Eminem, American rapper, producer, and actor

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America and breaking down racial barriers for the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. While much of his transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him a controversial figure, he came to be a representation of popular angst of the American underclass.

October 17 is the 290th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 75 days remain until the end of the year.