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Eminem is the stage name of popular rapper '''Marshall Bruce Mathers III'''. Born October 17, 1972 (age {{age|1972|10|17}}), Mathers grew up in on 8 Mile [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. He is an award-winning [[musician]] and holds a [[Grammy]] and [[Academy Award]].

'''Eminem''' is the stage name of popular rapper '''Marshall Bruce Mathers III'''. Born October 17, 1972 (age {{age|1972|10|17}}), Mathers grew up in on 8 Mile [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. He is an award-winning [[musician]] and holds a [[Grammy]] and [[Academy Award]].

He is known for his [[rap]] music, and specifically its frequent use of [[profanity]], drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics have often been criticized by overly-sensitive [[liberals]] and [[radical feminists]] as violent, [[homophobia|homophobic]], and [[misogyny|misogynistic]].

He is known for his [[rap]] music, and specifically its frequent use of [[profanity]], drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics have often been criticized by overly-sensitive [[liberals]] and [[radical feminists]] as violent, [[homophobia|homophobic]], and [[misogyny|misogynistic]].

Relapse 2, a sequel to his 2009 album titled Relapse, is due out in the fall of 2009.

Relapse 2, a sequel to his 2009 album titled Relapse, is due out in the fall of 2009.

==Personal Life==

==Personal Life==

Mathers' personal life is well known because of his public persona and a frequent topic in his music, most notably his relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott.  The couple met while both were in high school, and began a troubled relationship in 1989.  The two married 1999, but divorced in 2001<ref>[http://marriage.about.com/od/entertainmen1/p/eminem.htm About.com marriage profile]</ref>.  As Eminem, Mathers recorded several violent songs, including ''Kim'', and'' '97 Bonnie & Clyde'', both songs deal with murdering Kim in violent fashion<ref>Mathers' has stated that his music was a form of artistic release and was not to be taken literally</ref>.  The two reconciled and remarried in 2006, but filed for divorce again less than three months later.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6195977.stm BBC News, Eminem divorces for second time]</ref>  Mathers also has shared custody of his biological daughter, Hailie Jade Scott and Alaina, whom he adopted, with Kim Scott's sister.

Mathers' personal life is well known because of his public persona and a frequent topic in his music, most notably his relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott.  The couple met while both were in high school, and began a troubled relationship in 1989.  The two married 1999, but divorced in 2001<ref>[http://marriage.about.com/od/entertainmen1/p/eminem.htm About.com marriage profile]</ref>.  As Eminem, Mathers recorded several violent songs, including ''Kim'', and'' '97 Bonnie & Clyde'', both songs deal with murdering Kim in violent fashion<ref>Mathers' has stated that his music was a form of artistic release and was not to be taken literally</ref>.  The two reconciled and remarried in 2006, but filed for divorce again less than three months later.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6195977.stm BBC News, Eminem divorces for second time]</ref>  Mathers also has shared custody of his biological daughter, Hailie Jade Scott and Alaina, whom he adopted, with Kim Scott's sister.

==Albums==

==Albums==

* 1999: The Slim Shady LP

* 1999: The Slim Shady LP

* 2000: The Marshall Mathers LP

* 2000: The Marshall Mathers LP

==Films==

==Films==

* 2000: Da Hip Hop Witch (Cameo-Performance)

* 2000: Da Hip Hop Witch (Cameo-Performance)

* 2001: The Wash (Chris)

* 2001: The Wash (Chris)

==Awards==

==Awards==

 

===Academy Awards===

[[Academy Awards]]

 

* 2003 - Best Original song, "Lose Yourself" from [[8 Mile]]

* 2003 - Best Original song, "Lose Yourself" from [[8 Mile]]

Golden Globe Nomination

===Golden Globe Nomination===

 

* 2003 - Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, "Lose Yourself" from [[8 Mile]]

* 2003 - Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, "Lose Yourself" from [[8 Mile]]

Grammy Awards

===Grammy Awards===

 

* 2000 - Best rap solo performance for "My Name Is" from The Slim Shady LP

* 2000 - Best rap solo performance for "My Name Is" from The Slim Shady LP

* 2000 - Best rap album for The Slim Shady LP

* 2000 - Best rap album for The Slim Shady LP

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Rappers]]

[[Category:Rappers]]

[[Category:Actors]]

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