The document provides biographical information about Eminem's musical career and personal life. It discusses his career from 1992-2001 when he released his first major studio album and it became a commercial success. It outlines his subsequent albums between 2002-2008 and influences. Regarding his personal life, it mentions his marriages and children as well as some legal troubles over altercations and assault charges. It also describes his rapping technique and influences.
2. INDEXINDEX
Musical Career:Musical Career:
1992-20011992-2001
2002-20082002-2008
Influences and RappingInfluences and Rapping
TechniqueTechnique
Personal Life:Personal Life:
FamilyFamily
Legal TroublesLegal Troubles
Relapse and RecoveryRelapse and Recovery
3. 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 releasedwas released
in May 2000. It went on to sell 1.76 million copies in the firstin May 2000. It went on to sell 1.76 million copies in the first
week.week.
4. 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 lesswas released in summer 2002, this album was considerably less
inflammatory thaninflammatory 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 wasIn 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 beIn 2009 Eminem reported in a press release that he would be
releasing two new albums that year.releasing two new albums that year.
5. Personal Life - FamilyPersonal Life - Family
He was married twice toHe was married twice to
Kimberley Anne Scott.Kimberley Anne Scott.
Their second divorce wasTheir second divorce was
finalized in December of thefinalized in December of the
same year, agreeing to sharesame 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.
6. Personal Life – LegalPersonal Life – Legal
TroublesTroubles
Mathers was arrested 2000Mathers was arrested 2000
during an altercation at a storeduring an altercation at a store
with Douglas Dail, where he pulledwith 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 thekissing to John Guerrera in the
parking lot of a Café, and he assaultedparking lot of a Café, and he assaulted
him.him.
In 2001, Mathers had an seriousIn 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.
7. Influences and RappingInfluences and Rapping
ThechniqueThechnique
Eminem technique is characterised by:Eminem technique is characterised by:
his varied and humorous subject matter, connecting with hishis varied and humorous subject matter, connecting with his
audience,audience,carrying a concept over a series of albums and complexcarrying a concept over a series of albums and complex
rhyme schemes.rhyme schemes.
Eminem has named several MCs who influenced his rappingEminem has named several MCs who influenced his rapping
style.style.
For exampleFor example Esham, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Big Daddy, Kane andEsham, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Big Daddy, Kane and
Ice-T.Ice-T.
8. As well as his first movie 8 Mile, Em released his 4thAs well as his first movie 8 Mile, Em released his 4th
album, The Eminem Show. He revealed the morealbum, The Eminem Show. He revealed the more
mature, slightly subdued side of himself.mature, slightly subdued side of himself.
This album had many hits, including Without Me,This album had many hits, including Without Me,
Cleanin Out My Closet, Sayin Goodbye to Hollywood…Cleanin Out My Closet, Sayin Goodbye to Hollywood…
He even sings on the album-on a song madeHe even sings on the album-on a song made
especially for his daughter Hailie, the only girl in his lifeespecially for his daughter Hailie, the only girl in his life
for whom he has respect for.for whom he has respect for.