Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who has established himself as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His music helped bring acceptance for white rappers in the music industry and he was credited as the “Artist of the Decade (2000–2009)” by Billboard. Over the years, he has received several accolades with at least 15 Grammy Awards, 8 American Music Awards, and 17 Billboard Music Awards.
Born Name
Marshall Bruce Mathers III
Nick Name
Eminem, M, Slim Shady, M&M, Doody
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
Residence
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality
Education
He attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan, but dropped out at the age of 17.
Occupation
Rapper, record producer, songwriter, actor
Family
- Father – Marshall Bruce Mathers II
- Mother – Debbie Mathers Briggs
- Others – Marshall Bruce Mathers (Paternal Grandfather), Rae Waverly Drowns (Paternal Grandmother), Robert Ray Nelson (Maternal Grandfather), Betty Hixson (Maternal Grandmother), Sarah Mathers (Half-Sister), Michael Mathers (Half-Brother), Nathan Mathers (Half-Brother)
Manager
His music career is managed by .
Genre
Hip hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Aftermath, Shady, Interscope, Bassmint, FBT Productions, Mashin’ Duck Records, Web
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Eminem has dated –
- – RUMOR
- Kimberly Scott (1989-2006) – In June 1989, Eminem started dating his high school sweetheart, Kim Scott. When they first met each other, Kim was 13 and Eminem was 15. They dated ON and OFF and engaged in April 1995. The couple gave birth to a daughter, named Scott Mathers on December 25, 1995. They married in 1999. But, soon after that, in 2000, the duo filed for divorce, which was finalized in August 2001. The reason being the drunk driving conviction. Again, in January 2006, the couple remarried, but this one also didn’t last for long. They filed for divorce in April 2006. Eminem also fathers 2 more children – Alaina Marie Mathers(Daughter of Dawn who is Kimberly’s sister) and Whitney Scott Mathers (Kimberly’s daughter from another relationship).
- Kesia Alvarez (1999-2000)
- Kendra Jade (2000)
- Brittany Andrews (1999) – American p*rnstar Brittany Andrews and Eminem dated for a couple of months in 1999.
- Joy McAvoy (2001)
- (2001) – RUMOR
- (2001-2006) – Eminem and singer Mariah Carey became an item on July 8, 2001, while they were on a tour. They dated ON and OFF, separating multiple times. They finally split amicably on June 18, 2006.
- (2002) – Actress, singer, and former fashion model, Kim Basinger, and Eminem were romantically linked in 2002.
- (2002) – RUMOR
- Gina Lynn (2003) – RUMOR
- (2003) – In the year 2003, he went out with author Karrine Steffans.
- (2004) – He was rumored to have had a fling with actress Tara Reid in 2004.
- Marni Bright (2007) – In November 2007, music studio manager Marni Bright and Eminem were RUMORed to be dating, when they were seen together at Michigan recording studio.
- Tracy McNew (2008) – They were RUMORed to be dating together in 2008. However, Eminem’s representative said that she was just a part of his management team.
- (2018) – In late 2018, Eminem was rumored to be dating rapper Nicki Minaj when the song “Big Bank” was launched. When a fan asked Nicki on Instagram if she was dating him, she replied “Yes” which further solidified the dating rumors.
- – Rumor
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of English, German, Swiss-German, and Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Bright blue eyes
- Mostly raps on his personal life, which also includes his mother, ex-wife, and children
- Known for dying his hair platinum blonde in most of his songs
Shoe Size
10 (US)
Brand Endorsements
In 2005, he appeared in a television commercial about Apple iPod.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
His songs, which often include dark and controversial rap lyrics.
First Album
Eminem released his debut album Infinite on March 12, 1996, through Web Entertainment. Eminem could sell only 1000 copies of the underground hip-hop album.
First Film
In 2000, he appeared in the American horror/comedy film Da Hip Hop Witch as himself. The film is a parody of The Blair Witch Project.
Personal Trainer
Eminem had previously gained weight up to 200 pounds and he had to fight with it in order to regain his lean body.
Eminem Favorite Things
- Movie – Scarface (1983)
Source –
Eminem Facts
- Eminem cites as his role model (or mentor).
- He is an avid fan of the basketball team, Detroit Pistons.
- Eminem has started his own record label called “Shady Records”.
- In June 2011, Eminem sue German car manufacturer, Audi as they used his song “Lose Yourself” in their advertisement for the 2012 Audi A6.
- He spent three years in ninth grade as he bunked the classes and received poor grades.
- He has worked as a cook in a family restaurant before becoming famous.
- He started rapping at the age of 14 along with his friend. He took the name “M&M”, which later changed to “Eminem”.
- He was good friends with rapper “Proof”. He died on April 11, 2006. Rapper Proof was killed by club bouncer Mario Etheridge by taking a gunshot.
- Eminem’s mom was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in the past.
- Several artists including , , , , , , , , , , , and have credited him as one of their musical influences.
- Eminem’s song Lose Yourself was allowed to use in the Campaign’s promotional advertisements for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. Many celebrities had supported Joe Biden at that time.
Facts of Eminem
- full nameEminem
- Date of Birth October 17, 1972
- Age 52 years 1 months
- Horoscope Libra
- Lucky Number 10
- Lucky Stone Peridot
- Lucky Color Blue
- Best Match for Marriage Gemini
- weight68 kg
- height5 ft 8 in