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'''Marshall Bruce Mathers III''' (born ] ]), better known as '''Eminem''' or '''Slim Shady''', is a ] and ]-winning ] ], ] and ] from the ], ] area. Having sold 70 million albums worldwide Eminem is one of the best selling musicians of the early 00's decade and one of the best selling rappers of all time,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.tv/mtv.tv/dynamo/shells/artist_of_the_week.jhtml;jsessionid=GYCT1VPRA0ZFDQFIAIISFE4AVABBEIV0?article=30113358 | title=Eminem|publisher=MTV.tv|accesdate=2007-03-12}}</ref> Eminem was discovered by pioneer ]per and producer ], who signed him to his ] label. '''Marshall Bruce Mathers III''' (born ] ]), better known as '''Eminem''' or '''Slim Shady''', is a ] and ]-winning ] ], ] and ] from the ], ] area. Having sold 70 million albums worldwide Eminem is one of the best selling musicians of the early 00's decade and one of the best selling rappers of all time,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.tv/mtv.tv/dynamo/shells/artist_of_the_week.jhtml;jsessionid=GYCT1VPRA0ZFDQFIAIISFE4AVABBEIV0?article=30113358 | title=Eminem|publisher=MTV.tv|accesdate=2007-03-12}}</ref> Eminem was discovered by pioneer ]per and producer ], who signed him to his ] label.


Nobel Laureate ] has praised Mathers for his "verbal energy" and for arousing popular interest in poetry and lyrics.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3033614.stm</ref> Eminem is infamous for the controversy surrounding many of his lyrics. With the enormous success of his highly acclaimed album '']'' and its subsequent nomination for four Grammy awards including Album of the Year, critics such as ] denounced his lyrics as ] and ], while others protested that it promoted violence.<ref name="GLAAD99">{{cite web|title=GLAAD: Eminem's Hate Lyrics |url=http://www.glaad.org/action/campaigns_detail.php?id=3304 |publisher=GLAAD}}</ref> Nobel Laureate ] has praised Mathers for his "verbal energy" and for arousing popular interest in poetry and lyrics.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/some local attention in a rap group called ] (who were formaly called '''Bassmint Productions'''), in 1995, making his first official tape, '']''. In 1996, he released an independent underground album named '']''. The album received no airplay and a mixed response from critics, with people claiming Eminem's rapping style sounded too similar to ] and ]. Eminem followed ''Infinite'' with '']'', which saw his lyrics take a decidedly darker turn, in songs like "No One's Iller" and "Murder Murder", the latter of which he talks about having to commit crimes to feed his daughter. After this album he received much attention and mixed reviews in the hip hop underground due to his distinctive style and the fact that he was ] in a predominantly ] genre.

==Biography==
===Early career===
Born in ] to Marshall Bruce Mathers II and Deborah Nelson Mathers, of Scottish, German and English descent.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ancestry of Marshall Bruce Mathers III|publisher=William Addams Reitwiesner Genealogical Service|url=http://www.wargs.com/other/mathers.html}}</ref> He was raised in Roseville/Sterling Heights Michigan and was interested in hip hop from a young age. He began performing as early as 13 in a group called ] and they made an EP called '']''. He later gaining some local attention in a rap group called ] (who were formaly called '''Bassmint Productions'''), in 1995, making his first official tape, '']''. In 1996, he released an independent underground album named '']''. The album received no airplay and a mixed response from critics, with people claiming Eminem's rapping style sounded too similar to ] and ]. Eminem followed ''Infinite'' with '']'', which saw his lyrics take a decidedly darker turn, in songs like "No One's Iller" and "Murder Murder", the latter of which he talks about having to commit crimes to feed his daughter. After this album he received much attention and mixed reviews in the hip hop underground due to his distinctive style and the fact that he was ] in a predominantly ] genre.


Eminem had done a notable amount of rapping with fellow Detroit MC ] early in his career. They referred to themselves as ], with Eminem playing the Evil and Royce playing the Bad in the song of the same name. Royce da 5'9" and Eminem were considered to be two of the best underground MCs in Detroit and were both respected for their skills. Eminem had done a notable amount of rapping with fellow Detroit MC ] early in his career. They referred to themselves as ], with Eminem playing the Evil and Royce playing the Bad in the song of the same name. Royce da 5'9" and Eminem were considered to be two of the best underground MCs in Detroit and were both respected for their skills.
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===Success=== ===Success===


At Aftermath/Interscope, Mathers released '']'', which went on to be one of the most popular albums of 1999, "slim" enjoyed the professional sylings of , going ] by the end of the year. With the album's popularity came controversy surrounding many of the album's lyrics. In "'97 Bonnie and Clyde", he describes a trip with his infant daughter, disposing of the body of his wife. Another song, "]", ends with him encouraging a man to murder his wife and her lover. "Guilty Conscience" also marked the beginning of the powerful friendship and musical bond that Dr. Dre and Eminem would share. The two label-mates would later collaborate on a line of hit songs, including "]" and "What's the Difference" from Dr. Dre's album ], ] from the ], Say What U Say From ] and ]/Curtains Down from ]. When Dr. Dre first heard his tape, he thought Eminem was black.<ref>http://www.dr-dre.com/info/interview_vh1_nuthin_but_an_m_thing.php</ref> At Aftermath/Interscope, Mathers released '']'', which went on to be one of the most popular albums of 1999, "slim" enjoyed the professional sylings of , going ] by the end of the year. With the album's popularity came controversy surrounding many of the album's lyrics. In "'97yde", he describes a trip with his infant daughter, disposing of the body of his wife. Another song, "]", ends with him encouraging a man to murder his wife and her lover. "Guilty Conscience" also marked the beginning of the powerful friendship and musical bond that Dr. Dre and Eminem would share. The two label-mates would later collaborate on a line of hit songs, including "]" and "What's the Difference" from Dr. Dre's album ], ] from the ], Say What U Say From ] and ]/Curtains Down from ]. When Dr. Dre first heard his tape, he thought Eminem was black.<ref>http://www.dr-dre.com/info/interview_vh1_nuthin_but_an_m_thing.php</ref>


''The ]'' was released in May 2000. Breaking the sophomore curse, it quickly sold two million copies. It was Eminem's fastest selling album to date.<ref>http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5923810/eminem_bounces_britney_from_top_spot</ref> The first single released from the album, '']'', was a huge hit, thanks in part to the catchy rhythm and chorus line, "Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?" (adapted from the catch phrase of the TV quiz show '']''). It also created some buzz by insulting celebrities and making dubious claims about them; he implies, among other things, that ] performed ] on ] (of ]) and ] (of ]'s '']''). In his second single, "]", he reveals to his fans the pressures from his record company to top "]" and sell more records, and dismisses the alleged controversial link between music such as that of ] and shootings such as ] as absurd, instead blaming the parents. Eminem had parodied shock rocker ] in the video "My Name Is", the artists are now on good terms. They have performed a remix of the song "The Way I Am" together in concert.<ref>http://www.nyrock.com/worldbeat/02_2001/021601.asp</ref>In the third single, "]" (which samples ]'s "]"), Eminem attempts to deal with his new-found fame, taking on the perspective of a deranged fan who kills himself and his pregnant girlfriend, mirroring "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" on ''The Slim Shady LP''. It was named as the third greatest rap song of all time in a list compiled by Q Magazine,<ref>http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/q150lists.htm</ref> and came in 10th in a similar survey conducted by Top40-Charts.com.<ref>http://top40-charts.com/features/top100_greatest_hiphop2.php</ref> More importantly, it was ranked 290th in Rolling Stone Magazine's "500 Greatest Songs Of All Time".<ref>http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/500songs</ref> ''The ]'' was released in May 2000. Breaking the sophomore curse, it quickly sold two million copies. selling album to date.<ref>http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5923810/eminem_bounces_britney_from_top_spot</ref> The first single released from the album, '']'', was a huge hit, thanks in part to the catchy rhythm and chorus line, "Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?" (adapted from the catch phrase of the TV quiz show '']''). It also created some buzz by insulting celebrims about them; he implies, among other things, that ] performed ] on ] (of ]) and ] (of ]'s '']''). In his second single, "]", he reveals to his fans the pressures from his record company to top "] and shootings such as ] as absurd, instead brents. Eminem had parodied shock rocker ] in the video "My Name Is", the artists are now on good terms. They have performed a remix of the song "The Way I Am" together in concert.<rewww.nyrock.co001/021601.asp</ref>In the third single, "]" (which samples ]'s "]"), Eminem attempts to deal with his new-found fame, taking on the perspective of a deranged fan who kills himself and hilyde" on ''The Slim Shady LP''. It was named as the third greatest rap song of all time in a list compiled by Q Magazine,<ref>http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/q150lists.htm</ref> and came in 10th in a similar survey coCharts.com.<ref>http://top40-charts.com/features/top100_greatest_hiphop2.php</ref> More importantly, it was ranked 290th in Rolling Stone Magazine's "500 Greatest Songs Of All Time".<ref>http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/500songs</ref>


