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
- Raised primarily in Detroit, Michigan, after a tumultuous childhood.
- Attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan, but dropped out at age 17.
- Showed early talent and interest in hip-hop, participating in local rap battles.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained underground recognition in the Detroit hip-hop scene during the early 1990s.
- Signed with Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records in 1998 after winning the Rap Olympics MC Battle.
- Released The Slim Shady LP (1999), achieving mainstream success and controversy.
- Founded Shady Records in 1999, which has signed successful artists.
- Starred in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile (2002), winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- Achieved global recognition with multiple platinum-selling albums and numerous awards.
- Considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Notable Works
Discography
Album | 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
Film | Year | Role |
Da Hip Hop Witch | 2000 | Himself |
The Wash | 2001 | Cameo |
8 Mile | 2002 | Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr. |
Funny People | 2009 | Himself |
The Interview | 2014 | Himself |
Legacy and Impact
Marshall Mathers, known professionally as Eminem, has had a significant impact on popular culture, influencing a generation of rappers and solidifying his position as a lyrical innovator. His controversial and often provocative lyrics have sparked debate, while his technical skill and storytelling ability have earned him critical acclaim. Looking at his overall work, we find a compelling eminem biography completado.