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'''Eminem''' is the stage name of the popular rapper '''Marshall Bruce Mathers III'''. Born October 17, 1972 (age {{age|1972|10|17}}), Mathers grew up in Warren, [[Michigan]]. Praised by [[liberals]],<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1596451/20081007/eminem.jhtml]</ref> [[public school]] dropout Eminem has dumbed down music to new lows, if his work can even be called music.
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'''Eminem''' is the stage name of popular rapper '''Marshall Bruce Mathers III'''. Born October 17, 1972 (age {{age|1972|10|17}}), Mathers grew up in Warren, [[Michigan]]. He is an award-winning [[musician]] with eleven [[Grammy Award]]s in addition to a singular [[Academy Award]].
  
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He is promoted for his [[rap]] music, which includes frequent usage of [[profanity]], drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics are commonly praised by easily amused liberals for their moronic subject matter, dimwitted rhyme schemes, usage of multisyllabic rhymes, pedestrian rhythms, and syncopation.<ref>''How to Rap'', Guerilla Black</ref>  His "work" is often criticized by [[conservatives]], [[liberals]], and [[feminists]] as [[violent]], [[homophobia|homophobic]], and [[misogyny|misogynistic]]. To the thrill of liberals, he shared the stage with the openly bisexual [[Elton John]] at the 2001 Grammy Awards, in what was described as "the hug heard round the world" by ''Entertainment Weekly''.<ref>[http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293601]</ref>
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He is known for his [[rap]] music, and specifically its frequent use of [[profanity]], drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics are criticized by [[conservatives]], [[liberals]], and [[feminists]] as violent, [[homophobia|homophobic]], and [[misogyny|misogynistic]].
  
 
==Personal Life==
 
==Personal Life==
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Mathers' personal life is well known because of his public persona and a frequent topic in his music, most notably his relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott.  The couple met in high school, and began a troubled relationship in 1989.  The two married in 1999, but divorced two years later<ref>[http://marriage.about.com/od/entertainmen1/p/eminem.htm About.com marriage profile]</ref>. Subsequently, Mathers recorded several violent songs, including ''Kim'', and'' '97 Bonnie & Clyde'', with lyrics about murdering Kim. However, Mathers has stated that his music was a form of artistic release and was not to be taken literally. The two reconciled and remarried in 2006, but filed for divorce again less than three months later.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6195977.stm BBC News, Eminem divorces for second time]</ref>  Mathers also has shared custody of Hailie Jade Scott, his biological daughter, and Alaina, whom he adopted from Kim Scott's sister.
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Mathers' personal life is well known because of his public persona and a frequent topic in his music, most notably his relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott.  The couple met while both were in high school, and began a troubled relationship in 1989.  The two married 1999, but divorced in 2001<ref>[http://marriage.about.com/od/entertainmen1/p/eminem.htm About.com marriage profile]</ref>. As Eminem, Mathers recorded several violent songs, including ''Kim'', and'' '97 Bonnie & Clyde'', both songs deal with murdering Kim in violent fashion<ref>Mathers' has stated that his music was a form of artistic release and was not to be taken literally</ref>. The two reconciled and remarried in 2006, but filed for divorce again less than three months later.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6195977.stm BBC News, Eminem divorces for second time]</ref>  Mathers also has shared custody of his biological daughter, Hailie Jade Scott and Alaina, whom he adopted, with Kim Scott's sister. Mathers has also spoken about his addictions to multiple drugs. He claims that he is clean and sober today.
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Mathers has also spoken about his addictions to multiple drugs. He claims that he is clean and sober today.
 
  
 
==Albums==
 
==Albums==

Revision as of 03:30, April 17, 2011

Eminem is the stage name of popular rapper Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Born October 17, 1972 (age 53), Mathers grew up in Warren, Michigan. He is an award-winning musician with eleven Grammy Awards in addition to a singular Academy Award.

He is known for his rap music, and specifically its frequent use of profanity, drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics are criticized by conservatives, liberals, and feminists as violent, homophobic, and misogynistic.

Personal Life

Mathers' personal life is well known because of his public persona and a frequent topic in his music, most notably his relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott. The couple met while both were in high school, and began a troubled relationship in 1989. The two married 1999, but divorced in 2001[1]. As Eminem, Mathers recorded several violent songs, including Kim, and '97 Bonnie & Clyde, both songs deal with murdering Kim in violent fashion[2]. The two reconciled and remarried in 2006, but filed for divorce again less than three months later.[3] Mathers also has shared custody of his biological daughter, Hailie Jade Scott and Alaina, whom he adopted, with Kim Scott's sister. Mathers has also spoken about his addictions to multiple drugs. He claims that he is clean and sober today.

Albums

  • 1999: The Slim Shady LP
  • 2000: The Marshall Mathers LP
  • 2002: The Eminem Show
  • 2002: 8 Mile Soundtrack
  • 2004: Encore
  • 2005: Curtain Call: The Hits
  • 2006: Eminem Presents the Re-Up
  • 2009: Relapse
  • 2010: Recovery

Films

  • 2000: Da Hip Hop Witch (Cameo-Performance)
  • 2001: The Wash (Chris)
  • 2002: 8 Mile (Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith)
  • 2008: Have Gun — Will Travel (Paladin)

Awards

Academy Awards

  • 2003 - Best Original song, "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile

Golden Globe Nomination

  • 2003 - Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile

Grammy Awards

  • 2000 - Best rap solo performance for "My Name Is" from The Slim Shady LP
  • 2000 - Best rap album for The Slim Shady LP
  • 2001 - Best rap solo performance for "The Real Slim Shady" from The Marshall Mathers LP
  • 2001 - Best rap performance by a duo or group (with Dr. Dre) for "Forgot About Dre" from Dr Dre 2001
  • 2001 - Best rap album for The Marshall Mathers LP
  • 2003 - Best short form music video, for "Without Me" from The Eminem Show
  • 2003 - Best rap album for The Eminem Show
  • 2004 - Best male rap solo performance for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile O.S.T.
  • 2004 - Best rap song for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile O.S.T.

References

  1. ↑ About.com marriage profile
  2. ↑ Mathers' has stated that his music was a form of artistic release and was not to be taken literally
  3. ↑ BBC News, Eminem divorces for second time
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