Mathers' third major album, '']'', was released in summer 2002 and proved to be another smash hit for the rapper shooting to number one on the charts and selling well over 1 million copies in its first week of release. It featured the single "]", an apparent sequel to "The Real Slim Shady", in which he makes derogatory comments about ]s, ], ], and ], among others. The album reflected on the impact of his rise to fame, his relationship with his wife and daughter, and his status in the hip-hop community. He also addresses the charges he faced over assaulting a ] he saw kissing his wife in 2000. While there is clear anger present on several tracks, this album was considerably less inflammatory than the previous, and as such did not face any protests of misogyny and homophobia that had plagued ''The Marshall Mathers LP''. Mathers' third major album, '']'', was released in summer 2002 and proved to be another smash hit for the rapper shooting to number one on the charts and selling well over 1 million copies in its firstIt featured the single "]", an apparent sequel to "The Real Slim Shady", in which he lbum reflected on the impact of his rise to fame, his relationship with r, and his status in the hip-hop community. He also addresses the charges he facedulting a ] he saw kissing his wife in 2000. While there is clear anger present on several tracks, tinflammatory than the previous, and as such did not face any protests of misogyny and homophobia that had plagued ''The Marshall Mathers LP''.

the year 2004 saw the release of Mathers' fourth major album, '']''. The album was another chart-topper for the rapper, driven by the single "]", notable for its lampooning of ]. Despite the comedic theme of the lead single, ''Encore'' also had its fair share of serious subject matter, including the anti-war track "]". By the end of 2005 Mathers was back with a new single, "]", recorded for the greatest-hits set '']''. Eminem often said that one of his most influential rappers in his career was ], during an interview for the '']'' documentary.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/tupac/news_feature_102703/</ref>


the year 2004 sawbum, '']''. The album was another chart-topper for the rapper, driven by the single "]", notable for its lampooning of ].dic theme of the lead single, ''Encore'' also had its fair share of serious subject g the anti-war track "]". By the end of 2005 Mathers was back with a new single, "]", recorded for the greatest-hits set '']''. Eminem often said that one of his most influential rappers in his career was ], during an interview for the '']'' documentary.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/tupac/news_feature_10
===Drug use=== ===Drug use===
Mathers is no stranger to drugs and alcohol, as suggested by a large number of his songs, including "Drug Ballad", "These Drugs" (with ]) and "Under the Influence". The song "I'm Shady" (''The Slim Shady LP'', 1999) includes the explanatory line "well, I do take pills (], acid, or prescription drugs), don't do ] / don't do crack, don't do ] / I do smoke ] / don't do ] / I do do ], do drink ] / I just wanna make a few things clear". Other tracks, such as "]", do suggest cocaine use. However, with a sentence of two years of probation taking effect in 2001, during which he was subject to mandatory regular drug testing, his recreational drug use was put to an end. This is supported with references to his drug use in his music all-but disappearing after 2001, and comments by late band-mate Proof, who stated that Mathers "sobered up".<ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1452709/03012002/eminem.jhtml</ref> However, he did turn to ] ] for relief of sleeping troubles and eventually went to rehab to recover from the addiction. In summer 2005, Mathers embarked on his first U.S. concert run in three years, the Anger Management 3 Tour, featuring ], ] and G-Unit, D12, ], ], and others. In August 2005, Mathers canceled the European leg of the tour and subsequently announced that he had entered ] for treatment for a "dependency on sleep medication".<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/arts/theshallowend/200508/s1441976.htm</ref> Mathers is no stranger to drugs and a suggested by a large number of his songs, including "Drug Ballad", "These Drugs" (with ]) and "Under the Influence". The song "I'm Shady" (''The Slim Shady LP'', 1999) includes the explanatory line "well, I do take pills (], acid, or prescription drugs), don't do ] / don't dcaine|coke]] / I do smoke ] / don't do ] / I do do ], do drink ] / I just wanna make a few things clear". Other tracks, such as "]", do suggest cocaine use. However, with a sentence of two years of probation taking effect in 2001, during which he was subject to mandatory regular drug testing, his recreational drug use was put to an end. This is supported with references to his drug uusic all-but disappearing after 2001, and comments by late band-mate Proof, who stated that Mathers "sobered up".<ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1452709/03012002/eminem.jhtml</ref> However, he did turn to ] ] for relief of sleeping troubles and eventually went to rehab to recover from the addiction. In summer 2005, Mathers embarked on his first U.S. concert run in three years, the Anger Management 350 Cent]] and G-Unit, D12, ], and others. In August 2005, Mathers canceled the European leg of the tour and subsequently announced that he had entered ] for treatment for a "dependency on sleep medication".<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/arts/theshallowend/200508/s1441976.ht



===Recent events=== ===Recent events===


In 2005, some industry insiders speculated that Mathers was considering ending his rapping career after six years and several multi-platinum albums. Speculation began in early 2005 about a double-disc album to be released late that year, rumored to be titled ''The Funeral''. <ref>http://www.1strowseats.com/blog/?p=32</ref> The album manifested itself under the name ''],'' and was released on ] ] under Aftermath Entertainment. In 2005, some industry insiders speculated that Mathers was considering ending his rapping career after six years and several multi-platinon began in early 2005 about a double-disc album to be rored to be titled ''The Futp://www.1strowseats.com/blog/?p=32</ref>e name ''],'' and was releas under Aftermath Entert


In July 2005, the ''Detroit Free Press'' broke news of a potential final bow for Mathers as a solo performer, quoting members of his inside circle who said that he will begin to fully embrace the role of producer and label executive. The ''Free Press'', Mathers' hometown paper, wrote that the aptly titled ''Encore'' album would now stand as his final solo album.<ref>http://www.freep.com/entertainment/music/encore15e_20050715.htm</ref> In July 2005, the ''Detroit Free Press'' broke news of a potential final bow for Mathers as a solo performer, quoting members of his inside circle who said that he will begin to fully embrace the role of producer and label executive. The ''Free Press'', Mathers' hometown paper, wrote that the aptly titled ''Encore'' album would now stand as his final solo album.<ref>http://www.ft/music/encore15e_20050715.htm</ref>


Mathers announced via '']'' that he does not plan on retiring soon, though he is planning on taking a break to produce music. <ref>http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1506087/20050721/eminem.jhtml</ref> He is still uncertain whether another album will be released, but his career has not come to a full stop. He is continuing to work out of the spotlight, including producing the ] album ''Red Gone Wild''. Mathers announced via ''] album ''Red Gone Wild''.


