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

Solo debut with the independent album, Infinite

Released the independent album, The Slim Shady EP

Competed in the "Wake Up Show" freestyle competition

Took second place at the rap Olympics in Los Angeles

Signed with Dr. Dre, founder of Aftermath Entertainment

Major-label debut, Slim Shady LP

Released the record breaking album, The Marshall Mathers LP

With manager Paul Rosenberg, created Shady Records

First significant acting role, the semi-autobiographical, "8 Mile"; directed by Curtis Hanson and loosely based on Eminem's life story

Released third major album, The Eminem Show

Composed the soundtrack for the feature, "8 Mile"; earned six Grammy Award nominations, including Record of the Year

Launched the satellite music channel, Shade 45

Released the album, Encore, with the hit single "Just Lose It"

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

Released the greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits; earned a Grammy nomination for "Shake That" featuring Nate Dogg

Released the tell-all autobiography, The Way I Am