The “King of Rap” has a tumultuous past such as being abandoned by his father, school violence and imprisonment. This greatly affects the male singer’s personality of not being afraid of collision.

52 years ago, on October 17, one of the greatest rappers of all time was born – Eminem. Daily Star opened the article talking about the male singer’s past.

Eminem’s real name is Marshall Mathers. He is the only son of the Mathers and his wife, two members of the band Daddy Warbucks. Since birth, the life of singer Mocking Bird has encountered many events.

His mother almost died while struggling with a 73-hour labor. Marshall’s father also soon abandoned him and his mother and went with another woman.

From then on, Eminem was considered an unfortunate child. After being abandoned by her husband, Mrs. Deborah Rae used her son to vent her anger. Violence and school violence were things he had to endure throughout his childhood.

Family events caused Eminem to have a tough personality, having been handcuffed in court before becoming one of the best-selling artists of the 21st century.

“Fatherless child” and childhood bullying
When Eminem was 6 months old, he was abandoned by his father. Mr. Marshall Bruce Mathers gave up his wife and young children to “find a new, better life”.

Later, when he was a famous singer, Slim Shady – Eminem’s other name – publicly talked about his poor relationship with his biological father. The rapper born in 1972 also did not hide the fact that he and his mother were abandoned.

However, according to Daily Star, when the Love The Way You Lie singer became famous worldwide, Mr. Marshall tried to contact his son. Previously, when interviewed by a news site, he said he refused to meet and had never contacted his ex-wife.

In 2011, Mathers told The Mirror that he did not care about Eminem’s money or status, he just wanted to see his children again. “I just want to talk to my son. I want my son to know that his father is still here and ready to return if Marshall allows him,” he shared.

However, the 1972-born rapper has never wanted to reconcile with his biological father. In the song “My Name Is,” Eminem expresses hatred towards his father, stating, “When you see my dad, tell him I cut his throat in my dream.”

The resentment towards his father stems from Eminem being severely bullied in high school due to the absence of an adult to protect him.

In the song “Brain Damage,” the artist recounts his past experiences of being forced to submit by “fat kid” DeAngelo Bailey. “I was harassed and bullied daily by that chubby little kid. It was the despicable act of an eighth-grader,” he writes.

The singer also talks about the psychological trauma of being stuffed into a locker every day. Once, he was even bullied by Bailey while he was in the restroom.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, DeAngelo Bailey admitted to bullying the singer during high school. Shortly after, he sued Eminem for defamation but the court dismissed the case.

“Ironically, since it was a ‘diss rap’ segment, Bailey couldn’t do anything,” Daily Star commented.

“Unfilial son” and a late apology
Call Eminem an unfortunate child because not only was he abandoned by his biological father, he also suffered a lot of abuse from his mother. Ms. Deborah became mentally ill after experiencing many shocks.

In 1996, Deborah was removed from custody of Nathan Mathers, Eminem’s younger half-brother. He affirmed that he raised his younger brother after his mother showed many signs of mental illness.

In the song Cleanin Out My Closet, Eminem claimed that Deborah suffered from Munchausen’s disease, a disease that caused her to intentionally cause pain to others. He also criticized his biological mother for being an addict and irresponsible.

After releasing the song, he faced significant criticism. The media labeled the singer as ungrateful, claiming that he wrote a song contrary to moral values.

In her memoir “My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem”, Deborah recounts very different stories about her son, particularly how she felt like she was on the brink of death when giving birth and how she cared for Eminem through severe fevers.

It wasn’t until 2014 that he officially apologized to his mother; although it was late, it was still a turning point. On Mother’s Day, the 1972-born rapper released the music video for “Headlights,” expressing heartfelt sentiments to Deborah.

“Mom, I disappointed you. I’m really angry that I didn’t get the chance to thank the one who brought me into this world. Please accept this apology as a token of gratitude…” he wrote in the song.

After 20 years, Eminem officially put his ego aside and reconciled with his mother. He also regretted not allowing her to attend his wedding and only providing financial support without paying attention to her needs.

According to Daily Star, the rapper and his mother currently have a good relationship.

A Troubled Past and a Turbulent Marriage

After a tumultuous childhood, Eminem’s adulthood was marked by rebellion and multiple legal troubles.

At the age of 20, the singer of “Stan” was arrested for the first time for using a paintball gun to attack someone. In the film *8 Mile*, he recounted the moment when his court hearing was canceled because the accuser did not show up.

In April 2001, the Associated Press reported that the singer of “Venom” was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to hiding a weapon during a fight at a nightclub in Detroit, Michigan.

According to the AP, Eminem told police that he drew his handgun to threaten and assault nightclub security guard John Guerra after seeing him kiss his wife. The media was alarmed by reports that he faced up to five years in prison. However, Eminem received probation due to having no prior convictions.

“That amount of time is enough to punish Eminem. I think he will think twice before doing something reckless,” Judge Antonio Viviano stated.

After the trial, the singer vowed to turn his life around. “The days of stress are over; I need to change my mindset, spend time with my daughter, and focus on music,” he told the AP.

Aside from his family and personal struggles, Eminem also had a tumultuous marriage.

At 15, he began dating his childhood friend Kimberly Ann Scott and quickly married her. In 1995, Kim gave birth to their first daughter. At that time, Eminem was already a rising star. Focusing on his music career, he wasn’t in a rush to marry.

It wasn’t until 1999 that the singer of “Stan” and his girlfriend tied the knot. His wedding did not include his biological mother. In Deborah’s memoir, she mentioned that she wanted to celebrate her son’s wedding several times, but Eminem refused.

Despite being childhood sweethearts, Kim betrayed him multiple times. He divorced Kim after 10 years together because she was found embracing a nightclub security guard — a reason that nearly led the talented singer down the path of imprisonment.

Eminem affirmed that he wants the best things for his daughter.

Eminem has often been labeled as the “bad boy with a soft heart.” In 2006, the Rap God decided to marry his ex-wife again. He even overlooked their past and adopted Kim’s daughter and her sister’s child.

However, just 72 days after signing the marriage certificate with Kim, Eminem chose to divorce her. Both refused to disclose the reasons for their split to the media. According to Daily Star, the 48-year-old rapper and his ex-wife currently maintain a good relationship.

After 48 years since his birth, Eminem’s life has never been peaceful. In the rap world, besides his titles as a master lyricist and a legendary rapper, he is also known as “the enemy of many singers,” always ready to retaliate. This is a common approach for those who have deeply wounded souls.

Despite everything, Eminem is now a top name in the rap industry and one of the best-selling artists in the world, with impressive achievements. Few would expect that such a tough singer would excel in the role of a father, even while living as a single parent.

“Being a father is the most important thing in the world. I’m ready to give up everything to be there for my daughter,” he said in an interview.

Perhaps, having endured enough pain, Eminem wants to channel all his love into his daughter, soothing his own wounds in the process.