LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Eminem performs on stage during the MTV EMAs 2017 held at The SSE Arena, Wembley on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Eminem, The Rap God, Marshall Mathers – the man has many names, and everyone knows them. He took to his Instagram today to celebrate 12 years of sobriety from alcohol and substances. His career and personal life has been in the limelight since the very beginning, making for headlines and scrutiny galore.
From severe addiction to an overdose and a heavy battle with dependence, the Detroit-origin rapper has used music to heal and express himself every step of the way, and we’re here cheering him on. Here’s a look at Mr. Mather’s journey, through it all!
1. A young Rap God breaks into the scene; little did we know he was going to conquer it all. 2. His early years saw some of the biggest hits in his career – Slim Shady, Stan, and more gems. 3. What is Eminem without his signature pose – flipping off the cameras? Always a great view. 4. He’s never been one to stay aways from scandals. From accusations of hate speech to pulling out a gun in a public place, Em’s had to deal with a lot. He pleads no contest in a trial against gun charges in 2001. 5. Eminem takes on acting for the first time, playing himself in the movie 8 Mile – a movie about his life. The film was proof that he could do it all because the critical acclaim he received was bang on. 6. The revival is strong; The Real Slim Shady makes his way to the stage to shut haters up once and for all. Taking the stage with LGBTQ icon Elton John, Eminem claps back at those calling him a bigot and homophobe, putting an end to that narrative once and for all! 7. He’s always delivered the best on stage performances – from satire to flat out calling out, Eminem has always only left us wanting more. 8. In what is arguably the best collaboration to ever hit the charts, Eminem and Rihanna perform their hit single ‘Love The Way You Lie’ – and it’s all hugs and smiles. 9. As if he hadn’t already done it all, this past year, he made his way to the 92nd Academy Awards, with no notice whatsoever. Surprising a room full of celebrities with your own song. Yep, he did that! 10. Achieving legend status means everyone wants a picture, even Kehlani! 11. Achieving legend status means everyone wants a picture, even Kehlani!
