Eminem stormed the rap scene with the 1999 smash hit and major-label debut, 'The Slim Shady LP,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Since then he has been one of hip hop's hottest artists. From freestyling to freestyling', from EPs to LPs and from cyphers to blockbusters, Mr. Marshall Mathers III has proved he can do it all.On the heels of his initial success, Eminem's follow-up project, 'The Marshall Mathers LP' became the fastest-selling hip hop album in history. It not only landed the artist true mainstream recognition, but enabled the launch of his own record label, Shady Records, and thrust his group, D12, into the spotlight.A third release, 'The Eminem Show,' brought further success. Another Grammy was added to the growing haul, and he transitioned to the big screen to play the lead in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile, which also won him an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003 for 'Lose Yourself.' He followed it with the 2004 album, 'Encore,' before personal troubles sent him into a turbulent hiatus.As well documented, Mathers battled a lengthy and near-fatal addiction to prescription medications including Ambien, Valium, Vicodin and methodone. His return to the music scene came in the form of back-to-back projects in 2009 ('Relapse') and 2010 ('Recovery'). The latter was an international success and was named the best selling album worldwide of 2010. He also captured Grammy Awards for both albums, giving him 13 for his career.If you like Eminem, be sure to check out Jay-Z and Kanye West's The Throne Tour and the 2012 Eminem Lil Wayne tour.

If you like Eminem, be sure to check out Jay-Z and Kanye West's The Throne Tour and the 2012 Eminem Lil Wayne tour.