On November 5, 2013, Eminem released his 8th and final studio album titled Marshall Mathers LP 2. This album has had a great influence since its release and will continue to do the subject of discussion. for years to come. Eminem is considered one of the best rappers of all time and he redefined the genre by being one of the first successful white rappers. Because of its success, Eminem's latest album is bound to be studied and listened to for decades. The reasons for this are the artist himself, the album cover and title, and the album's unique style and lyrics. Eminem was born in St. Jospeh, Missouri as Marshall Mathers III. Growing up, Eminem moved frequently between Missouri and Michigan. As a teenager, he finally settled in Michigan where he discovered rap. Eminem started battle rap with a high school friend. The audience was predominantly African-American and did not accept him as a rapper at first. While continuing to rap, he proved himself and joined a few rap groups. The best known of these rap groups was D-12. After the release of his first album, Infinite, Eminem developed his alter ego Slim Shady. He then created The Slim Shady EP which created many opportunities for Eminem to start his career. He obtained a contract with Interscope Records and was introduced to Dr. Dre who became his mentor. His first album on Interscop Records was The Slim Shady LP in 1999 followed by The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000. The combination of these two albums proved Eminem to be one of the most important and popular pop artists of the era. (Thomas, 2013). Fast forward to 2013, Eminem did his best to prove that he was a white rapper and arguably one of the best rappers of the period. The release of his latest studio...... middle of paper ......ap is immeasurable. Without him, the industry would not be what it is today. Eminem ends his career in style. His latest album describes what he is known for. His violent imagery, intense, creative lyrics, and strong, deep messages are perfectly illustrated on MMLP2, along with his unique style of rapping using strong vocals and fast, nasal rhymes. Expect to learn about Eminem and MMLP2 in music classes for decades to come. Works Cited Thomas, Stephen. “Eminem: Bibliography.” Billboard. Billboard, 2013. Web. 29Nov. 2013. Caulfield, Keith. "Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP 2 Marks Second Biggest Debut of the Year." Billboard. Billboard, November 12, 2013. Web. November 29, 2013.eminems-marshall-mathers-lp-2-scores-second-biggest-debut-of-year>.