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Eminem
Rapping Lose Yourself and creating the Slim Shady persona.
The Marshall Mathers LP · The Eminem Show
- Born
- 17 October 1972
- Birthplace
- St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
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Eminem
An American rapper, songwriter and producer whose intricate delivery combines autobiography, satire and deliberately provocative characters.
Early life
Detroit upbringing
Grew up largely in and around Detroit in difficult financial circumstances.
Battle rap
Developed his skills through local performances and rap competitions.
Career
- 1996–1997
Independent beginnings
Released Infinite and the Slim Shady EP.
- 1999
Major-label breakthrough
The Slim Shady LP followed his signing with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label.
- 2000–2002
Albums and film
Released major albums and starred in 8 Mile.
- 2009 onward
Return to recording
Resumed regular releases after a period affected by addiction.
Selected work
The Marshall Mathers LP
An album mixing public controversy and personal material.
The Eminem Show
Includes Without Me and Cleanin’ Out My Closet.
Lose Yourself
An Oscar-winning song from 8 Mile.
Beyond music
Recovery
Has spoken publicly about prescription-drug addiction and sobriety.
Record label
Co-founded Shady Records with Paul Rosenberg.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Brendan_linden. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
