Author : Hughes Nelson
Image Credit :- Craig McDean
“So everybody, just follow me
‘Cause we need a little controversy
‘Cause it feels so empty without me”
It is true and stans will also agree with the fact that the music industry would have been empty without Eminem and his humongous musical arsenal. Though he is often criticized for his violent lyrics and dark themes, he is one of the most talented rappers around the world who proved the fact that rapping has nothing to do with color. He took hip-hop to another level that brought a new creative wave. He is the most controversial and best-selling hip-hop artist of the early 21st century who has inspired a lot of rappers.
Who is Eminem?
Marshall Bruce Mathers III or better known as Eminem has changed the hip-hop music scene with his individuality and unwavering rapping skills. He is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who created timeless hip-hop creations with his transgressive styles. Other than his solo projects, he has worked with numerous other singers and rappers and those collaborative projects helped others to grow. Eminem is also known as Slim Shady, the alter ego of his artistic psyche.
Personal Life
Born on October 17, 1972, Eminem grew up in a turbulent childhood where poverty and abuse were a part of life. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA; he used to rap in clubs in Detroit, Michigan. He started rapping at the age of 14 years only and due to his immense love for the craft; he was often missing from school. He quit school in the 9th grade and decided to pursue his goal and passion for hip-hop music. Soon he became a hip-hop solo artist as well as a member of a Detroit-based rap sextet named D12.
Though Eminem is one of the best rappers around the globe, this person had gone through a huge amount of trauma of abuse which often reflects in his lyricism. His mother is also one of the main reasons behind his troubled psyche. His chaotic relationship with his ex-wife Kim had affected him a lot. All these events in life have made Eminem and his musical creations more powerful, unapologetic, and sometimes outrageous.
Songs & Music Career
With more than 220 million records of global sales; Eminem is one of the best-selling hip-hop artists who has dropped numerous hit projects. His first album in 1996, ‘Infinite’ was not very appealing. However, 1999’s ‘The Slim Shady LP’ showed the true worth of the artist. Working with Dr. Dre churned out the true potential in him. The track ‘My Name Is’ from the album instantly became the Best Rap Solo Performance. It was Eminem’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and the rest is history. Next Year in 2000, ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ came out and again stole the show with some of the best rap tracks like “Stan“, “The Real Slim Shady“, “The Way I Am“, “I’m Back” and many others. The word ‘Stan’ is widely used nowadays and Eminem is the wordsmith who coined this term.
Later in 2002, ‘The Eminem Show’ dropped and created a huge buzz in the hip-hop industry with the tracks like “Sing for the Moment“, “Without Me“, “Cleanin‘ Out My Closet“, “Superman“, and most importantly, ‘Till I Collapse’. By this time, Eminem has already become famous with a prolific music career and growth. Instead of rushing for album releases, he took time to work on his craft and offered more exciting hip-hop albums along with collaborative projects. 2004’s ‘Encore’, ‘Relapse’ in 2009, and ‘Recovery’ in 2010; every studio album reflected Eminem’s personal life and the ups and downs to which listeners can easily relate to. ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’ in 2013 was like an epic comeback of the old Shady again. 2017’s ‘Revival’ and ‘Kamikaze’ in 2018 are the best examples of why nobody messes with Eminem. His last studio album was ‘Music to Be Murdered By’ which dropped in 2020.
Due to his paramount musical contributions to the industry that captivated the world, Eminem has received a ton of achievements and honors through his highly successful music career. He has a total of 17 Billboard Music Awards, 15 Grammy Awards, 8 American Music Awards, and the list goes on. On the list of MTV’s Greatest MCs of All Time, he ranked 9th along with Tupac, Biggie, and other legends. He was also inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. He also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 75th Academy Awards due to his film ‘8 Mile’.
Net Worth
Eminem’s net worth is estimated at around $250 million in 2023. this 50-year-old rapper is one of the highest-paid entertainers in the music industry earning about $20 million annually in a given year. With active musical projects and global tours, it can increase up to $30 – $50 million. Till now, his lifetime earning would be close to $400 million. Quite evidently, Eminem is the ‘Rap God’ of the hip-hop industry.
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