The Real Slim Shady
Eminem
2000
Earliest retained catalog association; not automatically the first release year.
Reported release: 2000
Reported release: 2000Date needs verification
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Reported dates in 2000.html. Not independently established; neighboring dates can reflect album/single or regional differences.
Inspiration and background
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Eminem wrote the song as a satirical commentary on pop culture and his own rise to fame.
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Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 2000.html, position 40
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Other appearances and versions
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Sources and scope
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Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Owner-supplied 2000.html
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Supplied r3.png, row 35
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Supplied final_rap.gif, row 30
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