This throwback video takes us back to the early days of Eminem’s career, featuring a heartfelt freestyle alongside his late D12 groupmate, Proof. Eminem’s lyrics touch on his difficult childhood, mentioning his mother leaving and the lack of food and heat in his home. The duo’s natural chemistry is on full display as they trade verses. | History In Pictures

In this candid 2013 interview, rapper Eminem opens up about his battle with drug addiction and the long road to recovery. Born October 17, 1972, Eminem rose to global fame with raw, unfiltered lyrics that reflected both his talent and the struggles of his early life. Behind the success, however, he faced serious addiction to prescription drugs that nearly cost him his life. In the interview, he speaks honestly about how dependency took over — affecting his health, relationships, and ability to c

739K views · 2.5K reactions | Today's the 20th anniversary of Eminem's "The Slim Shady LP." He took home the award for Best New Artist at the 1999 Video Music Awards for his video for "My Name Is." LEGENDARY.  | MTV | Facebook