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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Eminem

It’s junk, and Eminem seems to know it.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

You can’t feel too bad for Eminem, who’s had plenty of opportunities to see that who you rap with is who you are.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

Olivier François is stepping down as global chief marketing officer at Stellantis after a run that was marked by dozens of Super Bowl commercials, including “Imported From Detroit” with Eminem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Rapper Eminem noted that even while he had never met Parton, she still made her mark on his life with a note she sent calling him "very special".

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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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