Eminem
By Leilani Naone
Childhood
- His father left
- He has two half siblings on his father's side (Michael and Sarah)
- One half brother on his mom's side
- Bounced between Missouri and Michigan
Obstacles
- Bullied in school
- His uncle Ronnie committed suicide
- His mom
- He was kicked out several times
- No one took him seriously as a rapper
How he overcame his obstacles
- Open-mic at Hip-Hop Shop
- Freestyle battles
- Became recognized and respected
- Joined several music groups (New Jacks, Soul Intent, D12)
Achievements
- Released Slim Shady EP
- Became sober on April 20, 2008
- Shady Records
- Academy Award for best original song
- Marshall Mathers Foundation