History of Eminem in Timeline
Eminem, also known as Marshall Mathers III, is a highly influential American rapper, songwriter, producer, and executive. Recognized as one of the greatest rappers ever, he is credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America and increasing the acceptance of white rappers. Though his early work generated controversy, Eminem became a voice for popular angst in lower-income America. He is known for his conscious rap, often featuring political criticism and social commentary, as well as his distinctive rap flow.
1951: Birth of Eminem's Father, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr.
In 1951, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr., Eminem's father, was born. He passed away in 2019.
1955: Birth of Eminem's Mother, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson
In 1955, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, Eminem's mother, was born. She passed away in 2024.
1969: "Love the Way You Lie" performance in United Kingdom
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 this had happened in the UK since 1969.
October 17, 1972: Eminem's Birth
On October 17, 1972, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, famously known as Eminem, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He would later become an influential American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive.
1982: Lawsuit Filed After Assault
In 1982, Eminem's mother, Debbie, filed a lawsuit against the public school after Eminem was injured in an assault by a bully named D'Angelo Bailey.
1984: Reference to Michael Jackson's hair fire incident
In 1984, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire during the filming of a commercial, an incident parodied in Eminem's "Just Lose It" music video in 2004.
1986: Birth of Eminem's Half-Brother, Nathan
In 1986, Eminem's mother had a son named Nathan "Nate" Kane Samara with her then-boyfriend Fred Samara.
1987: Ranking Among Greatest MCs
Between 1987 and 2007, About.com ranked Eminem 7th on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time.
1987: Kim Scott Moves In
In 1987, Nelson allowed Kimberly Anne "Kim" Scott to stay at their home, marking the beginning of her connection with Eminem.
1988: Formation of New Jacks
In 1988, Eminem, using the stage name MC Double M, formed his first group, New Jacks, and made demo tape recordings with DJ Butter Fingers.
1989: Joining Bassmint Productions
In 1989, New Jacks joined Bassmint Productions, setting the stage for future collaborations.
January 14, 1991: Began on-and-off relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott
On January 14, 1991, Eminem began an on-and-off relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott, whom he met in high school. Scott and her twin sister had moved in with Eminem and his mother when he was 15.
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 daughter, 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 was signed to Jeff and Mark Bass' F.B.T. Productions, marking a significant step in his career.
1995: Release of Soul Intent Single
In 1995, Soul Intent, featuring Eminem and Proof, released a two-track single on cassette.
1996: Formation of D12
In 1996, Eminem and Proof teamed up with four other rappers to form The Dirty Dozen (D12).
1996: Recording and Release of 'Infinite'
In 1996, Eminem recorded and released his debut album 'Infinite' for Web Entertainment, which was a commercial failure.
1996: Release of 'Infinite' and Initial Career Steps
In 1996, Eminem released his debut album, 'Infinite'. During this time, his style was inspired by Nas and AZ.
March 1997: Firing from Gilbert's Lodge and Living in Poverty
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.', marking a significant step in the group's career.
1997: Rap Olympics Competition
In 1997, Eminem competed in the Rap Olympics, a nationwide battle rap competition, and placed second. After this, an Interscope Records intern requested a copy of the Slim Shady EP, which was then sent to Jimmy Iovine.
1997: Development of Slim Shady Alter Ego and Recording of 'Slim Shady EP'
In 1997, Eminem developed the Slim Shady alter ego and recorded his debut EP, 'the Slim Shady EP', which was later released that winter.
1997: Release of 'Slim Shady EP'
In 1997, Eminem released the extended play 'Slim Shady EP'.
March 9, 1998: Signing with Aftermath and Interscope
On March 9, 1998, Eminem signed with Aftermath and Interscope, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
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: Extra in the Korn music video for "Got the Life"
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: Necro Gave Eminem the beat to what eventually became the beat for "Black Helicopters"
In 1998, New York rapper Necro gave Eminem a CD with the beat to what eventually became the beat for the song "Black Helicopters" by rap group Non-Phixion.
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. It sparked controversy due to its lyrical content.
June 14, 1999: Marriage to Kim Scott
On June 14, 1999, Eminem married Kim Scott.
1999: Shady Records founded
Following Eminem's success, Interscope offered him his own label. He and Paul Rosenberg founded Shady Records in late 1999.
