(ThyBlackMan.com) Eminem has had much success in the music industry. He is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Since he has been on the scene Eminem’s rise to fame has had its ups and downs. The rapper was a former drug addict, struggling with his baby’s mother, and his relationship with his mother. Despite all of these issues Eminem has worked through his problems by way of his music.
As a performer in the music industry there is a certain appeal that one has to have to captivate fans and executives in the business. Being that Eminem is a white rapper in Hip Hop it would be sufficient to say that he has double 
trouble in regard to the latter. Not only has he had to pay his dues in a heavily populated industry that is comprised of African American rappers, Eminem was given a pass and has used it to the fullest in the industry.
Eminem’s music is not what you call kid-friendly nor can his music just be turned on in a classroom and heralded as an art form to teach. But, what is important in regard to Eminem is his life’s struggles and how he surpassed them by therapy and long suffering. There are not many rappers that will get up and tell the world about their true problems and issues that they deal with on a daily basis. Eminem is a role model for this very reason. His music speaks to this as well.
Time and time again white rappers tried to migrate into Hip Hop with the notion of trying to rap like Black rappers. It has always been an epic fail; just ask Vanilla Ice. Yet, Eminem never approached the music in this way or the lifestyle. He has always been his own man that could battle anyone on the microphone. Check out the film 8 Mile if you are unsure of his lyrical capabilities. He is that good! The rapper, actor, and producer have made it a point to change his life and let the world see his progression.
On the track I’m Not Afraid, he allows the world to enter into his zone in regard to where he is in life right now. And, it is clear that he has come full circle with his downfall with drugs and issues with his family. Life has a way of challenging you to become the individual you are supposed to be and Eminem has stepped up to it!
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