At "Anger Management" in ] and Atlanta's HiFi Buys Amphitheater, he openly announced that he is not retiring and indicates this is all just gossip by saying the moon exploding is a more credible rumor. However, many still speculate that he will be retiring and the announcement at Madison Square Garden was only a ploy to distract the fans. At "Anger Management" in ] and Atlanta's HiFi Buys Amphitheater, he openly announced that he isnd indicates this is all just gossip by saying the moon exploding is a more credible rumor. However, many still speculate that he will be retiring and the announcement at Madison Square Garden was only a ploy to distract
Adding to the already feverish rumns, Mathers released a track on ''Curtain Call'' entitled "When I'm Gone". Ts feature the topic of Slim ructive power over Marshall Mathers' life, and talks of laying his ] to rest, one line featuring the lyrics "I turn around, find a gun on the ground, co it to my brain, scream 'Die Shady!' and pop
On ] ], the day of ''Curtain iki>'</nowiki>s release, Mathers denied that he was retiring on Detroit-based WKQI's "Mojo in the Mornin'" radio show, but implied that he would at least be taking a break as an artist, saying, "I'm at a point in my life right now wheron't know where my career is going… This is the reason that we called it 'Curtain Call,' because this could be the final thing. We don't know."<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/arts/AP-People-Eminem.html</ref>


Eminem has had some activity since the release of ''Curtain Call.'' Eminem also rapped a verse in a live performance of ]' "Touch It" remix at the 2006 BET Music Awards on ], [[2
Adding to the already feverish rumors from fans, Mathers released a track on ''Curtain Call'' entitled "When I'm Gone". The lyrics feature the topic of Slim Shady's destructive power over Marshall Mathers' life, and talks of laying his ] to rest, one line featuring the lyrics "I turn around, find a gun on the ground, cock it/ Put it to my brain, scream 'Die Shady!' and pop it. *gun fires*"
On ] ], ]''. Eminem produced 8 tracks on the album.atur
Eminem is featured ]" which appeared on ]'s new album ]. He alhe video with a new tattoo and a green polo. According to Akon, Eminem has canceled his retirement plans and is making a new album. He said, "Eminem told me he was getting bored with everything, which is why he took a break. But he's back working on an album and I've got some records ready for him to use on it. We've talked about doing something together for so long, but our schedules made it impossible. It was our chemistry that got him out of retirement".<ref>http://www.teenmusi=135889&c=1020</ref> On November 19, "Smack That" topped the ] and claimed Eminem his 7th UK Number One Single. In December 2006, it was nominated for "].


Producer Swizz Beatz has also said in an interview that he has sent some new tracks to Eminem. <ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.4371/title.swizz-beatz-talks-work-with-emi
On ] ], the day of ''Curtain Call''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s release, Mathers denied that he was retiring on Detroit-based WKQI's "Mojo in the Mornin'" radio show, but implied that he would at least be taking a break as an artist, saying, "I'm at a point in my life right now where I feel like I don't know where my career is going… This is the reason that we called it 'Curtain Call,' because this could be the final thing. We don't know."<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/arts/AP-People-Eminem.html</ref>


Eminem was set to appear on ], but it has been said that the passing of Proof prevented Eminem from contrs verse.
Eminem has had some activity since the release of ''Curtain Call.'' Eminem also rapped a verse in a live performance of ]' "Touch It" remix at the 2006 BET Music Awards on ], ].


On ] ], Emin antitled '']'', featuring artists from the Shady Records roster. The first single released was "]", which features ], ], and new artist ]. Eminem's fifth studio album will release at the earliest ] of ] and it will probably be out sometime ] according to rumors. Eminem wants the first single to be different than previous times and he said this album will lyrically be his best. <ref>http://www.rapbasement.com/content/view/2671/38/ Rap Basement</ref>
On ] ], ] released '']''. Eminem produced 8 tracks on the album. He was also featured in the song "There They Go".


Eminem is known to be featuring on a fulease by ].<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4423
Eminem is featured in a new ] single "]" which appeared on ]'s new album ]. He also appears in the video with a new tattoo and a green polo. According to Akon, Eminem has canceled his retirement plans and is making a new album. He said, "Eminem told me he was getting bored with everything, which is why he took a break. But he's back working on an album and I've got some records ready for him to use on it. We've talked about doing something together for so long, but our schedules made it impossible. It was our chemistry that got him out of retirement".<ref>http://www.teenmusic.com/d.asp?r=135889&c=1020</ref> On November 19, "Smack That" topped the ] and claimed Eminem his 7th UK Number One Single. In December 2006, it was nominated for "]" at the ].

Producer Swizz Beatz has also said in an interview that he has sent some new tracks to Eminem. <ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.4371/title.swizz-beatz-talks-work-with-eminem-2pac</ref>

Eminem was set to appear on ]'s 2006 album ''Everready: The Religion'' on track entitled "My World" along with Tech and ], but it has been said that the passing of Proof prevented Eminem from contributing his verse.

On ] ], Eminem released an album compilation entitled '']'', featuring artists from the Shady Records roster. The first single released was "]", which features ], ], and new artist ]. Eminem's fifth studio album will release at the earliest ] of ] and it will probably be out sometime ] according to rumors. Eminem wants the first single to be different than previous times and he said this album will lyrically be his best. <ref>http://www.rapbasement.com/content/view/2671/38/ Rap Basement</ref>

Eminem is known to be featuring on a future album release by ].<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4423941.stm</ref>

==Controversies==
===Alleged homophobia=== ===Alleged homophobia===


With the enormous popularity of '']'', the controversy surrounding him grew even larger, especially when it was nominated for a ] for Album of the Year. Though Mathers had always claimed that his lyrics were not meant to be taken seriously, and that he had nothing against homosexuals or women, the gay rights group GLAAD organized a ] of the Grammys. Mathers responded to this by rapping "Stan" on-stage with openly gay singer ], ending the performance by hugging John. This gesture failed to appease many of his critics. He said he did not know Elton John was gay, but he told ] after the awards show that he respected him: "Of course I'd heard of Elton John," Eminem said, "but I didn't know he was gay. I didn't know anything about his personal life. I didn't really care, but being that he was gay and he had my back, I think it made a statement in itself saying that he understood where I was coming from."<ref>http://www.wndu.com/entertainment/022001/entertainment_6360.php</ref> With the enormous popularity of '']'', the controversy surrounding him grew even larger, especially whented for a ] for Album of the Year. Though Mathers had always claimed thyrics were not meant to be taken seriously, and that he had ns group GLAAD organized a ] of the Grammys. Mathered to this by rapping "Stan" on-stage with openly gay singer ], endingrmance by hElton John was gay, but he told ] after the awards show thpected him: "Of course I'd heard of Elton John," Eminem die was gay. I didn't know anythingonaldidn't really care, but being that he was gay and he had my back, I think it made a statement in itself saying that he understood where I was coming from."<ref>http://www.wndu.cinment/02tainment_6360.php</ref>