1999: Recording of The Marshall Mathers LP
From 1999 to 2000, Eminem recorded The Marshall Mathers LP, an album that would later break sales records.
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: Starting Shady Records
In late 1999, Eminem started his own record label, Shady Records, with his manager Paul Rosenberg.
May 2000: Release of The Marshall Mathers LP
In May 2000, The Marshall Mathers LP was released, selling 1.76 million copies in its first week and breaking U.S. records.
July 2000: Eminem 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 unpublished photographs.
2000: Artist of the Decade Award
Billboard named Eminem the "Artist of the Decade (2000–2009)".
2000: Bestselling Artist of the Decade
Eminem was the bestselling music artist from 2000 to 2009 in the U.S. according to Nielsen SoundScan.
2000: Up in Smoke Tour and Family Values Tour, Anger Management Tour
In 2000, Eminem joined 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 sold over one million copies in a single week.
2000: Assault charge incident
In 2000, an assault charge was brought against Eminem by a bouncer he saw kissing his wife, which was later addressed in The Eminem Show.
October 5, 2001: Divorce from Kim Scott
On October 5, 2001, Eminem and Kim Scott divorced.
2001: D12's debut album, Devil's Night, was released.
In 2001 D12's debut album, Devil's Night, was released.
2001: Release of 'Devil's Night' by D12
In 2001, D12 released their first album 'Devil's Night'.
2001: Rehearsal with Eminem for the "Stan" duet at the Grammy Awards
In 2001, Elton John said about his rehearsal with Eminem for the "Stan" duet at the Grammy Awards, that Eminem was amazing and a true poet of his time.
2001: Small role in The Wash
In 2001, Eminem had a small role in the film The Wash.
2001: Performance with Elton John at the Grammy Awards
In 2001, Eminem performed with Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards ceremony. This performance was controversial due to Eminem's homophobic lyrics, leading to protests by GLAAD. Eminem was also the only guest artist on Jay-Z's album 'The Blueprint', producing and rapping on the song "Renegade".
May 2002: Release of The Eminem Show
In May 2002, Eminem released 'The Eminem Show', which achieved great success, reaching number one on the charts and selling over 1.332 million copies in its first full week. It examined Eminem's rise to fame and other aspects of his life.
2002: Relationship with Mariah Carey
In 2002, Eminem claimed to be in a relationship with singer Mariah Carey, although she denied that they dated.
2002: Hollywood debut in 8 Mile
In 2002, Eminem made his Hollywood debut in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile and recorded several new songs for the soundtrack.
2002: Release of 'The Eminem Show'
In 2002, Eminem released 'The Eminem Show', which sold over one million copies in a single week and became the best-selling album worldwide in 2002 and the best-selling hip-hop album of all time.
2002: 50 Cent signed to Shady Records
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 an Academy Award
In 2002, Eminem starred in the drama film '8 Mile' and received critical acclaim for his role. He also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the movie's soundtrack, making him the first hip-hop act to win the award.
2002: Academy Award for Best Original Song
In 2002, Eminem won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from 8 Mile, making him the first rapper to receive the award.
2002: Eminem as a modern-day William Shakespeare
In 2002, the BBC noted that the perception of Eminem as a "modern-day William Shakespeare" was comparable to the reception of Bob Dylan, citing intense academic scrutiny of his work and vivid portrayals of disenfranchised lives.
2002: Recovery joins The Eminem Show as bestselling album worldwide
In 2010, Recovery joined 2002's The Eminem Show as the best selling album worldwide, giving Eminem two year-end number one albums.
December 8, 2003: Secret Service investigation regarding "We As Americans" lyrics
On December 8, 2003, the United States Secret Service investigated Eminem for lyrics in "We As Americans" that were perceived as threatening the President of the United States.
2003: "Weird Al" Yankovic's comments on Jackson's protest
In 2003, Eminem allegedly halted production on the video for "Weird Al" Yankovic's parody of "Lose Yourself", leading Yankovic to comment on Michael Jackson's protest against Eminem's "Just Lose It" video in 2004.
2003: Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself"
In 2003, Eminem won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile soundtrack. He was absent from the ceremony, and co-composer Luis Resto accepted the award.
