This document provides biographical information about Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known by his stage name Eminem. It notes he was born in 1972 in Missouri and is a renowned American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. His musical influences included Ice T, Beastie Boys, and LL Cool J. Some of his most famous songs are noted as Lose Yourself, Not Afraid, Stan, When I'm Gone and Beautiful. The document also provides links to the lyrics and instrumental versions of his song Not Afraid and describes it as having a positive interpretation.