Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Eminem

1969: Comparison to UK Music Charts

In 2010, though "Love the Way You Lie" was the bestselling single in the UK, it did not reach number one. This was the first time this has happened in the UK since 1969.

1988: Formation of New Jacks

In 1988, Eminem, under the stage name MC Double M, formed his first group, New Jacks, and made a self-titled demo tape with DJ Butter Fingers.

1989: Joining Bassmint Productions

In 1989, New Jacks joined Bassmint Productions.

1992: Formation of Soul Intent and First Music Video Appearance

In 1992, Bassmint Productions changed their name to Soul Intent with rapper Proof and other childhood friends, and Eminem made his first music video appearance in "Do-Da-Dippity" by Champtown.

1995: Signed to F.B.T. Productions

In 1995, Eminem was signed to Jeff and Mark Bass' F.B.T. Productions.

1995: Release of Soul Intent EP

In 1995, Soul Intent released a self-titled EP featuring Proof.

1996: Formation of D12

In 1996, Eminem and Proof teamed up with four other rappers to form The Dirty Dozen (D12).

1996: Release of Infinite

In 1996, Eminem recorded and released his debut album Infinite for Web Entertainment, which was a commercial failure.

1996: Release of Debut Album and Signing with Fftermath

In 1996, Eminem released his debut album Infinite and was later signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment.

1997: Release of The Underground E.P. by D12

In 1997, D12 released The Underground E.P..

1997: Rap Olympics Competition

In 1997, Eminem competed in the Rap Olympics, a nationwide battle rap competition, and placed second.

1997: Development of Slim Shady Alter Ego and Release of Slim Shady EP

In 1997, Eminem developed his Slim Shady alter ego and recorded his debut EP, the Slim Shady EP, which was released that winter by Web Entertainment.

1997: Introduction of the Slim Shady Alter Ego

In 1997, Eminem introduced his controversial alter ego, Slim Shady, in The Slim Shady EP, allowing him to express darker, more aggressive thoughts through his lyrics.

1997: Release of Slim Shady EP

In 1997, Eminem released the extended play Slim Shady EP.

March 9, 1998: Signing with Aftermath Entertainment

On March 9, 1998, Eminem got signed to Aftermath and Interscope after Dr. Dre heard his Slim Shady EP.

March 1998: Featured in "Unsigned Hype"

In March 1998, Hip-hop magazine The Source featured Eminem in its "Unsigned Hype" column.

1998: Eminem Appears in Korn Music Video

In 1998, Eminem appeared as an extra in Korn's music video for "Got the Life", using the opportunity to give the band a demo tape.

1998: Meeting with Necro

In 1998, New York rapper Necro met Eminem and gave him a CD with the beat to what eventually became the beat for the song "Black Helicopters" by rap group Non-Phixion.

1998: Bad Meets Evil Formation

In 1998, the rap duo Bad Meets Evil was formed by Eminem and Royce da 5'9".

February 1999: Release of The Slim Shady LP

In February 1999, Eminem released The Slim Shady LP, which was one of the year's most popular albums, and sparked controversy over its lyrics.

1999: Recording of The Marshall Mathers LP

Eminem recorded The Marshall Mathers LP from 1999 to 2000.

1999: Mainstream Popularity with The Slim Shady LP

In 1999, Eminem achieved mainstream popularity with the release of The Slim Shady LP.

1999: Founding of Shady Records

In late 1999, Eminem started his own record label, Shady Records, with his manager Paul Rosenberg.

1999: Eminem and Paul Rosenberg found Shady Records

In late 1999, following his multiplatinum record sales, Interscope offered Eminem his own label. Consequently, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg established Shady Records.

May 2000: Release of The Marshall Mathers LP

In May 2000, The Marshall Mathers LP was released, selling 1.76 million copies in its first week and breaking U.S. records.

July 2000: Eminem on The Source Cover

In July 2000, Eminem became the first white artist to grace the cover of The Source magazine, marking a significant moment in his career and in hip-hop culture.

November 21, 2000: Eminem Publishes Angry Blonde

On November 21, 2000, Eminem published Angry Blonde, a non-fiction book featuring commentary on his songs and previously unpublished photographs.

2000: Bestselling artist of the 2000s

As of 2000, Eminem began his run as the bestselling music artist from 2000 to 2009 in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

2000: Insults to Insane Clown Posse in The Marshall Mathers LP

In 2000, Eminem insulted Insane Clown Posse on various tracks from his album The Marshall Mathers LP, including "Marshall Mathers" and "Ken Kaniff".

