The purpose of this blog is to utilize the mediums of writing, music videos, and hyperlinking to explore the autobiographic message set forth by Marshall Mathers (a.k.a. Eminem) in his song, "Stan."

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Childhood

Marshall Mathers had a difficult childhood. Growing up in Detroit Michigan, his father left when he was 6 months old and his mother had a history of drug abuse and negligence that plagued Marshall growing up. Being forced to switch schools two to three times a year, Marshall found it difficult to make friends and often found himself the victim of bullying.

Anderson Cooper's 60 Minutes interview reveals a lot about the rap superstar's childhood and the difficult times he experienced. The video also contains a good amount of insight into Marshall's life and fame.



Another good insight into the difficult things Eminem experienced is a Rolling Stone Interview done at the release of his fifth album, Encore. It paints a picture of not only the pains of his childhood, but the difficulties experienced by his family as well.

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