TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
  1   127   29   LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE   2010  
  2   379   162   THE MONSTER   2013  
  3   480   480   HOUDINI   2024  
  4   550   404   RIVER   2017  
  5   904   790   MOCKINGBIRD   2005  
  6   1100   419   NOT AFRAID   2010  
  7   1256   706   LOSE YOURSELF   2002  
  8   1357   661   SMACK THAT   2006  
  9   2470   1548   WITHOUT ME   2002  
  10   2961   2736   GODZILLA   2020  
  11   3014   1450   STAN   2000  
  12   3090   1658   WE MADE YOU   2009  
  13   3931   1868   JUST LOSE IT   2004  
  14   4447   3036   BERZERK   2013  
  15   4848   2251   CLEANIN' OUT MY CLOSET   2002  
  16   5885   2781   WHEN I'M GONE   2005  
  17   6124   3940   I NEED A DOCTOR   2011  
  18   6499   5590   LUCKY YOU   2018  
  19   6552   4567   SURVIVAL   2013  
  20   6629   2653   THE REAL SLIM SHADY   2000  
  21   7338   3527   LIKE TOY SOLDIERS   2005  
  22   9164   5648   CRACK A BOTTLE   2009  
  23   9395   4524   SING FOR THE MOMENT   2003  
  24   10155   4557   THE WAY I AM   2000  
  25   10335   8738   WALK ON WATER   2017  
  26   11527   8658   GUTS OVER FEAR   2014  
  27   11935   5442   HI! MY NAME IS   1999  
  28   12571   5938   MY BAND   2004  
  29   12682   6019   FORGET ABOUT DRÉ   2000  
  30   13583   8761   BEAUTIFUL   2009  
  31   14425   9687   NO LOVE   2010  
  32   14755   10930   RAP GOD   2013  
  33   15667   7651   BUSINESS   2003  
  34   16863   12156   MY LIFE   2012  
  35   17672   15598   THE RINGER   2018  
  36   19888   18222   HOMICIDE   2019  
  37       10238   GUILTY CONSCIENCE   1999  
  38       13121   WELCOME 2 DETROIT   2006  
  39       19743  
FALL
  2018  
  40       12706   ASS LIKE THAT   2005  
                     
                     
  Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Deborah Nelson and Marshall Mathers Jr., who performed together in a band called Daddy Warbucks. His father left the family only a few months after Marshall was born, a wound that would follow him throughout his life and later resurface in songs like “Cleaning Out My Closet”. His childhood was unstable and chaotic: he moved constantly between Missouri, Kansas City, and Detroit, never staying long enough at one school to settle in or make lasting friendships. He was frequently bullied, felt like an outsider, and developed an early fascination with language, rhythm, and storytelling. When he was twelve, he finally settled in Detroit’s east side, a tough environment but also the place where his love for hip-hop would take root.

As a teenager, he began rapping in clubs, on schoolyards, and in local battles. He joined several rap groups, including Basement Productions, New Jacks, and later D12. He adopted the stage name Eminem, a phonetic play on his initials, M&M. His first major attempt to break through came in 1996 with the album “Infinite”, a project that received little commercial attention and was even criticized for sounding too similar to artists like Nas and AZ. Yet “Infinite” became a turning point: the disappointment forced him to reinvent his style and led to the creation of his alter ego Slim Shady, a dark, sarcastic, explosive version of himself that allowed him to express his frustrations and fears without restraint.

His talent did not go unnoticed. He appeared in the influential Unsigned Hype column of The Source, a feature known for spotlighting promising rappers. He also won the Wake Up Show Freestyle Performer of the Year, cementing his reputation as an exceptional battle rapper. In 1997, he released the “Slim Shady EP”, where his new alter ego came fully to life. The EP eventually reached Dr. Dre, who was immediately impressed by Eminem’s technical skill, humor, and aggression. Dre decided to sign him to Aftermath Entertainment, a partnership that would shape the rest of his career.

In 1999, “The Slim Shady LP” was released, marking his major commercial breakthrough. The album featured hits like “My Name Is” and “Guilty Conscience”, where he and Dr. Dre played with morality, humor, and shock value. The album was praised for its originality and won a Grammy for Best Rap Album. Eminem became one of the most talked‑about artists in the world, admired and criticized in equal measure for his explicit language and controversial themes. His style was raw, honest, and unapologetic, and Slim Shady became the outlet through which he explored the darker corners of his psyche.

In 2000, he released “The Marshall Mathers LP”, an album that broke records and is widely considered one of the greatest hip‑hop albums ever made. It included iconic tracks such as “Stan”, a tragic story about an obsessive fan, “The Way I Am”, where he vents his frustration with fame and the media, and “The Real Slim Shady”, a satirical attack on pop culture. The album showcased his ability to blend humor, anger, vulnerability, and technical brilliance. Eminem became a cultural phenomenon, someone who sparked both admiration and controversy.

In 2002, he followed up with “The Eminem Show”, an album that was more personal and socially aware. With songs like “Without Me”, “Cleanin’ Out My Closet”, and “Sing for the Moment”, he proved he was not just a provocateur but also a master storyteller who examined his own life, his family, and the world around him. The album became another global success, solidifying his status as one of the greatest artists of his generation.

That same year, he starred in the semi‑autobiographical film 8 Mile, playing Jimmy “B‑Rabbit” Smith, a young rapper trying to break through in a hostile environment. The film was praised for its authenticity and raw energy. The soundtrack featured the song “Lose Yourself”, an explosive, motivational track that won an Oscar for Best Original Song — a historic achievement for a rap record. “Lose Yourself” became one of his biggest and most influential songs.

After this period of unprecedented success, Eminem began to struggle with personal issues. His marriage to Kimberly Scott fell apart again, his mother sued him, and he became addicted to painkillers. In 2004, he released “Encore”, featuring songs like “Mockingbird” and “Just Lose It”. Although the album was commercially successful, Eminem’s mental and physical health deteriorated. In 2006, his best friend and D12 member Proof was killed, a tragedy that devastated him and pushed him deeper into depression. His addiction spiraled out of control, and in 2007 he was hospitalized after a near‑fatal methadone overdose.

After a long period of recovery, he returned with “Relapse” (2009), an album in which he confronted his struggles with addiction. It included songs like “Beautiful” and “Crack a Bottle”. Although the album received mixed reviews, it marked an important step in his healing process. In 2010, he released “Recovery”, an album praised worldwide for its honesty and emotional depth. With hits like “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie”, he presented a more mature, introspective version of himself, openly discussing his mistakes, his recovery, and his renewed outlook on life.

In 2013, he released “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”, a sequel to his classic 2000 album. It featured tracks like “Rap God”, where he demonstrated his technical supremacy with lightning‑fast flows, and “The Monster”, a collaboration with Rihanna. In the years that followed, he continued to release albums such as “Revival” (2017), “Kamikaze” (2018), and “Music to Be Murdered By” (2020). He remained one of the most discussed and influential artists in hip‑hop, constantly evolving and adapting to new generations of listeners.

Eminem’s life story is one of hardship, talent, perseverance, and constant transformation. From a bullied kid in Detroit to one of the greatest rappers of all time, his journey is unlike any other. His music — from “My Name Is” to “Lose Yourself”, from “Stan” to “Rap God” — forms a raw, honest autobiography that resonates with millions. His legacy is undeniable: he changed not only hip‑hop culture but also the way we think about vulnerability, humor, trauma, and language in music.