Nicolette Ashford is America's sweetheart. Red carpet royalty. Raised to survive headlines without blinking. Until her fiancé knocks up the housekeeper and the story breaks before she even gets out from underneath him. She doesn't break down. She gets dressed. She disappears into a party she shouldn't be at and ends the night in Eminem's hotel room. It's reckless, loud and exactly what she needs. Until it turns into something she can't undo. She gets pregnant. She tracks him down and tells him, out of guilt, not need. Now Marshall knows. His manager knows. And the rest of the world? Still in the dark. For now. But secrets this loud don't stay quiet and Marshall's not the type to play it cool. What started as a one night stand spirals into full blown emotional warfare with a custody battle on the horizon and a baby neither of them expected to fight this hard for. They're not a couple, they're opposite, hell they're barely allies. But the damage is done, and when Letty can no longer hide the pregnancy from the vultures of the media world, the shit hits the fan, the fallout's enevitable. It's not a love story. It's a scandal with a spine and they're both too stubborn to quit. - Who's Your Daddy? is a gritty, emotionally sharp opposites-attract story about fame, fallout, and the one man who refuses to let her run. Set in 2004 at the peak of Eminem's reign, it's a raw, darkly funny deep dive into accidental parenthood, emotional warfare, and the kind of love that ruins you before it saves you.

The year is currently 2003 and The Source Magazine has just unveiled an Eminem racist tape, a song where he can clearly be heard rapping disrespectfully about black women. Eminem goes on national TV and apologizes, stating that the song in question was made back in 1989 when he was only 16 years old and was in response to him dating a black girl that had cheated on him and broke his heart. Eminem's PR team thinks that him merely apologizing is not enough to salvage his public image, so Paul Rosenberg gets a bright idea to locate Nikki, the girl whom the song was supposedly about and publicly reunite her with his client, and have Nikki say that she understands where Em was coming from and that she forgives him. Nikki however has other plans. All she really wants is to set the record straight once and for all... This story would take place constantly alternating between the year 2003 which is the current time it takes place, and the year 1989 where it had all began... TW: will contain sexual situations, including an attempted SA, strong language, drugs use, etc..

She wasn't made for glass slippers. She was made for bruised knees, smeared mascara, and being told she's pretty with his hand around her throat. Kendra Knox was never anyone's princess. She grew up in a trailer with EBT cards, overdue bills, and a mother who treated her like competition. Fairytales weren't bedtime stories. They were lies people with money got to believe. Now she dances at Eden's Gate, wearing dollar store glitter and six-inch Pleasers, collecting rent one lap at a time. No carriage. No ball. Just blood, tears, and survival. Then he shows up. Not a prince. A problem. Marshall Mathers. Famous. Filthy. Untouchable. He doesn't ride a horse. He rolls up in a black Escalade, smells like smoke and sin, and looks at her like she's already his. He doesn't save her. He drags her into his world. A palace with no exits, a crown that cuts, and rooms that lock from the inside. He calls her beautiful while she's crying. Keeps her quiet with cash and attention that feels like violence. And she lets him. Because it's not love. It's not safety. But it's still better than going back to being nobody. This isn't a fairytale. It's a dirty one. And she wears her crown like a bruise.

Bree James is a former child star that's made a name for herself from appearing on a very popular beloved sitcom back when she was a toddler. Since then Bree is all grown up and trying desperately to move away from her former good girl image. Just like many other child stars before her, she's somewhat of a cliché now. A wild child. The type that constantly gets arrested for DUIs and acting crazy in public. Which eventually leads her to a mandatory stint in rehab where she meets Marshall Mathers. A very well known rapper that goes by the stage name Eminem, Marshall was pretty much forced into rehab by his friends and family who all have gotten tired of watching him self-destruct. Neither one of these two are in rehab for the right reasons of actually wanting to get better. And both will find ways to continue getting high on their drug of choice even while being there. While also getting addicted to each other's company in the process. *** TW: will contain sexual situations, including an attempted SA, strong language, drugs use, etc..

