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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 Warren, [[Michigan]]. He is a critically-acclaimed [[musician]]<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1596451/20081007/eminem.jhtml]</ref>, and has received eleven [[Grammy Award]]s in addition to a singular [[Academy Award]]. | + | '''Eminem''' is the stage name of the popular rapper '''Marshall Bruce Mathers III'''. Born October 17, 1972 (age {{age|1972|10|17}}), Mathers grew up in Warren, [[Michigan]]. He is a critically-acclaimed [[musician]]<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1596451/20081007/eminem.jhtml]</ref>, and has received eleven [[Grammy Award]]s in addition to a singular [[Academy Award]]. |
He is known for his [[rap]] music, which includes frequent usage of [[profanity]], drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics are commonly praised for their varied and humorous subject matter, complex rhyme schemes, usage of multisyllabic rhymes, complex rhythms, and syncopation <ref>''How to Rap'', Guerilla Black</ref>, but are also criticized by [[conservatives]], [[liberals]], and [[feminists]] as [[violent]], [[homophobia|homophobic]], and [[misogyny|misogynistic]]. However, he shared the stage with the openly bisexual [[Elton John]] at the 2001 Grammy Awards, in what was described as "the hug heard round the world" by ''Entertainment Weekly''.<ref>[http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293601]</ref> | He is known for his [[rap]] music, which includes frequent usage of [[profanity]], drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics are commonly praised for their varied and humorous subject matter, complex rhyme schemes, usage of multisyllabic rhymes, complex rhythms, and syncopation <ref>''How to Rap'', Guerilla Black</ref>, but are also criticized by [[conservatives]], [[liberals]], and [[feminists]] as [[violent]], [[homophobia|homophobic]], and [[misogyny|misogynistic]]. However, he shared the stage with the openly bisexual [[Elton John]] at the 2001 Grammy Awards, in what was described as "the hug heard round the world" by ''Entertainment Weekly''.<ref>[http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293601]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:52, November 9, 2010
Eminem is the stage name of the popular rapper Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Born October 17, 1972 (age 51), Mathers grew up in Warren, Michigan. He is a critically-acclaimed musician[1], and has received eleven Grammy Awards in addition to a singular Academy Award.
He is known for his rap music, which includes frequent usage of profanity, drug references, and sexual content. His lyrics are commonly praised for their varied and humorous subject matter, complex rhyme schemes, usage of multisyllabic rhymes, complex rhythms, and syncopation [2], but are also criticized by conservatives, liberals, and feminists as violent, homophobic, and misogynistic. However, he shared the stage with the openly bisexual Elton John at the 2001 Grammy Awards, in what was described as "the hug heard round the world" by Entertainment Weekly.[3]
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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 in high school, and began a troubled relationship in 1989. The two married in 1999, but divorced two years later[4]. Subsequently, Mathers recorded several violent songs, including Kim, and '97 Bonnie & Clyde, with lyrics about murdering Kim. However, Mathers has stated that his music was a form of artistic release and was not to be taken literally. The two reconciled and remarried in 2006, but filed for divorce again less than three months later.[5] Mathers also has shared custody of Hailie Jade Scott, his biological daughter, and Alaina, whom he adopted from Kim Scott's sister.
Albums
- 1999: The Slim Shady LP
- 2000: The Marshall Mathers LP
- 2002: The Eminem Show
- 2002: 8 Mile Soundtrack
- 2004: Encore
- 2005: Curtain Call: The Hits
- 2006: Eminem Presents the Re-Up
- 2009: Relapse
- 2010: Recovery
Films
- 2000: Da Hip Hop Witch (Cameo-Performance)
- 2001: The Wash (Chris)
- 2002: 8 Mile (Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith)
- 2008: Have Gun — Will Travel (Paladin)
Awards
Academy Awards
- 2003 - Best Original song, "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile
Golden Globe Nomination
- 2003 - Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile
Grammy Awards
- 2000 - Best rap solo performance for "My Name Is" from The Slim Shady LP
- 2000 - Best rap album for The Slim Shady LP
- 2001 - Best rap solo performance for "The Real Slim Shady" from The Marshall Mathers LP
- 2001 - Best rap performance by a duo or group (with Dr. Dre) for "Forgot About Dre" from Dr Dre 2001
- 2001 - Best rap album for The Marshall Mathers LP
- 2003 - Best short form music video, for "Without Me" from The Eminem Show
- 2003 - Best rap album for The Eminem Show
- 2004 - Best male rap solo performance for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile O.S.T.
- 2004 - Best rap song for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile O.S.T.
References
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ How to Rap, Guerilla Black
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ About.com marriage profile
- ↑ BBC News, Eminem divorces for second time
