History of Eminem in Timeline
Eminem, or Marshall Mathers III, is a highly influential American rapper, songwriter, and producer. He is celebrated for popularizing hip-hop in Middle America and challenging racial barriers in the music industry. His controversial work in the late 90s and early 2000s made him a polarizing figure, yet he is seen as a voice for the American underclass. Eminem is known for his conscious lyrics, addressing political criticism and social commentary, and his exceptional rap flow.
1951: Birth of Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr.
In 1951, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr., Eminem's father, was born.
1955: Birth of Deborah Nelson
In 1955, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, Eminem's mother, was born.
1969: Reference to UK Chart History
In 2010, it was noted that "Love the Way You Lie" did not reach number one in the UK, marking the first time since 1969 that the bestselling single of the year did not top the charts.
October 17, 1972: Eminem's Birth
On October 17, 1972, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, to parents Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. and Deborah "Debbie" Nelson.
1982: Lawsuit Filed After Assault
In 1982, Eminem's mother, Debbie, filed a lawsuit against the public school after D'Angelo Bailey severely injured Eminem's head in an assault.
1984: Michael Jackson's Hair Incident
In 1984, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire during the filming of a commercial. This incident was later parodied in Eminem's "Just Lose It" music video, sparking controversy in 2004.
1986: Birth of Nathan Kane Samara
In 1986, Eminem's mother had a son named Nathan "Nate" Kane Samara with her then-boyfriend Fred Samara.
1987: Kim Scott moves in with Eminem and his mother
In 1987, Debbie allowed runaway Kimberly Anne "Kim" Scott to stay at their home.
1988: Formation of New Jacks
In 1988, Eminem, using the stage name MC Double M, formed his first group, New Jacks, and created a self-titled demo tape with DJ Butter Fingers.
1989: Joining Bassmint Productions
In 1989, New Jacks joined Bassmint Productions.
January 14, 1991: Relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott Began
On January 14, 1991, Eminem began an on-and-off relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott.
1991: Death of Ronnie Polkingharn
In 1991, following the suicide of his uncle, Ronnie Polkingharn, 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: Birth of Hailie Jade
On December 25, 1995, Eminem's only biological child, Hailie Jade, was born.
1995: Signing with F.B.T. Productions
In 1995, Eminem 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: Formation of D12
In 1996, Eminem and Proof teamed up with four other rappers to form The Dirty Dozen (D12).
1996: Release of Infinite and Commercial Failure
In 1996, Eminem recorded his debut album Infinite for Web Entertainment, which was a commercial failure upon release.
1996: Release of Infinite
In 1996, Eminem released his debut album, Infinite.
March 1997: Fired From Gilbert's Lodge for the Last Time
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: Rap Olympics Competition
In 1997, Eminem competed in the 1997 Rap Olympics, where he placed second. After the competition, Dean Geistlinger gave a copy of The Slim Shady EP to Jimmy Iovine who then played it for Dr. Dre.
1997: Development of Slim Shady Alter Ego and Recording of Slim Shady EP
In 1997, Eminem developed his Slim Shady alter ego and recorded the Slim Shady EP, released that winter by Web Entertainment.
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 signed to Aftermath and Interscope.
March 1998: Featured in The Source's "Unsigned Hype" Column
In March 1998, Eminem was featured in hip-hop magazine The Source in its "Unsigned Hype" column.
1998: Extra in Korn Music Video
In 1998, Eminem appeared as an extra in the Korn music video for "Got the Life", during which he gave the band a demo tape.
1998: Meeting with Necro
In 1998, New York rapper Necro met Eminem and gave him a CD with the beat to what eventually became the beat for the song "Black Helicopters" by rap group Non-Phixion.
1998: Formation of Bad Meets Evil
In 1998, the duo Bad Meets Evil was formed by Eminem and Royce da 5'9". In 2010, Eminem again began collaborating with Royce da 5'9" on their first EP as Bad Meets Evil.
