The rapper extraordinaire. The real slim shady. The bleach blonde white dude who really knows how to write some slick lyrics. To his family he is Marshall Mathers. To us, he is Eminem. The most controversial rock musician of the 21st century. With several Grammy awards and platinum records to his name. Eminem is often a closed book with regards to his personal life (apart from when he is rapping about it in his songs). Here are 10 secrets you didn't know about his life.
Number Ten: His Mother Sued Him
When Eminem wrote the lyric 'My mother does more dope than I do' in hit single 'My Name Is'. His Mother sued him for defamation. Filing a suit for a reported $10 million. She stated to have suffered emotional turmoil and sleepless nights. Talk …show more content…
Eminem is actually a pretty cool guy, who has set up a number of foundations that support various charities all over the world. Focusing mainly in the palce where he grew up, Michigan. He is particularly geared towards helping the youngsters with his youth programs all over the state.
Number Three: He Competed In The 'Olympics'
Kind of. Competing in the 1997 Rap Olympics in Los Angeles. Eminem stunned audiences as he battled into second place behind non other than the famous freestyler Otherwize. Attracting attention due to his style of rapping and superb confidence. He was put in touch with producer Jimmy Iovine, who would then propel him to stardom.
Number Two: He Never Finished School
With such witty and cleverly written lyrics it can often be a shock to see that it was written by someone who didn't finished their education. Failing 9th grade three times and eventually dropping out at aged 17. Eminem insists he was only bored and not just a dumb idiot.
Number One: Eminem
Although it may be obvious it is surprising how little people know. With various suggestions and rumors such as 'Every Mother Is Nice Not Mine' to the Chocolate Candy. However it is actually an acronym for his real name. Marshall
Number Ten: His Mother Sued Him
When Eminem wrote the lyric 'My mother does more dope than I do' in hit single 'My Name Is'. His Mother sued him for defamation. Filing a suit for a reported $10 million. She stated to have suffered emotional turmoil and sleepless nights. Talk …show more content…
Eminem is actually a pretty cool guy, who has set up a number of foundations that support various charities all over the world. Focusing mainly in the palce where he grew up, Michigan. He is particularly geared towards helping the youngsters with his youth programs all over the state.
Number Three: He Competed In The 'Olympics'
Kind of. Competing in the 1997 Rap Olympics in Los Angeles. Eminem stunned audiences as he battled into second place behind non other than the famous freestyler Otherwize. Attracting attention due to his style of rapping and superb confidence. He was put in touch with producer Jimmy Iovine, who would then propel him to stardom.
Number Two: He Never Finished School
With such witty and cleverly written lyrics it can often be a shock to see that it was written by someone who didn't finished their education. Failing 9th grade three times and eventually dropping out at aged 17. Eminem insists he was only bored and not just a dumb idiot.
Number One: Eminem
Although it may be obvious it is surprising how little people know. With various suggestions and rumors such as 'Every Mother Is Nice Not Mine' to the Chocolate Candy. However it is actually an acronym for his real name. Marshall