Began performing at the age of 14 as a member of the Motor City Duo Soul Intent

Solo debut with independent release "Infinite"

Released "Slim Shady EP"

Competed in the "Wake Up Show" freestyle competition

Took second place at the rap Olympics in Los Angeles

Signed by Dr. Dre/Aftermath

Released first album "Slim Shady LP"

Released "Marshall Mathers LP"

Acting debut in Curtis Hanson's film "8 Mile," loosely based on Eminem's life story

Released "The Eminem Show"

Composed the soundtrack for the feature "8 Mile"; received an Oscar nomination for Original Song for "Lose Yourself"- marking the first hip hop record nominated for an Oscar; received 6 grammy nominations, including Record Of The Year

Launch his own satellite music radio channel called Shade 45

Received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance "Just Lose It"

Earned three Grammy nominations, including Best Rap Album for "Encore"

Will return to the big screen playing a bounty hunter in an updated version of the television Western "Have Gun ... Will Travel"

Released his greatest hits album, "Curtain Call: The Hits," which included 3 new songs; earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Sung Collaboration for Shake That, featuring Nate Dogg