===Violence towards women=== ===Violence t
The three 'eye-opening' songs most often cited as examples in ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' of Mathers' supposed ] were "Kill You", "'97 Bonnie and Clyde" and "Kim." Critics claimed the former portrayed extremely violent abuse against women in general and contained a line about him ] his own mother, "Oh, now he's raping his own mother, abusing a whore, The three 'eye-openi cited as examples in ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' of Mathers' supposed ] were "Kill You", "'97 Bonnlyde" and "Kim." Critics claimed the former portrayed extremely violent abuse against womeral and contained a line about him ] his own mother,'s raping his own mother, abusing a whore,
snorting coke, and we gave him the Rolling Stone cover?". The latter is not so much a song as it is a reenactment of a fictional fight between him and his wife, although his shouted, hoarse lines do rhyme. Despite his conflicting expressions of love and hate throughout the track, he ends up slitting Kim's throat at the end, accompanied by cries of "Bleed, bitch, bleed!" Several people objected to the graphic description of ]. On the clean version of the CD, the track was removed and replaced with a song almost entirely devoid of profanity called "The Kids." snorting coke, and we gave him the Rolling Stone cover?". The latter is not so much a song as it is a reenactment of a fictional fightnd his wife, although his shouted, hoarse lines do rhyme. Despite his conflicting expressove and hate throughout the track, he ends up slitting Kim's throat at the end, accompanied by cries of "Bleed, bitch, bleed!" Several people objected to the graphic d of ]. On rsion of the CD, the track was removed and replaced with a song almost entirelrofanity calle
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Since Mathers' rapid ascent to fame, tell-all biographies of varying quality have been published, including ''Shady Bizzness'' by his former bodyguard Byron Williams. Mathers himself has written a book called ''Angry Blonde'', released in 2000, where he reveals the emotions and intent behind the lyrics in the ''Marshall Mathers LP'' and "Slim Shady LP", and describes his passion for and approach to rapping. Since Mathers' rapid ascent toll biographies of ity have been published, including ''Sh byn Williams. Mathers himitten a book called ''Anhere emotions and intent behind the lye ''Marshall Mathers LP'' and "Slim Shady LP", and ior and approach


As one of the members of the rap group ], Mathers appeared on the album ''Devil's Night'', released in 2001 and launching his own Shady Records imprint. The album was certified multi-platinum. The album contained the single "]", renamed "Purple Hills" for radio play. Another song, "Blow My Buzz", was on the soundtrack for the Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg film ''The Wash'' (2001), in which Mathers had a ]. As one of the members of the rap group ", renamed "Purple Hills" for radio play. Another song, "Blow My Buzz", wafor the Dr. DDogg film ''The Wash'whid a [[cmeo app
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===Criticism of other artists=== ===Criticism of other artists===
Eminem's provocative style has resulted in a number of high-profile feuds erupting between the rapper and some of his music industry peers. He has at one time or another had disputes with artists including ], former ''Source'' magazine co-owner Raymond "]" Scott, ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] (specifically members ] and ]), ], ], ], ] and ], as well as ]. Eminem's provocative style has resulted in a number of higs erupting between the rapper and some of his music industry peers. He has at one time or another had disputes with artists including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ], ], ] and ], as well as [[Ch
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] of ] has shared his criticism of Eminem as Follows and has quoted him as the "new" Elvis Presley.:"Eminem is the new ] because, number one, he has the respect for black music that Elvis had. I think he's courteous and sympathetic to black music and, unfortunately, he's more sympathetic to black music than many black artists themselves." <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0195982ticism of George W. Bush=m mosh.PNG|Eminem votes in]".|200px|left|thumb]]
In all of these beefs Eminem and other have more-or-less made peace. He has used his many connections within the music industry, especially with mixtape DJs, to release many unofficial diss tracks. His partnership with DJ Green Lantern, while it lasted, led to several mixtapes entitled The Invasion. On these mixtapes there were many songs unrelated to the animosity between Eminem and his labelmates and other artists, though the majority of the songs could easily be called diss tracks. The harshest of these was the second, called Conspiracy Theory. It had several songs by Eminem and his crew attacking a range of artists, particularly Ja Rule and Benzino, including "Bump Heads," "Doe Ray Me," and a remix of the Tupac (2Pac) song "Hail Mary" (with no contribution from ]).
On ] admitted it was "looking into" allegations that Mathertened the ] after the unreleased song "We As Americans" leaked onto the ]. The lyrics in question: "Fuck money / I don't rap for dead presidents / I'd rather see the president dead / It's never been said, but I set precedents...". The song was being recorded to possibly be on ''Encore,'' but wound up on a bonus CD accompanying the album instead. The second use of the ] in that version. The skit was also used in ] song "Bin Laden", stated near the end. Immortal Technique also attacks the president on the song.


On ], ], a week before the ] message, with lyrics such as "fuck Bush" and of massion]] that we call our president." The video features Mathers gathering up an army of people presented as victims of the ]. However, once the army breaks in, it is reve they are there to simply register to vote, and the video ends with the words 2" on the screen.
In acceptance of his Grammy for Best Rap Album (for The Eminem Show) in 2003, he credited his rap influences, saying, "I made me a little list of MCs that I wanted to name off that inspired me to, to bring me where I am today - cause honestly, I wouldn't be here without them. So the list goes like this, and it's not in this order, but the list is this: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], all of ], ], Treach from ], ], ], ], ]. Thank you, 'cause I learned from all of you. Thank you."<ref>http://www.mmguide.musicmatch.com/artist/artist.cgi?ARTISTID=650621</ref>


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] of ] has shared his criticism of Eminem as Follows and has quoted him as the "new" Elvis Presley.:"Eminem is the new ] because, number one, he has the respect for black music that Elvis had. I think he's courteous and sympathetic to black music and, unfortunately, he's more sympathetic to black music than many black artists themselves." <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0195982/bio</ref>


===Michael
===Criticism of George W. Bush===
On ], ], a week after the release of "] called into the ]-based ] radio show to report his displeasure with the video, which parodies Jackson's ] trial, ], and an incident in which Jackson's hair caught on fire while filming a ] commercial in 1984. The lyrics to "Just Lose It" also refer to Jackson' state in his song "...and that's not a stab at Michael/Thats just a metaphor/I'm just psycho...". Many of Jackson's supporters and friends spoke out about the video, including ], who called the video "kicking a man while he's down" and "bullshit",<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3825</ref> and ] who declared, "Eminem has lost his ghetto pass. We want the pass back."<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnef> In the video, Eminem also parodied ], ], and a Blonde-Ambition-touring [[Madonna (entertainer)
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] was the first channel to stop airing the video. MTV, however, announced it would continue airing the video, and "Just Lose It" became the #1 requested video on '']'' for the week ending ]. ''The Source'', through its CEO Raymond "]" Scottvideo to be pulled, but the song off the album, and a public apology to Jackson from Mathers.<ref>http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=6321</ref>
On ], ], the ] admitted it was "looking into" allegations that Mathers had threatened the ] after the unreleased song "We As Americans" leaked onto the ]. The lyrics in question: "Fuck money / I don't rap for dead presidents / I'd rather see the president dead / It's never been said, but I set precedents...". The song was being recorded to possibly be on ''Encore,'' but wound up on a bonus CD accompanying the album instead. The second use of the word "dead" was ] in that version. The skit was also used in ] song "Bin Laden", stated near the end. Immortal Technique also attacks the president on the song.


Others dismissed "Just Lose It" as a tame ]-style knockoff.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,15126,00.html</ref> Regarding Jackson's protest, Yankovic, who parodied the Eminem song "Lose Yourself" on a track titled "Couch Potato" on his 2003 album '']'', told the '']'', "Last year, Eminem forced me to halt production for my "Lose Yourself" parody because he somehow thought that it would be harmful to his image or career. So the ] of this situation with Michael is not lost on me".
On ], ], a week before the ], Eminem released the video for his song titled "Mosh" on the internet. The song features a very strong anti-] message, with lyrics such as "fuck Bush" and "this ] that we call our president." The video features Mathers gathering up an army of people presented as victims of the ] and leading them to the ]. However, once the army breaks in, it is revealed that they are there to simply register to vote, and the video ends with the words "VOTE Tuesday November 2" on the screen.


===Legal p
After Bush won the election, the video's ending was changed to Eminem and the protesters invading while Bush was giving a speech.


At the same time his aunt and uncle, Jack and Betty Schmitt, sued him, charging that he had reneise to build a $350,000 house for them and supply them with money for the house's upkeep. The couple claimed that Mathers had kept the house in his name, and then issued them eviction orders.
===Michael Jackson===

On ], ], a week after the release of "]", Eminem's first single off ''Encore'', ] called into the ]-based ] radio show to report his displeasure with the video, which parodies Jackson's ] trial, ], and an incident in which Jackson's hair caught on fire while filming a ] commercial in 1984. The lyrics to "Just Lose It" also refer to Jackson's legal troubles, however he does state in his song "...and that's not a stab at Michael/Thats just a metaphor/I'm just psycho...". Many of Jackson's supporters and friends spoke out about the video, including ], who called the video "kicking a man while he's down" and "bullshit",<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3825</ref> and ] who declared, "Eminem has lost his ghetto pass. We want the pass back."<ref>http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3606</ref> In the video, Eminem also parodied ], ], and a Blonde-Ambition-touring ].

