Eminem

Sergio Rodríguez, Sergio Rodríguez,

Chema Redín and Chema Redín and

Pablo CarbajoPablo Carbajo

INDEXINDEX

Musical Career:Musical Career: 1992-20011992-2001 2002-20082002-2008

Influences and Rapping Influences and Rapping TechniqueTechnique

Personal Life:Personal Life: FamilyFamily Legal TroublesLegal Troubles

Relapse and RecoveryRelapse and Recovery

Musical CareerMusical Career

1992 – 19981992 – 1998: Eminem (Marshall Bruce Mathers) was initially : Eminem (Marshall Bruce Mathers) was initially signed to FBT Productions in 1992. signed to FBT Productions in 1992.

1998 – 19991998 – 1999: in 1998 Eminem released his first major : in 1998 Eminem released his first major studiostudio album, album, The Slim ShadyThe Slim Shady..

1999 – 20011999 – 2001: : The Marshall MathersThe Marshall Mathers (Album) (Album) was released was released in May 2000. It went on to sell 1.76 million copies in the first in May 2000. It went on to sell 1.76 million copies in the first week. week.

Musical CareerMusical Career

2002 – 2003: Eminem's third major album, 2002 – 2003: Eminem's third major album, The Eminem ShowThe Eminem Show, , was released in summer 2002, this album was considerably less was released in summer 2002, this album was considerably less inflammatory than inflammatory than The Marshall MathersThe Marshall Mathers..

2004 – 2005: In 2004, Eminem released his fourth major album, 2004 – 2005: In 2004, Eminem released his fourth major album, EncoreEncore. It sold over 700,000 copies in the first week of release. . It sold over 700,000 copies in the first week of release.

2005 – 2008: 2005 – 2008: In 2005 some people speculated that Eminem was In 2005 some people speculated that Eminem was considering ending his rapping career. considering ending his rapping career.

In 2009 Eminem reported in a press release that he would be In 2009 Eminem reported in a press release that he would be releasing two new albums that year.releasing two new albums that year.

Personal Life - FamilyPersonal Life - Family

He was married twice to He was married twice to

Kimberley Anne Scott.Kimberley Anne Scott.

Their second divorce was Their second divorce was

finalized in December of the finalized in December of the

same year, agreeing to share same year, agreeing to share

custody of their daughter,custody of their daughter,

Hailie Jade Scott.Hailie Jade Scott.

Eminem adopted two other daughters: Eminem adopted two other daughters: Alaina Mathers, the child of Kimberley Scott's sister.Alaina Mathers, the child of Kimberley Scott's sister. Whitney, Scott's child from a previous relationship.Whitney, Scott's child from a previous relationship.

Personal Life – Legal Personal Life – Legal TroublesTroubles

Mathers was arrested 2000 Mathers was arrested 2000

during an altercation at a store during an altercation at a store

with Douglas Dail, where he pulled with Douglas Dail, where he pulled

out a gun.out a gun.

The following day, he saw his wifeThe following day, he saw his wife

kissing to John Guerrera in the kissing to John Guerrera in the

parking lot of a Café, and he assaulted parking lot of a Café, and he assaulted

him.him.

In 2001, Mathers had an serious In 2001, Mathers had an serious

argument with an employee of Psychopathic Records, Eminem gaveargument with an employee of Psychopathic Records, Eminem gave

him a fine around $2,000 as well as several hours of communityhim a fine around $2,000 as well as several hours of community

service.service.

Influences and Rapping Influences and Rapping ThechniqueThechnique

Eminem technique is characterised by:Eminem technique is characterised by: his varied and humorous subject matter, connecting with his his varied and humorous subject matter, connecting with his

audience,audience, carrying a concept over a series of albums and complex carrying a concept over a series of albums and complex rhyme schemes.rhyme schemes.

Eminem has named several MCs who influenced his rapping Eminem has named several MCs who influenced his rapping style.style. For example For example Esham, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Big Daddy, Kane andEsham, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Big Daddy, Kane and Ice-T.Ice-T.

As well as his first movie 8 Mile, Em released his 4th album, As well as his first movie 8 Mile, Em released his 4th album, The Eminem Show. He revealed the more mature, slightly The Eminem Show. He revealed the more mature, slightly subdued side of himself. subdued side of himself.

This album had many hits, including Without Me, Cleanin Out This album had many hits, including Without Me, Cleanin Out My Closet, Sayin Goodbye to Hollywood…My Closet, Sayin Goodbye to Hollywood…

He even sings on the album-on a song made especially for He even sings on the album-on a song made especially for his daughter Hailie, the only girl in his life for whom he has his daughter Hailie, the only girl in his life for whom he has respect for.respect for.

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