Historically and culturally, hip-hop always has been a part of the Black community and heritage. However, some white person from Detroit did it so well that it broke all musical barriers and racism in the hip-hop culture. Yes, that person is Marshall Bruce Mathers III better known as Eminem.
The reason why he is called the Greatest of All Time or the G.O.A.T of the hip-hop industry is not his color or music trend but his storytelling skills which makes him a true artist. He came up from nothing, grew up with a troubled childhood and parental trauma, and has been drug-addicted for a long time. However, nothing could stop the indomitable spirit he carried. A bit of reflection could be seen in his film ‘8 Mile’, but the best mirror of his life is his songs.
Em is the rapper who went beyond all the barriers and created his own creative wave of hip-hop music that is irreplaceable even with the latest trends. Each of his songs offers a strong echo of emotions that channelizes through the listeners and turns them into ‘Stan’. He greatly popularized hip-hop music all over the world and also worked with numerous artists to help everyone grow. With his love and passion for rap, turns him into an urban poet who speaks for many. Let’s find out more about the ‘RapGod’ of the music industry.
Does Eminem even age?
A lot of people had this question does Eminem age? Well, he definitely does and currently, he is 51 years old. However, it is pretty normal to have this concern as even though he was born on October 17, 1972, he pretty much remained the same throughout his musical career which is still ongoing. Whether it is his hoodies or some secret to his diet, the rapper did not seem to age for a long time and the music videos are the biggest proof of that. With the same creative aura, the lyrical genius spent over two decades in the music industry and is still ongoing.
Is Eminem Gay?
This is an interesting rumor that a lot of people think about and it sparked from a comedy movie named ‘The Interview’ which was released in 2014. In the film, Eminem appears for an interview and comes out gay on live TV, which was a movie stunt and it worked perfectly. James Franco played the perfect role of the host and asked him repeatedly whether he is gay or not, and Eminem said, “I’m more shocked that people haven’t figured it out yet,” and further added when asked about lyrics, “I’ve been playing gay peek-a-boo for years. I’ve pretty much been leaving a gay breadcrumb trail.”
However, it was all scripted lines from the movie, and in real life, he was accused for homophobic as he used gay slurs in his songs. However, there is no particular homophobic incident in Em’s life other than songs. Those who listen to Eminem know that his lyrics can go pretty wild, especially in his early era. However, Eminem is straight and only attracted to women other than his ex-wife Kim.
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What about Eminem’s Wife & Children?
Kim Scott is Eminem’s ex-wife with whom he shares two of his children. He was married to Kimberly Anne Scott for twice. The first time their marriage lasted two years (1999-2001) and the next time they got separated in the same year, 2006. Despite his marriage issues, Eminem never got married again. Currently, he has three daughters Hailie Jade, Alaina Marie Mathers, and Stevie Laine Mathers. Hailie is Em’s first biological daughter for whom he has written many songs.
Eminem’s Musical Collection
When it comes to favorite Eminem songs, fans simply struggle to pick their top five since too many good songs to choose from. Starting from his early career, Eminem has had several music projects and a total of 11 studio albums till now. In his early era, he collaborated with D12 for two albums namely ‘Devil’s Night’ and ‘D12 World’. His last collaborative album was with Bad Meets Evil for ‘Hell: The Sequel’. Other than that, he has worked with countless artists for single projects starting from popstars like Rihana to Ed Sheeran and rappers like Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Logic, Joyner Lucas, and a lot of others with a mix of old school and new age rappers along with contemporary music artists.
His adaptability to different kinds of music allowed him to create a unique hip-hop groove with his own individuality that keeps changing with time. While his songs like ‘When I’m Gone’, Mockingbird’, offered his love for his daughter; other tracks like ’25 to Life’, and ’Beautiful’, showed the maturity of life. The crazy Slim Shady took a lot of turns in life, sometimes as Marshall Mathers and sometimes as simply Eminem. However, what remains constant is his consistency with hip-hop which helps him to express himself through his songs.
Eminem got an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003 for the song ‘Lose Yourself, but he was never a fan of awards. The song was featured in his biopic ‘8 Mile’. He has won 15 Grammy Awards, 17 Billboard Music Awards, 8 American Music Awards, and the list goes on. Eminem’s studio albums are,
• Infinite (1996)
• The Slim Shady LP (1999)
• The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
• The Eminem Show (2002)
• Encore (2004)
• Relapse (2009)
• Recovery (2010)
• The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013)
• Revival (2017)
• Kamikaze (2018)
• Music to Be Murdered By (2020)
What is Eminem’s Net Worth?
Eminem is one of the highest-paid entertainers around the world and makes around $20 every year without tours since with tours it goes over $50 million. His current net worth is around $250 million, being one of the richest rappers in the industry. His total career earnings are more likely around $420 million which is increasing every year. He has sold over 220 million worldwide and is still one of the best-selling rappers globally.
