History of Eminem in Timeline
Eminem, born Marshall Mathers, is a highly influential American rapper, songwriter, and producer. Widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, he's credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America and challenging racial barriers within the music industry. Despite controversy surrounding his often transgressive lyrics in the late 90s and early 2000s, he became an iconic figure embodying the angst of the American underclass.
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1955: Birth of Deborah "Debbie" Nelson
In 1955, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, Eminem's mother, was born.
1969: Historical Context for 'Love the Way You Lie'
In 2010, 'Love the Way You Lie' was the bestselling single in the United Kingdom but did not reach number one, marking the first time since 1969 that this occurred.
October 17, 1972: Marshall Mathers III Born
On October 17, 1972, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, later known as Eminem, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is now known as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, credited with popularizing hip-hop and breaking racial barriers.
1982: Lawsuit Filed After Assault
In 1982, Eminem's mother, Debbie, filed a lawsuit against the public school after D'Angelo Bailey injured Eminem's head in an assault.
1984: Reference to Michael Jackson's Incident
In 1984, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire during the filming of a commercial, an event that was later parodied in Eminem's "Just Lose It" music video in 2004.
1986: Birth of Nathan Kane Samara
In 1986, Eminem's mother had a son named Nathan "Nate" Kane Samara.
1987: Kim Scott Moves In
In 1987, Debbie allowed Kimberly Anne "Kim" Scott to stay at their home.
1988: Formation of New Jacks
In 1988, Eminem, then known as MC Double M, formed his first group, New Jacks, and made a self-titled demo tape with DJ Butter Fingers.
1989: Joining Bassmint Productions
In 1989, New Jacks joined Bassmint Productions.
January 14, 1991: Eminem begins relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott
On January 14, 1991, Eminem began an on-and-off relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott, whom he had met in high school.
1991: Suicide of Ronnie Polkingharn
Following his uncle, Ronnie Polkingharn's suicide in 1991, Eminem stopped speaking publicly for days and did not attend his funeral.
1992: Formation of Soul Intent and Music Video Appearance
In 1992, Bassmint Productions changed their name to Soul Intent and Eminem made his first music video appearance in "Do-Da-Dippity" by Champtown.
December 25, 1995: Hailie Jade born
On December 25, 1995, Eminem's only biological child, Hailie Jade, was born.
1995: Signed to F.B.T. Productions
In 1995, Eminem was signed to Jeff and Mark Bass' F.B.T. Productions.
1995: Release of Soul Intent EP
In 1995, Soul Intent released a self-titled EP featuring Proof.
1996: Recording and Release of 'Infinite'
In 1995-1996 Eminem recorded and in 1996, released his debut album Infinite for Web Entertainment label.
1996: Formation of D12
In 1996, Eminem and Proof teamed up with other rappers to form The Dirty Dozen (D12).
1996: Release of Debut Album 'Infinite'
In 1996, Eminem released his debut album, 'Infinite'.
March 1997: Fired from Gilbert's Lodge
In March 1997, Eminem was fired from Gilbert's Lodge for the last time and lived in his mother's mobile home with Kim and Hailie.
1997: Release of The Underground E.P. by D12
In 1997, D12 released The Underground E.P.
1997: Development of Slim Shady and Recording of 'Slim Shady EP'
In 1997, Eminem developed Slim Shady and recorded his debut EP, the Slim Shady EP.
1997: Rap Olympics Competition
In 1997, Eminem participated in the Scribble Jam MC battle and went to Los Angeles to compete in the 1997 Rap Olympics, where he placed second. An Interscope Records intern got a copy of his EP, and it was sent to Jimmy Iovine.
1997: Release of 'Slim Shady EP'
In 1997, Eminem released the extended play 'Slim Shady EP'.
March 9, 1998: Signed to Aftermath and Interscope
On March 9, 1998, Eminem was signed to Aftermath and Interscope.
March 1998: Featured in 'Unsigned Hype' Column
In March 1998, Hip-hop magazine The Source featured Eminem in its "Unsigned Hype" column.
1998: Formation of Bad Meets Evil
In 1998, Eminem and Royce da 5'9" formed the duo Bad Meets Evil.
1998: Eminem's Extra Role in Korn's "Got the Life" Music Video
In 1998, Eminem appeared as an extra in Korn's "Got the Life" music video, where he gave the band a demo tape.
