Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972),known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor who has sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The following album, The Marshall Mathers LP, became the fastest-selling hip hop album in history.It brought Eminem increased popularity, including his own record label, Shady Records, and brought his group project D12 into mainstream recognition. The Marshall Mathers LP and his third album, The Eminem Show, also won Grammy Awards, and in 2002, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for a song in the film 8 Mile, in which he also played the lead. Eminem then went on hiatus after touring in 2005. He released his first album since 2004, Relapse, on May 15, 2009.
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marshall Bruce Mathers III |
| Also known as | Slim Shady |
| Born | October 17, 1972 St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer, actor, musician, songwriter, singer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Label(s) | Bassmint, Mashin' Duck, Web, Interscope, Aftermath, Goliath, Shady |
| Associated acts | 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, D12, Akon, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg |
Discography
Studio albums
- Infinite (1996)
- The Slim Shady LP (1999)
- The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
- The Eminem Show (2002)
- Encore (2004)
- Relapse (2009)
- Relapse 2 (2009)
Other albums
- The Slim Shady EP (1997)
- Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 8 Mile (2002)
- The Singles (2003)
- Curtain Call: The Hits (2005)
- Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006)
DVDs
- Up in Smoke Tour (2000)
- E (2000)
- All Access Europe (2002)
- Eminem Presents:
The Anger Management Tour (2005) - Live from New York City 2005 (2007)
Number-one singles
The following singles reached number one in the United States of America, Australia, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland or the United Kingdom. For a full singles discography, see Eminem singles discography.
| Year | Song | Peak Positions | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | AUS | AUT | GER | IRE | ITA | NZ | SWE | SWI | UK | |||
| 2000 | "The Real Slim Shady" | 4 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | The Marshall Mathers LP |
| "Stan" (feat. Dido) | 51 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2002 | "Without Me" | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | The Eminem Show |
| "Lose Yourself" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 Mile | |
| 2004 | "Just Lose It" | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | Encore |
| 2005 | "Like Toy Soldiers" | 34 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 1 | |
| "When I'm Gone" | 8 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | Curtain Call: The Hits | |
| 2006 | "Smack That" (with Akon) | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Konvicted |
| 2009 | "Crack a Bottle" (feat. Dr. Dre and 50 Cent) | 1 | 18 | 41 | — | 6 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | Relapse |
| "We Made You" | 9 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Total Number-one hits | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | ||
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Da Hip Hop Witch | Himself | |
| Up in Smoke Tour | |||
| 2001 | The Wash | Chris | Uncredited |
| 2002 | 8 Mile | Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith, Jr. | Academy Award for Best Original Song MTV Movie Award for Best Video from a Film - Lose Yourself MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Male Performance ASCAP Award for Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture - Lose Yourself Critics Choice Award for Best Song - Lose Yourself Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male BMI Film Award for Music BMI Film Award for Most Performed Song from a Film - Lose Yourself Nominated - Golden Globe for Best Original Song from a Motion Picture - Lose Yourself Nominated - CFCA Award for Most Promising Performer Nominated - Golden Satellite for Best Original Song - Lose Yourself Nominated - OFCS for Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated - PFCS for Best Original Song - Lose Yourself Nominated - Grammy for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Lose Yourself |
| 2003 | 50 Cent: The New Breed | Himself | |
| 2004 | Crank Yankers | Billy Fletcher | TV guest role; voice |
| 2009 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Himself | Inducted Run-D.M.C. |
| Funny People | TBA | Cameo |
List of awards and nominations received by Eminem
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are held annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Eminem has won the award once.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Lose Yourself" | Best Original song | Won |
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards have been annually hosted in November instead of January from 2003. Eminem has received seven awards from 13 nominations.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Eminem | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Nominated |
| Jan. 2003 | Eminem | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Won |
| The Eminem Show | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Won | |
| Eminem | Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Male Artist | Won | |
| The Eminem Show | Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Album | Won | |
| Eminem | Fan Choice's Award | Nominated | |
| Nov. 2003 | Eminem | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist | Nominated |
| 2005 | Eminem | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist | Won |
| Encore | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Eminem | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist | Won |
| Curtain Call: the Hits | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Nominated |
