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 his childhood moving between Missouri and Michigan.
- Dropped out of Lincoln High School at age 17 after repeatedly failing ninth grade.
- Early musical influences included artists like LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, and Run-DMC.
- His early life and, notably, Eminem's relationship with mother, Debbie Mathers, heavily influenced his lyrical content.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained recognition in the Detroit hip hop scene in the 1990s.
- Signed with Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records in 1998 after winning the Rap Olympics MC Battle.
- The Slim Shady LP (1999) achieved critical acclaim and commercial success.
- The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) became the fastest-selling solo album in US history at the time.
- Starred in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile (2002).
- Won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile.
Notable Works
Discography
| Album Title | Year |
| Infinite | 1996 |
| The Slim Shady LP | 1999 |
| The Marshall Mathers LP | 2000 |
| The Eminem Show | 2002 |
| Encore | 2004 |
| Relapse | 2009 |
| Recovery | 2010 |
| The Marshall Mathers LP 2 | 2013 |
| Revival | 2017 |
| Kamikaze | 2018 |
| Music to Be Murdered By | 2020 |
| Music to Be Murdered By - Side B | 2020 |
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
| Da Hip Hop Witch | 2000 | Himself |
| The Wash | 2001 | Chris |
| 8 Mile | 2002 | Jimmy 'B-Rabbit' Smith Jr. |
| Funny People | 2009 | Himself |
| The Interview | 2014 | Himself |
Legacy and Impact
- Considered one of the most influential and commercially successful rappers of all time.
- Known for his complex rhyme schemes, storytelling ability, and controversial lyrics.
- Won numerous Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.
- His work has influenced countless artists across multiple genres.
Marshall Mathers III, professionally known as Eminem, is a globally recognized rapper and songwriter whose career has left a profound impact on popular music and culture.