The Real Eminem: Revelations of An American Original

A lively authentic look at Slim's state of mind and energy in 1999 as he turned superstar, disclosed in his words.

Eminem speaks openly about:
Why he is not a role model
Why he shocks and pisses people off
Drugs
White Rappers
Underground Hip-Hop
Critics
American society and ignorance
Kim
"Just The Two of Us"
The day he dyed his hair blonde and got a stomach tattoo
Much more

With Proof at his side, Eminem holds nothing back. An unfiltered testament of his raw perspective and extraordinary window into the world - and intimate life - of the gifted prodigy. Illustrated by original, unseen photographs and ephemera, 1999 quotes by Violent J of ICP and Dr. Dre, and exclusive 2001 interview with D12.

It is challenging to comprehend the moral sense that has ensued over the past twenty years. No person, place or thing is unaffected by time. Life is life. The ravages of generations exceptionally cruel to Eminem. Colossal achievements cleaved by immediate family, the death of his best friend, mental illness and drug addiction. The strength and fortitude to endure the stuff of legend.

The continuing influence of Eminem on two generations of Hip-Hop, Rap, and Pop Culture is incalculable. The three interviews featured here present an intimate, unfiltered, raw and direct connection with him at the exact point as his ascension to stardom. Others may have spoken with and interviewed Eminem during this crucial period; however, this questioning brought deep-seated, definite reactions.