Quick facts
At a Glance
Birthday
October 17, 1972
Age
53
Birth sign
Libra
Nationality
United States
Known for
Rapper
Professions
Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Music Executive
Profile Overview
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is often credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America and breaking down racial barriers for the acceptance of white rappers in the genre. While much of his transgressive art during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him a controversial figure, Eminem has become a representation of popular angst of lower income America and is noted for his conscious rap—which includes political criticism and social commentary—and rap flow.