Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and record executive who has become one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time and the best-selling hip hop artist in history. Born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Eminem, 54, is known for his rap flow, his conscious lyrics and his role in popularizing hip hop in Middle America.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Marshall Bruce Mathers III |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Date of Birth | October 17, 1972 |
| Birthplace | St. Joseph, Missouri |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Partner | Not publicly in a relationship as of 2026 |
| Net Worth | Approx. $250 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2025) |
| Known For | “Lose Yourself”, “Stan”, “Without Me”, The Marshall Mathers LP, 8 Mile |
Who Is Eminem?
Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and record executive, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Known for his rap flow and conscious rap, which includes political criticism and social commentary, he is often credited with popularizing hip hop in Middle America and with the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. He has sold more than 220 million records worldwide and is the best-selling hip hop artist of all time.
Eminem has won 15 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself”, from the film 8 Mile. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with albums including The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show among the best-selling albums of the 2000s. Like Drake, Eminem is one of the most commercially successful rappers of the streaming era, and like Kendrick Lamar, he is regarded as one of the greatest lyricists in hip hop history.
Early Life & Background
Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. and Deborah Rae Nelson. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, by his mother, and he moved between Missouri and Michigan as a child. He attended Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan, and he dropped out at the age of 17 after failing the ninth grade three times. As a teenager he began rapping, and he performed in open mic contests at the Hip Hop Shop in Detroit, where he met the rapper Proof, who became his close friend and collaborator.
Eminem formed the hip hop group D12 with Proof and other Detroit rappers, and he released his debut album, Infinite, in 1996. The album was a commercial failure, but it led to his discovery by Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 1998. Under Dr. Dre’s guidance, Eminem recorded his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP, which was released in 1999 and introduced his alter ego, Slim Shady.
Eminem’s Career
Eminem released The Slim Shady LP in 1999, which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and produced the hits “My Name Is” and “Guilty Conscience”. His second album, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), was one of the fastest-selling albums in US history, and it produced the hits “The Real Slim Shady”, “The Way I Am” and “Stan”. His third album, The Eminem Show (2002), was the best-selling album of the year in the United States and produced the hits “Without Me”, “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” and “Lose Yourself”.
In 2002, Eminem starred in the film 8 Mile, a semi-autobiographical drama about a young rapper in Detroit. The film was a box office success, and its song “Lose Yourself” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making Eminem the first rapper to win the award. He followed The Eminem Show with Encore (2004), Relapse (2009), Recovery (2010), The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013), Revival (2017), Kamikaze (2018) and Music to Be Murdered By (2020).
In 2024, Eminem released The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), a concept album that marked the death of his Slim Shady alter ego. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit “Houdini”. Eminem founded the record label Shady Records in 1999 with his manager Paul Rosenberg, and he has signed artists including 50 Cent and D12. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. He has three daughters, including Hailie Jade, who was born in 1995.
Facts About Eminem
- Eminem was born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and is 54 years old.
- He has won 15 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for “Lose Yourself”.
- He starred in the film 8 Mile in 2002.
- He founded the record label Shady Records in 1999.
- He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eminem?
Eminem was born on October 17, 1972. He is 54 years old.
How tall is Eminem?
Eminem is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
Who is Eminem’s partner?
Eminem is not publicly in a relationship as of 2026. He was previously married to Kim Scott.
What is Eminem’s net worth?
Eminem’s net worth is approx. $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth (2025).
What is Eminem best known for?
Eminem is best known for Lose Yourself, Stan, Without Me, The Marshall Mathers LP and 8 Mile.