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Eminem

British  
/ ˌɜmɪˈnɜm /

noun

  1. real name Marshall Mathers III. born 1972, US White rap performer noted for his controversial lyrics; recordings include The Slim Shady LP (1999) and The Eminem Show (2002); he also starred in the film 8 Mile (2002)

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The episode became an instant viral phenomenon online, featuring appearances from Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, Byron Allen and Eminem, who appeared as “Marshall, the Fire Marshal” to authorize burning down the set.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Steve Buscemi appeared in a pre-recorded comedic bit, and Eminem surfaced in a stylized role as a fire marshal figure in a sketch that helped drive the episode’s surreal tone.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Sony and the other music labels alleged Cox helped 60,000 of its subscribers distribute more than 10,000 copyrighted works for free from artists ranging from Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to Beyoncé and Eminem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Lord Sear, a DJ and hip-hop radio personality who toured with Eminem and worked on his Shade 45 channel, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Eminem’s character in the movie 8 Mile is nicknamed B-Rabbit; Eminem is the most famous white rapper in the world; and I actually sort of look like him.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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