Full History Of Eminem In Timeline From 1969

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.

October 17, 1972: Eminem's Birth

On October 17, 1972, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, who is known professionally as Eminem, was born. Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

1982: Lawsuit Dismissed After Assault

In 1982, Debbie Mathers filed a lawsuit against a public school after D'Angelo Bailey injured Eminem's head in an assault; the suit was later dismissed by a judge.

1984: Michael Jackson's Pepsi Commercial Incident

In 1984, during a Pepsi commercial, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire.

1986: Birth of Half-Brother

In 1986, Eminem's mother had a son named Nathan "Nate" Kane Samara with Fred Samara.

1987: Kim Scott moves in with Eminem and his mother

In 1987, Debbie Mathers allowed Kimberly Anne "Kim" Scott to stay at their home, starting a future relationship between her and Eminem.

1987: About.com's 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time

In 2012, About.com ranked Eminem 7th on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).

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.

January 14, 1991: Eminem begins relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott

On January 14, 1991, Eminem began an on-and-off relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott after she moved in with him and his mother when he was 15 years old.

1991: Suicide of Ronnie Polkingharn

In 1991, following the suicide of his uncle Ronnie Polkingharn, Eminem stopped speaking publicly for days and did not attend his funeral.

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.

December 25, 1995: Hailie Jade Mathers born

On December 25, 1995, Hailie Jade, Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott's daughter, was born.

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.

March 1997: Fired from Gilbert's Lodge for the last time

In March 1997, Eminem was fired from Gilbert's Lodge for the last time and lived in his mother's mobile home with Kim and Hailie.

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.

1997: Feud with Insane Clown Posse Begins

In 1997, the feud between Eminem and Insane Clown Posse started when Eminem promoted a possible appearance by ICP at his EP release party without consulting them first, leading to a confrontation with Joseph Bruce (Violent J).

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.

June 14, 1999: Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott Marry

On June 14, 1999, Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott were married.

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: Lawsuit from mother

In 1999, Eminem's mother sued him for $10 million, alleging slander on The Slim Shady LP, which concluded in 2001 with her being awarded $1,600 for damages.

1999: Eminem Hints at Avoiding Drugs in "My Name Is"

In his 1999 single "My Name Is", Eminem hinted that he avoided drug use, referencing his mother's history of drug abuse.

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.

June 3, 2000: Arrest in Royal Oak, Michigan

On June 3, 2000, Eminem was arrested in Royal Oak, Michigan, for pulling out an unloaded gun during an altercation with an employee of Insane Clown Posse's record label.

July 7, 2000: Kim Mathers' suicide attempt

On July 7, 2000, Kim Mathers attempted suicide by slitting her wrists and later sued Eminem for defamation after he described her violent death in "Kim".

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: Artist of the Decade

Eminem was the best-selling music artist in the United States for the 2000s.

2000: Assault Charge

In 2000, Eminem faced an assault charge brought by a bouncer he saw kissing his wife, which was later addressed in his album "The Eminem Show" released in 2002.

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.

2000: Canibus Diss Tracks

In 2000, after Canibus apologized, Eminem thought the track "Phuck U" from Canibus' album 2000 B.C. was directed at him and LL Cool J. Canibus decided to continue the "story" of Eminem's single "Stan" with the track "U Didn't Care."

2000: Moby Criticizes The Marshall Mathers LP

In 2000, after the release of Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP, Moby criticized the album's lyrics for misogyny and homophobia.

June 28, 2001: Sentenced on weapon charges

On June 28, 2001, Eminem was sentenced to one year's probation, community service, and fined approximately $2,000 on weapon charges stemming from an argument with an employee of Psychopathic Records.

October 12, 2001: Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott Divorced

On October 12, 2001, Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott divorced.

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.

2001: DeAngelo Bailey lawsuit

In 2001, sanitation worker DeAngelo Bailey sued Eminem for $1 million, claiming invasion of privacy due to the portrayal of him as a violent bully in the song "Brain Damage."

March 31, 2002: Jacques Loussier lawsuit

On March 31, 2002, French jazz pianist Jacques Loussier filed a $10 million lawsuit against Eminem and Dr. Dre, alleging that the beat for "Kill You" was taken from his instrumental "Pulsion." The case was later settled out of court.

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.

November 19, 2002: Canibus Responds with "Dr. C PhD"

On November 19, 2002, Canibus responded to Eminem with a track titled "Dr.‍C PhD".

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: Eminem States He Dated Mariah Carey

In 2002, Eminem stated that he had been dating singer Mariah Carey, though she later denied it, marking a controversial claim about their relationship.

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.

2002: Carey Releases "Clown"

In 2002, Mariah Carey released "Clown", a song that made references potentially about Eminem.

2002: Stephen Hill's Comments

In 2002, Stephen Hill, the then vice president of African American-themed television network BET (Black Entertainment Television), made a statement.