1998: Necro meets Eminem
In 1998, during Eminem's beef with Cage, New York rapper Necro met Eminem and gave him a CD with the beat that became "Black Helicopters" by Non-Phixion, although Eminem never used it.
February 1999: Release of 'The Slim Shady LP'
In February 1999, Eminem released 'The Slim Shady LP'.
June 14, 1999: Marriage to Kim Scott
On June 14, 1999, Eminem married Kim Scott.
1999: Mainstream Popularity with 'The Slim Shady LP'
In 1999, Eminem achieved mainstream popularity with 'The Slim Shady LP' after signing with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment.
1999: Hinted at Avoiding Drugs
In 1999, Eminem hinted in his single "My Name Is" that he avoided the use of drugs after experiencing his mother's history of drug abuse.
1999: Establishment of Shady Records
In late 1999, Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg teamed up to start Shady Records.
1999: Eminem founds Shady Records
In late 1999, following multiplatinum record sales, Interscope offered Eminem his own label, leading him and Paul Rosenberg to found Shady Records.
1999: Recording The Marshall Mathers LP
The Marshall Mathers LP was recorded from 1999 to 2000
May 2000: Release of 'The Marshall Mathers LP'
In May 2000, Eminem released 'The Marshall Mathers LP'. It sold 1.76 million copies in its first week, breaking U.S. records.
July 2000: Cover of 'The Source'
In July 2000, Eminem was the first white artist to appear on the cover of The Source.
November 21, 2000: Eminem publishes Angry Blonde
On November 21, 2000, Eminem published Angry Blonde, a non-fiction book featuring commentary on his songs and previously unpublished photographs.
2000: Billboard's Artist of the Decade (2000-2009)
Billboard named Eminem the Artist of the Decade (2000–2009).
2000: Eminem releases the song "The Way I Am"
Eminem released the song "The Way I Am" in 2000.
2000: Appearances in Tours
In 2000, Eminem participated in the Up in Smoke Tour and the Family Values Tour. He also headlined the Anger Management Tour with Papa Roach, Ludacris, and Xzibit.
2000: Release of 'The Marshall Mathers LP'
In 2000, Eminem released 'The Marshall Mathers LP', which became a worldwide success.
2000: Assault Charge Addressed in The Eminem Show
In 2000, an assault charge brought by a bouncer who kissed Eminem's wife was later addressed in his album 'The Eminem Show'.
October 5, 2001: Divorce from Kim Scott
Eminem and Kim Scott divorced on October 5, 2001.
2001: Release of Devil's Night by D12
In 2001, D12 released their first album Devil's Night.
2001: D12's Debut Album Released
In 2001, D12's debut album, Devil's Night, was released.
2001: Eminem in The Wash
In 2001, Eminem had a small role in the film The Wash.
2001: Performance at the 43rd Grammy Awards
In 2001, Eminem performed "Stan" with Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards ceremony, which was met with condemnation from GLAAD due to Eminem's perceived homophobic lyrics. On February 21, 2001, GLAAD held a protest outside the Staples Center, the venue for the awards ceremony. Additionally, Eminem was featured on Jay-Z's album 'The Blueprint', producing and rapping on the song "Renegade".
2001: Elton John praises Eminem at Grammy rehearsal
In 2001, during rehearsal for the "Stan" duet at the Grammy Awards, Elton John felt goosebumps, comparing Eminem to Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, James Brown and Aretha Franklin.
May 2002: Release of The Eminem Show
In May 2002, Eminem released 'The Eminem Show', which topped the charts and sold over 1.332 million copies in its first week. The album addresses Eminem's rise to fame, his relationships, and his status in hip-hop. It became the bestselling album of 2002, selling 27 million copies worldwide and was certified Diamond by the RIAA.
2002: Developed Drug Addiction
According to friend and fellow D12 member Proof, Eminem first developed a drug addiction in 2002. During the production of 8 Mile, Eminem, working 16 hours a day, developed insomnia and became addicted to prescription drugs.
2002: Academy Award for Best Original Song
For his work in the film 8 Mile, Eminem won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself", becoming the first hip-hop artist to receive the award.
