Today1 October 17, rapper Eminem turns 52 years old.
He is one of the most famous American rappers. Additionally, he is a music producer, songwriter and actor. However, here are a few facts about his life that you might not know:
The rapper's real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III He was born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA. When he was 12, he and his mother moved permanently to Detroit, Michigan. A fan of rap since childhood, Eminem started performing it at the age of 14. So he left school before finishing high school and concentrated on his music. As a teenager, he was often ridiculed by others in the ghetto. He fell into a coma for 9 days after a fight with some boys. From his album “The Marshall Mathers LP“ selling nearly two million copies in its first week alone, becoming the fastest-selling album of all time. Marshall's personal life made headlines in June 1999, less than a week after the debut of his platinum-selling “Marshall Mathers LP”, when he was arrested after an altercation outside Detroit at a nightclub. In August 2000, judges recommended that Eminem be sentenced on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. In 2001, the music artist pleaded guilty to the charge of carrying a concealed weapon and after a retrial, an agreement was reached to be released by paying the crime fee. In September 1999, Eminem's mother filed a $10,000,000 lawsuit against her son. She is suing her son for defaming her on the “Slim Shady LP”. Officially, Marshall is the father of 3 children: Haley Jade Mathers – Eminem's daughter by his ex-wife Kimberly Scott. The songs Mockingbird and Hailie’s Song, When I’m gone and the entire album The Slim Shady LP are dedicated to her. Marshall adopts Kim's sister's daughter – Alaina Mathers and Whitney Scott –Kim's daughter from another man. Shared that the only book he's read cover to cover is rapper LL Cool J's autobiography. To record her daughter's vocals on the song “97 Bonnie & Clyde“, Eminem lies to his wife Kim about taking their daughter to daycare.
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