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    QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Eminem?

    As Eminem releases his new album 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', see how well you know The Real Slim Shady in our quiz. Don't forget to post your scores!

    1. Eminem Quiz

      1. Which two songs did Eminem feature on in Dr. Dre's '2001' album?

    2. Dr Dre and Eminem

      2. Answer: 'What's The Difference' and 'Forgot About Dre'

      The songs remain two of the standout tracks on Dre's 1999 album, which to this date is the last album he released.

    3. Eminem - 8 Mile

      3. Which song for '8 Mile' did Eminem write in one take?

    4. Eminem Quiz

      4. Answer: 'Lose Yourself'

      Unbelievably, one of Eminem's most iconic tracks was written all in one take according to crew who worked on the set of the movie.

    5. American flag

      5. Where in America was Eminem born?

    6. Eminem Quiz

      6. Answer: St. Joseph, Missouri.

      Although Eminem resides in Detroit and is a passionate champion of the Motor City, the rapper was actually born in the town of St. Joseph.

    7. Eminem Quiz

      7. What year was Eminem's debut album 'Infinite' released?

    8. Eminem images

      8. Answer: 'Infinite' was released on 10th August 1996.

      'Infinite' only sold around 1000 copies when it was released - a shadow of the sales Eminem has enjoyed throughout the rest of his career.

    9. Eminem 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2' Artwork

      9. Besides Dr Dre, which producer worked with Eminem on 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'?

    10. Eminem Berzerk Video Teaser

      10. Answer: Rick Rubin

      Rick Rubin has played an instrumental role in the overall sound of 'MMLP2', including on the lead single 'Berzerk'.

    11. Eminem and D12

      11. What does D12 stand for?

    12. Eminem images

      12. Answer: The Dirty Dozen

      Yep, that's the long version of Eminem's rap collective.

    13. Eminem

      13. Where was Eminem when he thought of the nickname Slim Shady?

    14. Eminem - Toilet

      14. Answer: On the toilet

      Believe it or not, Eminem has claimed that he was on the toilet when he thought of the name, which played on his weight at the time. The toilet has apparently also been the place Em has written some of his best raps.

    15. Eminem and silhouette

      15. What is the name of Eminem's long-term manager?

    16. Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg

      16. Answer: Paul Rosenberg

      Say hello to the mastermind behind Eminem's career.

    17. Eminem live on stage

      17. What is the name of Eminem's record label?

    18. Eminem

      18. Answer: Shady Records

      Of course, it's Shady Records, which is home to Eminem and his various rap protégés.

    19. Eminem

      19. Before he was called Eminem, what rap name did Eminem use?

    20. Eminem - M&Ms

      20. Answer: M&M

      Eminem is understood to have gone through various names, but M&M was the first.

    21. Eminem  - George Bush

      21. What was the name of the song that Eminem used to criticise President George W. Bush?

    22. Eminem

      22. Answer: 'Mosh'

      Eminem took aim at the then president with several lyrics that are far too rude for us to repeat here!

    23. Eminem - Stan album cover

      23. Which British female singer appears on the song 'Stan'?

    24. Eminem and Dido

      24. Answer: Dido

      A relatively unknown at the time, Eminem helped catapult Dido's career into the mainstream thanks to his sample of her song 'Thank You' on 'Stan'.

    25. Sacha Baron Cohen

      25. Why did Sacha Baron Cohen cause Eminem to storm out of an award ceremony?

    26. Sacha Baron Cohen and Eminem

      26. Answer: Because he landed on top of Eminem with his buttocks in his face.

      Although Eminem's departure attracted huge attention, he later revealed that he had been in on the British comedian's stunt.

    27. Eminem

      27. Which female singer did Eminem appear alongside in Entourage?

    28. Christina Aguilera and Eminem

      28. Answer: Christina Aguilera

      Years after criticising the singer, Eminem appeared alongside Christina in the same episode of Entourage in 2010.

    29. Eminem - vintage image

      29. Which classic 1986 album inspired Eminem to be a rapper?

    30. Beastie Boys 2007

      30. Answer: Beastie Boys, 'Licensed To Ill'

      Yep, it was the Beastie Boys iconic record that prompted Eminem to start rapping.

    31. Eminem at the Grammy Awards 2011

      31. What was the name of Eminem's autobiography?

    32. Eminem - The way I am book cover

      32. Answer: The Way I Am

      The Way I Am, released in 2008, lifted the lid on Eminem's personal demons, including his battle with drugs as well as details about his up and down family relationships.

    33. Eminem Recovery album artwork

      33. What is the name of the opening song on Eminem's 'Recovery'?

    34. Eminem

      34. Answer: 'Cold Wind Blows'

      Although many of Eminem's albums start with short skits, 'Recovery' blasts straight into the song 'Cold Wind Blows'.

    35. Eminem at the Grammy Awards 2011

      35. How many Grammy Awards has Eminem won?

    36. Eminem at the Grammy Awards

      36. Answer: 13

      Eminem has been a dominated force at the Grammys, winning a total of 13 honours.

    37. Eminem

      37. How many records has Eminem sold worldwide?

    38. Eminem Berzerk Video

      38. Answer: More than 220 million.

      The picture in the last slide was obviously a trick, Eminem has sold more than a massive 220 million album sales worldwide. And with 'MMLP2' out in November 2013, that figure looks set to rise even further!

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