Eminem began rapping at the age of 14 with one of his high-school friends Mike Ruby, the two adopting the names "Manix" and "M&M," which soon morphed into Eminem. In the late 90s Eminem was signed to FBT Productions, and recorded his debut album, Infinite. His career soon stated to pick up when he introduced his alter ego ‘Slim Shady’. In 1997; he recorded his debut EP. the Slim Shady EP. which featured constant references to drug use, sexual acts, mental instability, and over-the-top violence. A few years later The Marshall Mathers LP was released and went on to sell 1.76 million copies in its first week. breaking the record as the fastest-selling solo album in United States history. Eminem was named the Best Rapper Alive by Vibe magazine in 08 and in December 09. he was named the Artist of the Decade by Billboard magazine.WEBSITE http://www.eminem.com/homeSOCIAL MEDIA Instagram - http://instagram.com/