2002: Relationship with Mariah Carey Discussed
In 2002, Eminem discussed being in a relationship with singer Mariah Carey, although she later denied that they dated.
2002: Eminem stars in 8 Mile
In 2002, Eminem made his Hollywood debut in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile.
2002: Release of 'The Eminem Show'
In 2002, Eminem released 'The Eminem Show', which became a worldwide success and the best-selling album worldwide of that year.
2002: 50 Cent signed to Shady/Aftermath
In 2002, Eminem signed 50 Cent to Shady Records in a joint venture with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label.
2002: Starring in '8 Mile' and Academy Award Win
In 2002, Eminem starred in the musical drama film '8 Mile', playing a dramatized version of himself. The song "Lose Yourself" from the soundtrack won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
2002: Stephen Hill's remarks on Eminem
In 2002, Stephen Hill, then vice president of BET (Black Entertainment Television) made remarks regarding Eminem.
2002: Eminem's First Worldwide Bestselling Album
In 2002, The Eminem Show was the world's best-selling album, marking the first of Eminem's two worldwide year-end number-one albums.
2002: Alan Light compares Eminem to John Lennon
In 2002, rock critic Alan Light, writing for Spin, compared Eminem to John Lennon of the Beatles.
2002: Eminem compared to William Shakespeare
In 2002, the BBC noted the perception of Eminem as a "modern-day William Shakespeare", drawing parallels to Bob Dylan's reception and highlighting the academic scrutiny of his work.
December 8, 2003: Secret Service Investigation
On December 8, 2003, the United States Secret Service investigated Eminem for lyrics in "We As Americans" from the deluxe edition of 'Encore' where he said: "I'd rather see the president dead".
2003: 'Couch Potato' Parody Incident
In 2003, Eminem prevented "Weird Al" Yankovic from releasing the video for his parody of 'Lose Yourself' titled 'Couch Potato', as he believed it would be harmful to his image.
2003: Eminem wins Academy Award for Best Original Song
In 2003, Eminem won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile soundtrack, becoming the longest-running No. 1 hip-hop single in history. Luis Resto accepted the award in his absence.
October 12, 2004: Michael Jackson's Displeasure with 'Just Lose It'
On October 12, 2004, Michael Jackson expressed his displeasure with Eminem's "Just Lose It" music video on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, which parodied Jackson's child molestation trial, plastic surgery, and the 1984 incident when Jackson's hair caught fire during a commercial shoot. This led to criticism of Eminem's video from Jackson's supporters and friends.
October 25, 2004: Release of 'Mosh' Video
On October 25, 2004, Eminem released the anti-war music video for "Mosh" online, featuring an army of Bush-administration victims who register to vote. After George W. Bush's reelection, the video's ending was altered.
2004: Release of "Mosh"
Ahead of the 2004 United States presidential election, Eminem released the protest song "Mosh," which criticized then-President George W. Bush.
2004: Release of 'Encore' and Hiatus
Following the release of 'Encore' in 2004, Eminem took a hiatus, partially due to struggles with prescription drug addiction.
2004: D12 World Album Release
In 2004 D12 released their second album, D12 World, which included the hit singles "My Band" and "How Come".
2004: Eminem's mock national convention with Donald Trump
In 2004, Eminem promoted the Shady National Convention at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, where Donald Trump endorsed him.
2004: Eminem co-executive produces 2Pac's posthumous album
In 2004, Eminem was co-executive producer of 2Pac's posthumous album Loyal to the Game with Shakur's mother, Afeni.
December 6, 2005: Release of Curtain Call: The Hits
On December 6, 2005, Eminem released a greatest hits album, 'Curtain Call: The Hits', which sold approximately 441,000 copies in its first week in the U.S. and became his fourth consecutive number-one album on the Billboard Hot 200.
2005: Bobby Creekwater and Cashis signed to Shady Records
In 2005, Eminem signed Atlanta rapper Bobby Creekwater and West Coast rapper Cashis to Shady Records.
January 14, 2006: Brief Remarriage to Kim Scott
Eminem and Kim Scott briefly remarried on January 14, 2006, but filed for divorce again almost three months later.
April 2006: Death of Proof
In April 2006, Proof, Eminem's childhood friend, was murdered, marking a significant personal loss for Eminem.