2003: "Smack You", a diss track aimed at Ja Rule and Suge Knight was recorded
In 2003, the diss track "Smack You", aimed at Ja Rule and Suge Knight, was recorded.
October 12, 2004: Michael Jackson's response to "Just Lose It" video
On October 12, 2004, Michael Jackson voiced his displeasure with Eminem's "Just Lose It" music video, which parodied Jackson's child molestation trial, plastic surgery, and an incident where his hair caught fire in 1984. Many friends and supporters of Jackson criticized the video, resulting in Black Entertainment Television ceasing to play it.
October 25, 2004: Release of "Mosh" music video
On October 25, 2004, Eminem released the music video for "Mosh" on the Internet, a week before the 2004 U.S. Presidential election. The video criticized President George W. Bush. Also in 2004, Eminem launched Shade 45, a satellite music channel, on Sirius radio.
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, although he did not endorse Democratic nominee John Kerry.
2004: D12's second album, D12 World, was released
In 2004, D12 reunited for their second album, D12 World, which included the hit singles "My Band" and "How Come".
2004: Shady National Convention
In 2004, Eminem promoted his 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' before taking a hiatus due to struggles with prescription drug addiction.
2004: Co-executive producer of 2Pac's posthumous album Loyal to the Game
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 the greatest hits album 'Curtain Call: The Hits' by Aftermath Entertainment, which sold nearly 441,000 copies in the U.S. in its first week. Eminem also hinted at taking a break from his career as an artist.
2005: Bobby Creekwater and Cashis Signed to Shady Records
In 2005, Eminem signed another Atlanta rapper, Bobby Creekwater, and West Coast rapper Cashis to Shady Records.
January 14, 2006: Remarriage to Kim Scott
On January 14, 2006, Eminem remarried Kim Scott.
April 2006: Death of Proof
In April 2006, Proof, Eminem's childhood friend, was murdered.
December 5, 2006: Release of Eminem Presents: The Re-Up compilation album
On December 5, 2006, the compilation album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up was released on Shady Records. It was originally planned as a mixtape but evolved into an album to showcase Stat Quo, Cashis, and Bobby Creekwater.
December 19, 2006: Finalization of Divorce from Kim Scott
On December 19, 2006, Eminem's divorce from Kim Scott was finalized, with the agreement of joint custody of their daughter Hailie.
September 2007: Eminem's interview with WQHT
In September 2007, Eminem spoke on WQHT radio station about being "in limbo" regarding releasing another album.
December 2007: Hospitalization for Methadone Overdose
In December 2007, Eminem was hospitalized after an accidental methadone overdose. He had obtained the pills from a dealer who falsely claimed they were "just like Vicodin". He nearly died but received treatment.
2007: Ranking Among Greatest MCs
Between 1987 and 2007, About.com ranked Eminem 7th on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time.
2007: Jackson and Sony buy Famous Music
In 2007, Michael Jackson and Sony acquired Famous Music from Viacom, granting them the rights to songs by Eminem, among other artists.
September 2008: Eminem's appearance on Shade 45
In September 2008, Eminem appeared on his Shade 45 Sirius channel, focusing on producing and improving his skills.
October 21, 2008: Publication of The Way I Am autobiography
On October 21, 2008, Eminem's autobiography, The Way I Am, was published by Dutton Adult, featuring previously unpublished photos. The title is named after his 2000 song "The Way I Am".
2008: Considered for the lead roles in the films Jumper
In 2008 Eminem was considered for the lead role in the film Jumper.
2008: Named Best Rapper Alive
In 2008, Vibe readers named Eminem the Best Rapper Alive.
March 5, 2009: Announcement of two new albums
On March 5, 2009, it was announced that Eminem would release two new albums that year: Relapse and Relapse: Refill.
2009: Artist of the Decade Award
Billboard named Eminem the "Artist of the Decade (2000–2009)".
2009: Recording of Recovery album
Eminem recorded 'Recovery' from 2009 to 2010. The album would later be released in June 2010.
2009: Bestselling Artist of the Decade
Eminem was the bestselling music artist from 2000 to 2009 in the U.S. according to Nielsen SoundScan.
2009: Cameo appearances in the films Funny People
In 2009 Eminem had cameo appearances in the film Funny People.
