Eminem, born Marshall Mathers on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He gained prominence with The Slim Shady LP (1999) and The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), both earning him Grammy Awards. Eminem is recognized for his controversial lyrics and alter ego "Slim Shady." He has won 15 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for "Lose Yourself." With over 220 million records sold globally, he is among the best-selling music artists in history.emoji