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Eminem (Marshall Bruce Mathers III) is an American rapper and producer born in 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was the number one selling artist in the United States during the 2000s. Eminem. He has released the albums InfiniteThe Slim Shady LPThe Marshall Mathers LPThe Eminem ShowEncoreRelapseRecovery, and The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Eminem also starred in the films 8 Mile and The Wash. Awards he has attained include13 Grammy Awards, 10 American Music Awards, and 17 Billboard Music Awards. He was formerly married to Kim Mathers and has three children.

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19 Nov, 2005

When I’m Gone

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The artist releases his single, When I’m Gone, from the album, Curtain Call: The Hits. This song is about how the artist feels that he has to take a break from his music eventually because he’s afraid of losing his daughter Hailie, and he wants to have a normal life with his daughter and wife. He’s tells his fans not to be sad that he is going to go, and that he’s always thinking of them and his family.

Eminem - When I'm Gone (Official Music Video)

25 Sep, 2004

Just Lose It

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The artist releases his single Just Lose It,  from the album, Encore.

The controversial video pokes fun at Michael Jackson, which upset him. Jackson complained about the video, and although Eminem wouldn’t apologize, a few networks (like B.E.T.) refused to play it at his request.

Eminem - Just Lose It (Official Music Video)

8 Feb, 2004

Wins Grammy

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Eminem wins the Grammy for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song for Lose Yourself.

 

23 Feb, 2003

Wins Grammy

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Eminem wins the Grammy for Best Rap Album for The Eminem Show, and Best Short Form Music Video for Without Me.

Thank you, cause I learn from all of you.

Eminem accepting the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album at the 45th GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMYs

27 Jan, 2003

Superman

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The artist releases his single, Superman, from the album, The Eminem Show. The song is about how fans will say or do almost anything to be in a relationship with him or other famous singers. He says that he’s single and he plans on staying that way because he hates relationships and everything that comes with them.

Eminem - Superman (Clean Version) ft. Dina Rae

2002

Albums interview

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The rapper chats about being a fan of the Batman tv series, coming up with the album title, his Shady Records label and future tours.

It’s not easy being me, it gets hard a lot which doesn’t really make a difference. Sometimes it is, sometimes it has its benefits, dirty hores being thrown at you, at will.

17 Sep, 2002

Cleanin’ Out My Closet

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The artist releases his single, Cleanin’ Out My Closet, from the album, The Eminem Show. The song was used in some of the first trailers for his movie, 8 Mile. It was going to be featured in the film, but the artist thought it was too personal. He wrote, Lose Yourself, and used it for the movie instead.

Eminem - Cleanin' Out My Closet (Official Music Video)

28 May, 2002

Sing For The Moment

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The artist releases his single, Sing For The Moment, from the album, The Eminem Show. The line, “You’re full of s–t too, Guerra, that was a fist that hit you” is a reference to a fight Eminem had with John Guerra, who he saw kissing his wife outside a Detroit area bar in June of 2000. Police said Eminem hit Guerra with a gun, and Guerra received a settlement of $100,000.

Eminem - Sing For The Moment (Official Music Video)

14 Mar, 2002

Without Me

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The artist releases his single, Without Me, from the album, The Eminem Show. In the song the artist takes shots at The FCC, Limp Bizkit, Moby and Chris Kirkpatrick.

Eminem - Without Me (Official Music Video)

21 Feb, 2001

Wins Grammy

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Eminem wins the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance for The Real Slim Shady, and Best Rap Album for The Marshall Mathers LP.

Wow, what should I say first…I want to thank everybody who could look past the controversy.

Eminem accepting the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album at the 43rd GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMYs

Wins Grammy

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Eminem and Dr. Dre wins the Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for Forgot About Dre.