If You Can't Pass This Eminem Quiz, Don't Call Yourself A Rap Fan
- by Jacob Ormrod
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Whether we like it or not, there are some people who become iconic for their work in a specific form of entertainment or genre, and these people will always be part of the cultural consciousness. One of those people is Eminem, who has spent the past two decades making his name in an industry that was reticent to take him on at first. We think that this guy has paid his dues and while he has definitely made some stinkers in the past, there is a lot of stuff in his discography that is worthy of your respect.
We know that if you aren't already sold on Eminem then there's no way we'll get you interested, but the least we can do is throw together a quiz that allows the real Eminem fans out there the chance to show off their knowledge. If you think you're a big Eminem, or a fan of rap history in general, we think that you should be able to do fairly well on this quiz. This will give you a chance to prove to people that you are the true Eminem fan, somebody who knows far too much about this single man's life!
So, ready to see how much of an Eminem fan you truly are? Think it's time that you put your rap knowledge to the test?! Well then, let's get started!
True Or False: Eminem's Alter Ego Is Called Slim Shady
Okay, so anybody who considers themselves an Eminem fan should know the answer to this one, but we thought we'd throw it in to talk about how much we love how Eminem works his alter egos into his music. Other rappers since Eminem have attempted to do it and while it has sometimes worked, Eminem did it perfectly. He was explicit that this character was there to outline exactly how he felt, let him get all of these thoughts out of his head.
What Is Eminem's Real Name?
It's odd to think about the number of musicians out there who we don't truly know, whose names have been covered up by them coming up with their own name before releasing music. Sure, we can always take a look at them online because once they're big enough they'll have their name on places like Wikipedia, but that doesn't change the fact that we likely won't remember this or fully know unless we go to seek it out for ourselves.
What Is The Name Of Eminem's Mother?
Eminem has made a point of constantly attacking his mother throughout his raps, outlining how he was treated when he was younger by her during a difficult time for both him and his family. However, his mother denies that what he's rapping about is true and even taken her son to court over some of his lyrics. Crazy to think that this sort of rift can exist in people who seem to be doing so well in this world but it still happens.
What Is The Name Of Eminem's Long-Term On And Off Girlfriend?
Eminem's raps are usually incredibly personal, and while he seems like quite a private person when he's sat opposite someone being questioned on his life's work, he lays it all out in his lyrics. If you can't figure things out through his music, then you don't deserve to know, or at least that's the sort of vibe we get from his past writing. That's why we know the names of people and places from his life, because he raps about them.
What Is The Name Of Eminem's Daughter?
Can any of us ever truly know what sort of father Eminem has been to his child? We would imagine that the average person believes that he hasn't been a good child at all, filled with these violent thoughts and constantly going touring, only to come back and spend small amounts of time with her. However, we don't know how true this is. We don't even know how much of the supposed glimpses at the truth we're given by Eminem himself are accurate.
Name The Eminem Song: "There's Vomit On His Sweater Already"
The concept of being nervous but going though with what you want to do anyway because it's in your gut is something that Eminem has wrapped about many times. Other people might be trying to tell you what you do, but even if they're friends who think that they're looking out for you, staying true to yourself is the most important part of any life. If there's anything to take away from most of Eminem's work, then it is that.
What Was Eminem's First Rap Name?
When you think about the amount of time that some people put into naming their own children, it's no surprise that adults will then constantly change their artistic names. You probably never feel fully comfortable with what name you've given yourself, always unsure if you've done the right thing. Throw in the fact that it's now a cliche for rappers to consistently change their name and you've got a recipe for disaster for any new rapper fresh on the scene.
Name The Eminem Song: "See Everything You Say Is Real"
Having to deal with fame is a common theme in the work of many artists who made it big, the cult of celebrity swallowing people whole, refusing to let them out unless they accept they are now the property of the entertainment industry and their audience. Sadly, this not only effects the famous people, but their audience as well, who become filled with knowledge of these people that they've never actually met and quickly become attached to people they'll never truly know.
What Was Eminem's Dream Job Before Becoming A Rapper?
We all have things that we want to do when we're younger that don't pan out, even if you end up doing something you're hugely passionate about in the end. No matter what, the likelihood is that you'll be leaving behind something, something that you wanted to do but weren't able to move yourself toward. In the end, as long as you're doing something you enjoy as an adult, there's no reason to be upset about missing out on your childhood dream.
Name The Eminem Song: Now You're In Each Other's Face Spewing Venom In Your Words"
We would like to actually meet Eminem and see what he's like in person, especially when it comes to how he treats his family, because based on his songs we can only assume that he has never had a healthy and comfortable relationship with a woman. We're not only talking about when he's famous either, as it seems that before he was famous he was caught up in a lot of dangerous relationships that didn't exactly bring out the best in him...
In Which Song Does Eminem Reference Being Beaten Up As A Child?
