Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, film producer and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in hip hop, with Rolling Stone placing him in its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labeling him the King of Hip Hop.
Birth Name
Marshall Bruce Mathers III
Nickname
Eminem, M, Slim Shady, M&M
Profession
Rapper, Record Producer, Songwriter, Actor
Genre
Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Aftermath, Shady, Interscope, Bassmint, FBT Productions, Mashin’ Duck Records, Web
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Eminem was born on the 17th of October 1972, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States.
Age
He is currently 51 years old.
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Christianity
Education
Eminem attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan, but dropped out at the age of 17.
Family Details
- Father – Marshall Bruce Mathers II
- Mother – Debbie Mathers Briggs
- Siblings – Sarah Mathers (Half Sister), Michael Mathers (Half Brother), Nathan Mathers (Half Brother)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Eminem has dated –
- Kimberly Scott (1989-2006) – In June 1989, Eminem started dating his high school sweetheart, Kim Scott. When they first met each other, Kim was 13 and Eminem was 15. They dated ON and OFF and engaged in April 1995. The couple gave birth to a daughter, named Hailie Jade Scott Mathers on December 25, 1995. They married in 1999. But, soon after that, in 2000, the duo filed for divorce, which was finalized in August 2001. The reason being the drunk driving conviction. Again, in January 2006, the couple remarried, but this one also didn’t last for long. They filed for divorce in April 2006.
- Brittany Andrews (1999) – American p*rnstar, Brittany Andrews and Eminem dated for a couple of months in 1999.
- Mariah Carey (2001-2006) – Eminem and singer Mariah Carey became an item on July 8, 2001, while they were on a tour. They dated ON and OFF, separating multiple times. They finally split amicably on June 18, 2006.
- Nicki Minaj (2018) – In 2018, Eminem was rumored to be dating with rapper Nicki Minaj when the YG song “Big Bank” was launched. When a fan asked Nicki on Instagram if she was dating him, she replied “Yes” which further solidified the dating rumors.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 68 kg
- In Pounds – 150 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 41-14-32
- Chest – 41 inches
- Biceps – 14 inches
- Waist – 32 inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Shoe Size
He wears a size 9.5 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
His songs, which often includes dark and controversial rap lyrics.
Film Debut
In 2000, Eminem appeared in American horror/comedy film Da Hip Hop Witch as himself. The film is a parody of The Blair Witch Project.
Album Debut
On March 12, 1996, Eminem released his debut album Infinite, through Web Entertainment. Eminem could sell only 1000 copies of the underground hip-hop album.
Brand Endorsements
In 2005, Eminem appeared in a television commercial about Apple iPod.
Eminem Net worth
Eminem’s net worth is estimated to be $250 million dollars as of 2023. He makes an estimated $10 to $15 million per year. Most of his profits have come from touring, but he’s also dabbled in film and has released multiple albums.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Eminem
- Instagram – eminem
- Twitter – Eminem
- YouTube Channel – EminemMusic
Some Lesser Known Facts About Eminem
- He started rapping at the age of 14 along with his friend. He took the name “M&M”, which later changed to “Eminem”.
- Eminem’s mom was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in the past.
- He is an avid fan of the basketball team, Detroit Pistons.
- Eminem has started his own record label called “Shady Records”.
- He spent three years in ninth grade as he bunked the classes and received poor grades.
- He has worked as a cook in a family restaurant before becoming famous.
- In 1992, Eminem formed Soul Intent with rapper Proof and other childhood friends. They released a single on their 1995 self-titled EP featuring Proof.
- In 2005, Eminem was ranked 58th in Bernard Goldberg’s book, 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America.
- He was good friends with rapper “Proof”. He died on April 11, 2006. Proof was killed by club bouncer Mario Etheridge by taking a gunshot.
- In 2007, Eminem’s music-publishing company (Eight Mile Style) and Martin Affiliated sued Apple Inc. and Aftermath Entertainment, claiming that Aftermath was not authorized to negotiate a deal with Apple for digital downloads of 93 Eminem songs on Apple’s iTunes.
- In June 2011, Eminem sue German car manufacturer, Audi as they used his song “Lose Yourself” in their advertisement for 2012 Audi A6.
- In September 2016, Eminem was featured on Skylar Grey’s song, “Kill For You”, which appears on her album, Natural Causes.
- In 2018, an extended edition of Nowhere Fast with Kehlani and a remix of Chloraseptic featuring 2 Chainz and Phresher were released from Revival.
- In April 2018, Eminem stated that he had been sober for 10 years.