ASCAP Pop Music Awards
The ASCAP Pop Music Awards, held annually by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, honors the songwriters and publishers of the most performed pop songs. Eminem has won the award once.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Lose Yourself" | Most Performed Song | Won |
MTV Europe Music Awards
- Best New Artist {My Name Is} - 1999
- Best Hip Hop Artist -1999
- Best Hip Hop Artist - 2000
- Best Album (The Marshall Mathers LP) - 2000
- Best Hip Hop Act - 2001
- Best Album (The Eminem Show) - 2002
- Best Hip Hop Artist - 2002
- Best Male - 2002
- Best Hip Hop Artist- 2003
The Source Hip Hop Music Awards
- Lyricist Of The Year - 2000 won
- Lyricist Of The Year - 2002 won
- Lyricist Of The Year - 2005 won
- Music Video Of The Year (Guilty Conscience) - 2000 won
- Best Video of the Year (Stan) - 2001 won
Online Hip Hop Awards
- Best Artist Website (Eminem.com) - 2000
- Hottest Music Video (Guilty Conscience) - 2000
- Best New Artist (Hot 97 Picks) - 2000
Brit Awards
- International male - 2001
- International Male Solo Artist - 2003
- International Album (The Eminem Show) - 2003
Billboard Music Awards
- Album Of The Year (The Eminem Show) - 2002
- R&B/ Hip-Hop Album Of The Year (The Eminem Show) -2002
- Best R&B/Hip-Hop Album (The Eminem Show) - 2002
- The Eminem Show - 2003
- Best Album's Artist - 2003
- Maximum Vision Award - The Real Slim Shady - 2001
- Best Rap Hip-Hop Clip - The Real Slim Shady - 2001
Billboard Music Awards
2001
- Maximum Vision Award: "The Real Slim Shady"
- Best Rap Hip Hop Clip: "The Real Slim Shady"
2002
- Album of the Year: The Eminem Show
- R&B/Hip Hop Album of the Year: The Eminem Show
- Best Album: The Eminem Show
2003
- Best Rap Album: The Eminem Show
- Best Album - "The Eminem Show"
- Best R&B/Hip Hop Album (The Eminem Show)
- Best Album's Artist
Detroit Music Awards
2001
- Outstanding National Major Label Recording: The Marshall Mathers LP
- Outstanding National Single: "The Real Slim Shady"
2003
- Outstanding National Single: "Lose Yourself"
2005
- Outstanding National Major Label Recording: Encore
2006
- Outstanding Video / Major Budget: "When I'm Gone"
Grammy Awards
2000
2001
- Best Rap Solo Performance: "The Real Slim Shady"
- Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: "Forgot About Dre" (with Dr. Dre)
- Best Rap Album: The Marshall Mathers LP
2003
- Best Short Form Music Video: "Without Me" (directed by Joseph Kahn)
- Best Rap Album: The Eminem Show
2004
- Best Rap Solo Performance: "Lose Yourself"
- Best Rap song: "Lose Yourself"
Juno Awards
2001
- Best Selling Album (Foreign or Domestic): The Marshall Mathers LP
2003
- International Album of the Year: The Eminem Show
MTV Europe Music Awards
1999
- Best Hip-hop Act
2000
- Best Hip-hop Act
- Best Album: The Marshall Mathers LP
2001
- Best Hip-hop Act
2002
- Best Male Act
- Best Hip-hop Act
- Best Album: The Eminem Show
2003
- Best Hip-hop Act
2004
- Best Hip-hop Act: D12
MTV Movie Awards
2002
- Best Male Performance: 8 Mile
- Best Breakthrough Male Performance: 8 Mile
MTV Video Music Awards
1999
- Best New Artist: "My Name Is"
2000
- Best Video: "The Real Slim Shady"
- Best Male Video: "The Real Slim Shady"
- Best Rap Video: "Forgot About Dre" (with Dr. Dre)
2002
- Best Video: "Without Me"
- Best Male Video: "Without Me"
- Best Rap Video: "Without Me"
- Best Direction: "Without Me"
2003
- Best Video From a Film: "Lose Yourself"
Teen Choice Awards
2005
- Choice Music Rap Artist
- Choice Music Rap Track: "Mockingbird"
2003
- Choice Movie Breakout Star - Male for 8 Mile
- Choice Movie Actor - Drama/Action Adventure for 8 Mile
Much Music Video Awards
- People's Choice: Favourite International Artist 2001- "The Real Slim Shady"
- Much Music Awards Best International Artist Video 2001 - "Stan"
- People's Choice: Favourite International Artist 2003 - (Lose Yourself)
People's Choice Awards
- Favorite Male Musical Performer - 2003 and 2020
- Favorite Male Performer - 2003
- Favorite Hip Hop Song - 2007 "Smack That"
NRJ Radio Award
- Best International Male Artist - 2005
- Best International Song for "Without Me" (2003)
World Music Awards
- World's Best Selling Rap Artist (2001)
- World's Best Selling Pop/Rock Artist (2005)
- World's Best Selling Rap/Hip-hop Artist (2005)
Other awards
- Rap Olympics Runner-Up (1997)
- Ericksson Muzik Awards Virgin Megastore's Best Album for The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
- Best International (Zamu Awards) (2000)
- NME Awards Best Hip Hop/Rap Act (2001)
- Music of Black Origin Award – Best Hip Hop Act (2001)
- ESPN Music Artist of the Year (2001)
- Right On Magazine Award Best Male Hip Hop Performer of the Year (2001)
- New Music Express Award for Best Hip Hop/Rap Act (2001)
- Playboy Poll Music Award for Best Music Video for "The Real Slim Shady" (2001)
- Playboy Poll Music Award for Best R&B/Rap Vocalist (2001)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Male Artist (2001)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Artist-Rap (2001)
- MTV Japan Music Awards Best Video from a Film: "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile (2002)
- BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Song – "Lose Yourself" (2002)
- My VH1 Award – Most Entertaining Public Feud (2000)
- The 17th Japan Gold Disc Award Rock & Pop Album of the Year for The Eminem Show (2003)
- The 18th Japan Gold Disc Award Soundtrack Album of the Year for 8 Mile (2004)
- Meteor Ireland Music Award Best International Male (2003)
- Swedish Hit Music Awards for Best Foreign Artist/Group (2003)
- Ranked at #82 on The Rolling Stone Immortals list (2004)
- Best Hip Hop Act Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (2005)
- Napstar Awards Most-Played Hip-Hop Artist (2006)
- e!Hot50 Music Awards Hip Hop/Rap Song of the Year for "Smack That" (2007)
- Ranked at #9 on MTV's The Greatest MCs of All Time list (2006)
- Best Rapper Alive by Vibe (2008)
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