February 1999: Release of The Slim Shady LP
In February 1999, Eminem released The Slim Shady LP, which became one of the year's most popular albums. The album was accompanied by controversy over its lyrics.
June 14, 1999: Marriage to Kim Scott
On June 14, 1999, Eminem married Kim Scott.
1999: Starts Shady Records
After releasing The Slim Shady LP, Eminem started his own record label, Shady Records, in late 1999, with manager Paul Rosenberg.
1999: Recording The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem recorded The Marshall Mathers LP from 1999 to 2000.
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 Avoidance of Drug Use in "My Name Is"
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: Shady Records Founded
In late 1999, following his multiplatinum record sales, Interscope offered Eminem his own label, leading him and Paul Rosenberg to found Shady Records.
May 2000: Release of The Marshall Mathers LP
In May 2000, Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP, which sold 1.76 million copies in its first week, breaking US records.
July 2000: Appearing on the Cover of The Source
In July 2000, Eminem was the first white artist to appear on the cover of The Source.
November 21, 2000: Publication of Angry Blonde
On November 21, 2000, Eminem published Angry Blonde, a non-fiction book featuring commentary on his songs and previously unpublished photographs.
2000: Artist of the Decade
Eminem was named Billboard's Artist of the Decade, from 2000 to 2009.
2000: Assault Charge
In 2000, Eminem faced an assault charge stemming from an incident involving a bouncer he saw kissing his wife, which became a theme examined in his later album, The Eminem Show.
2000: Appearances on Up in Smoke Tour and Family Values Tour
In 2000, Eminem participated in the Up in Smoke Tour and the Family Values Tour. He also headlined the Anger Management Tour alongside Papa Roach, Ludacris, and Xzibit, marking a significant presence in the music scene.
2000: Release of The Marshall Mathers LP
In 2000, Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP, which became a worldwide success, selling over one million copies in a single week.
2000: Release of "The Way I Am"
The autobiography published in 2008 is named after his 2000 song "The Way I Am".
October 5, 2001: Divorce from Kim Scott
On October 5, 2001, Eminem and Kim Scott divorced.
2001: Release of Devil's Night by D12
In 2001 D12's debut album, Devil's Night, was released.
2001: Rehearsal with Elton John for Grammy Awards
In 2001, Elton John rehearsed with Eminem for the "Stan" duet at the Grammy Awards and expressed feeling goosebumps, comparing him to Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin.
2001: Role in The Wash
In 2001, Eminem had a small role in the film The Wash.
2001: Performance with Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards
In 2001, Eminem performed with Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards ceremony. This performance was controversial due to Eminem's lyrics being considered homophobic by GLAAD, who condemned John's decision to perform with him. The performance was also the source of significant media attention. Eminem was also the only guest artist to appear on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint.
May 2002: Release of The Eminem Show
In May 2002, The Eminem Show was released. The album reached number one on the charts and sold over 1.332 million copies in its first full week. The album examines Eminem's rise to fame, his relationships, and his status in the hip-hop community, and was the bestselling album of 2002.
2002: Comparison to John Lennon
In 2002, Alan Light compared Eminem to John Lennon in Spin magazine.
2002: Development of Drug Addiction
In 2002, Eminem developed a drug addiction during the production of 8 Mile, initially using Ambien to combat insomnia caused by working long hours.
2002: Relationship with Mariah Carey
In 2002, Eminem discussed being in a relationship with singer Mariah Carey, though she later denied they dated.
2002: Hollywood Debut 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, selling over one million copies in a single week and becoming the best-selling album worldwide of 2002 and the best selling hip-hop album of all time.
2002: Signing 50 Cent
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 Winning Academy Award
In 2002, Eminem starred in the film 8 Mile and received critical acclaim. His song "Lose Yourself" from the soundtrack won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making him the first hip-hop act to ever win the award.
2002: Academy Award Win for "Lose Yourself"
In 2002, Eminem won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the film 8 Mile, becoming the first hip-hop artist to receive the award.
2002: Stephen Hill's Comments
In 2002, Stephen Hill, vice president of BET, made comments about Eminem.
