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. 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.
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3. Which song for '8 Mile' did Eminem write in one take?
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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.
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5. Where in America was Eminem born?
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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.
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7. What year was Eminem's debut album 'Infinite' released?
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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.
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9. Besides Dr Dre, which producer worked with Eminem on 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'?
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10. 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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11. What does D12 stand for?
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12. Answer: The Dirty Dozen
Yep, that's the long version of Eminem's rap collective.
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13. Where was Eminem when he thought of the nickname Slim Shady?
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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.
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15. What is the name of Eminem's long-term manager?
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16. Answer: Paul Rosenberg
Say hello to the mastermind behind Eminem's career.
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17. What is the name of Eminem's record label?
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18. Answer: Shady Records
Of course, it's Shady Records, which is home to Eminem and his various rap protégés.
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19. Before he was called Eminem, what rap name did Eminem use?
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20. Answer: M&M
Eminem is understood to have gone through various names, but M&M was the first.
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21. What was the name of the song that Eminem used to criticise President George W. Bush?
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22. 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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23. Which British female singer appears on the song 'Stan'?
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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'.
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25. Why did Sacha Baron Cohen cause Eminem to storm out of an award ceremony?
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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.
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27. Which female singer did Eminem appear alongside in Entourage?
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28. Answer: Christina Aguilera
Years after criticising the singer, Eminem appeared alongside Christina in the same episode of Entourage in 2010.
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29. Which classic 1986 album inspired Eminem to be a rapper?
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30. Answer: Beastie Boys, 'Licensed To Ill'
Yep, it was the Beastie Boys iconic record that prompted Eminem to start rapping.
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31. What was the name of Eminem's autobiography?
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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.
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33. What is the name of the opening song on Eminem's 'Recovery'?
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34. Answer: 'Cold Wind Blows'
Although many of Eminem's albums start with short skits, 'Recovery' blasts straight into the song 'Cold Wind Blows'.
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35. How many Grammy Awards has Eminem won?
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36. Answer: 13
Eminem has been a dominated force at the Grammys, winning a total of 13 honours.
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37. How many records has Eminem sold worldwide?
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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!