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Sergio Rodríguez, Chema Redín and Pablo Carbajo INDEX

. Musical Career: . 1992-2001 . 2002-2008 . Influences and Technique . Personal Life: . Family . Legal Troubles . Relapse and Recovery

Musical Career

. 1992 – 1998: (Marshall Bruce Mathers) was initially signed to FBT Productions in 1992.

. 1998 – 1999: in 1998 Eminem released his first major studio album, The Slim Shady.

. 1999 – 2001: The Marshall Mathers (Album) was released in May 2000. It went on to sell 1.76 million copies in the first week.

Musical Career

. 2002 – 2003: Eminem's third major album, The Eminem Show, was released in summer 2002, this album was considerably less inflammatory than The Marshall Mathers.

. 2004 – 2005: In 2004, Eminem released his fourth major album, Encore. It sold over 700,000 copies in the first week of release.

. 2005 – 2008: In 2005 some people speculated that Eminem was considering ending his rapping career.

. In 2009 Eminem reported in a press release that he would be releasing two new albums that year.

Personal Life - Family

. He was married twice to Kimberley Anne Scott.

. Their second divorce was finalized in December of the same year, agreeing to share custody of their daughter, Hailie Jade Scott.

. Eminem adopted two other daughters: . Alaina Mathers, the child of Kimberley Scott's sister. . Whitney, Scott's child from a previous relationship.

Personal Life – Legal Troubles

. Mathers was arrested 2000 during an altercation at a store with Douglas Dail, where he pulled out a gun. The following day, he saw his wife kissing to John Guerrera in the parking lot of a Café, and he assaulted him.

. In 2001, Mathers had an serious argument with an employee of Psychopathic Records, Eminem gave him a fine around $2,000 as well as several hours of community service.

Influences and Rapping Thechnique

. Eminem technique is characterised by: . his varied and humorous subject matter, connecting with his audience, carrying a concept over a series of albums and complex rhyme schemes. . Eminem has named several MCs who influenced his rapping style. . For example Esham, , , Big Daddy, Kane and . Ice-T. . As well as his first movie 8 Mile, Em released his 4th album, The Eminem Show. He revealed the more mature, slightly subdued side of himself. . This album had many hits, including Without Me, Cleanin Out My Closet, Sayin Goodbye to Hollywood…

He even sings on the album-on a song made especially for his daughter Hailie, the only girl in his life for whom he has respect for.

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