2002: Comparison to William Shakespeare and Bob Dylan
In 2002, the BBC compared the perception of Eminem to that of Bob Dylan, noting the intense academic scrutiny of his work as a reflection of social injustice.
2002: Eminem Show best selling album
In 2010, Eminem's album Recovery joined 2002's bestseller The Eminem Show, marking two worldwide year-end number-one albums for the artist.
December 8, 2003: Secret Service investigation regarding threatening lyrics
On December 8, 2003, the United States Secret Service investigated Eminem for lyrics in "We As Americans" where he said "I'd rather see the president dead". The song was later released on a bonus CD with the deluxe edition of Encore.
2003: "Weird Al" Yankovic's Parody of "Lose Yourself"
In 2003, "Weird Al" Yankovic created "Couch Potato" as a parody of Eminem's song "Lose Yourself". Eminem initially halted the video production, leading to irony when Michael Jackson protested Eminem's "Just Lose It" video in 2004.
2003: Academy Award Win for "Lose Yourself"
In 2003, Eminem won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile soundtrack.
October 12, 2004: Michael Jackson's Displeasure with "Just Lose It" Video
On October 12, 2004, Michael Jackson contacted Steve Harvey's radio show to express his displeasure with Eminem's "Just Lose It" music video, which parodied Jackson's child molestation trial, plastic surgery, and the 1984 hair-burning incident. The controversy led to varied reactions, including BET ceasing to play the video.
October 25, 2004: Release of "Mosh" music video
On October 25, 2004, a week before the U.S. Presidential election, Eminem released the music video for "Mosh" online. The video depicted Eminem leading a group of Bush-administration victims to register to vote and was altered post-election to show them invading the White House.
2004: Release of Protest Song "Mosh"
Ahead of the 2004 United States presidential election, Eminem released the protest song "Mosh", which criticized then-President George W. Bush, although he did not endorse Democratic nominee John Kerry.
2004: Release of D12 World
In 2004, D12 reunited for their second album, D12 World, which included the hit singles "My Band" and "How Come".
2004: Co-Executive Producer of 2Pac's Album
In 2004, Eminem co-executive produced 2Pac's posthumous album, Loyal to the Game, with Afeni Shakur.
2004: Shady National Convention
In 2004, Eminem promoted his radio station at the "Shady National Convention" in New York City, where Donald Trump endorsed him.
2004: Release of Encore and Hiatus
In 2004, Eminem released Encore and subsequently took a hiatus due to struggles with prescription drug addiction.
December 6, 2005: Release of Curtain Call: The Hits
On December 6, 2005, Curtain Call: The Hits, a greatest hits album, was released by Aftermath Entertainment. It sold nearly 441,000 copies in the U.S. in its first week, marking Eminem's fourth consecutive number-one album on the Billboard Hot 200.
2005: Signing Bobby Creekwater and Cashis
In 2005, Eminem signed Atlanta rapper Bobby Creekwater and West Coast rapper Cashis to Shady Records.
January 14, 2006: Brief Remarriage to Kim Scott
On January 14, 2006, Eminem and Kim Scott briefly remarried before filing 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: Release of Eminem Presents: The Re-Up
On December 5, 2006, the compilation album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up was released on Shady Records, intended to introduce Stat Quo, Cashis and Bobby Creekwater.
December 19, 2006: Finalization of Divorce and Joint Custody Agreement
On December 19, 2006, Eminem and Kim Scott's divorce was finalized, and they agreed to joint custody of their daughter, Hailie.
September 2007: Eminem says he is "in limbo" regarding new album release
In September 2007, Eminem expressed uncertainty about releasing another album in an interview with New York radio station WQHT.
December 2007: Hospitalization After Methadone Overdose
In December 2007, Eminem was hospitalized after an accidental methadone overdose. He had obtained the pills from a dealer who told him they were "just like Vicodin, and easier on [your] liver".
2007: Jackson and Sony buy Famous Music
In 2007, Michael Jackson and Sony acquired Famous Music from Viacom, granting Jackson the rights to songs by Eminem and other artists.
