Eminem is known in the entertainment industry for all the possible wrong reasons. His innumerable problems with the law and controversial texts have continually shocked, enraged and fascinated millions. With violent records, Eminem has gained global attention and a growing fan base.
At first, he was earning $ 5.50 an hour by washing dishes, and as if that wasn't enough, he found his trailer home robbed of everything except the bed. From mockery and knocking to best-selling Hip Hop artist Eminem tells us why giving up is not an option.
On October 17, 1972, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, from a 15-year-old mother and a runaway father. He and his mum returned from Missouri to Michigan - never settling for long enough for Marshall to call home. They were living in public housing projects after his mother, a drug abuser, failed to keep a job for longer than a few months. Eventually, they settled on a low-profile, downtown neighborhood in Detroit, where gangs would often mock him for no reason.
Things at school were not good. Marshall was always the "new kid", so he made very few friends. He was smart, but bad at almost every subject - all except English.
At the age of 9, his shy, reserved nature made him a target for older students. He was cramped in the corridors by others, slamming into closets and hitting the bathroom. He would write a song after that year, entitled 'Brain Injuries'. As the bullying continued, he began to see nightmares and decided to leave school. His grades dropped and he failed ninth grade a third time. It seemed like nothing was going for him until his uncle, Ronnie, played his first rep.- "Reckless."
At the age of 14, he started raping with a high school friend. Soon, Marshall felt he had to get the approval of more crowds than just the school ones.
At the age of 24, he became a girl and released his first album titled "Infinite". It was almost entirely about childhood, but was massively ignored by local DJs and radios. The criticism was brutal and many were told to go to Rock & Roll. It looked like the end of Eminem's career in turnip, but he had no intention of stopping.
With no job, with a failed career and his girlfriend leaving, Eminem was having a hard time. He stopped writing music and began taking medication to stop suffering for days. In the meantime, she lived only in a neighborhood of criminals and could not see the girl, so she tried to end her life. Thankfully, his suicide attempts were unsuccessful.
At the age of 25, eyeing the $ 500 price tag and a Rolex, Eminem decided to try his luck at the 1997 LA Olympics The night before the show, he returned home with a locked door and an eviction notice. Eminem had nowhere else to go, so he broke a window and went inside. There was no heat, no water, no electricity, but he slept on the floor, anticipating the next opportunity to be heard by the main rappers.
Eminem was never a safe man, so standing in front of hundreds of people was no easy feat. But as soon as he picked up the microphone, his fear disappeared and all the anger came out through the text. At the end of the Olympics one man shouted, "Just give it to the white guy. Finished. " But the jury refused and were given second place.
Eminem was crushed. He returned without money, and was humiliated by living with his mum, girlfriend and daughter in an overloaded trailer. However, a copy of the performance was recorded on tape and distributed. That made its way to rap producers' ears. Dre - who was immediately impressed, used harsh criticism and turned to look for Eminem, who was surprised when one of his idols wanted to see him.
The album "Slim Shady LP" was an instant success, selling over three million copies and earning a Grammy Award. The money finally flowed, and his first purchase was a home for his family in a safe neighborhood.
Over the next few years, Eminem released some of the albums that became the best hits around the world. However, they generated a lot of criticism because of the controversial texts. Fame struck Eminem like a brick tone, and his dream of becoming a renovated rapper turned into a nightmare.
When no longer surrounded by lawsuits, he was chased by paparazzi and crazy fans. In 2002, working over 16 hours on his movie '8 Miles', Eminem reached a break point. He ate nothing but fast food and sleeping pills, becoming unfamiliar with the fans and approaching death once again.
He is a well-known rapper, producer, and even actor. Today, he continues to produce successful recordings while taking care of his daughter. He also finds time to work with at-risk youth, helping them overcome the same setbacks they once faced.
Regardless of your attitude towards his music, Eminem's life story is an inspiration to anyone who feels like he is against the world.