(ThyBlackMan.com) When talking about the “slim shady thing”, the first thing that comes to mind is Eminem. He was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III in Missouri, United States on the 17th of October 1972. He is a product of a teenage pregnancy, her mother was unprepared at that time, but he came out strong enough to conquer all battles in life.
Well, his childhood is not the typical one. Surely there are a lot of struggles, but he seen these not obstacles, but pathways to success. He would always switch schools because they don’t have permanent location. He and his mother always move to another place to find a greener pasture. His mother tried everything just to earn a living only to find out later on that it was the musicality of Eminem that would put them out of misery.
He doesn’t like going to school. At an early age, he already knows what he likes best and that is to rap. As a matter of fact, he began rapping at the age of 4 and 13 years after, he began making name for himself. He was very popular in the hip-hop world. He joined underground hip hop battles, had
performed numerous times in various clubs, and would even force himself on radio shows.
His music was immediately accepted by the public, especially those people who know and understand what real rapping is. He is not just an ordinary rapper. He is an A+ rapper; the one that you would be willing to spend moneyjust to see him perform. The turning point of Eminem’s career was the birth of his first child, Hailie Jade Scott; his only child his longtime girlfriend Kim Scott. It was Kim that motivated Eminem in every aspect of his life. Of course, it was very rough at first and making money seems to be the hardest thing to do for him, but just like any battles that he has gone through in life; he always comes out stronger.
His first album “Infinite” was released. It did receive only a few reviews, but that didn’t stop him. He is truly unstoppable. He did introduced an alter ego of himself; the Slim Shady. He put his mind, body, soul, and heart into it. All his feelings, thoughts, and frustrations were poured out into it. It did become a big hit! It was the rap not only of the town, but the whole world.
His struggles paid off. His music becomes known to the world and in fact; he had received several recognitions, which further enticed him to produce more great music. Surely, his life isn’t easy. There are times when he just wants to give up, but the adversities in life didn’t stop him. Every time he has a stumbling point, he always comes out bigger, stronger, and bolder; always an improved version of himself.
Eminem has a very inspiring story. He may not have succeeded in some aspects of his life and there are many realities in life that he has no control over, but one thing is for sure; he is the master of his music. He is a rapper that will always be remembered because of his intelligent creations.
Staff Writer; Greg Ford
