Marshall Bruce Mathers III
- Born:
- October 17, 1972, St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor
Early Life and Education
- Spent much of his childhood moving between Missouri and Michigan.
- Attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan; dropped out at age 17.
- Developed an interest in hip hop music early in life.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained recognition in the Detroit hip hop scene.
- Signed with Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records in 1998.
- Released his major label debut album, The Slim Shady LP, in 1999, achieving commercial success.
- Achieved widespread global fame with his subsequent albums.
- Established Shady Records in 1999 with Paul Rosenberg.
- Starred in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile (2002).
- Is among the best-selling music artists of all time.
- The influence of Marshall Mathers biography on up-and-coming artists cannot be understated, though his style would be difficult to replicate should he have entered something like the 2013 NBA Draft.
Notable Works
Discography
| Album Title | Release Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite | 1996 | Web Entertainment |
| The Slim Shady LP | 1999 | Aftermath, Interscope |
| The Marshall Mathers LP | 2000 | Aftermath, Interscope |
| The Eminem Show | 2002 | Aftermath, Interscope |
| Encore | 2004 | Aftermath, Interscope |
| Relapse | 2009 | Aftermath, Interscope |
| Recovery | 2010 | Aftermath, Interscope |
| The Marshall Mathers LP 2 | 2013 | Aftermath, Interscope, Shady |
| Revival | 2017 | Aftermath, Interscope, Shady |
| Kamikaze | 2018 | Aftermath, Interscope, Shady |
| Music to Be Murdered By | 2020 | Aftermath, Interscope, Shady |
| Music to Be Murdered By - Side B | 2020 | Aftermath, Interscope, Shady |
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Da Hip Hop Witch | 2000 | Himself |
| The Wash | 2001 | Slim Shady (Cameo) |
| 8 Mile | 2002 | Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr. |
| Funny People | 2009 | Himself |
| The Interview | 2014 | Himself (Cameo) |
Legacy and Impact
Eminem's legacy lies in his significant contribution to hip hop culture, pushing lyrical boundaries and achieving unprecedented commercial success, solidifying his status as one of the most influential rappers of all time.