Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is one of the world’s best-selling artists. According to Billboard.com, ten of Eminem’s albums have held the number-one spot on the Billboard 200. In addition to his prolific music career, Eminem has also stared in the film 8 Mile, a semi-autobiographic movie that centers around hip-hop. Supporting social studies and biography assignments, this compelling volume provides readers with a balanced biographical overview of rapper Eminem. Chapters discuss his childhood and early career, his sudden rise to stardom, and his music’s often controversial subject matter.