The Evolution of Eminem

From Slim Shady to Eminem | see how Eminem has evolved since hitting the scene in 1999.

Wild One - Eminem back in 2001 on MTV's TRL marching in Times Square to promote new group D12.
A Quick Change - According to the Evening Standard, OutRage! said they won’t picket an Eminem concert if Slim doesn’t perform lyrics that inspire hatred against gay people. Per Wireless spokesman, David Allison, Em agreed to the censorship after being guaranteed that there won’t be any protest.
Video of the Year - Eminem receives an MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2002
Showtime - Joining the likes of Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, The Black Eyed Peas and a flurry of others, Eminem is scheduled to perform at the 37th annual American Music Awards on November 22 live from L.A.’s Nokia Theater.Eminem Named Best Selling Artist of Decade - Eminem was named the best selling artist of the decade with more than 32.2 million units sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.  Eminem beat out The Beatles by two million units.  The list from Nielsen adds ups tabulations of the Billboard charts beginning Jan. 1, 2000 until Nov. 1, 2009.

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2002 MTV Awards - Eminem performs at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium

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