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 in poverty, moving between Missouri and Michigan.
- Attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan; dropped out at age 17.
- Developed an early interest in hip hop music.
Career and Major Achievements
- Gained recognition in the Detroit hip hop scene in the early 1990s.
- Signed with Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records in 1998 after winning the Rap Olympics.
- Achieved mainstream success with his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP (1999).
- Established Shady Records in 1999 with manager Paul Rosenberg.
- Won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the film 8 Mile (2002).
- Is among the best-selling music artists of all time.
- Acknowledged as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Notable Works
Discography
| Album Title | 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 |
| 8 Mile | 2002 | Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr. |
| Funny People | 2009 | Himself |
| The Interview | 2014 | Himself (uncredited) |
Legacy and Impact
Marshall Mathers, known professionally as Eminem, has left an undeniable mark on the music industry. His lyrical skill, storytelling ability, and willingness to tackle controversial subjects have cemented his place as a major figure in hip hop and popular culture. When considering family relationships, it's important to understand that while he has three daughters, as far as public knowledge extends, how many biological children does eminem have is one: Hailie Jade.