December 5, 2006: Eminem Presents: The Re-Up released
On December 5, 2006, the compilation album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up was released on Shady Records as a project to introduce Stat Quo, Cashis and Bobby Creekwater.
December 19, 2006: Finalization of Divorce and Joint Custody
On December 19, 2006, Eminem's divorce from Kim Scott was finalized, and they agreed to joint custody of their daughter Hailie.
September 2007: Eminem's Radio Interview
In September 2007, Eminem mentioned in an interview with New York radio station WQHT that he was "in limbo" and uncertain about releasing another album.
December 2007: Hospitalization After Methadone Overdose
In December 2007, Eminem was hospitalized after an accidental methadone overdose, nearly dying due to the amount ingested.
2007: Jackson and Sony Buy Famous Music
In 2007, Michael Jackson and Sony bought Famous Music from Viacom, granting Jackson the rights to songs by Eminem, among other artists.
April 20, 2008: Eminem Achieved Sobriety
Eminem has been sober since April 20, 2008, with Elton John acting as a mentor during his recovery.
September 2008: Eminem's Announcement on Shade 45
In September 2008, Eminem announced on his Shade 45 Sirius channel that he was focusing on his own music and producing tracks.
October 21, 2008: Eminem publishes autobiography, The Way I Am
On October 21, 2008, Eminem's autobiography The Way I Am was published by Dutton Adult, featuring never-before-published photos.
2008: Eminem considered for role in Jumper
In 2008, Eminem was considered for the role of David Rice in the film Jumper.
March 5, 2009: Announcement of Two New Albums
According to a March 5, 2009, press release, Eminem announced he would release two new albums in 2009, starting with 'Relapse'.
2009: Billboard's Artist of the Decade (2000-2009)
Billboard named Eminem the Artist of the Decade (2000–2009).
2009: Recording of Recovery
From 2009 to 2010, Eminem recorded the album 'Recovery'.
2009: Expressed Support for Barack Obama
In 2009, Eminem expressed support for Barack Obama in an interview.
2009: Eminem cameo in Funny People
In 2009, Eminem had a cameo appearance in the film Funny People.
2009: Release of 'Relapse'
In 2009, Eminem returned to the music industry with the release of 'Relapse'.
2009: Confirmation of New Album Release
In 2009, Interscope confirmed that Eminem would release a new album in the spring.
April 14, 2010: Announcement of Album Title Change
On April 14, 2010, Eminem tweeted that "There is no Relapse 2", then he confirmed the new album title, "Recovery".
June 2010: The Home & Home Tour Announcement
In June 2010, Eminem and Jay-Z announced The Home & Home Tour, with concerts in Detroit and New York City. Due to high demand, additional shows were added.
November 21, 2010: U.S. Sales of Recovery
As of November 21, 2010, the album 'Recovery' had sold three million copies in the U.S.
December 2010: 'Space Bound' as Fourth Single from Recovery
In December 2010, it was announced that "Space Bound" would be the fourth single from Recovery, featuring Sasha Grey in the music video released on June 24 on the iTunes Store. Also, Eminem's "Great Eminem Recovery" was number one on Billboard's Top 25 Music Moments of 2010.
2010: Release of 'Recovery'
In 2010, Eminem released 'Recovery', which became the best-selling album worldwide of that year.
2010: Release and Chart Success of Recovery
In 2010, Eminem released 'Recovery', which sold 741,000 copies in its first week in the U.S., topping the Billboard 200 chart and several other countries' charts. It remained at the top for five consecutive weeks.
2010: Re-collaboration as Bad Meets Evil
In 2010, Eminem started collaborating again with Royce da 5'9" on their first EP as Bad Meets Evil.
2010: Eminem discusses passion for music
In a 2010 interview with Jonathan Ross, Eminem stated his love for music and his desire to focus on it, though not ruling out future film roles.
2010: Denial of Rekindled Romance
In early 2010, Eminem denied tabloid reports that he and Kim Scott had renewed their romantic relationship, though his representative confirmed that they remained friendly.
March 2011: Diamond Certification of Two Albums
In March 2011, 'The Eminem Show' and 'The Marshall Mathers LP' were certified diamond by the RIAA, making Eminem the only rapper with two diamond-certified albums.
March 2011: 'The Marshall Mathers LP' Certified Diamond
In March 2011, 'The Marshall Mathers LP' was certified Diamond by the RIAA.