2000: Eminem Joins Up in Smoke and Family Values Tours

In 2000, Eminem participated in the Up in Smoke Tour alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and Ice Cube. He also joined the Family Values Tour with Limp Bizkit, co-headlining the Anger Management Tour with Papa Roach, Ludacris, and Xzibit.

2000: Billboard Artist of the Decade

In 2000, Eminem received the Billboard Music Award for Artist of the Decade (2000-2009).

2000: Release of The Marshall Mathers LP

In 2000, Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP, which was a worldwide success and nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

2000: "The Way I Am" Release

In 2000, Eminem released the song "The Way I Am", the namesake of his later autobiography.

2000: XXL Accepts Shady/Aftermath Ads

In 2000, XXL magazine stepped in to accept Shady/Aftermath ads after The Source pulled them due to the ongoing conflict with Eminem.

2001: Release of Devil's Night by D12

In 2001, D12 released their first album Devil's Night.

2001: D12 Debut Album Devil's Night Released

In 2001, D12's debut album, Devil's Night, was released, featuring singles like "Shit on You" and "Purple Pills", marking a significant moment in the group's career.

2001: Collaborations with Dr. Dre

In 2001, Dr. Dre and Eminem collaborated on a number of hit songs ("Forgot About Dre" and "What's the Difference" while also providing uncredited vocals on "The Watcher" from Dr. Dre's album 2001.

2001: Eminem in The Wash

In 2001, Eminem had a small role in the film 'The Wash', marking one of his early acting appearances.

2001: Eminem Performs with Elton John at the Grammy Awards

In 2001, Eminem performed "Stan" with Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards ceremony, which sparked controversy due to Eminem's perceived homophobic lyrics. GLAAD protested the performance on February 21, the day of the awards.

2001: Elton John Praises Eminem

In 2001, during rehearsals for their "Stan" duet at the Grammy Awards, Elton John expressed immense admiration for Eminem, comparing him to legendary performers like Jimi Hendrix and calling him an amazing talent and a true poet of his time.

May 2002: Release of The Eminem Show

In May 2002, Eminem released "The Eminem Show", which reached number one on the charts and sold over 1.332 million copies in its first week. The album explores the effects of Eminem's fame, his family relationships, and his standing in the hip-hop community.

2002: "The Eminem Show" Bestselling Album

In 2002, "The Eminem Show" was the bestselling album. Eminem became the first artist in Nielsen SoundScan history with two year-end bestselling albums when Recovery was the bestselling album of 2010.

2002: Brief Diss on "Business"

In 2002, Eminem briefly dissed Insane Clown Posse on his single "Business" from The Eminem Show.

2002: Eminem's Hollywood Debut in 8 Mile

In 2002, Eminem made his Hollywood debut in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile, representing his experience growing up in Detroit.

2002: Release of The Eminem Show

In 2002, Eminem released The Eminem Show, which was a worldwide success and nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, later becoming the best-selling album worldwide of 2002.

2002: Eminem Responds to Canibus on "The Eminem Show"

In 2002, Eminem responded to Canibus on his album The Eminem Show on tracks such as "Say What You Say", "When The Music Stops" and "Square Dance".

2002: Eminem signs 50 Cent to Shady Records

In 2002, Eminem signed 50 Cent to Shady Records in a joint venture with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label, expanding the label's roster.

2002: Starring in 8 Mile and Winning an Academy Award

In 2002, Eminem starred in the musical drama film 8 Mile and "Lose Yourself" from its soundtrack won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making him the first hip-hop artist ever to win the award.

2002: Academy Award for Best Original Song

In 2002, Eminem won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile, making him the first rapper to receive the award.

2003: Stat Quo joins Shady-Aftermath roster

In 2003, Eminem and Dr. Dre added Atlanta rapper Stat Quo to the Shady-Aftermath roster, further expanding the label's reach.

2003: "Superman" Released

In 2003, Eminem released "Superman", referencing his alleged relationship with Mariah Carey.

2003: Eminem Wins Academy Award for "Lose Yourself"

In 2003, Eminem won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile soundtrack, becoming the longest-running No. 1 hip-hop single in history. Luis Resto accepted the award in his absence.