2009: Support for Barack Obama
In 2009, Eminem expressed support for Barack Obama in an interview.
2009: Return with 'Relapse'
In 2009, Eminem returned to the music industry with the release of 'Relapse'.
2009: Announcement of a new album in Spring 2009
In 2009, Interscope confirmed that Eminem would release a new album in spring.
2009: Labeled King of Hip-Hop
In 2011, Eminem was labeled the "King of Hip-Hop" by Rolling Stone based on an analysis of album sales, chart positions, YouTube views, social media following, concert grosses, industry awards and critical ratings of solo rappers who released music from 2009 to the first half of 2011.
April 14, 2010: Announcement of Recovery
On April 14, 2010, Eminem tweeted that he was changing the title of Relapse 2 to Recovery and confirmed this by tweeting "Recovery" with a link to his website.
November 21, 2010: U.S. sales of Recovery album
As of November 21, 2010, Eminem's album, Recovery, had sold three million copies in the U.S.
December 2010: "Space Bound" single announcement and Billboard recognition
In December 2010, "Space Bound" was announced as the fourth single from Recovery. The "Great Eminem Recovery" was number one on Billboard's Top 25 Music Moments of 2010.
2010: Release and success of Recovery
From 2009 to 2010, Eminem recorded Recovery, which was released on June 18, 2010. It sold 741,000 copies in its first week in the U.S., topping the Billboard 200 chart. Recovery was Eminem's sixth consecutive U.S. number-one album.
2010: Eminem stated that music is his passion and what he wants to do
In 2010 in an interview with Jonathan Ross, Eminem stated "You know, I love music so much. This is my passion, this is what I want to do. Not saying that I won't do a movie ever again, but this is me."
2010: Collaboration of Bad Meets Evil
In 2010, Eminem again began collaborating with Royce da 5'9" on their first EP as Bad Meets Evil, the duo having originally formed in 1998.
2010: Release of 'Recovery'
In 2010, Eminem released 'Recovery', which was the best-selling album worldwide that year.
2010: Ranked as Popular Music Icon
In 2010, MTV Portugal ranked Eminem the 7th biggest icon in popular music history.
2010: Denial of Romantic Relationship Renewal
In early 2010, Eminem denied tabloid reports that he and Kim Scott had renewed their romantic relationship, although his representative confirmed they remained friendly.
March 2011: The Eminem Show and The Marshall Mathers LP certified diamond
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, having sold 21 million copies worldwide.
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 by Bad Meets Evil
On June 14, 2011, Bad Meets Evil (Eminem and Royce da 5'9") released their EP, Hell: The Sequel.
2011: Labeled King of Hip-Hop
In 2011, Eminem was labeled the "King of Hip-Hop" by Rolling Stone based on an analysis of album sales, chart positions, YouTube views, social media following, concert grosses, industry awards and critical ratings of solo rappers who released music from 2009 to the first half of 2011.
2012: Ranked Among Top Lyricists
In 2012, The Source ranked Eminem 6th on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.
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. A press release indicated that the first single from Eminem's eighth album was forthcoming.
2013: Considered for the lead roles in the films Elysium
In 2013 Eminem was considered for the lead role in the film Elysium.
2013: Global Icon Award
In 2013, Eminem received the Global Icon Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony.
2013: Release of 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
In 2013, Eminem released 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart.
2013: Release of "Headlights"
In 2013, Eminem released the song "Headlights", in which he reiterated his love for his mother and apologized for some of the lyrics in his earlier songs, including "Cleanin' Out My Closet".
2014: Cameo appearances in the films The Interview
In 2014 Eminem had cameo appearances in the film The Interview.
2014: Most-Streamed Artist on Spotify
In 2014, Spotify named Eminem the most-streamed music artist ever.
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.
June 2015: Eminem to Executive Produce and Supervise Music on TV Series Motor City
In June 2015, it was revealed that Eminem would serve as the executive producer and music supervisor on the TV series Motor City whose premise was based upon the 2002 film Narc.
July 1, 2015: Eminem's Beats 1 Interview with Zane Lowe
On July 1, 2015, Eminem was the first interview of Zane Lowe in Beats 1. The interview streamed online on the Beats 1 radio.
2015: Ranked Among Top Rappers
In 2015, Eminem was placed third on "The 10 Best Rappers of All Time" list by Billboard.
