What is Eminem's real name and where was he born?
Eminem's real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. He was born on the 17th of October 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and later settled in Detroit, Michigan, at age 12.
Questions about Eminem
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How did Eminem get signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label?
An Interscope Records intern named Dean Geistlinger attended the 1997 Rap Olympics in Los Angeles and asked Eminem for a copy of the Slim Shady EP. Geistlinger sent it to Interscope CEO Jimmy Iovine, who played it for Dr. Dre. Eminem signed to Aftermath and Interscope on the 9th of March 1998.
What records did The Eminem Show break?
The Eminem Show, released in May 2002, sold 27 million copies worldwide and became the bestselling album of 2002. It was certified Diamond by the RIAA and was also the best-selling hip-hop album of all time at the time of release.
What Academy Award did Eminem win and for which song?
Eminem won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003 for "Lose Yourself," from the soundtrack of the 2002 film 8 Mile. He was absent from the ceremony; co-composer Luis Resto accepted the award. "Lose Yourself" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks, the most for a solo rap song.
When did Eminem get sober and who helped him through recovery?
Eminem has been sober since the 20th of April 2008. In December 2007 he had been hospitalized after an accidental methadone overdose. Elton John was a mentor during his recovery, calling him once a week to check on him.
How many consecutive number-one albums does Eminem have on the US Billboard 200?
Eminem is the first artist to have ten consecutive albums debut at number one on the US Billboard 200. His eleventh number-one came with The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), released on the 12th of July 2024.