When Eminem first started rapping, his work was a lot different, focusing on his life but without the darker lyrical content that he later became known for. After the tepid critical response to his early stuff, he decided that he wanted to turn the tables and truly start to write and rap about how he felt regarding the way his life was going, creating a violent alter ego that allowed him to say all of the things that he was thinking.
What Is The Name Of Eminem's First Album?
We all have to start out somewhere, and knowing that Eminem started out where he did should come as a huge inspiration to so many creatives out there who think they have what it takes to make it but are struggling up against so much, whether that be societal expectations or poverty. Even if people don't think you can do it, that doesn't mean you should ever give up on what you want to be doing in this world, Eminem being a prime example of why.
What Grade Did Eminem Have To Repeat Three Times?
It's somewhat of a cliche at this point but it's not surprise when a famous but controversial artist comes out as having problems at school. Nobody really likes school anyway, but if you're the sort of person who has skills and talents that aren't respected by the education system, we imagine that it must get pretty frustrating. It's no surprise then that Eminem struggled while he was at school and was even the victim of some pretty vicious bullying from other kids.
How Old Was Eminem When He Dropped Out Of School?
Yes, it seems it was pretty inevitable that Eminem would at some point drop out of school, never completing his time in the education system and instead moving straight onto work to try and support his family while also paying bills with his mother. However, he didn't just work hard on making money, he threw himself at his work and started to make it big on the underground rap scene. It was only a matter of time before people signed him and he made it big.
Name The Eminem Song: "Hi, Kids. Do You Like Violence?"
By the time that Eminem had created Slim Shady and was really getting into the work that he is most famous for, you could tell that he was purposefully courting controversy from time to time. However, he still to this day just claims that he's writing down and talking about what other people think about and talk about behind closed doors. He's just willing to put himself out there and see how people react to it, knowing that if they don't like it, they're hypocrites.
Name The Eminem Song: "Now This Looks Like A Job For Me"
The need to play a certain part is something that plagues many outlandish characters in the public eye, as they feel as if they need to play up to the camera, stuck in the middle of who they really are and who their audience want them to be. Fundamentally, 99% of us are pretty similar and just want to be comfortable and happy, but if you're playing a part, then people are going to expect you to be like that at all times.
Name The Eminem Song: "I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag Of The United States Of America"
While he started out mainly rapping about his own experiences at the bottom of the economic food chain, once he'd made it big and was raking it in, Eminem started to turn his attention towards grander ideals. He continued to write about himself, specifically about what it's like to be famous, but also started to rap about political and social issues as well. While it may not be his best work, we respect anyone who chooses to go down this route in their career.
Name The Eminem Song: "Read My Lips, What, My Mouth Isn't Working?"
While Eminem has come under fire for a lot of the content in his music, it is arguably the misogynistic lyrics that have got him in the most trouble. Sadly, it's an accepted part of rap and hip that people will be using homophobic slurs and turning women into objects. Even though there's an argument that there's a veil of irony to what Eminem is doing, it doesn't change the fact that he has dialled it down a little as he's got older.
Name The Eminem Song: "You'll Be Safe For Days If You Shave Your Legs With Renee's Razorblades"
Most of Eminem's songs are a self-contained rant about himself and his place in this world, along with his relationship with people in his life. However, some of them are self-contained narratives, songs that tell a story on their own, which are honestly the ones that we find the most interesting. It gives us a look not only at Eminem's ability to rhyme, but also his ability to spin a yarn, keeping us interesting as he essentially reads out a story.
Name The Eminem Song: "Hilary Clinton Tried To Slap Me And Call Me A Pervert"
Eminem has been referencing real life people since the beginning of his career and hasn't seemed to let up in anyway as he's progressed. In fact, he personally called out anyone that he felt was making comments about him or deserved to be mocked in someway. When you're as big as this guy, it's inevitable that you're going to get some heat coming your way, so if you're the sort of person who won't let that lie then you're going to have to kick back.
Name The Eminem Song: "We Came Here To Set This Party Off Right"
Like many people in showbiz or who have a part in the entertainment industry, Eminem has struggled for years, both before his fame and during, with substance abuse problems. It's no surprise then that a lot of his lyrics contain references to specific drugs and drug use. As with a lot of his work, some of this in tongue in cheek, but that hasn't stopped him from writing songs that take a genuine look at how his choices have effected him and those around him as well.
Name The Eminem Song: "Who Can Catch Lightning In A Bottle?"
Look, we know that we've spent a lot of time talking about the content and context of the words that Eminem uses in his songs, but we do think it should be said that this man has a fantastic way with language as well. There are some rapper out there who have their own distinct voice, something that they've been able to cultivate throughout their years on the rap scene, and if you ask us, Eminem is definitely one of those rappers.
