Marshall Bruce Mathers III
- Born:
- October 17, 1972, St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
- Died:
- N/A (Alive)
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor
Early Life and Education
- Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, and spent his childhood moving between Missouri and Michigan.
- Raised primarily by his single mother, Deborah R. Nelson-Mathers.
- Early interest in hip hop music and rap battles.
- Attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained underground recognition through local rap battles and independent releases in the mid-1990s.
- Signed with Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records in 1998 after winning second place at the Rap Olympics.
- Released his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP, in 1999, achieving widespread commercial success and critical acclaim.
- Won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the film 8 Mile (2002).
- Achieved multiple Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards throughout his career.
- Co-founded Shady Records with his manager Paul Rosenberg in 1999.
- Part of the hip hop group D12.
- Significant impact on hip hop culture through his lyrical style and controversial subject matter.
Notable Works
Discography (Studio Albums)
| Year | Title |
| 1996 | Infinite |
| 1999 | The Slim Shady LP |
| 2000 | The Marshall Mathers LP |
| 2002 | The Eminem Show |
| 2004 | Encore |
| 2009 | Relapse |
| 2010 | Recovery |
| 2013 | The Marshall Mathers LP 2 |
| 2017 | Revival |
| 2018 | Kamikaze |
| 2020 | Music to Be Murdered By |
| 2020 | Music to Be Murdered By - Side B |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2001 | The Wash | Cameo |
| 2002 | 8 Mile | Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr. |
| 2009 | Funny People | Himself |
| 2014 | The Interview | Himself |
Legacy and Impact
Marshall Mathers, known professionally as Eminem, is considered one of the most influential and best-selling music artists of all time. His impact on hip-hop culture is undeniable, through his distinctive lyrical style, technical skill, and commercial success. Concerns about 'how popular is eminem dead' are unfounded as he continues to release music and perform.