Marshall Mathers III, otherwise known as Eminem, or as his alter-ego Slim Shady, is the definition of rags to riches story. We all know about his insanely turbulent upbringing through his music. He grew up in Detroit with an unstable mother and no father in the picture. His mom moved him around a lot, so he never got to feel settled or make friends. Instead, he got severely bullied.
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The only people in his life were his toxic mother, his uncle and best friend Ronnie, his on-and-off girlfriend Kim, and eventually his daughter Hailie. He went through a lot of suffering before becoming the incredible superstar we all know and love. He used rap as an outlet for his emotions, and troubled individuals all over the country relate to his music. Eminem’s storytelling talents are a gift, and he chronicles his entire life through his lyrics. The hip-hop rapper has become an industry icon.
Here are the details about hip-hop legend Eminem’s life and career.