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!
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1. Which two songs did Eminem feature on in Dr. Dre's '2001' album?
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2. Which song for '8 Mile' did Eminem write in one take?
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3. 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.
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4. What year was Eminem's debut album 'Infinite' released?
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5. 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.
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6. Besides Dr Dre, which producer worked with Eminem on 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'?
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7. Answer: Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin has played an instrumental role in the overall sound of 'MMLP2', including on the lead single 'Berzerk'.
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8. Answer: The Dirty Dozen
Yep, that's the long version of Eminem's rap collective.
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9. Where was Eminem when he thought of the nickname Slim Shady?
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10. 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.
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11. What is the name of Eminem's long-term manager?
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12. Answer: Paul Rosenberg
Say hello to the mastermind behind Eminem's career.
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13. Answer: Shady Records
Of course, it's Shady Records, which is home to Eminem and his various rap protégés.
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14. Before he was called Eminem, what rap name did Eminem use?
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15. Answer: M&M
Eminem is understood to have gone through various names, but M&M was the first.
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16. Answer: 'Mosh'
Eminem took aim at the then president with several lyrics that are far too rude for us to repeat here!
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17. Which British female singer appears on the song 'Stan'?
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18. 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'.
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19. 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.
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20. Which female singer did Eminem appear alongside in Entourage?
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21. What was the name of Eminem's autobiography?
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22. 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.
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23. What is the name of the opening song on Eminem's 'Recovery'?
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24. How many Grammy Awards has Eminem won?
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25. Answer: 13
Eminem has been a dominated force at the Grammys, winning a total of 13 honours.
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26. How many records has Eminem sold worldwide?