20 Things You Didn’t Know About EMINEM
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- January 23, 2017
- 9:00 pm
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20 Quick facts you didn’t know about the world’s most notorious rapper Eminem.
How has EMINEM’s music been used in popular culture, besides his own albums?
20 Things You Didn’t Know About EMINEM
EMINEM, also known as Marshall Bruce Mathers III, has been one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time. With over 150 million albums sold worldwide, EMINEM has received numerous awards and accolades, including 15 Grammy Awards. Despite his fame and status, there are still many things that fans may not know about him. Here are 20 interesting facts about EMINEM that you may not have known before.
1. He was born in Missouri but grew up in Detroit, Michigan.
2. His stage name, EMINEM, is actually derived from his initials, M and M.
3. EMINEM has a fear of heights, which is why he has never performed on a skyscraper or high-rise building.
4. He is left-handed.
5. EMINEM has battled drug addiction, including an addiction to prescription medication.
6. His daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers, was born on December 25, 1995.
7. He has an alter ego named “Slim Shady” which inspired the title of his third album, “The Slim Shady LP” in 1999.
8. His song “Stan” has become a cultural phenomenon and entered the Oxford English Dictionary to describe an obsessive fan.
9. EMINEM has his own record label, Shady Records, which he co-founded with his manager, Paul Rosenberg.
10. He has collaborated with a variety of artists across genres, including Elton John, Rihanna, and Pink.
11. EMINEM is the best-selling rapper of all time and has sold more than twice as many albums as the next-highest selling rapper, Tupac Shakur.
12. He is a comic book fan and even released a graphic novel titled “Eminem/Punisher: Kill You”.
13. EMINEM is a huge fan of the Detroit Lions NFL team, and his music has been used in several NFL commercials and promotions.
14. His song “Lose Yourself” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003.
15. He has been involved in several controversial incidents, including feuds with other artists and offensive lyrics.
16. EMINEM has written and produced music for several movies, including “8 Mile”, “Southpaw”, and “Venom”.
17. He was briefly a member of a group called Soul Intent before launching his solo career.
18. In 2018, EMINEM dissed several rappers and celebrities including Machine Gun Kelly and President Trump in his surprise album “Kamikaze”.
19. He has a tattoo of his daughter’s name, Hailie, on his right arm.
20. EMINEM’s music has been described as a “fascinating mixture of self-loathing, bravado, and humor”.
In conclusion, EMINEM is a complex and multi-talented artist who has earned his place in the pantheon of music legends. While he may be known for his controversy, there is much more to him than meets the eye. From his humble origins in Detroit to his legendary status as a rapper and producer, EMINEM’s journey has been a remarkable one, and his music continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.
