1. Eminem

2. General Information
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem
American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor from Detroit, Michigan
Born on October 17th 1972
Member of D12 and Bad Meets Evil.

3. Achievements Best-selling artist of the 2000s in the United States
Won Best Rap Album many times; Grammy total 15.
Ten number-one albums
Sold more than 172 million albums
Starred in the hip hop film 8 Mile.

4. Top Songs 1. Lose Yourself 2. Love The Way You Lie 3. Without Me
4. Not Afraid
5. The Real Slim Shady
6. Stan
7. Shake That
8. Mockingbird
9. When I'm Gone
10. Sing For The Moment
11. Like Toy Soldiers

5. Stan (Song) One of Eminem's most critically acclaimed songs
Pitchfork Media calling it "a cultural milestone”
Deals with his new found fame, taking on the persona of a deranged fan, (Stan) who kills himself at the end of the song.
The song is listed by many as the greatest hip-hop song of all time
Ranked #3 on a list of the greatest rap songs in history by Q magazine.

6. 8 Mile Video

7. Social Change Initiated
His songs use realistic story telling that deliver a message that touches the hearts of people worldwide.
Particularly influential in rap music
Used to popular rappers with big chains talking about big cars, money and girls.
First in the rap game to expose himself the way he does
Described as a ‘culture stealer’ by closed minded people like Benzino
Opened hip hop to a larger audience

8. Social Change Initiated (Cont’d)
Grew up and has grown roots within hip hop culture
living proof that hip hop can break intolerance, racism and that people from different ethnies can work together.
His music is a bridge between Blacks and Whites.
Opened people’s eyes about white people’s situation in the ghetto.
“You looked at the biggest rapper in the world and he was a White dude. It opened up the floodgates to a whole new demographic of audience members.”
Macklemore

9. Discussion Question
Do you feel that Eminem had a positive impact on up and coming white rappers?

10. Multiple Choice Questions
What is Eminem’s number 1 song?
Mockingbird
Lose Yourself
Sing For The Moment
Hotline Bling

11. Multiple Choice Questions
2. Which rapper said that Eminem opened the door for other up and coming white rappers?
Coop
G-Eazy
Macklemore
Drake

12. Multiple Choice Questions
3. Eminem raps mostly about
Money and cars
Partying and women
Life experiences
His time spent in the army

13. References
Eminem's Impact Is FAR Beyond That of Hip Hop - What You Talking Bout. (2015). Retrieved March 21, 2016, from
8 Mile - Final Battle - Eminem VS Papa Doc (HD Video & Audio). (n.d.). Retrieved March 21, 2016, from
Eminem To Re-release. (2016). Retrieved March 21, 2016, from
Eminem's impact on society. (2004). Retrieved March 21, 2016, from
Eminem’s Impact:The Gift and the Curse. (2010). Retrieved March 21, 2016, from