October 19, 2016: Release of "Campaign Speech" and New Album Announcement
On October 19, 2016, Eminem released a new song called "Campaign Speech", a political hip-hop song, 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 Release 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"
During the 2016 United States presidential election, Eminem returned to overt political expression with the release of "Campaign Speech", a freestyle attacking Republican candidate Donald Trump.
February 2017: Eminem's Appearance on Big Sean's "No Favors" and Controversy
In February 2017, Eminem appeared on "No Favors", a track from Big Sean's album I Decided. Eminem's lyrics, which included derogatory remarks about Donald Trump and Ann Coulter, sparked controversy.
October 2017: Teasing of the Album Revival
Beginning in late October 2017, Eminem and Paul Rosenberg teased what fans speculated to be the title of Eminem's next album, Revival, through advertisements for a fake medication of the same name.
December 15, 2017: Release of the Album Revival
On December 15, 2017, Eminem's album Revival was released as scheduled, despite an online leak two days prior. The album received mixed to negative reviews.
2017: Mom's Spaghetti was previously a pop-up in Detroit
In 2017 Mom's Spaghetti was previously a pop-up in Detroit.
2017: Eminem's BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher and Criticism of Trump
In 2017, Eminem participated in the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher, delivering a freestyle called "The Storm", criticizing Donald Trump and his administration. He stated that Trump supporters could not be his fans.
2017: Performance of "The Storm" at BET Hip Hop Awards
In 2017, Eminem performed the anti-Trump freestyle "The Storm" at the BET Hip Hop Awards, supporting NFL player Colin Kaepernick and the national anthem protests, and declaring that any of his fans who supported Trump were no longer welcome.
2017: Release of 'Revival'
In 2017, Eminem released 'Revival', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart.
2017: Las Vegas Shooting Reference
In 2020, Eminem's song "Darkness" referenced the 2017 Las Vegas shooting.
2017: Eminem Regretted Collaborating With Trump
On his album Revival released in 2017, Eminem expressed regret at having collaborated with Donald Trump, rapping, "wish I would have spit on it before I went to shake his hand at the event".
January 5, 2018: Release of "River" Featuring Ed Sheeran
On January 5, 2018, Eminem released the second single from the album Revival, "River", featuring Ed Sheeran.
August 31, 2018: Release of Surprise Album Kamikaze
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.
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: Mom's Spaghetti was previously a pop-up at Coachella
In 2018 Mom's Spaghetti was previously a pop-up at Coachella.
2018: Release of 'Kamikaze'
In 2018, Eminem released 'Kamikaze', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart.
February 23, 2019: Re-Issue of The Slim Shady LP for 20th Anniversary
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: Death of Eminem's Father, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr.
In 2019, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr., Eminem's father, passed away.
2019: Previous Home Invasion Attempt
In 2019, Matthew David Hughes pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rochester Hills home in search of Eminem.
January 17, 2020: Release of Surprise Album Music to Be Murdered By
On January 17, 2020, Eminem released another surprise album, Music to Be Murdered By. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Eminem the first artist to have ten consecutive albums debut at number one in the United States.
February 9, 2020: Eminem Performs "Lose Yourself" at the 92nd 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 via Lyrical Lemonade's YouTube channel.
March 11, 2020: Music to Be Murdered By Certified Gold by RIAA
On March 11, 2020, Eminem's album 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, claiming he was there to kill him. Hughes broke a kitchen window with a brick paver.
July 9, 2020: Announcement of Collaboration 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 (Deluxe Edition)
On December 18, 2020, Eminem released a deluxe edition of Music to Be Murdered By titled Music to Be Murdered By – Side B, without prior announcement, featuring a bonus disc with sixteen new tracks.
2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Relief
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Eminem donated a pair of Air Jordan 4 Retro Eminem Carhartt shoes for raffle to raise money for COVID-19 relief and donated spaghetti meals to healthcare workers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, referencing his song "Lose Yourself".
2020: Release of 'Music to Be Murdered By'
In 2020, Eminem released 'Music to Be Murdered By', which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart.
2020: Hughes' First Home Invasion Arrest
In 2020, Matthew David Hughes broke into Eminem's house and was arrested, leading to a later conviction in 2025.