] was the first channel to stop airing the video. MTV, however, announced it would continue airing the video, and "Just Lose It" became the #1 requested video on '']'' for the week ending ]. ''The Source'', through its CEO Raymond "]" Scott, wanted not only the video to be pulled, but the song off the album, and a public apology to Jackson from Mathers.<ref>http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=6321</ref>

Others dismissed "Just Lose It" as a tame ]-style knockoff.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,15126,00.html</ref> Regarding Jackson's protest, Yankovic, who parodied the Eminem song "Lose Yourself" on a track titled "Couch Potato" on his 2003 album '']'', told the '']'', "Last year, Eminem forced me to halt production on the video for my "Lose Yourself" parody because he somehow thought that it would be harmful to his image or career. So the ] of this situation with Michael is not lost on me".

===Legal problems===

At the same time as he was entering rehab, his aunt and uncle, Jack and Betty Schmitt, sued him, charging that he had reneged on a promise to build a $350,000 house for them and supply them with money for the house's upkeep. The couple claimed that Mathers had kept the house in his name, and then issued them eviction orders.


==Other works and ventures== ==Other works and ventures==
====Emin
====Eminem as an actor====
Mathers made his ]'', released in Noves life, but a representation of growing up in Deveral new songs for the soundtrack, including "]", which won an ]; it was not performed at the ceremony, reportedly because ] wanted him to perform an edited version.


Mathers voiced a character in ], who is an agin officer that speaks in ].
Mathers made his ] acting debut with the semi-autobiographical '']'', released in November 2002. He has said the movie is not an account of his life, but a representation of growing up in Detroit. He recorded several new songs for the soundtrack, including "]", which won an ] for ]; it was not performed at the ceremony, reportedly because ] wanted him to perform an edited version.


Mathers has also done some ]'' and a web cartoon called ''The Slim Shady Show'', which has since been pulled off-line and is instead sold on DVD.
Mathers voiced a character in ], who is an aging corrupt police officer that speaks in ].


Eminem will star in the upcomiWi]]'' in which he will play a bounty hunter called '']''. He will also be invoeither the soundtrack or scoring. <ref>http://news.usti.net/home/news/cn/?/living.tv/1/wed/bd/Uus-eminem.R_Ti_GuD.h
Mathers has also done some ], both on '']'' and a web cartoon called ''The Slim Shady Show'', which has since been pulled off-line and is instead sold on DVD.

Eminem will star in the upcoming film '']'' in which he will play a bounty hunter called '']''. He will also be involved in either the soundtrack or scoring. <ref>http://news.usti.net/home/news/cn/?/living.tv/1/wed/bd/Uus-eminem.R_Ti_GuD.html</ref>


====Shady Records==== ====Shady Records====
As Mathers succeeded in multi-platinum record sales, Interscope granted him own record label. He and his manager ] created ] in late 2000. In 2002, Mathers signed 50 Cent through a joint venture between Shady and Dr. Dre's Aftermath label. His own Detroit collective ] and rapper ] were signed to the Shady Records label. In 2003, Mathers and Dr. Dre signed on ] rapper ] to the Shady/Aftermath roster. ], the former ] for Mathers, was signed to Shady Records until a dispute with 50 Cent forced him to depart from the label; he is no longer associated with Mathers. <ref>http://www.ballerstatus.net/news/read/id/91991464/</ref> ] is now officially Mathers' tour DJ. In 2005, Mathers officially signed another Atlanta rapper known as ] to his label along with west coast rapper Ca$his. As Mathers succeeded in multi-platinum record sales, Interscope granted him own record label. He and his manager ] in late 2000. In 2002, Mathers signed 50 Cent e between Shady and Dr. Dre's Aftermath label. His own Detroit collective ] were signed to the Shady Records label. In 2003, Mathers and Dr. Dre signed ota]] rapper ] to the Shady/Aftermath roster. ], ] for Mathers, was signed to Shady Records uwhim toom the label; he is no longer associated with Mathers. </www.ballerstatus.net/news/read/id/91991464/</ref> ] is now officially Mathers' tour DJ. In 2005, Mathers officially signed another Atlanta rapper known as ] to his label along with west coast rapper Ca$his.


In the Anger Management Tour of 2003 ] hurt his wrist, preventing him from being the tour's DJ. ] filled in for him, with the rectom playing and his name is mentioned on the album numerous times. {{Fact|date=April 2007}} In the Anger Management Tour of 2 Alchemr)|The Alchemist]] hurt his wrist, preventing him from being the tour's DJ. ] filled in for him, with the rectom playing and his name is mentioned on the album numerous times. {{Fact|date=Apr
====Eminem as a

====Eminem as a producer====
{{see also|List of songs Produced by Eminem}} {{see also|List of songs Produced by Eminem}}
Mathers is also active as a ] of rap records. Besides being the executive producer of D12's two albums, '']'' and '']'', he has also executive produced Obie Trice's '']'' and '']'' as well as 50 Cent's '']'' and '']''. In addition, Mathers has produced and appeared on several songs by other famous rappers, such as ]' "Welcome To D-Block", ]'s "Renagade" and "Moment of Clarity" ]' "Warrior Part 2", and "Hands Up", ]'s "Drama Setter", Trick Trick's "Welcome 2 Detroit", and Xzibit's "My Name" and "Don't Approach Me". Most of ''The Eminem Show'' was produced by Mathers himself, with co-production from longtime collaborator ]. He also split the production with Dr. Dre on ''Encore''. In 2004, Mathers was the Executive Producer of ]'s posthumous album '']'' with 2Pac's mother ]. He produced the UK #1 single "]" which featured ]. On certain tracks on the album, 2Pac's voice was slowed down and digitally altered to match the beat and make him say things like "2005" and "G-Unit", angering many fans. Mathers has named 2Pac as his favorite rapper. He has also produced "The Cross" off ]'s album '']''. Mathers is also active as a ] of rap records. Besides being the executive prods, '']'' and '']'', he has also executive produced Obie Trice's (album)|Cheers]]'' and '']'' as well as 50 Cent's '']'' and '']''. In addition, Mathers has produced and appeared on several songs by other famous rappers, such as ]' "Welcome To D-Block", ]'s "Renagade" and "Moment of Clarity" ]' "Warrior Part 2", and "Hands Up", ]'s "Drama Setter", Trick Trick's "Welcome 2 Detroit", and Xzibit's "My Name" and "Don't Approach Me". Most of ''The Eminem Show'' was produced by Mathers himself, with co-production from llaborator ]. He also split the production with Dr. Dre on ''Encore''. In 2004, Mathers was the Executive Producer of ]'s posthumous album '']'' with 2Pac's mother ]. He produced the UK #1 single "]. On certain tracks on the album, 2Pac's d down and digitally altered to match the beat and make him say things like "2005" and "G-Unit", angering many fans. Mathers has named 2Pac as his favorite rapper. He has also produced "The Cross" off ]'s album '']''.