April 8, 2011: Eminem Featured on Royce da 5'9"'s 'Writer's Block'
On April 8, 2011, Eminem was featured on Royce da 5'9"'s "Writer's Block".
June 14, 2011: Release of Hell: The Sequel
On June 14, 2011, Eminem and Royce da 5'9" released their first EP as Bad Meets Evil, titled 'Hell: The Sequel'.
August 14, 2013: "Survival" Premieres in Call of Duty: Ghosts Trailer
On August 14, 2013, Eminem's song "Survival", featuring Liz Rodrigues and produced by DJ Khalil, premiered in the multi-player trailer for the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts.
2013: Eminem turns down Elysium role
Although offered the lead role in the 2013 science-fiction film Elysium, Eminem turned it down because director Neill Blomkamp would not change its location from Los Angeles to Detroit.
2013: MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon
In 2013, Eminem received the MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon.
2013: Release of 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
In 2013, Eminem released 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200.
2013: Demolition of Childhood Home
In 2013, the State of Michigan demolished Eminem's childhood home after it was damaged by arson.
2013: "Headlights" Release
In his 2013 song "Headlights", Eminem reiterated his love for his mother and apologized to her for some of the lyrics from his earlier songs, including "Cleanin' Out My Closet".
2014: Eminem's cameo in The Interview
In 2014, Eminem had a cameo appearance as himself in the film The Interview.
2014: Named Most-Streamed Artist on Spotify
In 2014, Eminem was named the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify.
March 12, 2015: Release of The Official Eminem Box Set
On March 12, 2015, The Official Eminem Box Set, a career-spanning, 10-disc vinyl box set, was released, including seven of Eminem's eight studio albums (excluding Infinite), the 8 Mile soundtrack, the compilation Eminem Presents: The Re-Up and the greatest hits collection Curtain Call: The Hits.
July 1, 2015: Eminem's Interview on Beats 1 Radio
On July 1, 2015, Eminem was the first interview of Zane Lowe in Beats 1, which was streamed online.
October 19, 2016: Eminem Releases "Campaign Speech" and Announces New Album
On October 19, 2016, Eminem released a new political hip-hop song called "Campaign Speech" and announced he was working on a new album.
November 17, 2016: Remastered Version of 'Infinite' Released
On November 17, 2016, Eminem released a remastered version of 'Infinite' on his YouTube VEVO channel.
November 22, 2016: Trailer for Partners in Rhyme: The True Story of Infinite Released
On November 22, 2016, Eminem released a trailer for a 10-minute short documentary called Partners in Rhyme: The True Story of Infinite.
2016: Release of "Campaign Speech"
During the 2016 United States presidential election, Eminem released "Campaign Speech," a freestyle attacking Republican candidate Donald Trump.
February 2017: Eminem Appears on Big Sean's "No Favors"
In February 2017, Eminem appeared on "No Favors", a track from Big Sean's album I Decided. In the song, Eminem raps about controversial topics, leading to public reactions.
October 2017: Eminem Teases Revival Album
Beginning in late October 2017, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg teased what fans speculated to be the title of his next album, Revival, through advertisements for a fake medication of the same name.
December 15, 2017: Release of Revival
On December 15, 2017, Eminem's album Revival was released, despite an online leak two days prior.
2017: Las Vegas shooting referenced in Darkness
Eminem's 2020 song "Darkness" references the 2017 Las Vegas shooting and ends with a call for stricter gun control laws.
2017: Performance of "The Storm" at BET Hip Hop Awards
In 2017, Eminem performed "The Storm," an anti-Trump freestyle, at the BET Hip Hop Awards, supporting Colin Kaepernick and declaring that Trump supporters were no longer welcome as fans.
2017: Release of 'Revival'
In 2017, Eminem released 'Revival', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200.
2017: Mom's Spaghetti pop-up in Detroit
In 2017, Mom's Spaghetti was previously a pop-up in Detroit.
2017: Eminem Regrets Trump Collaboration
On his 2017 album Revival, Eminem expressed regret for collaborating with Donald Trump.
January 5, 2018: Release of "River"
On January 5, 2018, Eminem released the second single from the album Revival, "River", featuring Ed Sheeran.
