rap lyrics. One year later, in 1996, Eminem recorded his first album "Infinite", only to receive few favorable reviews. 

Learning from his previous failure, he soon introduced Slim Shady, an alter ego that wasn't afraid to say whatever he felt. Working on the song with all his heart and strength, Em poured his heart out and reflected his feelings toward his mother who was accused of physically and mentally abusing his younger brother. 

In 1997, Kimberly Ann Scott left him and forbade him to see their child. The frustration sent Eminem to a frequent rate of drug abuse and alcohol that surely affected his composition. Once committing suicide, he finally realized the best and only way to escape from his unhappy life was his musical ambition. Such depression led him to release the brutal "The Slim Shady EP", which he actually filled with some of the composition he had written long time before. Due to his distinctly-exaggerated, nasal-voiced rapping style and his skin color, many people named him music's next "great white hope." 

He finally signed a contract with Interscope and was taken under Dr. Dre 's wing, allowing him to record a full-length CD. Both then started to record "My Name Is" before Dre finally agreeing to produce Em's first album, with "Just Don't Give A F*ck" single as the album preview. A reconciliation with Kimberly Ann Scott led them to a marriage held in the fall of 1998. 

In early 1999, he released "The Slim Shady LP" that spawned hits "My Name Is" and "Guilty Conscience". Over the next years the album went triple platinum, leaving the pros and cons over the album's lyrics far behind. His success continued with "The Marshall Mathers LP" released in the summer of 2000. It sold 1.76 million copies in its first week of release in the U.S., a record for a solo artist, successfully won 3 Grammys and became the first rap album ever to be nominated Abum of the Year. 

As the fame and popularity came, many more controversies arose due to some riots Eminem had caused, including a scuffle with the Insane Clown Posse's employees in a car stereo shop; a battle with pop singer Christina Aguilera; a lawsuit from his mother; and a brawl with Detroit club goers. 

Those accusations inspired him to produce two other songs, entitled "Kill You" and "Kim." In the latter song, he rapped about violently murdering his own wife that in reality drew her to a suicide attempt before they finally got divorced. Kim was at first granted physical custody of their daughter, financial support, a personal driver, and reinstatement of her credit cards, but Eminem later got the joint custody of daughter, Hailie Jade. 

In 2001, he met his Detroit old friends and re-formed D-12 who all together in that summer released an album and hit the road. This was followed by an acting debut in "8 Mile", a film loosely based on his life directed by Curtis Hanson. He won the 2003 Academy Award for the soundtrack titled "Lose Yourself". Then came "The Eminem Show" album, which despite its popular second single "Cleanin' My Closet" that revolved around his dysfunctional childhood and his hatred towards his mother, provoked many critics. Regardless, it was a huge success commercially. 

Another well-received album "Encore", which reunited him with his old buddies in D12, soon followed in 2004. It was nominated for three Grammys and made digital history back then for becoming the first album to sell 10,000 digital copies in one week. Apparently to return the favor, he later hit recording booth with pals for a "D12 World" album in 2005. 

While he was at the peak of his career, Em was rumored going to retire from music industry. But he denied it, "When I say I'm taking a break, I'm taking a break from my music to go in the studio and produce my other artists. Despite his self-defense, the rapper apparently got caught in worse situation as he once was sent under treatment to overcome his dependency on sleep medication. This obviously provoked public worldwide to have a worsening perception on both his personal and musical career. 

Indeed, Em kept working on his music career. A greatest hits compilation "Curtain Call: The Hits" was released on December 6, 2005. Just like its predecessors, the new set scored great success, bowing atop of the Billboard album charts. Things also turned better in his love life as he revealed that he's back together with ex-wife, Kimberly. "We have reconciled and are probably going to remarry," he said back then. They finally remarried, but it only lasted less than three months. Kim cited Em's dependency to the sleep-medication as the reason behind their latest breakup. 

But Em denied it as saying, "Her allegations regarding my status post-rehab are both untrue and unfortunate.... she was aware that I was filing for divorce. We both tried to give our marriage another chance and quickly realized that a wedding doesn't fix the underlying problems." 

After "Encore", he took a break from recording. He said he was "in limbo" and "debating" about when and if he would release another album. He said, "I'm always working I'm always in the studio. It feels good right now, the energy of the label. For a while, I didn't want to go back to the studio ... I went through some personal things. I'm coming out of those personal things [and] it feels good." 

In May 2009, his fans rejoiced as a comeback album "Relapse" was rolled out that year. Featuring hits like "Crack a Bottle", "We Made You" and "Beautiful", it topped Hot 200, marking the umpteenth time he sat at the top spot of the U.S. album chart. As one of the most-awaited album of the year, the record became the best-selling rap CD by the end of December. 

New music kept coming from the rapper as he dropped another album "Recovery" in the following year. Not only did it produce smash hit singles like "Not Afraid" and "Love the Way You Lie" but it also became his ticket to collect more Grammy Awards. He even scored his best-selling single to date with 10.25 million sold worldwide for the Rihanna-assisted track. 

Despite being one of the best-selling rapper in the world, Em never forgot his roots. Besides his reunion with D12, he also got back together with another of his Bad Meets Evil homie, Royce 5'9'' for "Hell: The Sequel" album. The CD was released a year after his "Recovery". 

Fans' demand for new music after two years of absence was answered by Eminem in 2013. He announced "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" with "Berzerk" as a lead single. Although it was only previewed with one single, the album was already lauded by critics. It was named one of the most anticipated albums of 2013 by multiple music magazines.

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Shortly before making an appearance at the NFL Draft, Eminem announced that his 12th studio album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)” will be releasing this summer.

