Eminem

Marshall Mathers III - better known by the stage name Eminem - first came to prominence with the catchy and controversial rap single 'The Real Slim Shady' released in 1998. His debut became the first of seven top five hits in the Billboard Top 100 and the first of six UK number ones throughout the next decade.

Since then Eminem has had seven multi-platinum albums, sold more than 42 million tracks and 41.5 million albums in the United States, and nearly 90 million albums worldwide. He has won thirteen Grammy awards and even an Oscar win for his work on hip-hop drama 8 Mile.

Eminem was discovered by Dr. Dre in 1997 at a Rap Olympics competition where Eminem came second. In 2000 they released Marshall Mathers LP which saw great critical and public success. Eminem has since founded his own record label, Shady Records with his manager Paul Rosenberg. Eminem has been dubbed one of the most successful rappers of all-time.

However, his musical triumphs have often been tainted by the turbulent personal life that inspired them, and his drug addictions, legal issues and damaged relationships with his mother and ex-wife are frequently explored by the press as well as the rapper himself.

Occupation:

Rapper, Actor

Nationality:

American

Born:

October 17, 1972 (40)

May 14, 16:34
Chris Rock teases Eminem collaboration
May 12, 03:08
Dog dances to Eminem's 'Shake That' - video
Apr 27, 16:52
Eminem, Big Sean, Royce Da 5'9" pictured in recording studio
Apr 15, 10:03
Kings of Leon announce one-off Scotland show
Apr 13, 08:40
Nudity, dirty dancing, kissing: 10 memorable MTV Movie Awards moments
Apr 10, 19:24
Skylar Grey debut album 'Don't Look Down' set for July, Eminem producing
Apr 03, 16:44
Dido: 'My son Stanley isn't named after Eminem song'
Mar 25, 12:13
Eminem finishing up his new album, says Dr Dre
Mar 11, 19:33
Green Day to headline Reading and Leeds Festivals 2013
Mar 07, 12:11
Taylor Swift up for Eminem collaboration: "I love hip-hop so much"
Mar 06, 16:42
Kanye West on MTV Hottest MC ranking: 'They don't like Kanye in a kilt'
Feb 28, 10:37
Jay-Z, Kanye West make 'Most Powerful People in Rap' list
Feb 09, 11:52
Eminem to release new album this year, says Shady Records boss
Jan 28, 15:14
Eminem to headline new Scottish festival Glasgow Summer Sessions
Jan 20, 19:00
will.i.am, Britney Spears beat 50 Cent, Timberlake to singles No.1
Jan 18, 15:44
Blog: Sunday chart predictions: 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, more
Jan 16, 16:34
50 Cent on course for first UK number one
Jan 11, 12:41
James Arthur continues Irish singles chart run at No.1
Jan 04, 11:23
Singles Review: 50 Cent ft. Eminem & Adam Levine: 'My Life' - Single review
Jan 02, 12:42
Tupac, Rihanna named most popular artists amongst UK prisoners
Jan 02, 09:24
Video: 50 Cent ft. Eminem, Adam Levine: 'My Life' - Music video
Dec 12 2012, 13:17
Eminem to play Slane Castle in 2013
Dec 10 2012, 20:28
Eminem to headline Reading and Leeds Festivals 2013
Dec 10 2012, 09:39
Macklemore continues Aussie chart reign
Dec 05 2012, 14:41
Eminem daughter Hailie Mathers sorry for Taylor Swift 'wh*ring' tweet
Dec 02 2012, 09:00
Blog: Music video round-up: Britney Spears, Amelia Lily, 50 Cent
Nov 29 2012, 16:52
50 Cent: 'I only accept criticism from Eminem'
Nov 27 2012, 10:35
50 Cent, Eminem, Adam Levine unveil new track 'My Life' - listen
Nov 06 2012, 09:37
Rihanna duets with Chris Brown, Eminem on new album 'Unapologetic'
Oct 31 2012, 22:35
Eminem to produce Skylar Grey album, duet on new single
Oct 31 2012, 12:14
Taylor Swift's 'Red' album has decade's biggest US first-week sales
Oct 29 2012, 12:14
Eminem confirms new album for 2013 on baseball cap?
Oct 23 2012, 11:05
Cheryl Cole planning Snoop Dogg, Eminem collaborations
Oct 17 2012, 17:25
Eminem's birthday playlist: 40 hits for 40 years
Oct 09 2012, 10:45
Rihanna overtakes Eminem as most liked person on Facebook
Sep 16 2012, 18:00
James Taylor sues record label, demands $2m in digital royalties
Sep 13 2012, 01:13
Pink releases lyric video for 'True Love' featuring Lily Allen - watch
Sep 12 2012, 13:21
Pink, Eminem collaboration debuts online
Sep 12 2012, 12:35
Pink releases lyric video for new single 'Try' - watch
Sep 10 2012, 09:52
Pink previews new album 'The Truth About Love' - listen