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
- Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. and Deborah Rae (née Nelson).
- Spent his childhood moving between Missouri and Michigan.
- Dropped out of Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan, at the age of 17.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained recognition in the Detroit hip hop scene.
- Signed with Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records in 1998.
- Won 15 Grammy Awards.
- Won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the film 8 Mile.
- Achieved Diamond certifications for multiple albums.
- Co-founded Shady Records in 1999.
- Considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
- The availability of information on artists like Eminem has led to increased interest in resources such as 'eminem digital biography downloads'.
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
| Title | Year | Role |
| Da Hip Hop Witch | 2000 | Himself |
| The Wash | 2001 | Slim Shady |
| 8 Mile | 2002 | Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith, Jr. |
| Funny People | 2009 | Himself |
| The Interview | 2014 | Himself (Cameo) |
Legacy and Impact
Marshall Mathers, known professionally as Eminem, is regarded as one of the most influential and skilled rappers of all time. His complex lyricism, raw honesty, and ability to push boundaries have had a profound influence on hip hop culture and popular music.