April 20, 2008: Sobriety Date
Eminem has been sober since April 20, 2008, with Elton John serving as a mentor during his recovery.
September 2008: Eminem Concentrating on Production
In September 2008, Eminem mentioned on his Shade 45 Sirius channel that he was focusing on producing tracks to improve his skills.
October 21, 2008: Publication of 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: Consideration for Role in Jumper
In 2008, Eminem was considered for the lead role in the film Jumper.
March 5, 2009: Announcement of Two New Albums
On March 5, 2009, it was announced via press release that Eminem would release two new albums that year, with Relapse being the first.
2009: Artist of the Decade
Eminem was named Billboard's Artist of the Decade, from 2000 to 2009.
2009: Recording of Recovery Album
From 2009 to 2010, Eminem recorded his album Recovery.
2009: Expressed Support for Barack Obama
In 2009, Eminem expressed support for Barack Obama in an interview.
2009: Cameo Appearance 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, signaling his return to the music scene.
April 14, 2010: Announcement of "Recovery" Album
On April 14, 2010, Eminem announced that he changed the title of his new album to "Recovery", dispelling rumors of "Relapse 2".
June 2010: The Home & Home Tour Announcement
In June 2010, Eminem and Jay-Z announced The Home & Home Tour, performing together in Detroit and New York City. Due to high demand, additional shows were added.
November 21, 2010: Recovery Sales Milestone
By November 21, 2010, Eminem's album Recovery had sold three million copies in the U.S. and became the bestselling album worldwide in 2010.
December 2010: "Great Eminem Recovery" on Billboard's Top 25
In December 2010, Billboard recognized the "Great Eminem Recovery" as number one on its Top 25 Music Moments of 2010. It was also announced that "Space Bound" would be the fourth single from Recovery.
2010: Bad Meets Evil Collaboration
In 2010, Eminem and Royce da 5'9" began collaborating on their first EP as Bad Meets Evil, a duo formed in 1998.
2010: Release of Recovery
In 2010, Eminem released Recovery, which became the best-selling album worldwide of 2010.
2010: Release and Success of Recovery Album
In 2010, Eminem released Recovery. It quickly topped charts, selling 741,000 copies in the U.S. during its first week and becoming his sixth consecutive U.S. number-one album, marking a significant success.
2010: Statement on Movie Roles
In a 2010 interview with Jonathan Ross, Eminem stated that music is his passion and primary focus, but did not rule out future movie roles.
2010: Denial of Renewed Relationship with Kim Scott
In early 2010, Eminem denied tabloid reports that he and Kim Scott had renewed their romantic relationship, though his representative confirmed they remained friendly.
March 2011: Diamond Certification of Albums
In March 2011, The Eminem Show and The Marshall Mathers LP were certified diamond by the RIAA. This made 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 and sold 21 million copies worldwide.
April 8, 2011: Feature 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" premiered 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 trailer for the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts.
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 Billboard 200 chart.
2013: Release of "Headlights" Apologizing to His Mother
In 2013, Eminem released the song "Headlights", in which he reiterated his love for his mother and apologized to her for some of the lyrics from his earlier songs, including "Cleanin' Out My Closet".
2013: Consideration for Role in Elysium
In 2013, Eminem was considered for the lead role in the film Elysium.
2013: Demolition of Childhood Home
In 2013, the State of Michigan demolished Eminem's childhood home after it was damaged by arson.
2014: Cameo Appearance in The Interview
In 2014, Eminem had a cameo appearance in the film The Interview.
July 1, 2015: Eminem's interview on Beats 1
On July 1, 2015, Eminem was the first interview of Zane Lowe in Beats 1. The interview was streamed online on the Beats 1 radio.
October 19, 2016: Eminem released a new song "Campaign Speech"
On October 19, 2016, Eminem released "Campaign Speech", a political hip-hop song, and announced he was working on a new album.
November 17, 2016: Eminem released a remastered version of 'Infinite'
On November 17, 2016, Eminem released a remastered version of 'Infinite' on his YouTube VEVO channel.
