Eminem (Rapper and Songwriter)

Biography: Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper who revolutionized hip hop in Middle America and is lauded as one of the genre's greatest artists. Eminem's extensive impact included breaking racial barriers for white rappers and embodying the voice of the American underclass, transcending music boundaries and influencing artists across various genres.

Eminem's career began with the release of his debut album Infinite in 1996 and continued with the Slim Shady EP in 1997. He then signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, which led to his mainstream breakthrough with The Slim Shady LP in 1999. His subsequent albums, The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000 and The Eminem Show in 2002, achieved global success and were Grammy-nominated for Album of the Year.

Following Encore in 2004, Eminem faced a period of prescription drug addiction, prompting a hiatus in 2005. He made a triumphant return in 2009 with Relapse and upheld his musical prowess with Recovery in 2010, the year's best-selling album worldwide. His later works, such as The Marshall Mathers LP 2 in 2013, Revival in 2017, Kamikaze in 2018, and Music to Be Murdered By in 2020, maintained his presence.

In addition to his music career, Eminem took to the screen with the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile in 2002. His song "Lose Yourself" from the film's soundtrack won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. He has further extended his influence by founding Shady Records with Paul Rosenberg, boosting the careers of rap artists like 50 Cent and D12.

Eminem's record sales exceed 220 million globally, designating him as one of the world’s best-selling artists. He ruled as the best-selling music artist in the US during the 2000s and 2010s. His accolades include 15 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.