September 29, 2021: Opening of Mom's Spaghetti restaurant in Detroit
On September 29, 2021, Eminem and Union Joints opened a spaghetti restaurant called Mom's Spaghetti in Detroit, referencing the lyrics from his song "Lose Yourself".
September 30, 2021: Featured on Skylar Grey's "Last One Standing" for Venom: Let There Be Carnage Soundtrack
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 with LL Cool J 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 and Sentencing
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 (524 days in the county jail).
February 13, 2022: Performance at 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: Release of "From the D 2 the LBC" and Reconciliation with Snoop Dogg
On June 24, 2022, Eminem and Snoop Dogg released the song "From the D 2 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, which covers albums from Relapse through Music to Be Murdered By, collaborations, and soundtrack songs.
August 5, 2022: Release of Curtain Call 2
On August 5, 2022, Eminem released Curtain Call 2, including his two precedent singles and the unreleased 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: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
At the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Eminem named over 100 hip-hop artists who contributed to his development as an artist.
2022: Induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
2022: Dylan praised Eminem
In 2022, Bob Dylan praised Eminem in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
2022: Christian Lyrics in "Use This Gospel" Remix
In 2022, Eminem delivered explicitly Christian lyrics on the remix of Kanye West and DJ Khaled's "Use This Gospel", thanking Jesus and rapping about salvation, which topped the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
July 2023: Shady Records Signs 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 Releases "Realest" Featuring Eminem
On August 4, 2023, Ez Mil released the song "Realest", featuring Eminem. In the track, Eminem responds to comments from Melle Mel and The Game.
August 30, 2023: Denouncement in Jacksonville Shooter's 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, 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 Announces Eminem's Upcoming 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" as Lead Single
On May 31, 2024, Eminem released "Houdini" as the lead single for the upcoming album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The song topped charts globally.
June 28, 2024: Eminem posted a teaser for the album's second single, titled "Tobey"
On June 28, 2024, Eminem posted a teaser for "Tobey", the second single from his album, featuring Big Sean and BabyTron.
July 12, 2024: Release of concept album through Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records
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, but received mixed reviews.
August 2024: Hughes' Second Arrest at Eminem's Property
In August 2024, Matthew David Hughes returned to Eminem's property and was again arrested.
August 31, 2024: LL Cool J released the single "Murdergram Deux", featuring Eminem
On August 31, 2024, LL Cool J released the single "Murdergram Deux", which featured Eminem, marking their first collaboration.
October 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris and Rally Appearance
During the 2024 United States presidential election, Eminem publicly endorsed Kamala Harris. In October 2024, he appeared at a rally in Detroit, emphasizing voter turnout in Michigan and supporting Harris's stance on civil liberties and freedom of expression.
December 2024: Eminem Featured on Snoop Dogg's album Missionary
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 of complications from lung cancer.
2024: Death of Eminem's Mother, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson
In 2024, Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, Eminem's mother, passed away.
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 chart.
January 2025: Unreleased Eminem songs leaked online
In January 2025, over two dozen unreleased Eminem songs leaked online, including "Smack You", a diss track aimed at Ja Rule and Suge Knight that was recorded around 2003.
May 2025: Eminem wins 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 for Home Invasion and Stalking
In May 2025, Matthew David Hughes was convicted of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking, stemming from incidents in 2020 and 2024, with Eminem testifying during the trial. He received 15 to 35 years in prison, plus an additional 3½ years to be served consecutively.
June 2025: Release of collaboration with JID
In June 2025, Eminem's collaboration with JID, titled "Animals (Pt. I)", was released.
July 2025: Announcement of Stans documentary release
In July 2025, Eminem announced the release of the documentary film Stans, focusing on his career and his fans. It was set for global release in theaters August 7-10 and accompanied by the soundtrack album Stans: The Official Soundtrack, which was set to release August 26.
November 2025: Collaboration with IO Interactive for Hitman: World of Assassination
In November 2025, Eminem collaborated with IO Interactive for an appearance as himself and Slim Shady in a time-limited mission in Hitman: World of Assassination, based on The Death of Slim Shady album.
2025: Cameo appearances in the films Happy Gilmore 2
In 2025 Eminem had cameo appearances in the film Happy Gilmore 2.
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