November 22, 2016: Eminem released trailer for 'Partners in Rhyme: The True Story of Infinite'
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"
Eminem returned to overt political expression during the 2016 United States presidential election with the release of "Campaign Speech", a freestyle attacking Republican candidate Donald Trump.
February 2017: Eminem appeared on Big Sean's album I Decided.
In February 2017, Eminem appeared on "No Favors", a track from Big Sean's album I Decided. In the song, Eminem mentions President Donald Trump and Ann Coulter, leading to controversy.
October 2017: Eminem and Paul Rosenberg teased Revival album
Beginning in late October 2017, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg teased the title of his next album, Revival, through advertisements for a fake medication of the same name.
December 15, 2017: Revival album released
On December 15, 2017, Eminem's album Revival was released, despite an online leak two days prior.
2017: Reference to the Las Vegas Shooting
Eminem's 2020 song "Darkness" references the 2017 Las Vegas shooting and ends with a call for stricter gun control laws.
2017: Eminem's BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher
In 2017, Eminem participated in the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher, delivering a freestyle called "The Storm", criticizing Trump and his administration.
2017: Performance of "The Storm" at BET Hip Hop Awards
In 2017, Eminem performed another anti-Trump freestyle, "The Storm", at the BET Hip Hop Awards, supporting Colin Kaepernick and the national anthem protests.
2017: Release of Revival
In 2017, Eminem released Revival, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.
2017: Mom's Spaghetti Pop-Up in Detroit
In 2017, Mom's Spaghetti was previously a pop-up in Detroit.
2017: Regret Over Trump Collaboration
On his album Revival, released in 2017, Eminem expressed his regret at having collaborated with Donald Trump.
January 5, 2018: "River" single released
On January 5, 2018, the second single from Revival, "River", featuring Ed Sheeran, was released.
August 31, 2018: Kamikaze album released
On August 31, 2018, Eminem released his tenth studio album and first surprise album, Kamikaze, just eight months after Revival. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Eminem's ninth consecutive album to do so.
October 15, 2018: Eminem performed "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: Eminem released freestyle "Kick Off"
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 Billboard 200 chart.
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 released
On February 23, 2019, Eminem released a re-issue of The Slim Shady LP, including acapellas, instrumentals, and radio edits, to mark its 20th anniversary.
2019: Death of Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr.
In 2019, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr., Eminem's father, passed away.
2019: Previous Attempt to Break Into Eminem's Home
In 2019, Matthew David Hughes had previously pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rochester Hills home in search of Eminem.
January 17, 2020: Music to Be Murdered By album released
On January 17, 2020, Eminem released another surprise album, Music to Be Murdered By, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
February 9, 2020: Eminem performed "Lose Yourself" at the 92nd Academy Awards
On February 9, 2020, Eminem performed "Lose Yourself" at the 92nd Academy Awards.
March 9, 2020: "Godzilla" music video released
On March 9, 2020, the music video for "Godzilla" was released via Lyrical Lemonade's YouTube channel.
March 11, 2020: Music to Be Murdered By certified Gold by the RIAA
On March 11, 2020, Music to Be Murdered By was certified Gold by the RIAA.
April 2020: Home Invasion by Matthew David Hughes
In April 2020, Matthew David Hughes broke into Eminem's house, stating he was there to kill him. Hughes was later charged with multiple offenses.
July 9, 2020: Kid Cudi announced a song with Eminem
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: Music to Be Murdered By – Side B released
On December 18, 2020, Eminem released a deluxe edition of Music to Be Murdered By titled Side B without prior announcement. It featured a bonus disc with sixteen new tracks.
2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Eminem donated rare Air Jordan 4 Retro Eminem Carhartt shoes and spaghetti meals to support relief efforts.
2020: Release of Music to Be Murdered By
In 2020, Eminem released Music to Be Murdered By, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.
2020: Initial Home Invasion Incident
In 2020, Matthew David Hughes broke into Eminem's house, stating he was there to kill him. Eminem testified about the intrusion during the trial in 2025.