====Eminem in D12==== ====Eminem in D12====
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In 2001, Mathers brought his rap group, ], to the popular music scene. In 2001, D12 released their hit debut album ''Devil's Night''. In 2001, Mathers brought his rpular music scene. In 2001, D12 released their hit debut album ''Devil's

The first single released off of the album was "]" (radio named "Purple Hills"), an ode to recreational drug use (although this was preceded in the UK by a song called "]", which was included on the special edition version of the album). The version of the song released on the radio and music television was heavily rewritten to remove many of the song's obscene lyrics, and renamed "Purple Hills". While the first single was a massive hit, the album's second single, "]", was not as successful, in part due to its timing in relation to the 9/11 attacks. The first single released off of the album was "]" (radio named "Purple Hills"), an ode to recreational drug use (although this was preceded in the UK by a song called "]", which was included on the special edition version of the album). The version of the song released on the radio and music television was heavily rewritten to remove many of the song's obscene lyrics, and renamed "Purple Hills". While the first single was a massive hit, the album's second single, "]", was not as successful, in part due to its timing in relation to the 9/11 attacks.


After their debut, D12 took a three-year break from the studio, later regrouping to release their sophomore album, '']'', in 2004, which featured the popular hit single release "My Band". The other members of D12 have also appeared as guests on all of Mathers' albums since ''The Marshall Mathers LP''. D12's third studio album has not yet been officially announced. According to rumors, the album won't be out earlier than August with a single in June. Proof will be heavily featured on the album and this will be the final D12 album. <ref>http://www.rapbasement.com/content/view/2671/38/</ref> After their debut, D12 took a three-year break from the studio, later regrouping to release their sophomore album, '']'', in 20atured the popular hit single release "My Band". The other members of D12 have also appeared as guests on all of Mathers' albums since ''The Marshall Mathers LP''. D12's third studio album has not yet been officially announced. According to rumors, the album earlier than August with a single in June. Proof will be heavily featured on the album and this wiinal D12 album. <ref>http://www.rapbasement.com/contef>


==Death of Proof== ==Death of Proof==
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On ], ], Proof was killed by a gunshot wound to the head at approximately 4:30am ] (08:30 ]) at the ] on ] in ], ] after fatally shooting U.S. military veteran Keith Bender, Jr. On ], ], Proof was killed by a gunshot wound to the head at approximately 4:30am ] (08:30 ]) at the ] on ] in ], ] after fatally shooting U.S. military vet
Proof was buried on ], ] in The Fellowship Chapel, Detroit to a full house of 2,000 with thousands mourning outside. Mathers and ] both read ] at

Proof was buried on ], ] in The Fellowship Chapel, Detroit to a full house of 2,000 with thousands mourning outside. Mathers and ] both read ] at the service.

An excerpt: "I'm sure everybody who has ever met him, even just once, can testify to the fact that he illuminated a room when he walked in it. I believe that Proof loved people and people loved him. He was a magnet. He lured you in. You wanted to learn about him, follow his swagger. Without Proof, there would be no Eminem, no Slim Shady, and no D12."


An excer ju, can testify to the fact that he illuminated a room when he walked in it. I believe that Proof eople and people loved him. He was a magnet. He lured you in. You wanted to learn about hs swagger. Without Proof, there would be no Em
==Discography== ==Discography==
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==Filmography==
*2002: ' "B-Rabbit" Smith)
*2000: '']'' (Cameo-Performance)
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*2002: '']'' (Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith)
*2008: '']'' (Paladin)

==Awards== ==Awards==
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===Academy Awards===
*2003 - ], for "Lose Yourself" from ''8 Mile'' *2003 - ], for "Lose Y''8 Mile''


===Grammy Awards===
*2000 - ] for "]" from '']'' *2000 - ] for "]" from '']''
*2000 - ] for ''The Slim Shady LP'' *2000 - ] for ''The Slim Shady LP''
*2001 - ] for "]" from '']'' *2001 - ] for "]" fr
*2001 - ] (with Dr. Dre) for "Forgot About Dre" from '']'' *2001 - ] (with Dr. Dre) for "Forgot 01 (album)|Dr Dre 2001]]''
*2001 - ] for ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' *2001 - ] for ''The Marshall Mathers LP''
*2003 - ], for "]" from ''The Eminem Show'' (directed by ]) *2003 - ], for "]" from ''The Emi' (directed by ])
*2003 - Best rap album for ''The Eminem Show'' *2003 - Best rap a Eminem Show''
*2004 - ] for "Lose Yourself" from the '']'' *2004 - ] for "Lose Yourself" from the '']''
*2004 - ] for "Lose Yourself" from the ''8 Mile O.S.T.'' *2004 - ] for "Lose Yourself" from the ''8 Mil
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===Juno Awards===
*2001 - ] for ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' *2001 - [[Juno Award for International Album of the Yean or Domestic)|Best Selling Album (Foreign orarshall Mathers LP''
*2003 - ] for ''The Eminem Show'' *2003 - ] for ''The Eminem Show''


===MTV Movie Awards=== ===MTV Movie Awards===
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*2002 - Best breakthrough male performance, for ''8 Mile'' *2002 - Best breakthrough male performance, for ''8 Mile''


===MTV Video Music Awards=== ===MTVAwards===
*1999 - ] for "My Name Is" from ''The Slim Shady LP'' *1999 - for Best New Artist|Best new artist]] for "My Name Is" from ''The Sl
*2000 - ] for "The Real Slim Shady" from ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' *2000 - ] for "The Real Slim Shady" from ''The Marshall Mathers LP''
*2000 - ] for "The Real Slim Shady" from ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' *2000 - [[MTV Video Music Awarde Video|Best male "The Real Som ''Th
*2000 - ] (with Dr. Dre) for "Forgot About Dre" from ''Dr Dre 2001'' *2000 - ] (withr "Forgot About Dr
*2002 - ] for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show'' *2002 - ] for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show''
*2002 - Best male video, for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show'' *2002 - Best male video, for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show''
*2002 - ] for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show'' *2002 - ] for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show''
*2002 - ], for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show'' *2002 - ], for "Without Me", from ''The Eminem Show''
*2003 - ], for "Lose Yourself" from the ''8 Mile O.S.T.'' *2003 - ], for "Lose Yourself" from-hop act

===MTV Europe Music Awards===
*1999 - Best hip-hop act
*2000 - Best hip-hop act *2000 - Best hip-hop act
*2000 - Best album, for ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' *2000 - Best album, for ''The Marshall Mathers LP''
*2001 - Best hip-hop act *2001 - Best hip-hop act
*2002 - Best male act *2002 -
*2002 - Best hip-hop act *2002 - Best hip-hop act
*2002 - Best album, for ''The Eminem Show'' *2002 - Best albhe Eminem Show''
*2003 - Best hip-hop act *2003 - Best
*2004 - Best Hip Hop Act (D12) *2004 - Best Hip(D12)


===Detroit Music Awards=== ===Detroit Music Awards===
*2006 - Outstandingor Budget (05 - Outstanding Natr Label R- Outstanding ajor Label Recording (The Marshall Math01 - Outstanding National Single (The Real Slim Shady)
*2006 - Outstanding Video / Major Budget (When I'm Gone)
*2005 - Outstanding National Major Label Recording (Encore)
*2003 - Outstanding National Single (Lose Yourself)
*2001 - Outstanding National Major Label Recording (The Marshall Mathers LP)
*2001 - Outstanding National Single (The Real Slim Shady)


===World Music Awards=== ===World Music Awards===
* 2005 - Best Pop/Rock Artist * 2005 - - Best Rap/ Hip Hop Artist
* 2005 - Best Rap/ Hip Hop Artist
* 2001 - World Music Award For World's Best Selling Rap Artist * 2001 - World Music Award For World's Best Selling Rap Artist


===Billboard Music Awards=== ===Billboard Music Awards===
*2003 - Best Rap Album (The Eminem Show) *2003 - Best Rap Album (The Emi - Best Album's Artist
*2003 - Best Album's Artist *2002 - Album album, for ''The Eminem Show''
*2002 - Album Of The Year (The Eminem Show)
*2002 - R&B/ Hip Hop Album Of The Year (The Eminem Show)
*2002 - Best Album (The Eminem Show)
*2001 - Maximum Vision Award (The Real Slim Shady)
*2001 - Best Rap Hip Hop Clip (The Real Slim Shady)

===Teen Choice Awards===
* 2005 - Choice Music Rap Artist
* 2005 - Choice Music Rap Track (Mockingbird)

===American Music Awards===
*2003 - Favorite pop/rock male artist
*2003 - Favorite pop/rock album, for ''The Eminem Show''
*2003 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B male artist *2003 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B male artist
*2003 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B album, for ''The Eminem Show'' *2003 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B album, for ''The Eminem Show''
*2005 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B male artist *2005 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B male artist
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Eminem
Musical artist

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17 1972), better known as Eminem or Slim Shady, is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning American rapper, record producer and actor from the Detroit, Michigan area. Having sold 70 million albums worldwide Eminem is one of the best selling musicians of the early 00's decade and one of the best selling rappers of all time, Eminem was discovered by pioneer gangsta rapper and producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to his Aftermath Entertainment label.

Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney has praised Mathers for his "verbal energy" and for arousing popular interest in poetry and lyrics.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

The Marshall Mathers LP was released in May 2000. Breaking the sophomore curse, it quickly sold two million copies. selling album to date. The first single released from the album, The Real Slim Shady, was a huge hit, thanks in part to the catchy rhythm and chorus line, "Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?" (adapted from the catch phrase of the TV quiz show To Tell the Truth). It also created some buzz by insulting celebrims about them; he implies, among other things, that Christina Aguilera performed oral sex on Fred Durst (of Limp Bizkit) and Carson Daly (of MTV's Total Request Live). In his second single, "The Way I Am", he reveals to his fans the pressures from his record company to top "[[My Na records,lleged controversial link between music such as that of Marilyn Manson and shootings such as Columbine High School as absurd, instead brents. Eminem had parodied shock rocker Marilyn Manson in the video "My Name Is", the artists are now on good terms. They have performed a remix of the song "The Way I Am" together in concert.<rewww.nyrock.co001/021601.asp</ref>In the third single, "Stan" (which samples Dido's "Thank You"), Eminem attempts to deal with his new-found fame, taking on the perspective of a deranged fan who kills himself and hilyde" on The Slim Shady LP. It was named as the third greatest rap song of all time in a list compiled by Q Magazine, and came in 10th in a similar survey coCharts.com. More importantly, it was ranked 290th in Rolling Stone Magazine's "500 Greatest Songs Of All Time".

Mathers' third major album, The Eminem Show, was released in summer 2002 and proved to be another smash hit for the rapper shooting to number one on the charts and selling well over 1 million copies in its firstIt featured the single "Without Me", an apparent sequel to "The Real Slim Shady", in which he lbum reflected on the impact of his rise to fame, his relationship with r, and his status in the hip-hop community. He also addresses the charges he facedulting a er he saw kissing his wife in 2000. While there is clear anger present on several tracks, tinflammatory than the previous, and as such did not face any protests of misogyny and homophobia that had plagued The Marshall Mathers LP.

the year 2004 sawbum, Encore. The album was another chart-topper for the rapper, driven by the single "Just Lose It", notable for its lampooning of Michael Jackson.dic theme of the lead single, Encore also had its fair share of serious subject g the anti-war track "Mosh". By the end of 2005 Mathers was back with a new single, "When I'm Gone", recorded for the greatest-hits set Curtain Call: The Hits. Eminem often said that one of his most influential rappers in his career was Tupac Shakur, during an interview for the Tupac: Resurrection documentary.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). However, he did turn to Zolpidem sleeping pills for relief of sleeping troubles and eventually went to rehab to recover from the addiction. In summer 2005, Mathers embarked on his first U.S. concert run in three years, the Anger Management 350 Cent]] and G-Unit, D12, The Alchemist, and others. In August 2005, Mathers canceled the European leg of the tour and subsequently announced that he had entered drug rehabilitation for treatment for a "dependency on sleep medication".e name Curtain Call, and was releas under Aftermath Entert

In July 2005, the Detroit Free Press broke news of a potential final bow for Mathers as a solo performer, quoting members of his inside circle who said that he will begin to fully embrace the role of producer and label executive. The Free Press, Mathers' hometown paper, wrote that the aptly titled Encore album would now stand as his final solo album.

Mathers announced via [[MTV Newsretiring soon, though he is planning on taking a break to produce music. He is still uncertain whether another album will be released, but his career has not come to a full stop. He is continuing to work out of the spotlight, including producing the Redman album Red Gone Wild.

At "Anger Management" in Madison Square Garden and Atlanta's HiFi Buys Amphitheater, he openly announced that he isnd indicates this is all just gossip by saying the moon exploding is a more credible rumor. However, many still speculate that he will be retiring and the announcement at Madison Square Garden was only a ploy to distract Adding to the already feverish rumns, Mathers released a track on Curtain Call entitled "When I'm Gone". Ts feature the topic of Slim ructive power over Marshall Mathers' life, and talks of laying his alter ego to rest, one line featuring the lyrics "I turn around, find a gun on the ground, co it to my brain, scream 'Die Shady!' and pop On December 6 2005, the day of Curtain iki>'</nowiki>s release, Mathers denied that he was retiring on Detroit-based WKQI's "Mojo in the Mornin'" radio show, but implied that he would at least be taking a break as an artist, saying, "I'm at a point in my life right now wheron't know where my career is going… This is the reason that we called it 'Curtain Call,' because this could be the final thing. We don't know."

Eminem has had some activity since the release of Curtain Call. Eminem also rapped a verse in a live performance of Busta Rhymes' "Touch It" remix at the 2006 BET Music Awards on June 27, [[2 On August 15 2006, [[Obie released Second Round's on Me. Eminem produced 8 tracks on the album.atur Eminem is featured ]" which appeared on Akon's new album Konvicted. He alhe video with a new tattoo and a green polo. According to Akon, Eminem has canceled his retirement plans and is making a new album. He said, "Eminem told me he was getting bored with everything, which is why he took a break. But he's back working on an album and I've got some records ready for him to use on it. We've talked about doing something together for so long, but our schedules made it impossible. It was our chemistry that got him out of retirement". On November 19, "Smack That" topped the Official UK Singles Chart and claimed Eminem his 7th UK Number One Single. In December 2006, it was nominated for "[[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Best Rap/Sung Collaborathe 49th Annual Grammy Awards.

Producer Swizz Beatz has also said in an interview that he has sent some new tracks to Eminem. Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

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===Violence t The three 'eye-openi cited as examples in The Marshall Mathers LP of Mathers' supposed misogyny were "Kill You", "'97 Bonnlyde" and "Kim." Critics claimed the former portrayed extremely violent abuse against womeral and contained a line about him raping his own mother,'s raping his own mother, abusing a whore, snorting coke, and we gave him the Rolling Stone cover?". The latter is not so much a song as it is a reenactment of a fictional fightnd his wife, although his shouted, hoarse lines do rhyme. Despite his conflicting expressove and hate throughout the track, he ends up slitting Kim's throat at the end, accompanied by cries of "Bleed, bitch, bleed!" Several people objected to the graphic d of domestic violence. On rsion of the CD, the track was removed and replaced with a song almost entirelrofanity calle

Criticism of other artists

Eminem's provocative style has resulted in a number of higs erupting between the rapper and some of his music industry peers. He has at one time or another had disputes with artists including Everlast, Royce Da 5'9", Canibus, Insane Clown Posse, Vanilla Ice, [[Micha Will Smith, Britney Spears, ey, Limspecifically md Durst and [[Moby, Esham, Cage and Christina Aguilera, as well as [[Ch In all of these beefs Eminem and other have more-or-less made peace. He has used his many connections within the music indusly with mixtape DJs, to release many unofficial diss tracks. His partnership with DJ Green Lantern, while it lasted, led to several mixtapes entitled The Invasion. On es there were many songs unrelated to the animosity between Eminem and his labelmates and other artists, though the majority of the songs could easily be called diss tracks. The harshest of these was the second, called Conspiracy Theory. It had several songs by Emineew attacking a range of artists, particularly Ja Rule and Benzino, including "y remix of the Tupaong "Hail Mary" (with no contrihe original In acceptance of his Grammy for Best Rap Album (for The Emi, he credited his rap influences, saying, ed me to, to bring me where I am today - causeI wouldn't b them. So the list goes like this, and it's not in this order, but the list is this: Run-DMC, the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, ], RaDaddy Kane, Dr. Dre, all of N.W.A., KRS-One, Treach from Naughty by Nature, Nas, 2Pac, Biggie, nk you, 'cause I learned from all of you. Thank you."

