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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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Forget “Drop the World,” Lil Wayne’s 2010 collaboration with Eminem; a Belmont win by Vitruvian Man would shock the world.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 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

Beyond Beyoncé, Eminem and The Weeknd headlined, but one of the other standouts was Cardi B’s TLC-inspired performance on the main stage.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

Eminem described himself as "a product of Slick Rick", Jay-Z likened the star to Matisse, and Questlove called his voice "the most beautiful thing to happen to hip-hop culture".

From BBC Mar. 25, 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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