Eminem is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America.
Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Eminem faced a challenging childhood marked by poverty and frequent relocations.
Eminem's debut album, "Infinite," was released in 1996 but did not achieve commercial success until his breakthrough with "The Slim Shady LP" in 1999.
Biography
Early Life
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, was born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was raised by his mother, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, after his father abandoned the family when Eminem was just a year and a half old. Growing up in poverty, Eminem and his mother moved frequently, living in various cities including Kansas City and Detroit. They often found themselves in predominantly Black neighborhoods, where Eminem faced bullying and violence. Despite these challenges, he developed a passion for storytelling and music, which would later define his career.
Career
Eminem's music career began in the late 1980s when he adopted the stage name MC Double M and formed his first group, New Jacks. He later joined Bassmint Productions, which evolved into Soul Intent. His debut album, "Infinite," was released in 1996 but failed commercially. However, his breakthrough came with the release of "The Slim Shady LP" in 1999, which garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years, Eminem released several iconic albums, including "The Marshall Mathers LP," "The Eminem Show," and "Recovery," solidifying his status as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His music often reflects his personal struggles, societal issues, and the angst of lower-income America.
Legacy
Eminem is widely credited with popularizing hip-hop among Middle American audiences and paving the way for white rappers in the genre. His lyrical prowess and unique style have earned him numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Eminem's influence extends beyond music; he has become a cultural icon, representing the voice of disenfranchised individuals and addressing complex social issues through his art. His journey from a troubled childhood to global superstardom is a testament to his resilience and talent.
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Discography
STANS: The Official Soundtrack2025
- 1.Stan6:43
- 2.Bad Guy7:14
- 3.Arose4:35
- 4.Beautiful6:33
- 5.Not Afraid4:08
- 6.Rap God6:04
- 7.Stan (live at Wembley 2014)3:48
- 8.Just Don’t Give a F**3:47
- 9.Say Goodbye Hollywood4:33
- 10.Everybody’s Looking at Me4:54
- 11.Still Don’t Give4:10
- 12.Stan (live at 43rd Grammy Awards)6:20
The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)2024
- 1.Renaissance1:38
- 2.Habits4:58
- 3.Trouble0:41
- 4.Brand New Dance3:27
- 5.Evil3:50
- 6.All You Got (skit)0:24
- 7.Lucifer4:22
- 8.Antichrist5:14
- 9.Fuel3:34
- 10.Road Rage3:38
- 11.Houdini3:47
- 12.Breaking News (skit)0:37
- 13.Guilty Conscience 25:26
- 14.Head Honcho3:55
- 15.Temporary4:58
- 16.Bad One4:30
- 17.Tobey4:45
- 18.Guess Who’s Back (skit)1:03
- 19.Somebody Save Me3:50
- 20.Kyrie & Luka4:12
Curtain Call 22022
- 1.Godzilla3:34
- 2.Lucky You4:06
- 3.Lighters5:04
- 4.Gnat3:51
- 5.Cinderella Man4:39
- 6.Walk on Water4:58
- 7.Rap God6:03
- 8.Love the Way You Lie4:23
- 9.Won’t Back Down4:26
- 10.Higher3:43
- 11.Berzerk3:57
- 12.Not Afraid4:09
- 13.From the D 2 the LBC3:34
- 14.Nowhere Fast4:24
- 15.Fall4:23
- 16.Phenomenal4:41
- 17.Fast Lane4:10
- 18.You’re Never Over5:06
- 19.3 a.m.5:20
- 20.Space Bound4:38
- 21.Beautiful6:33
- 22.The Monster4:10
- 23.Venom (music from the motion picture)4:25
- 24.Crack a Bottle4:57
- 25.Is This Love (’09)3:32
- 26.River3:44
- 27.Survival4:32
- 28.Best Friend5:11
- 29.Darkness5:38
- 30.Kings Never Die4:57
- 31.No Love4:59
- 32.Headlights5:43
- 33.The King and I (from the original motion picture soundtrack ELVIS)3:12
- 34.Farewell4:12
- 35.Rap God (Mr. Cii remix)6:16
Music to Be Murdered By2020
- 1.Premonition (intro)2:54
- 2.Unaccommodating3:37
- 3.You Gon’ Learn3:55
- 4.Alfred (interlude)0:30
- 5.Those Kinda Nights2:58
- 6.In Too Deep3:15
- 7.Godzilla3:31
- 8.Darkness5:37
- 9.Leaving Heaven4:26
- 10.Yah Yah4:47
- 11.Stepdad (intro)0:15
- 12.Stepdad3:33
- 13.Marsh3:21
- 14.Never Love Again2:58
- 15.Little Engine2:57
- 16.Lock It Up2:50
- 17.Farewell4:08
- 18.No Regrets3:21
- 19.I Will5:03
- 20.Alfred (outro)0:39
Kamikaze2018
- 1.The Ringer5:38
- 2.Greatest3:47
- 3.Lucky You4:05
- 4.Paul (skit)0:35
- 5.Normal3:42
- 6.Em Calls Paul (skit)0:49
- 7.Stepping Stone5:10
- 8.Not Alike4:48
- 9.Kamikaze3:36
- 10.Fall4:22
- 11.Nice Guy2:31
- 12.Good Guy2:22
- 13.Venom
Revival2017
- 1.Walk on Water5:04
- 2.Believe5:15
- 3.Chloraseptic5:01
- 4.Untouchable6:10
- 5.River3:41
- 6.Remind Me (intro)0:26
- 7.Remind Me3:45
- 8.Revival (interlude)0:52
- 9.Like Home4:05
- 10.Bad Husband4:48
