Eminem (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, in St. Joseph, Missouri, October 17, 1972), is a 51 year-old rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame within the local Detroit rap scene, collaborating with fellow Detroit rappers like Proof and Bizarre. All three were members of the rap group D12. Eminem released his debut studio album "Infinite" in 1996. Two years later, he was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment. In 1999, he dropped "The Slim Shady LP" and founded Shady Records, signing 50 Cent in 2002, Yelawolf in 2011, and Ez Mil in 2023. His third album, "The Marshall Mathers LP" (2000) was the first of nine to consecutively top the Billboard 200 chart. In 2002, he starred in the film 8 Mile. His single "Lose Yourself" from the Soundtrack was his first to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.