Eminem
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| Birth name | Marshall Bruce Mathers III |
| Also known as | Slim Shady |
| Born | October 17, 1972 |
| Origin | Detroit, MI |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop, Rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, producer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Aftermath, Shady, Interscope |
| Associated acts | D12, Bad Meets Evil |
| Website | eminem.com |
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and label executive. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, and is credited with popularizing hip hop in Middle America. He is widely known for his controversial lyrics, which have led to boycotts, congressional hearings, and secret service investigations. He is the best selling rapper of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide.
History
edit edit sourceEarly Life
edit edit sourceMarshall Bruce Mathers III was born on October 17, 1972 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. and Deborah 'Debbie' Nelson.