Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known by his stage names
Eminem and Slim Shady, is an
Oscar and multiple Grammy Award winning American rapper, record producer, and actor.
Having sold over
seventy million albums worldwide, Eminem is one of the
highest-selling musicians of the early 2000s thus, making him one of the
highest-selling rap artists of all time.
Eminem was
discovered by rapper and producer Dr. Dre. Dr. Dre later signed Eminem to his record label, Aftermath Entertainment. Eminem Interview On "Behind The Boards" On Sirius Radio /Shady 45
Birth name: Marshall Bruce Mathers III
Also known as: Slim, Slim Shady
Born: October 17, 1972 (1972-10-17) (age 35)
St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
Origin: Detroit/Warren, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Midwest hip hop, Detroit hip hop, Hardcore hip hop
Occupation(s): Rapper, producer, actor
Years active: Rapper: 1990 – present
Actor: 2000 - present
Label(s): Bassmint, Mashin' Duck, Web, Aftermath, Interscope, Shady
Associated acts: D12, Dr. Dre, Obie Trice, G-Unit, The Alchemist, T.I., 50 Cent, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater, Ca$his, Akon
Influences: 2Pac, Mobb Deep Beastie Boys, Big Daddy Kane, Jay-Z, Kool G Rap, KRS-One, Rakim, Redman, Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, Masta Ace, Treach, N.W.A., Nas, The Notorious B.I.G.