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Nowadays, many millennials see Eminem as an icon.
In 1997, Eminem—real name Marshal Mathers—made his hip-hop debut in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan.
However, the star’s life was not always easy.
In the early 1990s, he made great efforts to establish himself in the underground hip-hop scene, which proved difficult for a white male.
He started performing under the stage name MC Double M in 1988. He then changed to M&M and eventually became Eminem.
the “skinny white boy” was mocked from the stage by seasoned Detroit MCs and DJs, and it took him a while to establish himself in the industry.
This went on for several years before he finally signed with F.B.T. Productions owned by Jeff and Mark Bass and recorded his debut album.
Unfortunately, sales of the 1996 Infinite album were not great.
But he insisted…
Rapper and music producer Dr. Dre saw Eminem’s freestyle prowess and signature identity, Slim Shady, during a rap battle in LA.
The rest is history.
Eminem released the legendary LP The Slim Shady in 1999 under the direction of the producer, and it sold millions of copies and won him two Grammy Awards and four MTV Video Music Awards.
This brought him into the public eye.
In 2000, he released the LP Marshall Mathers, which contained some of his best-known songs, such as “Stan” and “The Real Slim Shady”.
In 2002, his fourth album The Eminem Show achieved similar popularity.
In the same year, the rapper also made his screen debut in the movie & Mile, which was partially based on his own life and his rise to fame in the hip-hop industry.
Undoubtedly, he has experienced a lot in his life.
In addition, Eminem did not shy away from controversy.
He usually narrates disturbing incidents from his life through music.
Long-running rumors claimed that Eminem was abused as a child, and the rapper is known to have a strained relationship with his mother, Debbie Nelson-Mathers.
Yet he puts himself in the position of a rebellious, angry young man who doesn’t mind.
And he seems to let out all his… difficult aggravation through his songs. In his songs, he openly mocked a number of well-known personalities, such as Will Smith, Christina Aguilera or Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit.
The rapper has faced criticism on several occasions for writing “problematic” lyrics.
The rapper has been criticized for being violent, “s*xist” and “homophobic”.
He constantly rapped about killing his wife Kim and hurting women.
In his past, he was allegedly accused of pistol-whipping a man he observed kissing her in 2000, leading to his arrest and assault charges. So I guess some people are just worried that his songs might come true in real life.
The lyrics have a lot of problems.
“Kim, you can’t run away from me! There’s no one here but us! You’re only adding to your suffering! / I see, ha-ha! Just scream! / I’ll scream with you right here! “Ah, please help!” You can’t be heard! / Now stop talking trash and accept what we owe you! Bleed, b****, bleed!
Love The Way You Lie is another.
“If the bitch ever tries to leave again, I’m going to tie her to the bed and set this house on fire,” it’s a mess.
However, his behavior did not change despite this.
And recently, individuals have been trying to take him down over his songs on social media by taking matters into their own hands.
The rapper has recently come under fire for cultural appropriation, with many expressing their outrage over the dated music video.
“My Band” which was released in 2004 and featured D12.
D12 was dressed as a Mariachi group and Eminem was costumed as a matador in the video.
Some social media users are not happy about it and his lyrics are also criticized.
“Salsa makes all the pretty girls dance and get into their panties,” he sings in one part of the song.
But why are people bringing it up now?
It appears to stem from the recent criticism that rapper Tyga received following the release of the music video for his song “Ay Caramba.”
He appeared to be dressed like the typical Mexican man that many described. He later expressed regret for the video on the American Cholo and L.A. podcast. Leakers said, “I want to apologize to my Mexican fans and the Mexican community.”
Many of my Latino followers who are Dominican or Puerto Rican probably won’t be offended by this video. However, some of my Mexican followers in Los Angeles were undoubtedly outraged.’
“How come there’s no outrage in the Latino community that Eminem is doing this?” asked a Twitter user.
Another said: “I wonder why these people aren’t demanding an apology from Eminem.”
Another said: “Invent a time machine and travel there and/or back to any time and this s**t STILL won’t be funny.”
Millennials have been defending the rapper on social media since he started facing criticism from Gen Z.
TikTok user Lauren Oakley made a video criticizing Gen Zers for being “sensitive.”
She raps, “Now listen, Gen Z.”
Because I’m tired of it. You people are so sensitive, the whole “cancellation of culture” thing.
“I ignored it at first, but now that you’re stalking one of my close friends, you’ve crossed the line,” she continued. Because Eminem is too harsh and aggressive, you want to cancel his music? Are your emotions hurt? Would you like his lyrics to be cleaner?
In her final words: “…It’s shattering to think that a generation that’s so open-minded can’t appreciate that and put the past behind them.”
In conclusion, Eminem’s journey from struggling in the underground hip-hop scene to becoming a global icon has been marked by both triumphs and controversies. Despite numerous challenges and criticism throughout his career, Eminem continues to push the boundaries with his music, tackling difficult topics and expressing raw emotions through his lyrics. While his songs have sparked debate and controversy, particularly regarding their content and cultural sensitivity, Eminem remains a polarizing figure in the music industry. As debates about the cancellation of culture and artistic expression continue to evolve, Eminem’s influence on the rap genre and popular culture as a whole cannot be denied. Whether praised or criticized, his influence on music and society is undeniable, making him central to the ongoing dialogue around art, freedom of expression, and social responsibility.