October 25, 2004: Eminem Releases "Mosh" Video

On October 25, 2004, Eminem released the music video for "Mosh" online, featuring an anti-war message and criticism of President George W. Bush, a week before the U.S. Presidential election.

2004: Eminem Promotes Station at Mock Convention with Donald Trump

In 2004, Eminem promoted a station at the "Shady National Convention" with Donald Trump's endorsement at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City.

2004: Release of Encore and Hiatus

In 2004, Eminem released Encore and subsequently went on hiatus, largely due to a prescription drug addiction.

2004: Release of "Mosh"

In 2004, Eminem released the song "Mosh", which heavily criticized then-president George W. Bush but did not endorse John Kerry.

2004: Co-Executive Producer of 2Pac's Posthumous Album

In 2004, Eminem was co-executive producer of 2Pac's posthumous album Loyal to the Game with Shakur's mother, Afeni.

2004: Controversy over "Just Lose It" Music Video

In 2004, Eminem's music video for "Just Lose It" caused controversy by parodying Michael Jackson, leading to its ban on BET and criticism from Jackson and his supporters.

2004: D12 Reunited for Second Album D12 World

In 2004, after a three-year break, D12 reunited to release their second album, D12 World, which included hit singles "My Band" and "How Come".

January 2005: Collaboration on "We Ain't" with The Game

In January 2005, Eminem produced for and appeared on the track "We Ain't" from The Game's debut album, The Documentary.

December 6, 2005: Release of Curtain Call: The Hits

On December 6, 2005, Eminem released the greatest hits album Curtain Call: The Hits, which sold nearly 441,000 copies in its first week and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 200.

2005: Eminem signs Bobby Creekwater and Cashis to Shady Records

In 2005, Eminem signed Atlanta rapper Bobby Creekwater and West Coast rapper Cashis to Shady Records, further expanding the label's roster.

2005: Release of Curtain Call: The Hits

In 2005, Eminem's album Curtain Call: The Hits was released and has been certified Diamond or higher by the RIAA.

December 5, 2006: Eminem Presents: The Re-Up released

On December 5, 2006, Eminem Presents: The Re-Up was released on Shady Records. Originally a mixtape, Eminem released it as an album to introduce Stat Quo, Cashis and Bobby Creekwater.

2006: Production Work on Obie Trice's Album

In 2006, Eminem produced eight tracks on Obie Trice's album Second Round's on Me and also appeared on the song "There They Go".

2006: Live performance of Busta Rhymes' "Touch It" remix

In 2006, Eminem rapped a verse in a live performance of Busta Rhymes' "Touch It" remix at the BET Music Awards.

September 2007: Eminem Discusses Future Album Plans

In September 2007, Eminem spoke on WQHT radio, stating he was "in limbo" regarding his next album, but confirmed he was working and feeling positive about the label's energy.

2007: Lawsuit against Apple and Aftermath Entertainment

In 2007, Eminem's music-publishing company and Martin Affiliated sued Apple Inc. and Aftermath Entertainment over unauthorized digital downloads of Eminem's songs on iTunes.

2007: Jackson Acquires Rights to Eminem's Songs

In 2007, Michael Jackson, along with Sony, acquired Famous Music from Viacom, which granted him the rights to songs by Eminem, among other artists.

September 2008: Eminem Focuses on Producing

In September 2008, Eminem stated that he was concentrating on producing his own material and other projects, indicating a return to the studio.

October 21, 2008: Eminem's Autobiography The Way I Am Published

On October 21, 2008, Eminem's autobiography, The Way I Am, was published, detailing his struggles and rise to fame with personal stories and memorabilia.

December 2008: Relapse Album Details Revealed

In December 2008, Eminem shared details about his upcoming album, Relapse, confirming that Dr. Dre would produce the majority of the tracks.

2008: Release of "Lookin' Boy" by Hotstylz

In 2008, Chicago-based rap group Hotstylz released their viral hit, "Lookin' Boy," which Eminem later sampled for his 2013 single "Rap God."

2008: Eminem Considered for Role in Jumper

In 2008, Eminem was considered for the role of David Rice in the film Jumper, though he did not ultimately take the part.

March 5, 2009: Eminem Announces Two New Albums

On March 5, 2009, Eminem announced that he would release two new albums that year, the first being Relapse, marking a significant return to the music scene.

July 2009: Eminem Responds with "The Warning"

In late July 2009, Eminem responded to Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" by releasing a track titled "The Warning", which included voice mail recordings he claimed were from Carey.