August 31, 2018: Release of Kamikaze
On August 31, 2018, Eminem released his tenth studio album and first surprise album, Kamikaze.
October 15, 2018: Eminem Performs "Venom" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On October 15, 2018, Eminem performed "Venom" live from the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as promotion for the album Kamikaze.
December 1, 2018: Release of "Kick Off" Freestyle
On December 1, 2018, Eminem released an 11-minute freestyle titled "Kick Off" on his YouTube channel.
2018: Release of 'Kamikaze'
In 2018, Eminem released 'Kamikaze', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200.
2018: Mom's Spaghetti pop-up at Coachella
In 2018, Mom's Spaghetti was a pop-up at Coachella.
February 23, 2019: Re-issue of The Slim Shady LP
On February 23, 2019, to mark the 20th anniversary of The Slim Shady LP, Eminem released a re-issue including acapellas, instrumentals, and radio edits of tracks from the album.
2019: First Attempt to Break Into Eminem's House
In 2019, Matthew David Hughes pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rochester Hills home in search of Eminem.
January 17, 2020: Release of Music to Be Murdered By
On January 17, 2020, Eminem released another surprise album, Music to Be Murdered By.
February 9, 2020: Eminem Performs "Lose Yourself" at the Academy Awards
On February 9, 2020, Eminem performed "Lose Yourself" at the 92nd Academy Awards.
March 9, 2020: Release of "Godzilla" Music Video
On March 9, 2020, the music video for "Godzilla" was released on Lyrical Lemonade's YouTube channel.
March 11, 2020: Music to Be Murdered By Certified Gold
On March 11, 2020, Eminem's album Music to Be Murdered By was certified Gold by the RIAA.
April 2020: Home Invasion
In April 2020, Matthew David Hughes broke into Eminem's house in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.
July 9, 2020: Collaboration Announcement with Kid Cudi
On July 9, 2020, Kid Cudi's daughter Vada announced that he would release a song with Eminem titled "The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady" the following Friday.
December 18, 2020: Release of Music to Be Murdered By – Side B
On December 18, 2020, Eminem released a deluxe edition titled Music to Be Murdered By – Side B, featuring a bonus disc with sixteen new tracks, without prior announcement.
2020: Eminem's charitable contributions during COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Eminem donated a pair of rare Air Jordan 4 Retro Eminem Carhartt shoes for a raffle to benefit COVID-19 relief and donated spaghetti meals to healthcare workers.
2020: Release of 'Music to Be Murdered By'
In 2020, Eminem released 'Music to Be Murdered By', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200.
2020: Initial Home Invasion
Matthew David Hughes initially broke into Eminem's house in 2020.
September 29, 2021: Eminem opens Mom's Spaghetti restaurant in Detroit
On September 29, 2021, Eminem and Union Joints opened a spaghetti restaurant called Mom's Spaghetti at 2131 Woodward Ave in Detroit, referencing his song "Lose Yourself".
September 30, 2021: Eminem Featured on "Last One Standing"
On September 30, 2021, Eminem was featured alongside Polo G and Mozzy on Skylar Grey's song "Last One Standing" for the soundtrack of the film Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
October 30, 2021: Performance at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
On October 30, 2021, Eminem performed with LL Cool J at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
2021: Hughes Plea Agreement
In 2021, Matthew David Hughes pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion in exchange for dismissal of other charges and was sentenced to probation and time served.
February 13, 2022: Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Performance
On February 13, 2022, Eminem performed at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige.
June 24, 2022: Release of "From the D to the LBC" and Reconciliation with Snoop Dogg
On June 24, 2022, Eminem and Snoop Dogg released the song "From the D to the LBC" and publicly reconciled.
July 11, 2022: Announcement of Curtain Call 2
On July 11, 2022, Eminem announced his second greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2.
August 5, 2022: Release of Curtain Call 2
On August 5, 2022, Curtain Call 2, the sequel to 2005's Curtain Call: The Hits, was released, including "The King and I", "From the D 2 the LBC", and a new track "Is This Love ('09)" featuring 50 Cent.
November 2022: Mother's Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
In November 2022, Eminem's mother publicly paid tribute to him when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2022: Eminem at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
At the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Eminem named over 100 artists from hip-hop's golden age who influenced him.
