Last modified on August 11, 2010, at 17:10

Eminem

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by DouglasA (Talk | contribs) at 17:10, August 11, 2010. It may differ significantly from current revision.

Eminem is the stage name of popular rapper Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Born October 17, 1972 (age 51), 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 are criticized by conservatives, liberals, and feminists as violent, homophobic, and misogynistic.

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[1]. As Eminem, Mathers recorded several violent songs, including Kim, and '97 Bonnie & Clyde, both songs deal with murdering Kim in violent fashion[2]. The two reconciled and remarried in 2006, but filed for divorce again less than three months later.[3] Mathers also has shared custody of his biological daughter, Hailie Jade Scott and Alaina, whom he adopted, with Kim Scott's sister.

References

  1. ↑ About.com marriage profile
  2. ↑ Mathers' has stated that his music was a form of artistic release and was not to be taken literally
  3. ↑ BBC News, Eminem divorces for second time