September 2009: Settlement of lawsuit against Apple

In late September 2009, a case filed by Eminem's music-publishing company and Martin Affiliated against Apple Inc. was settled shortly after the trial began. The lawsuit claimed Aftermath Entertainment was not authorized to negotiate digital downloads of Eminem's songs on iTunes.

2009: Bestselling artist of the 2000s

By 2009, Eminem was the bestselling music artist from 2000 to 2009 in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

2009: Recording of Recovery

From 2009 to 2010, Eminem recorded the album Recovery, which was released on June 18 and became a significant success in his career.

2009: Eminem Cameo in Funny People

In 2009, Eminem made a cameo appearance in the film Funny People, arguing with Ray Romano.

2009: Endorsement of Barack Obama

In 2009, Eminem openly endorsed Barack Obama in an interview, marking a shift in his public political expression.

2009: Billboard Artist of the Decade

In 2009, Eminem received the Billboard Music Award for Artist of the Decade (2000-2009).

2009: Return to Music with Relapse

In 2009, Eminem returned to the music industry with the release of Relapse.

April 14, 2010: Eminem Announces "Recovery"

On April 14, 2010, Eminem announced the album Recovery, originally thought to be titled "Relapse 2", surprising his fans with the change.

July 2010: Court of Appeals ruling in F.B.T. Productions v. Aftermath Records

In July 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in F.B.T. Productions, LLC v. Aftermath Records that F.B.T. Productions and Eminem were owed a royalty of 50 percent of Aftermath's net revenue from licensing his recordings.

November 21, 2010: Recovery Sales Milestone

By November 21, 2010, Eminem's Recovery album had sold three million copies in the U.S., contributing to its status as the bestselling album worldwide for that year.

December 2010: "Great Eminem Recovery" on Billboard's Top 25 Music Moments

In December 2010, Billboard recognized the "Great Eminem Recovery" as number one on its Top 25 Music Moments of 2010, highlighting Eminem's successful comeback.

2010: Eminem and Royce da 5'9" collaborate on Bad Meets Evil EP

In 2010, Eminem began collaborating with Royce da 5'9" on their first EP as Bad Meets Evil since the duo formed.

2010: Release of Recovery

In 2010, Eminem released Recovery, which became the best-selling album worldwide of 2010.

2010: Release and Success of Recovery

In 2010, Eminem's album Recovery was released and became a commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 chart for five consecutive weeks and achieving number one status in several countries.

2010: Eminem Expresses Passion for Music over Movies

In a 2010 interview with Jonathan Ross, Eminem stated his love for music and indicated it as his primary focus, though not ruling out future movie roles.

March 2011: The Eminem Show and The Marshall Mathers LP certified diamond

In March 2011, Eminem's albums "The Eminem Show" and "The Marshall Mathers LP" were certified diamond by the RIAA, making him the only rapper with two diamond-certified albums.

March 2011: The Marshall Mathers LP Certified Diamond

In March 2011, The Marshall Mathers LP achieved Diamond certification from the RIAA, signifying 10 million units sold, and had sold 21 million copies worldwide.

March 2011: Supreme Court declines to hear F.B.T. Productions v. Aftermath Records case

In March 2011, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the F.B.T. Productions, LLC v. Aftermath Records case.

April 8, 2011: Eminem featured on Royce da 5'9"'s "Writer's Block"

On April 8, 2011, Eminem was featured on Royce da 5'9"'s song "Writer's Block".

June 14, 2011: Bad Meets Evil release Hell: The Sequel EP

On June 14, 2011, Bad Meets Evil, the duo of Eminem and Royce da 5'9", released their first EP titled "Hell: The Sequel".

2011: Eminem Performs at the Grammy Awards

In 2011, Eminem performed "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" with Rihanna and Adam Levine, and "I Need a Doctor" with Dr. Dre and Skylar Grey at the Grammy Awards.

May 24, 2012: Eminem announces work on new album

On May 24, 2012, Eminem announced that he was working on his next album, scheduled for release the following year.

October 2013: Sampling of "Lookin' Boy" for "Rap God"

In October 2013, Eminem sampled Hotstylz's 2008 viral hit, "Lookin' Boy", for his hit single "Rap God". The group claimed Eminem did not receive permission.

