Where And When Was Eminem Born?

Eminem's real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III and he was born on October 17, 1972 in Missouri, USA. He spent his early years in Detroit and was discovered by the rapper, Dr. Dre. His first single "My name is" was a big hit and a crossover sensation.

Eminem is respected for his technical and lyrical talents. Also, his talent for changing the pace of his vocals and style within one song, without loosing the beat is unparalleled.

His lyrics have raised controversies and he's been accused of being a homophobic and a misogynist.

He is a Grammy award winner and has also an occasional actor. His Marshall Mathers LP sold over 1.70 million copies within a week. To date he has sold more than 70 million albums.