Eminem

British

/ ˌɜmɪˈnɜm /

noun

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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Beyoncé, the Weeknd and Eminem are the main attractions at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival, held yearly at Indio’s Empire Polo Club April 13-15 and again April 20-22.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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

As well as being number one on YouTube, Eminem was more popular on Spotify in the Welsh capital than in any other city, in ninth.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Eminem dominated YouTube in 2025, ahead of the KPop Demon Hunters singers and Ed Sheeran - with Taylor, Drake and other pop giants also among the most played artists.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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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