November 2013: Hotstylz releases "Rap Fraud" diss track

In November 2013, Hotstylz released a diss track towards Eminem titled "Rap Fraud", criticizing him for sampling "Lookin' Boy" without permission.

2013: Accusations of homophobia in "Rap God"

In 2013, Eminem faced accusations of homophobia due to the lyrics of "Rap God," and he explained to Rolling Stone that he never equated certain words with actual homosexuals during his battle-rapping days.

2013: Album and Single Releases

In 2013, Eminem premiered "Survival" in the Call of Duty: Ghosts trailer and announced "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" album, releasing "Berzerk" as the lead single. "Survival", "Rap God" and "The Monster" followed as singles.

2013: Production on Cashis' Album

In 2013, Eminem produced four tracks on Cashis' album The County Hound 2.

2013: Global Icon Award at MTV Europe Music Awards

In 2013, Eminem received the Global Icon Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony.

2013: Release of The Marshall Mathers LP 2

In 2013, Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP 2, which reached number one in the U.S.

2013: Eminem Turns Down Lead Role in Elysium

In 2013, Eminem turned down the lead role in the science-fiction film Elysium because director Neill Blomkamp would not change the location from Los Angeles to Detroit.

2013: Upcoming Album Anticipation

In 2013, Eminem's upcoming album (without title or release date) was included on numerous "Most Anticipated Albums of 2013" lists.

2013: The Marshall Mathers LP 2 album release

In 2013, The Marshall Mathers LP 2 was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200, becoming Eminem's seventh album to do so. He also had four singles in the Billboard Hot 100 top 20, and the album topped the UK Albums Chart, marking his seventh consecutive UK number-one album.

January 2014: D12 Returns to Record with Eminem

In January 2014, Bass Brothers announced D12's return to F.B.T. Studio to record a new album with Eminem contributing to at least three songs.

2014: Eminem Cameo in The Interview

In 2014, Eminem had a cameo appearance as himself in the film The Interview, satirically coming out as gay during an interview with James Franco's character.

2014: Shady XV album release

In 2014, Eminem promoted the Shady Records compilation album Shady XV, releasing the first single "Guts Over Fear" featuring Sia. The album was released on November 24 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.

2014: Most-streamed artist on Spotify

In 2014, Spotify named Eminem the most-streamed music artist ever.

January 2015: Hotstylz sues Eminem for $8 million

In January 2015, Hotstylz sued Eminem and Shady Records for $8 million for using a sample of "Lookin' Boy" on "Rap God" without permission.

March 12, 2015: The Official Eminem Box Set Released

On March 12, 2015, The Official Eminem Box Set, a career-spanning, 10-disc vinyl box set was released.

June 2, 2015: "Phenomenal" single released for Southpaw soundtrack

On June 2, 2015, Eminem released "Phenomenal", the first single from the Southpaw soundtrack, of which he was the executive producer.

June 2015: Eminem becomes executive producer on "Motor City" TV series

In June 2015, Eminem was revealed to be the executive producer and music supervisor on the TV series Motor City.

July 10, 2015: "Kings Never Die" single released

On July 10, 2015, Eminem released "Kings Never Die" featuring Gwen Stefani on YouTube via Eminem's Vevo account.

September 2016: Featured on Skylar Grey's song "Kill For You"

In September 2016, Eminem was featured on Skylar Grey's song, "Kill For You", which appears on her album, Natural Causes.

October 19, 2016: Eminem releases "Campaign Speech" and announces new album

On October 19, 2016, Eminem released "Campaign Speech", a political hip-hop song and announced he was working on a new album.

November 17, 2016: Remastered version of 'Infinite' released

On November 17, 2016, Eminem released a remastered version of 'Infinite' on his YouTube VEVO channel.

November 22, 2016: Trailer released for "Partners in Rhyme: The True Story of Infinite"

On November 22, 2016, Eminem released a trailer for a 10-minute short documentary called Partners in Rhyme: The True Story of Infinite.

2016: Release of "Campaign Speech"

In 2016, during the United States presidential election, Eminem released "Campaign Speech", which criticized presidential candidate Donald Trump.

October 2017: Eminem appears on Pink's album "Beautiful Trauma"

In October 2017, Eminem appeared on "Revenge", a track from Pink's album Beautiful Trauma.

October 2017: Teasing Revival Album

Starting in late October 2017, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg began teasing a new album titled Revival.

