Video - Slim Shady's Rise: Eminem's Journey to Hip-Hop Stardom

Eminem, also known as Slim Shady, exploded onto the hip-hop scene in the late 1990s with his controversial and unique style. Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, his breakthrough album, *The Slim Shady LP* in 1999, earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Eminem was discovered by Dr. Dre, who produced much of his early work and helped him rise to prominence. His intricate rhymes and provocative lyrics explored themes of personal struggle, societal issues, and fictional narratives, making him one of the most influential and best-selling artists of all time.