Chuck D of Public Enemy has shared his criticism of Eminem as Follows and has quoted him as the "new" Elvis Presley.:"Eminem is the new Elvis Presley because, number one, he has the respect for black music that Elvis had. I think he's courteous and sympathetic to black music and, unfortunately, he's more sympathetic to black music than many black artists themselves." Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). and Steve Harvey who declared, "Eminem has lost his ghetto pass. We want the pass back."Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

Others dismissed "Just Lose It" as a tame "Weird Al" Yankovic-style knockoff. Regarding Jackson's protest, Yankovic, who parodied the Eminem song "Lose Yourself" on a track titled "Couch Potato" on his 2003 album Poodle Hat, told the Chicago Sun-Times, "Last year, Eminem forced me to halt production for my "Lose Yourself" parody because he somehow thought that it would be harmful to his image or career. So the irony of this situation with Michael is not lost on me".

===Legal p

At the same time his aunt and uncle, Jack and Betty Schmitt, sued him, charging that he had reneise to build a $350,000 house for them and supply them with money for the house's upkeep. The couple claimed that Mathers had kept the house in his name, and then issued them eviction orders.

Other works and ventures

====Emin Mathers made his [[Hollywodebut with the semi-autobiographical 8 Mile, released in Noves life, but a representation of growing up in Deveral new songs for the soundtrack, including "Lose Yourself", which won an [[Academy Best Original Song; it was not performed at the ceremony, reportedly because ABC wanted him to perform an edited version.

Mathers voiced a character in 50of, who is an agin officer that speaks in ebonics.

Mathers has also done some [oth on Crank Yankers and a web cartoon called The Slim Shady Show, which has since been pulled off-line and is instead sold on DVD.

Eminem will star in the upcomiWi]] in which he will play a bounty hunter called Paladin. He will also be invoeither the soundtrack or scoring. The Alchemist is now officially Mathers' tour DJ. In 2005, Mathers officially signed another Atlanta rapper known as Bobby Creekwater to his label along with west coast rapper Ca$his.

In the Anger Management Tour of 2 Alchemr)|The Alchemist]] hurt his wrist, preventing him from being the tour's DJ. Clinton Sparks filled in for him, with the rectom playing and his name is mentioned on the album numerous times. {{Fact|date=Apr ====Eminem as a

See also: List of songs Produced by Eminem

Mathers is also active as a producer of rap records. Besides being the executive prods, Devil's Night and D12 World, he has also executive produced Obie Trice's (album)|Cheers]] and Second Round's on Me as well as 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre. In addition, Mathers has produced and appeared on several songs by other famous rappers, such as Jadakiss' "Welcome To D-Block", Jay-Z's "Renagade" and "Moment of Clarity" Lloyd Banks' "Warrior Part 2", and "Hands Up", Tony Yayo's "Drama Setter", Trick Trick's "Welcome 2 Detroit", and Xzibit's "My Name" and "Don't Approach Me". Most of The Eminem Show was produced by Mathers himself, with co-production from llaborator Jeff Bass. He also split the production with Dr. Dre on Encore. In 2004, Mathers was the Executive Producer of 2Pac's posthumous album Loyal to the Game with 2Pac's mother Afeni Shakur. He produced the UK #1 single "Ghn. On certain tracks on the album, 2Pac's d down and digitally altered to match the beat and make him say things like "2005" and "G-Unit", angering many fans. Mathers has named 2Pac as his favorite rapper. He has also produced "The Cross" off Nas's album God's Son.

Eminem in D12

Main article: D12

In 2001, Mathers brought his rpular music scene. In 2001, D12 released their hit debut album Devil's The first single released off of the album was "Purple Pills" (radio named "Purple Hills"), an ode to recreational drug use (although this was preceded in the UK by a song called "Shit on You", which was included on the special edition version of the album). The version of the song released on the radio and music television was heavily rewritten to remove many of the song's obscene lyrics, and renamed "Purple Hills". While the first single was a massive hit, the album's second single, "Fight Music", was not as successful, in part due to its timing in relation to the 9/11 attacks.

After their debut, D12 took a three-year break from the studio, later regrouping to release their sophomore album, D12 World, in 20atured the popular hit single release "My Band". The other members of D12 have also appeared as guests on all of Mathers' albums since The Marshall Mathers LP. D12's third studio album has not yet been officially announced. According to rumors, the album earlier than August with a single in June. Proof will be heavily featured on the album and this wiinal D12 album. <ref>http://www.rapbasement.com/contef>

Death of Proof

Main article: Proof (rapper)

On April 11, 2006, Proof was killed by a gunshot wound to the head at approximately 4:30am EDT (08:30 UTC) at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan after fatally shooting U.S. military vet Proof was buried on April 20, 2006 in The Fellowship Chapel, Detroit to a full house of 2,000 with thousands mourning outside. Mathers and Obie Trice both read eulogies at

An excer ju, can testify to the fact that he illuminated a room when he walked in it. I believe that Proof eople and people loved him. He was a magnet. He lured you in. You wanted to learn about hs swagger. Without Proof, there would be no Em

Discography

Main article: Eminem discography

Demos

albums==

Awards

===Ac

In 2004, Eminem was ranked eiolling Stone Magazinatest Artists of All Time.

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MTV Movie Awards

  • 2002 - Best male performance, for 8 Mile
  • 2002 - Best breakthrough male performance, for 8 Mile

MTVAwards

  • 1999 - for Best New Artist|Best new artist]] for "My Name Is" from The Sl
  • 2000 - Best video for "The Real Slim Shady" from The Marshall Mathers LP
  • 2000 - [[MTV Video Music Awarde Video|Best male "The Real Som Th
  • 2000 - Best rap video (withr "Forgot About Dr
  • 2002 - Best video for "Without Me", from The Eminem Show
  • 2002 - Best male video, for "Without Me", from The Eminem Show
  • 2002 - Best rap video for "Without Me", from The Eminem Show
  • 2002 - Best direction, for "Without Me", from The Eminem Show
  • 2003 - Best video from a film, for "Lose Yourself" from-hop act
  • 2000 - Best hip-hop act
  • 2000 - Best album, for The Marshall Mathers LP
  • 2001 - Best hip-hop act
  • 2002 -
  • 2002 - Best hip-hop act
  • 2002 - Best albhe Eminem Show
  • 2003 - Best
  • 2004 - Best Hip(D12)

Detroit Music Awards

  • 2006 - Outstandingor Budget (05 - Outstanding Natr Label R- Outstanding ajor Label Recording (The Marshall Math01 - Outstanding National Single (The Real Slim Shady)

World Music Awards

  • 2005 - - Best Rap/ Hip Hop Artist
  • 2001 - World Music Award For World's Best Selling Rap Artist

Billboard Music Awards

  • 2003 - Best Rap Album (The Emi - Best Album's Artist
  • 2002 - Album album, for The Eminem Show
  • 2003 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B male artist
  • 2003 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B album, for The Eminem Show
  • 2005 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B male artist
  • 2006 - Favorite hip-hop/R&B male ares==

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See also

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