2002: Eminem Declares Aversion to Remarriage

In 2002, after his initial divorce, Eminem declared, "I would rather have a baby through my penis than get married again,"

2002: Eminem Develops Drug Addiction During 8 Mile Production

In 2002, during the production of 8 Mile, Eminem developed a drug addiction due to insomnia and the use of Ambien, marking the beginning of a long struggle with substance abuse.

2002: Alan Light compares Eminem to John Lennon

In 2002, rock critic Alan Light, writing for Spin, drew a comparison between Eminem and John Lennon of the Beatles, highlighting Eminem's impact and influence.

2002: BBC compares Eminem to Shakespeare and Dylan

In 2002, the BBC compared Eminem to Shakespeare and Bob Dylan, highlighting the academic scrutiny of his work and his impact on the American underclass.

October 20, 2003: Dismissal of DeAngelo Bailey lawsuit

On October 20, 2003, a lawsuit filed by sanitation worker DeAngelo Bailey against Eminem for $1 million, accusing him of invading his privacy in "Brain Damage", was dismissed. The judge ruled the lyrics were clearly exaggerated.

December 8, 2003: Secret Service Investigates Eminem

On December 8, 2003, the United States Secret Service investigated Eminem for lyrics in "We As Americans" that seemingly threatened the President of the United States.

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.

2003: Feud with Ja Rule Begins

In 2003, Eminem's feud with Ja Rule started after 50 Cent signed to Shady Records and Aftermath, with Ja Rule expressing his disapproval of the signing.

2003: Madonna and Stevie Wonder defend Eminem

In 2003, Madonna defended Eminem's controversial art, saying he provokes discussion and reflects society, and Stevie Wonder likened rap to modern blues, stating that Eminem reminds people of societal realities.

2003: Benzino Releases Diss Track

In 2003, rapper and The Source co-owner Benzino released a diss single titled "Pull Your Skirt Up" which took aim at Eminem.

October 12, 2004: Michael Jackson Responds to "Just Lose It"

On October 12, 2004, Michael Jackson voiced his displeasure with Eminem's "Just Lose It" video, which parodied Jackson's personal issues, during a call to Steve Harvey's radio show.

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: Moby Praises Eminem

In 2004, Moby praised Eminem for criticizing George W. Bush in the song "Mosh".

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.

2005: Feud with ICP Ends

In 2005, Proof squashed the conflict with Insane Clown Posse, leading to a bowling game between members of D12 and Psychopathic Records.

2005: Eminem Plays Alleged Voicemails of Mariah Carey

In 2005, during the Anger Management Tour, Eminem played alleged voicemails of Mariah Carey, escalating their public dispute.

January 14, 2006: Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott Remarry

On January 14, 2006, Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott briefly remarried.

April 2006: Death of Proof

In April 2006, Proof, Eminem's close childhood friend and fellow rapper, was murdered, marking a significant personal loss for Eminem.

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.

December 18, 2006: Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott Finalize Divorce

On December 18, 2006, Eminem and Kimberly Anne Scott finalized their second divorce, agreeing to joint custody of their daughter Hailie.

2006: Eminem Claims Breakup with Mariah Carey Due to Personality Differences

In 2006, Eminem claimed he had dated Mariah Carey for six to seven months, but they broke up due to differences in their personalities, continuing their public back-and-forth.

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.

2006: Accusation of assaulting Miad Jarbou

In 2006, Eminem was accused of assaulting Miad Jarbou in a Detroit strip club bathroom, but was never charged. Jarbou later sued Eminem for damages.

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.

December 2007: Methadone Overdose

In December 2007, Eminem overdosed on methadone, mistaking it for Vicodin. He collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors said he was close to death. He missed Christmas with his children and checked himself out of rehab prematurely.

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.

2007: Ranked on About.com's 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time

In 2012, About.com ranked Eminem 7th on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).

April 20, 2008: Sobriety

On April 20, 2008, Eminem achieved sobriety with the help of Elton John and church meetings. He sought help from a rehabilitation counselor and began an exercise program.

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.

2008: Named Best Rapper Alive by Vibe readers

In 2008, Vibe readers named Eminem the Best Rapper Alive.

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: Artist of the Decade

Billboard named Eminem the "Artist of the Decade (2000–2009)" in 2009.

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: Chris Brown assault case; Eminem's apology to Rihanna

In 2009, Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault involving Rihanna. Years later, Eminem apologized to Rihanna in the track "Zeus" over a leaked song from his Relapse studio sessions in which he sided with Chris Brown.

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.

2009: Release of "Obsessed"

In 2009, Mariah Carey released "Obsessed", about an obsessed man who claims to have been in a relationship with her.

