Eminem - Curtain Call - The HitsMarshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972, St. Joseph, Missouri), known by his primary stage name Eminem (stylized as EMINM), or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper and record producer who grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He began his professional music career as a member of [a=Soul Intent (2)] along with [a=Proof (3)] in 1992. He also started his first record label with his group that same year called [l=Mashin' Duck Records].