EMINEM — THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY 💿 NEW ALBUM 🚨SUMMER 2024🚨 pic.twitter.com/RFmNjhK2N3 — NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) April 26, 2024

A trailer for the album shortly hit the internet after his NFL cameo, showing a true crime reporter discussing the death of Eminem’s alter ego, Slim Shady. “Through his complex and oft-criticized, tongue-twisting rhymes, the anti-hero known as Slim Shady has had no shortage of enemies,” he says.

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The rapper surprise-released his last album, “Music to Be Murdered By,” in January 2020. It was an instant success, bowing with the top spot on the Billboard 200 and spawning the hit single “Godzilla” featuring Juice Wrld, which peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100.

Slim Shady has long been an alter ego for Eminem, dating back to 1997’s “Slim Shady EP” and “The Slim Shady LP,” which arrived two years later. The character has often been one he’s assumed to deliver his more aggressive and violent lyrics, which branded him as a controversial rapper from the start of his career. He’s assumed the alter ego on songs including “Guilty Conscience,” “’97 Bonnie and Clyde” and, fittingly, “Kill You.”

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TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the country.

Stars: Da'Vinchi , Michole Briana White , Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory , Russell Hornsby

Votes: 6,477

2. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

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Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band , Don Pardo , Darrell Hammond , Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,753

3. Entourage (2004–2011)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Film star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.

Stars: Kevin Connolly , Adrian Grenier , Kevin Dillon , Jerry Ferrara

Votes: 176,873

4. 8 Mile (2002)

R | 110 min | Drama, Music

Follows a young rapper in the Detroit area, struggling with every aspect of his life; he wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem.

Director: Curtis Hanson | Stars: Eminem , Brittany Murphy , Kim Basinger , Mekhi Phifer

Votes: 321,026 | Gross: $116.72M

5. The Interview (II) (2014)

R | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

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Directors: Evan Goldberg , Seth Rogen | Stars: James Franco , Seth Rogen , Randall Park , Lizzy Caplan

Votes: 354,781 | Gross: $6.11M

6. Funny People (2009)

R | 146 min | Comedy, Drama

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Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Adam Sandler , Seth Rogen , Leslie Mann , Eric Bana

Votes: 123,640 | Gross: $51.86M

7. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Votes: 17,431

8. 60 Minutes (1968– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News

The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.

Stars: Andrew Rooney , Lesley Stahl , Steve Kroft , Morley Safer

Votes: 4,340

9. The Wash (2001)

R | 93 min | Comedy

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Director: DJ Pooh | Stars: Dr. Dre , Snoop Dogg , Anthony Albano , Tic

Votes: 7,668 | Gross: $10.10M

10. Biography (1987– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

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12. The DOC (2022)

94 min | Documentary

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13. The Defiant Ones (2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

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Stars: Stevie Nicks , Bono , Dr. Dre , Tom Petty

Votes: 15,680

14. Eminem: Count Me In (2023)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

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15. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: David Letterman , Paul Shaffer , Alan Kalter , Biff Henderson

Votes: 14,293

16. The Soup (2004–2020)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

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Votes: 6,047

17. Bodied (2017)

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18. Crank Yankers (2002–2022)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

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21. The Jonathan Ross Show (2011– )

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22. Rize (2005)

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23. Howard Stern on Demand (2005–2013)

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8 min | Crime, Drama, Music

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26. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)

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27. Akon feat. Eminem: Smack That (2006 Music Video)

4 min | Crime, Music

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29. Behind the Music (1997–2021)

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31. Total Request Live (1998–2019)

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32. Limp Bizkit: Break Stuff (2000 Music Video)

3 min | Music

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4 min | Short, Drama, Music

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TV-MA | 147 min | Documentary, Music

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The Death Of Slim Shady is the followup to the rapper’s 11th studio album from 2020, Music to Be Murdered By . That album landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, for Em’s historic 10th consecutive leader. Prior to that Eminem delivered another surprise with Kamikaze, which dropped in 2018 without any warning.

Eminem was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, in a class that included Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Lionel Richie and Carly Simon.

Em’s longtime collaborator Dr. Dre did the honors at the Rock Hall, and it was Dre who announced that a new Eminem album was on the way, spilling the beans on late night TV last month.

“Let me tell you something, let me explain something to you right now: Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year,” Dre said to cheers from the studio audience for Jimmy Kimmel Live , for his first late night appearance in 30 years. “And I actually talked to him and he said it okay for me to make that announcement right here on this show. So he has an album coming out, I’ve got songs on it and it’s fire. I’m actually gonna hear the entire album for the first time for tomorrow.”

Also, the official video for Eminem’s 2004 song “Mockingbird” flew past 1 billion views earlier this week on YouTube, and the MC posted a single, powerful image on Instagram on Sunday honoring his 16th sober anniversary .

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Eminem has announced that his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) , will be out this summer.

Appearing tonight at the first round of the NFL Draft in Detroit, Eminem (real name: Marshall Mathers) also released a trailer on social media. The clip shows a crime reporter discussing the death of Eminem’s alter ego, Slim Shady.

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50 Cent then makes a cameo. “He’s not a friend, he’s a psychopath,” he says.

The reporter continues, “The same rude lyrics and controversial antics may have ultimately led to his demise. Join me as we recreate the events that led to the murder of Slim Shady.”

Eminem then makes an appearance, stating, “I knew it was only a matter of time for Slim.”

Eminem’s last album, Music to Be Murdered By , came out in January 2020. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and had a hit single, Godzilla , featuring Juice Wrld, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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