September 29, 2021: Opening of Mom's Spaghetti Restaurant
On September 29, 2021, Eminem and Union Joints opened a spaghetti restaurant called Mom's Spaghetti in Detroit.
September 30, 2021: Eminem featured on Skylar Grey's song
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: Eminem performed with LL Cool J at the 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 Pleads Guilty
In 2021, Matthew David Hughes pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion and was sentenced to probation and time served.
February 13, 2022: Eminem performed at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show
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: Eminem and Snoop Dogg released "From the D to the LBC"
On June 24, 2022, Eminem and Snoop Dogg released the song "From the D to the LBC" and publicly reconciled.
July 11, 2022: Eminem announced Curtain Call 2
On July 11, 2022, Eminem announced his second greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2, a sequel to 2005's Curtain Call: The Hits.
August 5, 2022: Curtain Call 2 released
On August 5, 2022, Eminem's greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2, was released. It includes collaborations and soundtrack songs.
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: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
At the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Eminem named over 100 artists who influenced him.
2022: Christian Lyrics on "Use This Gospel" Remix
In 2022, Eminem delivered explicitly Christian lyrics on the remix of Kanye West and DJ Khaled's track "Use This Gospel", thanking Jesus and rapping about salvation, which topped the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
2022: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2022, Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2022: Praise from Bob Dylan
In a 2022 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Bob Dylan praised Eminem.
July 2023: Shady Records signed rapper 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: Ez Mil released the song "Realest", featuring Eminem
On August 4, 2023, Ez Mil released the song "Realest", featuring Eminem, in which Eminem responds to comments from Melle Mel and the Game.
August 30, 2023: Denouncement by Jacksonville Shooter
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, prior to committing a racially motivated shooting.
2023: Launch of 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 announced Eminem's new album on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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: "Houdini" lead single released
On May 31, 2024, Eminem released "Houdini", the lead single from his upcoming album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
June 28, 2024: Teaser for "Tobey"
On June 28, 2024, Eminem posted a teaser for the album's second single, titled "Tobey," featuring Big Sean and BabyTron.
July 12, 2024: Album Release
On July 12, 2024, Eminem's concept album was released through Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records, becoming his eleventh number-one album on the Billboard 200.
August 2024: Hughes Returns to Eminem's Property and is Arrested Again
In August 2024, Matthew David Hughes returned to Eminem's property and was arrested again.
August 31, 2024: Release of "Murdergram Deux"
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 2024 United States presidential election, Eminem publicly endorsed Kamala Harris at a rally in Detroit, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout in Michigan and supporting Harris's stance on civil liberties and freedom of expression.
December 2024: Feature on "Gunz N Smoke"
In December 2024, Eminem was featured on the track "Gunz N Smoke" from Snoop Dogg's album Missionary, alongside 50 Cent.
December 2024: Death of Eminem's Mother
In December 2024, Eminem's mother died due to complications from lung cancer.
2024: Death of Deborah Nelson
In 2024, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, Eminem's mother, passed away.
2024: MTV Video Music Awards Performance
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 Billboard 200 chart.
May 2025: American Music Awards Win
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 American Music Awards.
May 2025: Hughes Convicted of Home Invasion and Stalking
In May 2025, Matthew David Hughes was convicted of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking, stemming from the 2020 and 2024 incidents and sentenced to 15 to 35 years in prison, plus 3½ years to be served consecutively.
June 2025: Collaboration Release with JID
In June 2025, Eminem's collaboration with JID, "Animals (Pt. I)", was released.
July 2025: Announcement of "Stans" Documentary
In July 2025, Eminem announced the release of the documentary film "Stans", focusing on his career and rise to fame through the eyes of his fans.
October 13, 2025: Adoption announcement
On October 13, 2025, it was revealed that Eminem's adopted daughter Alaina was expecting her first child with her husband Matt Moeller.
2025: Cameo appearance in Happy Gilmore 2
In 2025, Eminem had a cameo appearance in the film Happy Gilmore 2.
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