Some fans are convinced that the rapper’s name is a strange acronym…
THE Marshall Bruce Mathersknown by the stage name Eminemhe is American rapper. It has been awarded multiple times Grammy for his multifaceted work in American showbiz as a rapper, music producer and occasional actor. He was also awarded the prize Oscar for the song “Lose Yourself” from the 2002 film “8 Mile” starring himself, making him the first rapper in history that achieves such a thing.
THE Eminem has been distinguished for his technical and lyrical abilities in rap and today he is considered one of the most legendary artists in the field hip-hopwith many artists citing him as one of their influences.
Despite this, thousands of his fans around the world do not know what his stage name means.
In particular, the 51-year-old rapper gained great popularity in 1999 with the release of his album The Slim Shady LP. Since then, everyone knows him Marshall Mathers with the name Eminem. However, many have wondered over the years why the hip hop legend chose this moniker.
“Does anyone know why he calls himself that? I’ve been listening to him for a long time, but I never understood why he chose Eminem” wrote one user on Reddit, and the comments “rained down.”
An insider explained that the rap name “Eminem” dates back to his childhood, when he and his high school friend Mike Ruby adopted the names Manix and M&M. The name M&M, short for Marshall Mathers, later evolved into Eminem…
Meanwhile, a second theory holds that his stage name is a hidden message for his mother, with each letter meaning “Every Mother Is Nice Except Mine.”