2022: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2022, Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2022: Christian Lyrics in Remix of "Use This Gospel"
In 2022, on the remix of Kanye West and DJ Khaled's track "Use This Gospel", Eminem delivered explicitly Christian lyrics, thanking Jesus and rapping about salvation.
2022: Bob Dylan praises Eminem
In a 2022 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Bob Dylan praised Eminem.
July 2023: Shady Records Signs Ez Mil
In July 2023, Eminem's Shady Records signed rapper Ez Mil in a joint deal with Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.
August 4, 2023: Release of "Realest" Featuring Eminem
On August 4, 2023, Ez Mil released the song "Realest", featuring Eminem. In the track, Eminem addresses comments from Melle Mel.
August 30, 2023: Denouncement in Jacksonville Shooting Manifesto
On August 30, 2023, it was revealed that Ryan Palmeter, the perpetrator of the 2023 Jacksonville shooting, denounced Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly in his manifesto for their involvement in rap.
2023: Eminem Launches "Mom's Spaghetti" Jarred Pasta Sauce
In 2023, Eminem announced the launch of a "Mom's Spaghetti" jarred pasta sauce.
2023: Cease and Desist Letter to Vivek Ramaswamy
In 2023, Eminem sent a cease and desist letter to Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy requesting that he stop performing "Lose Yourself" at campaign events.
March 19, 2024: Dr. Dre Announces New Eminem Album
During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 19, 2024, Dr. Dre stated that Eminem intended to release a new album that year.
May 31, 2024: Release of "Houdini"
On May 31, 2024, Eminem released the lead single, "Houdini", from the upcoming album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The song topped charts in many countries.
June 28, 2024: Eminem teases "Tobey" single
On June 28, 2024, Eminem posted a teaser for the album's second single, titled "Tobey" and featuring Detroit rappers Big Sean and BabyTron.
July 12, 2024: Eminem releases concept album
On July 12, 2024, Eminem's concept album was released through Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. It became his eleventh number-one album on the Billboard 200, ending Taylor Swift’s chart run and was met with mixed reviews.
August 2024: Second Arrest of Hughes
In August 2024, Matthew David Hughes returned to Eminem's property and was arrested again.
August 31, 2024: LL Cool J releases "Murdergram Deux" featuring Eminem
On August 31, 2024, LL Cool J released the single "Murdergram Deux", featuring Eminem, marking their first collaboration.
October 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris at Detroit Rally
In October 2024, during the United States presidential election, Eminem appeared at a rally in Detroit, endorsing Kamala Harris and emphasizing the importance of voter turnout in Michigan.
December 2024: Death of Eminem's Mother
Eminem's mother died due to complications from lung cancer in December 2024.
December 2024: Eminem features on Snoop Dogg's album, Missionary
In December 2024, Eminem featured on the track "Gunz N Smoke" from Snoop Dogg's album, Missionary, alongside 50 Cent.
2024: Death of Deborah "Debbie" Nelson
In 2024, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, Eminem's mother, passed away.
2024: Eminem Opens MTV Video Music Awards
In 2024, Eminem opened the MTV Video Music Awards with a self-referential performance of “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me.”
2024: Release of 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)'
In 2024, Eminem released 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200.
2024: Sobriety Maintenance
In 2024, Eminem revealed in interviews that maintaining sobriety remains a daily challenge but credited his family and fans for continued support.
March 14, 2025: Became a Grandfather
Through his daughter Hailie, Eminem became a grandfather to a grandson born on March 14, 2025.
May 2025: Eminem Wins Awards at American Music Awards
In May 2025, Eminem won Favorite Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) at the 2025 American Music Awards.
May 2025: Hughes Convicted
In May 2025, Matthew David Hughes was convicted of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking, stemming from the 2020 and 2024 incidents; Eminem testified during the trial.
June 2025: "Animals (Pt. I)" collaboration released
In June 2025, the collaboration track "Animals (Pt. I)" with JID was released.
July 2025: Eminem announces Stans documentary film release
In July 2025, Eminem announced the release of the documentary film Stans, focusing on his career and rise to fame through the perspective of his fans, along with the release of the official soundtrack.
2025: Eminem's cameo in Happy Gilmore 2
Eminem's friendship with Funny People co-star Adam Sandler was one of the reasons he made a cameo in the latter's 2025 sequel film Happy Gilmore 2.
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