December 15, 2017: Revival Album Release

On December 15, 2017, Eminem's album Revival was released as planned after an online leak, receiving mixed to negative reviews.

2017: "Mom's Spaghetti" pop-up in Detroit

In 2017, "Mom's Spaghetti" was a pop-up in Detroit, referencing his song "Lose Yourself".

2017: Release of "The Storm"

In 2017, Eminem criticized Donald Trump in a freestyle titled "The Storm", expressing support for Colin Kaepernick and displeasure for fans supporting Trump.

2017: Release of Revival

In 2017, Eminem released Revival, which reached number one in the U.S.

2017: Eminem Expresses Regret Over Trump Collaboration

On his 2017 album Revival, Eminem expressed regret for collaborating with Donald Trump, wishing he had refused to shake his hand at the 2004 event.

January 5, 2018: "River" Single Release

On January 5, 2018, Eminem released the second single "River" featuring Ed Sheeran from the album Revival.

August 31, 2018: Kamikaze Album Release

On August 31, 2018, Eminem released his surprise album Kamikaze, which became his ninth consecutive album to top the Billboard 200.

September 2018: Release of "Rap Devil" and "Killshot"

In September 2018, Machine Gun Kelly released the diss track "Rap Devil" in response to Eminem's "Not Alike", escalating their ongoing feud. Eminem retaliated with "Killshot" on September 14, 2018, which broke streaming records, and Bizarre released "Love Tap" on September 20, 2018. Kelly continued to fuel the feud publicly.

October 15, 2018: "Venom" Performance at the Empire State Building

On October 15, 2018, Eminem performed the song "Venom" at the Empire State Building on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the album Kamikaze.

2018: "Mom's Spaghetti" at Coachella

In 2018, "Mom's Spaghetti" appeared as a pop-up at Coachella, referencing his song "Lose Yourself".

2018: Release of Kamikaze

In 2018, Eminem released Kamikaze, which reached number one in the U.S.

2018: Criticism and apology for using "faggot" in "Fall"

In 2018, Eminem was criticized for using the word "faggot" against Tyler, the Creator in the song "Fall". Eminem later apologized for using the slur, acknowledging he went "too far" and hurt others in his attempt to stand up for himself.

2018: Criticism of musicians on Kamikaze album

Throughout the 2018 album Kamikaze, Eminem criticized other musicians, primarily mumble rappers, leading to public responses from figures like Ja Rule, 6ix9ine, Iggy Azalea, Joe Budden, Die Antwoord, Lupe Fiasco, and Lord Jamar.

February 23, 2019: The Slim Shady LP Re-Issue

On February 23, 2019, Eminem released a re-issue of The Slim Shady LP to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

January 17, 2020: Music to Be Murdered By Album Release

On January 17, 2020, Eminem released his surprise album Music to Be Murdered By, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

February 9, 2020: Performance at the 92nd Academy Awards

On February 9, 2020, Eminem performed "Lose Yourself" at the 92nd Academy Awards.

March 9, 2020: "Godzilla" Music Video Release

On March 9, 2020, the music video for Eminem's song "Godzilla" was released on YouTube.

March 11, 2020: Music to Be Murdered By Certified Gold

On March 11, 2020, Eminem's album Music to Be Murdered By was certified Gold.

July 9, 2020: Kid Cudi Collaboration Announced

On July 9, 2020, Kid Cudi's daughter Vada announced that he was releasing a song with Eminem called "The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady" the coming Friday.

December 18, 2020: Release of Music to Be Murdered By – Side B

On December 18, 2020, Eminem released a deluxe edition of his album, Music to Be Murdered By – Side B, without prior announcement, featuring sixteen new tracks and a music video for "Gnat".

2020: Eminem Donates to COVID-19 Relief and Healthcare Workers

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Eminem donated rare Air Jordan shoes for a raffle to benefit COVID-19 relief and provided "mom's spaghetti" to healthcare workers in Detroit.

2020: "Lose Yourself" in Biden Campaign

In 2020, Eminem approved his song "Lose Yourself" to be used in a campaign video for Joe Biden during the presidential election.

2020: Release of Music to Be Murdered By

In 2020, Eminem released Music to Be Murdered By, which reached number one in the U.S.

2020: Release of "Darkness"

In 2020, Eminem's song "Darkness" heavily referenced the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, with the music video expressing support for gun control.

