Eminem Quotes

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is considered one of the most influential and successful rappers in the music industry. Eminem's raw lyrics and emotional delivery have earned him numerous awards and a massive global fan base.

My family has never been there for me. They expect... -Eminem

My family has never been there for me. They expect things because we're blood.

Ultimately, who you choose to be in a relationship with and what you do in your bedroom is your business.

Anybody with a sense of humor is going to put on m... -Eminem

Anybody with a sense of humor is going to put on my album and laugh from beginning to end.

Sometimes I feel like rap music is almost the key ... -Eminem

Sometimes I feel like rap music is almost the key to stopping racism.

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The speaker believes that rap music has the potential to be a powerful tool in combating racism, bringing awareness to social issues and promoting unity through its impact and messages.

The details surrounding both my marriage and subsequent filing for divorce are private, and I had hoped to keep them that way for the sake of my family.

The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.

I don't even know how to speak up for myself, because I don't really have a father who would give me the confidence or advice. And if you're always the new kid, you never get a chance to adapt, so your confidence is just zilch.

A lot of truth is said in jest.

I need drama in my life to keep making music.

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This quote implies that the speaker draws inspiration for their music from the emotional experiences and dramatic elements in their life. These experiences fuel their creativity and artistic expression.

Music is so therapeutic for me that if I can't get it out, I start feeling bad about myself - a lot of self-loathing.

My father? I never knew him. Never even seen a pic... -Eminem

My father? I never knew him. Never even seen a picture of him.

Before I was famous, when I was just working in Gilbert's Lodge, everything was moving in slow motion.

I was going to McDonald's and Taco Bell every day. The kids behind the counter knew me - it wouldn't even faze them. Or I'd sit up at Denny's or Big Boy and just eat by myself. It was sad. I got so heavy that people started to not recognize me.

You know, fame is a funny thing, man, especially, you know, actors, musicians, rappers, rock singers, it's kind of a lifestyle and it's easy to get caught up in it - you go to bars, you go to clubs, everyone's doing a certain thing... It's tough.

I try to treat all the money I'm making like it's ... -Eminem

I try to treat all the money I'm making like it's the last time I'm going to make it.

I don't think I've ever read poetry, ever. I'm not... -Eminem

I don't think I've ever read poetry, ever. I'm not really book-smart.

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This quote indicates the speaker's lack of exposure to poetry and suggests that they do not consider themselves well-versed in literature. It implies a self-perceived deficiency in literary knowledge and implies that the speaker may feel disconnected from the world of poetry due to their perceived lack of intellectual prowess.

Personally, I just think rap music is the best thing out there, period. If you look at my deck in my car radio, you're always going to find a hip-hop tape; that's all I buy, that's all I live, that's all I listen to, that's all I love.

If people take anything from my music, it should be motivation to know that anything is possible as long as you keep working at it and don't back down.

The emotions in a song - the anger, aggression - h... -Eminem

The emotions in a song - the anger, aggression - have got to be legitimate.

Trust is hard to come by. That's why my circle is small and tight. I'm kind of funny about making new friends.

I'd go to, like, six different schools in one year. We were on welfare, and my mom never ever worked.

I don't hate women - they just sometimes make me m... -Eminem

I don't hate women - they just sometimes make me mad.

Say there's a white kid who lives in a nice home, goes to an all-white school, and is pretty much having everything handed to him on a platter - for him to pick up a rap tape is incredible to me, because what that's saying is that he's living a fantasy life of rebellion.

People can try to reinvent themselves. I don't think you can really change who you are, though, because who you are is pretty much where you came from and what you've done up to now.

A lot of the problems I had with fame I was bringing on myself. A lot of self-loathing, a lot of woe-is-me. Now I'm learning to see the positive side of things, instead of, like, 'I can't go to Kmart. I can't take my kids to the haunted house.'

I say what I want to say and do what I want to do. There's no in between. People will either love you for it or hate you for it.

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