On this day, September 9, 2018, rapper Eminem reached multiple milestones. His 10th album Kamikaze reached #1 on the UK chart, in the U.S. as well as over a dozen other countries. What is even more impressive is has only released 10 albums. Every album that Eminem released has hit number one on the Billboard chart. Kamikaze was also the top selling album for the year of 2018.
Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He had a challenging childhood and often referenced many of the experiences in his music
He gained recognition in the late 1990s with the release of his debut album, “The Slim Shady LP” which won him his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Eminem went on to release many more albums including “The Marshall Mathers LP”, “The Eminem Show”, “Encore” , “Relapse” and “Recovery”.
Eminem is known for his complex and intricate lyrics, as well as his unique style of storytelling. His lyrics have sparked controversy due to their explicit content and references to violence, drugs, and homophobia. However, he has also been praised for addressing important social issues in his music.
Eminem has won numerous awards, including 15 Grammy’s, 11 Billboard Music Awards, and an Academy Award. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time.