2009: Release of music from 2009 to the first half of 2011

In 2009, Rolling Stone labeled Eminem the "King of Hip-Hop" based on analysis of solo rappers who released music from 2009 to the first half of 2011.

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.

September 2010: Cannon Responds with "I'm a Slick Rick"

In September 2010, Nick Cannon responded to Eminem with the song "I'm a Slick Rick", making fun of him.

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: Eminem Denies Romantic Relationship Renewal with Kimberly Scott

In 2010, Eminem denied rumors of a renewed romantic relationship with Kimberly Scott, but confirmed that they remained friendly with each other.

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: Ranked 7th biggest icon in popular music history by MTV Portugal

In 2010, MTV Portugal ranked Eminem the 7th biggest icon in popular music history.

2010: 60 Minutes interview on homophobic lyrics

In 2010, during a 60 Minutes interview with Anderson Cooper, Eminem addressed criticism for using homophobic lyrics, explaining his perspective on the use of words like "faggot" and "queer" during his upbringing.

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.

2011: Labeled "King of Hip-Hop" by Rolling Stone

In 2011, Rolling Stone labeled Eminem the "King of Hip-Hop" based on various metrics including album sales and social media following.

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.

2012: Ranked 6th on The Source's Top 50 Lyricists of All Time

In 2012, The Source ranked Eminem 6th on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.

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: Eminem receives awards and performs at Wembley Stadium

In 2013, Eminem was named the first YouTube Music Awards Artist of the Year, received the Global Icon Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards, and earned two digital diamond certifications from the RIAA. He later played two concerts at Wembley Stadium.

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.

2013: Demolition of Childhood Home

In 2013, the State of Michigan demolished Eminem's childhood home after it was damaged by arson.

2013: Eminem Apologizes to His Mother in "Headlights"

In his 2013 song "Headlights", Eminem apologized to his mother for some of his previous lyrics, particularly from the song "Cleanin' Out My Closet", showing a change in their relationship.

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 1, 2015: Eminem's Beats 1 Interview

On July 1, 2015, Eminem was the first interview of Zane Lowe in Beats 1. The interview streamed online on the Beats 1 radio.

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.

2015: Ranked third on "The 10 Best Rappers of All Time" list by Billboard

In 2015, Eminem was placed third on "The 10 Best Rappers of All Time" list by Billboard.

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.

February 2017: Eminem appears on Big Sean's "No Favors"

In February 2017, Eminem appeared on "No Favors", a track from Big Sean's album I Decided, generating controversy due to lyrics about Donald Trump and Ann Coulter.

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: Secret Service Interview Regarding Threatening Lyrics Towards President Trump

In 2018, The Secret Service interviewed Eminem regarding threatening lyrics towards president Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka.

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.

2019: Hughes' Previous Attempt

In 2019, Matthew Hughes pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rochester Hills home in search of Eminem.

2019: Secret Service Interview Regarding Threatening Lyrics Towards President Trump

In 2019, The Secret Service interviewed Eminem again regarding threatening lyrics towards president Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka.

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.

April 2020: Home Invasion

In April 2020, Matthew David Hughes broke into Eminem's Michigan home, stating he intended to kill him. Eminem was home at the time of the break in.

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.

2021: Hughes Sentenced

In 2021, Matthew David Hughes pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion and was sentenced to probation and time served, which was 524 days in the county jail.

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.

July 16, 2022: Hailie Jade Launches "Just A Little Shady" Podcast

On July 16, 2022, Hailie Jade launched a podcast called "Just A Little Shady" with her childhood friend Brittany Ednie, with the first episode discussing her experience growing up as Eminem's daughter.

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.

2022: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech

At the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Eminem named more than 100 artists from hip-hop's golden age who contributed to the artist he would become.

2022: Bob Dylan Praises Eminem

In 2022, Bob Dylan praised Eminem in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, acknowledging his impact and artistry.

2022: Eminem Regrets Attacking Moby

In 2022, Eminem expressed regret for attacking Moby.

2022: Induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In 2022, Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

2022: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In 2022, Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

2022: Game Releases Diss Track Towards Eminem

In 2022, Game released a ten-minute diss track towards Eminem titled "The Black Slim Shady".

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.

August 30, 2023: Jacksonville Shooting Revelation

On August 30, 2023, it was revealed that Ryan Palmeter, the perpetrator of the 2023 Jacksonville shooting, had targeted Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly in a racially-motivated attack.

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 2024: Feud with Benzino Reignites

In January 2024, Eminem reignited the feud with Benzino on a new diss track called "Doomsday Pt. 2".

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.

December 2024: Eminem's Mother, Debbie Nelson, Passes Away

In December 2024, Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, passed away due to complications from lung cancer, marking a significant personal loss for the artist.

December 2024: Removal of Part of Mother's Message After Her Death

In December 2024, after the death of Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, parts of her message from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction were removed from some of Eminem's social media pages.

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.

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