September 29, 2021: Eminem Opens "Mom's Spaghetti" Restaurant in Detroit

On September 29, 2021, Eminem and Union Joints opened a spaghetti restaurant called "Mom's Spaghetti" in Detroit, referencing his song "Lose Yourself".

September 30, 2021: Feature in "Last One Standing"

On September 30, 2021, Eminem was featured in the song "Last One Standing" with Polo G and Mozzy by Skylar Grey for the Venom: Let There Be Carnage soundtrack.

February 13, 2022: Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Performance

On February 13, 2022, Eminem performed at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige, with surprise appearances from 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak.

June 24, 2022: Release of "From the D to the LBC" and Reconciliation with Snoop Dogg

On June 24, 2022, Eminem and Snoop Dogg released a song entitled "From the D to the LBC" and reconciled.

July 11, 2022: Announcement of Curtain Call 2

On July 11, 2022, Eminem announced his second greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2, a sequel to his first compilation Curtain Call: The Hits.

August 5, 2022: Release of Curtain Call 2

On August 5, 2022, Eminem released his second greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2, which includes tracks from Relapse to Music to be Murdered By, collaborations, movie soundtrack songs, and new tracks.

August 26, 2022: Feature on "Use This Gospel" Remix

On August 26, 2022, Eminem was featured alongside Kanye West on the remix of the song "Use This Gospel" on DJ Khaled's album God Did.

November 2022: Eminem Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In November 2022, Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with his mother publicly paying tribute to him during the ceremony.

April 3, 2023: Production of Nasaan's Song

On April 3, 2023, Eminem produced Nasaan's song "Vs Everybody".

July 2023: Shady Records Signs Ez Mil

In July 2023, Eminem's Shady Records signed Ez Mil in a joint deal with Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.

August 4, 2023: Release of "Realest" featuring Eminem

On August 4, 2023, Ez Mil released the song "Realest", featuring Eminem, in which Eminem responded to Melle Mel's claim about his ranking due to his race.

November 3, 2023: Release of The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (Expanded Edition)

On November 3, 2023, Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (Expanded Edition) to mark the 10th anniversary of the original release, including bonus tracks and instrumentals.

2023: Eminem Announces Launch of "Mom's Spaghetti" Jarred Pasta Sauce

In 2023, Eminem announced the launch of a "Mom's Spaghetti" jarred pasta sauce, expanding his brand.

2023: Cease and Desist to Ramaswamy

In 2023, Eminem requested that Republican election candidate Vivek Ramaswamy stop rapping his song "Lose Yourself" at campaign rallies, sending him a cease and desist letter.

January 26, 2024: Feature on "Doomsday Pt. 2"

On January 26, 2024, Eminem was featured on Lyrical Lemonade's song "Doomsday Pt. 2", which included disses aimed at Benzino, reigniting their long-time beef.

March 19, 2024: Dr. Dre Announces New Eminem Album

During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 19, 2024, Dr. Dre stated that Eminem intended to release a new album that year.

May 28, 2024: Eminem Teases "Houdini" with David Blaine

On May 28, 2024, Eminem posted a joint Instagram video with magician David Blaine, previewing the instrumental snippet of his new song "Houdini".

May 31, 2024: Release of Houdini

On May 31, 2024, Eminem released "Houdini" as the lead single.

June 28, 2024: Teaser for "Tobey" Single Released

On June 28, 2024, Eminem posted a teaser for the album's second single, titled "Tobey" and featuring Big Sean and BabyTron.

July 12, 2024: Release of The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)

On July 12, 2024, Eminem released The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), his concept album featuring multiple guest appearances which received mixed reviews.

August 31, 2024: Release of "Murdergram Deux" featuring Eminem

On August 31, 2024, LL Cool J released the single "Murdergram Deux", featuring Eminem, marking the pair's first ever collaboration.

December 2024: Feature on Snoop Dogg's "Gunz N Smoke"

In December 2024, Eminem was featured on the track "Gunz N Smoke" from Snoop Dogg's album, Missionary, alongside 50 Cent and production from Dr. Dre.

2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris

In 2024, Eminem endorsed Kamala Harris during the United States presidential election and spoke at a rally in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of voting.

2024: Release of The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)

In 2024, Eminem released The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), which reached number one in the U.S.

2024: "Mom's Spaghetti" Appears in Fortnite

In 2024, Mom's Spaghetti appeared in Fortnite as part of season Chapter 2 Remix, showcasing its cultural impact.