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Eminem Life & Career Timeline
Detroit battles to global rap stardom.
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The recordings, collaborations and turning points behind one of hip-hop’s most commercially successful and technically influential careers.
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Born in Missouri
Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born and later grew up around Detroit.
Source: www.britannica.comBegins performing as M&M
As a teenager he developed his craft in Detroit’s competitive rap scene.
Source: www.britannica.comInfinite
His independent debut album introduced his early recorded style.
Source: www.britannica.comRap Olympics breakthrough
A strong battle-rap showing helped his demo reach producer Dr. Dre.
Source: www.britannica.comMeets Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre recognised Eminem’s ability and began producing recordings with him.
Connected: Dr. Dre
Source: www.britannica.comThe Slim Shady LP
The major-label breakthrough brought worldwide attention and a first Grammy.
Connected: Dr. Dre
Source: www.britannica.comThe Marshall Mathers LP
The album broke sales records while intensifying debate around his lyrics.
Source: www.britannica.comD12 releases Devil’s Night
Eminem shared his success with the Detroit group D12.
Source: www.britannica.com8 Mile
He starred in the Detroit-set film and recorded its anthem Lose Yourself.
Source: www.britannica.comOscar for Lose Yourself
Lose Yourself became the first rap song to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Source: www.britannica.comEncore
Encore continued his extraordinary early-2000s commercial run.
Source: www.britannica.comRelapse
After years away and recovery from addiction, Eminem returned with Relapse.
Source: www.britannica.comRecovery
Recovery presented a more direct, resilient chapter and included Not Afraid.
Source: www.britannica.comThe Marshall Mathers LP 2
The sequel revisited his past from a later perspective.
Source: www.britannica.comMusic to Be Murdered By
A surprise release demonstrated his continued technical focus and cultural reach.
Source: www.britannica.comSuper Bowl halftime show
Eminem performed with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar.
Connected: Dr. Dre
Source: www.britannica.comRock & Roll Hall of Fame
Eminem was inducted in his first year of eligibility.
Source: www.britannica.comThe Death of Slim Shady
Eminem released his twelfth studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), built around a confrontation with his long-running alter ego.
Why it matters: The album returned one of hip-hop’s most recognisable characters to the centre of a full conceptual release.
Source: www.eminem.comStans reaches cinemas worldwide
The documentary Stans opened in cinemas for a limited global run, examining Eminem’s career through the experiences of the listeners who connected most deeply with his music.
Why it matters: The film turned the fan culture named by one of his best-known songs into the subject of an authorised feature documentary.
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