- 11.Tragic Endings4:12
- 12.Framed4:13
- 13.Nowhere Fast4:24
- 14.Heat4:10
- 15.Offended5:21
- 16.Need Me4:25
- 17.In Your Head3:03
- 18.Castle4:15
- 19.Arose4:35
The Marshall Mathers LP 22013
- 1.Bad Guy7:14
- 2.Parking Lot (skit)0:55
- 3.Rhyme or Reason5:02
- 4.So Much Better4:21
- 5.Survival4:34
- 6.Legacy4:56
- 7.Asshole4:27
- 8.Berzerk3:59
- 9.Rap God6:04
- 10.Brainless4:47
- 11.Stronger Than I Was5:37
- 12.The Monster4:10
- 13.So Far…5:18
- 14.Love Game4:57
- 15.Headlights5:43
- 16.Evil Twin5:57
The Shady Project2013
- 1.That’s All She Wrote (solo version)4:22
- 2.Ballin’ Do Me5:29
- 3.Cocaine4:15
- 4.Difficult4:39
- 5.Dudey4:35
- 6.Emulate (new version)2:37
- 7.Fly Away5:05
- 8.G.O.A.T.3:39
- 9.Going Crazy4:27
- 10.Hello Good Morning3:39
- 11.I Get Money1:38
- 12.Magic3:36
- 13.Oh No3:38
- 14.Syllables5:10
- 15.The Apple4:30
- 16.The Real Slim Shady LP Eminem Cypher0:57
- 17.Things Get Worse3:37
- 18.Topless2:40
- 19.Wee Wee2:50
- 20.Where I’m At5:17
The Shady Project2011
- 1.DJ Lennox Intro0:47
- 2.G.O.A.T.3:39
- 3.Interlude0:22
- 4.The Apple4:21
- 5.I Get Money1:38
- 6.Eminem Speaks0:31
- 7.Things Get Worse3:37
- 8.Going Crazy3:46
- 9.Oh No3:38
- 10.Magic3:36
- 11.That's All She Wrote5:18
- 12.Celebrity4:14
- 13.Emulate (New version)2:37
- 14.Fly Away5:05
- 15.Ballin' Do Me5:29
- 16.Dudey4:35
- 17.Wee Wee2:50
Unreleased and Rare2010
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Recovery2010
- 1.Cold Wind Blows5:04
- 2.Talkin’ 2 Myself5:00
- 3.On Fire3:33
- 4.Won’t Back Down4:26
- 5.W.T.P.3:58
- 6.Going Through Changes4:59
- 7.Not Afraid4:08
- 8.Seduction4:35
- 9.No Love4:59
- 10.Space Bound4:39
- 11.Cinderella Man4:39
- 12.25 to Life4:02
- 13.So Bad5:25
- 14.Almost Famous4:52
- 15.Love the Way You Lie4:23
- 16.You’re Never Over5:06
- 17.[untitled]3:14
Relapse2009
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DJ Hero: Renegade Edition2009
- 1.Taking My Ball5:02
- 2.Say Goodbye to Hollywood4:33
- 3.Soldier3:47
- 4.The Re‐Up2:58
- 5.Rabbit Run3:10
- 6.Get U Mad4:22
- 7.Bad Guys Always Die4:39
- 8.Public Enemy No. 11:55
- 9.Say What You Say5:10
- 10.Lose Yourself5:20
- 11.Hey Lady4:46
- 12.One Shot 2 Shot4:27
- 13.Ain’t No Nigga4:01
- 14.Where I’m From4:27
- 15.Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)4:00
- 16.Jigga My Nigga4:40
- 17.I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)3:51
- 18.Izzo (H.O.V.A.)4:00
- 19.’03 Bonnie & Clyde3:25
- 20.Dirt Off Your Shoulder4:03
- 21.Show Me What You Got3:44
- 22.Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)…4:13
- 23.Brooklyn Go Hard3:59
- 24.D.O.A. (Death of Auto‐Tune)4:18
The Re‐Up2006
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Raw & Uncut2006
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Curtain Call: The Hits2005
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The Album Collection2005
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The Anger Management Tour Live2005
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Encore2004
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E2004
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The Eminem Show2002
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The Shady Aftermath Sampler2002
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The Marshall Mathers LP2000
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The Slim Shady LP1999
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Infinite1996
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Shady Records
- Record label
- Interscope Records
- Record label
- Aftermath Entertainment
- Record label
- WEB Entertainment
- Record label
- Polydor
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Album
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Song
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Groups
- Bad Meets Evilcurrent
- Beats by Dre Bandcurrent
- New Jackscurrent
- Soul Intentcurrent
- Outsidaz1997
- D121999–2018
Played together with
- BugzD12 · 1999
- DJ InvisibleD12
- Eye‐KyuD12
- FuzzD12
- KunivaD12
Miles High DavisD12 · 1990–2012
Mr. PorterD12 · 1996–2012
ProofD12 · 2006
Royce da 5′9″Bad Meets Evil- Swifty McVayD12
Similar artists
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: EMINƎM, Em, EminemMusic, M&M, M. Mathers, Marshall Bruce Mathers
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. Known for his rap flow and conscious rap, which includes political criticism and social commentary, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, often credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America and the acceptance of white rappers. While much of his transgressive art during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him a controversial figure, Eminem has become a representation of popular angst in lower-income America.
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