On November 5, 2013, Eminem released his eighth and final studio album titled Marshall Mathers LP 2. This album has been very influential since its release and will continue to be discussed for years to come. Eminem is considered one of the best rappers ever and redefined the genre as one of the first white rappers to succeed. Thanks to its success, Eminem's latest album will be studied and listened to for decades. The reasons for this stem from the artist himself, the album cover and title, as well as the album's unique style and lyrics. Eminem was born in St. Joseph, Missouri as Marshall Mathers III. Growing up, Eminem moved frequently between Missouri and Michigan. As a teenager he finally settled in Michigan, where he discovered rap. Eminem started battle rapping with a friend from high school. The audience was mostly African American and at first they didn't accept him as a rapper. As he continued rapping he proved himself and joined some rap groups. The best known of these rap groups was D-12. After the release of his first album, Infinite, Eminem developed his alter ego Slim Shady. He then created The Slim Shady EP which created many opportunities for Eminem, kickstarting his career. He got a contract with Interscope Records and was introduced to Dr. Dre who became his mentor. His first album with Interscop Records was The Slim Shady LP in 1999 followed by The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000. The combination of these two albums proved that Eminem was one of the most important and popular pop artists of the time (Thomas, 2013). Fast forward to 2013, Eminem went above and beyond proving himself as a white rapper and arguably one of the best rappers of the period. The release of his latest study......middle paper......ap is immeasurable. Without him the sector would not be what it is today. Eminem ends his career with a bang. His latest album describes what he is known for. His violent imagery, intense and creative lyrics and strong and profound messages are illustrated perfectly on MMLP2 along with his unique style of rapping using a strong voice and fast, nasal rhymes. Expect to learn about Eminem and MMLP2 in music lessons for decades to come. Works Cited Thomas, Stephen. "Eminem: Bibliography." Advertising billboard. Billboard, 2013. Web. 29 November 2013. Caulfield, Keith. "Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP 2 marks the second biggest debut of the year." Advertising billboard. Billboard, November 12, 2013. Web. November 29, 2013.eminems-marshall-mathers-lp-2-scores-the-second-biggest-debut-of-the-year>.