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Eminem's attacks on gays and women earned him the ire of both groups, who called for a boycott of his albums. His lyrics also attacked other artistes.
But the controversy helped his career. His second album won Best Rap Album at the 2003 Grammy Awards, and the commercial success propelled him to fame as the most successful rapper, black or white, since the genre's heyday in the mid-1990s.
As Eminem turns 32 today, find out how much you know about the controversy-baiting white rapper.
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His real name is
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Marshall Bruce Mathers
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Emile Emin
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Michael N Mike
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His 1996 debut album was called
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Detroit, 1996
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Eminem
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Infinite
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His alter ego, after which he named his first commercial album, is called
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Real Slim
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Slim Shady
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Real Shady
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The first group he joined, led by the rapper Proof, was called
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UB40
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B52
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D12
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Who gave Eminem his big break, helping him produce his first LP?
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Dr Dre
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Tupac Shakur
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Jay-Z
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The infectious lead song on his first LP was |
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Stand up
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My name is
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Amityville
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As the 2001 Grammy neared, Eminem tried to salvage his anti-gay reputation by performing with
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Elton John
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George Michael
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Prince
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In 2003, Eminem made his big-screen debut in the film
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Meet Eminem
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8 Mile
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The Mummy Returns
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The controversial video in which Eminem appears dressed as Osama bin Laden was for the track
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My name is
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Lose yourself
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Without me
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In 2003, Eminem won the Grammy for Best Rap Album for his third album which was called
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The Slim Shady LP
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Infinite
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The Eminem Show
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