True Or False: The Slim Shady LP Eventually Hit Quadruple Platinum
The entertainment world is incredibly happy when somebody like Eminem comes along, as they know that it means a lot of them will be making a lot of money off of him. When someone like this comes along, people will try to grab onto them, hoping to get even a crumb of what this guy is making for some other people. Some famous artists even make work concerning these hangers on that only care about them because they're making money.
Name The Eminem Song: "There Used To Be A Time When You Could Just Say A Rhyme"
It's no secret that people didn't see Eminem as a legitimate member of the rap game for years, willing to overlook him because of the fact that he was white, but we think that he's proved over the years that he lived a pretty rough life in a bad neighborhood. When he raps about his time there, he's not putting anything on, he's just letting people know what it was like growing up where he did. The man has lived it.
Name The Eminem Song: "I'm Like A Lunatic, You Make Me Sick"
The sort of words and phrases that Eminem uses when referring to women in his life can range all the way from offensive to having an interesting take on what it can be like to be in love with someone. Just because you've fallen in love doesn't mean you recognize that feeling as something positive and we think these sorts of outsider opinions, especially in music, are more interesting than the traditional dialogue on love and relationships that we usually see.
Name The Eminem Song: "No Need For Gunpowder That Only Takes All The Fun Outta"
Eminem has many songs in which he mentions that he prefers to get up close and personal with people, using his own bare hands and handheld weapons rather than guns. We all know this is just talk though, that this is something he's saying to get a laugh or a reaction of any kind. We think it's more sad that some rappers out there feel like they have to prove they're carrying around a deadly weapon if we're being totally honest.
Name The Eminem Song: "Got One Riding Shotgun And No Not One Of 'Em Got Clothes"
If you're a normal human being that understands what people want to talk about and hear about, then you probably stopped bragging about having sex a hell of a long time ago, but for some reason rappers never got the memo. This is why they will constantly make comments about naked women or women they've been to bed with as if the listener is going to think any differently of them for it, which is insane if your audience is over the age of twelve.
Name The Eminem Song: "Razors, Scissors And Pins Jesus, When Does It End?"
Eminem is probably the most famous rapper for creating characters and writing songs from the perspective of other people. Many rappers that came after him, including many of the rappers involved with the collective OFWGKTA would go on to use this as an influence in their own music. They would cite Eminem as one of the first rappers to point out that what he's writing might have nothing to do with him. It could all just be made up to make people react.
True Or False: Eminem Once Attempted To Take His Own Life
A pretty dark question we know, but then we're dealing with a pretty dark artist, a man who has intentionally pushed the limit as far as he thought it could go in an attempt to create what he thought was worthwhile music. Whether you agree with him or not, like his work or hate it, there has to be some respect for a fellow creative who is struggling with his own life and mortality. That stuff goes pretty deep down.
True Or False: Dr Dre Was Hesitant To Work With A White Rapper
We already know that Dr Dre have cultivated a serious friendship, one that has seen them perform together, write music together and even stand up for each other in the public eye when people were talking the other one down. However, does that mean things were always like that? The black community pushed against Eminem in a big way at first and many still do, but does that mean that Dr Dre was one of the people pushing back back in the day?
True Or False: Eminem Was The First White Rapper To Appear On The Front Cover Of The Source
We really don't think it can be overstated how much of a big deal, both in the mainstream music industry and the underground rap game, that this white boy was coming in and shaking things up. This was seen as somewhat of a betrayal, especially when other famous black artists started to side with him and show their support. The man was killing it, and while others didn't approve, he was showing them that he had what it took to go all the way.
True Or False: Eminem Toured With The "Up In Smoke" Tour
This is a tour that featured numerous rappers, including Snoop Dogg, that were known for their heavy use of Cannabis, which is why it was given the name that it was. It seems like such a funny side of things that rap has purposefully cultivated this image in which the people involved are known for their drug use and rampant misogyny. We suppose that they would argue they're just reflecting the world that they were born into and grew up in.
True Or False: The Marshall Mathers LP Sold More Than Two Million During Its First Week
When Eminem finally started releasing albums on major labels, he blew up in ways that nobody including himself could fully have seen coming. It wasn't until the release of The Marshall Mathers LP that people started to really take notice, as the album sales started to break records across the board. Let's remember that this is a man that people discounted almost immediately for being white, and yet he was able to prove them wrong within just two short years.
What Was The Name Of Eminem's Musical Mentor Uncle Who Killed Himself?
When you're a creative, you can often find that the people around you end up inspiring you in ways that may not seem so obvious at first. Even the simple act of support from someone who loves you can be enough to tip you over into believing in yourself, which is something that many people struggle with when they first start out. Knowing that this happened to Eminem shines a lot of light on why the man is so angry.
What State Was Eminem Born In?
It's incredible how much information people are able to find out about you once you've moved into the public eye, as there will always be somebody who wants to talk about you or give away information about you, even if you're a rather private person. This is why a lot of people who get famous start to turn against those close to them. They get paranoid that they can't trust anybody but themselves and start to close off from the world.