Aurora Hill is an up-and-coming R'n'B singer/dancer who also happens to be part of a rapper Ja Rule's entourage. Aurora is sweet and kind but with a wild side to her, you don't want to cross this girl for real, if you know what's good for you that is. That being said, she is loyal to a fault to those she loves and trusts. Like Jeffrey Attkins, a.k.a. Ja Rule who is responsible for giving her a singing career in the first place. Aurora and Jeffrey are real good friends, and she's supportive of everything that he does. Even this silly beef that is currently going on between Ja and these other two rappers, 50 Cent and Eminem. But when Ja Rule crosses a dangerous line trying to get Eminem to respond to one of his diss tracks, and the angry white rapper finally retaliates, it's the poor Aurora that somehow finds herself caught in the crossfires... TW: will contain sexual situations, including an SA, strong language, drugs use, etc..

Amari Jenkins is deaf, but that doesn't stop her from living her life and doing things normal "able-bodied" people do. Sometimes she even enjoyes going to concerts and parties, because even though she can't hear the music, she can still feel the beat and she enjoys to dance to it. One day she attends the legendary Tim Westwood's party with her friends where she meets the controversial rapper Marshall Mathers aka Eminem with whom she ends-up having a one night stand with. And that's where their story is supposed to end, only it doesn't because Marshall becomes strangely fascinated with her... TW: will contain sexual situations, including an SA, strong language, drugs use, etc..

Aisha Knight is the youngest daughter of the music producer, Suge Knight. She is an apple of his eye, a child that is the most loved by him, and is ultimately controlled by him. Aisha wants desperately to start her own music career and break free from him, but her father won't let her, so she is seeking to rebel against him out of spite. Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem is at war with Suge Knight and sees getting with Aisha as a way to spite her father. The two of them originally are attracted to each other for all the wrong reasons, but what happens if they actually fall in love? And how far would Suge Knight go to keep his most favorite, most precious daughter away from the man he thinks is not worthy of her?? TW: will contain sexual situations, including an attempted SA, strong language, drugs use, etc..

❝ Nobody puts Baby in the corner, 'cause that baby gets mad it gets to throwin' a tantrum, she'll fuckin' flip on ya ❞ Everybody thought she had left for good And nobody blamed her Her brother got shot She was grieving But that didn't mean they didn't want her back And now she was back, chin up, cap low and his chain dangling around her neck Her fans were ecstatic Cause their queen returned And she was standing right beside her king

Mia Torres is known for her bold lyrics and vibrant personality. At the age of 25, she is a chart-topping R&B artist who has worked hard to make a name for herself. When she ends up heartbroken after her heartthrob boyfriend cheats on her with one of the biggest pop stars, she worries that her career will plummet. Luckily with a couple good PR moves she has a plan to make her ex regret his decision. The issue with that plan is that it involves having to spend her time with the cocky and controversial rapper who is flipping the world on its head. Eminem writes lyrics that tow the line of what is acceptable. Just popping into the music scene, the 27 year old is looking for the opportunity to build his career further to help give his daughter a better life than he had. That's when he comes across Mia Torres. When he makes public statements about one of the biggest R&B princesses he happily ruffles some feathers. That is until he realizes that Mia Torres is not all sunshine. Mia and Marshall are polar opposites, yet they are working towards the same goal. Will they be able to work through their differences as well as the undeinable chemistry between them, or will both of their troubled pasts ruin the trust they have. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Hey everyone!!! This is my first story that I am serious about writing. With that being said, I will probably make some grammatical errors and I don't mind anyone correcting them in the comments. I want this story to be a safe space for people to appreciate the man that is Marshall Mathers. Feel free to comment as much as possible, I love feedback. Just please keep it kind...hope everyone enjoys :) Also the amazing, stunning, beautiful cover is by the one and only SlimShadysFeverDream

PLEASE READ KINGDOM FIRST BEFORE YOU READ THIS STORY. Let's take it back where it all began...2003. Alexis Parsons, the young R&B starlet beloved by the industry already and quickly working her way to legendary status all on her own. A kind hearted, level headed soul with the quick wit and feisty spirit. Marshall Mathers also known as Eminem, the sharp tongued and sarcastic bad boy of hip-hop. While hated by some, he's also loved by many. August 2003 is when their paths crossed for the very first time. What happened before these two collided their kingdom together? Tune in and find out on Before The Throne...