When and where was Eminem born?
Marshall Bruce Mathers III arrived in the world on the 17th of October 1972 inside a hospital in St. Joseph Missouri.
Questions about Eminem
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Eminem during his childhood in Detroit?
Eminem faced physical violence from local youths multiple times while living as one of only three white households on his block. A bully named D'Angelo Bailey severely injured his head in an assault that he later recounted on the song Brain Damage.
How did Eminem sign with Interscope Records?
An Interscope Records intern named Dean Geistlinger asked for a copy of the Slim Shady EP before CEO Jimmy Iovine played the tape for record producer Dr. Dre. On the 9th of March 1998 Eminem signed with Aftermath and Interscope after Dre recalled hearing something unique from the demo tape.
Why did Eminem become sober in 2008?
Eminem developed a drug addiction in 2002 while working sixteen hours a day producing the film 8 Mile and consuming anywhere from forty to sixty Valium daily along with thirty Vicodin. He was hospitalized after an accidental methadone overdose in December 2007 and has been sober since the 20th of April 2008.
What records did The Marshall Mathers LP break upon release?
The Marshall Mathers LP arrived in May 2000 selling 1.76 million copies in its first week which broke records held by Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle for fastest-selling hip-hop album. It eventually sold 21 million copies worldwide and received Diamond certification from the RIAA in March 2011.