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Eminem

Eminem is the stage name of Marshall Bruce Mathers III, an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor born in 1972.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Eminem is the stage name of Marshall Bruce Mathers III, an American rapper and actor born in 1972. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and best-selling hip-hop artists of all time.

Early life and background

Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1972, Eminem moved to the Detroit area as a child. Biographical sources describe a difficult upbringing and early struggles before he broke into mainstream music.

Career rise

He gained major prominence after the release of *The Slim Shady LP* in 1999, known for rapid delivery and controversial lyrics. He has also worked as a record producer and actor, with several commercially successful albums.

Legacy and influence

Eminem is credited with broadening hip-hop's audience in Middle America and increasing acceptance of white rappers. He is frequently listed among the best-selling music artists of all time and has a substantial Canadian following.

In short

  • Eminem is the stage name of Marshall Bruce Mathers III.
  • Born October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri.
  • One of the best-selling and most influential rappers ever.
  • Gained fame with *The Slim Shady LP* (1999).
Canadian angle

Eminem has a substantial Canadian audience and has toured in Canada; his recordings and influence are widely recognized by Canadian music listeners and media.

Quick questions

Who is Eminem?
Eminem is the stage name of Marshall Bruce Mathers III, an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor.
What is Eminem's real name?
His real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III.
How old is Eminem?
He was born on October 17, 1972, which makes him 53 years old.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminem
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, children count, general career overview.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/musicians/eminem
    Supports: Real name, birth date, children names, career milestones.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eminem
    Supports: Real name, birth date, age, professional description.
  4. Detroit Historical Society — https://www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online-research/encyclopedia-of-detroit/mathers-marshall-eminem
    Supports: Early life, family background, children details.
  5. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/question/What-is-Eminems-real-name
    Supports: Real name.