“Before I was famous, when I was just working in Gilbert's Lodge, everything was …” — Eminem

The emotions in a song - the anger, aggression - have got to be legitimate.

Being a student of hip-hop in general, you take technical aspects from places. You may take a rhyme pattern or flow from Big Daddy Kane or Kool G Rap.

When 'Paul's Boutique' came out, I was one of the fans that didn't get it.

Why is it so hard for people to believe that white people are poor?! I wouldn't say I lived in a ghetto; I'd say I lived in the 'hood. The same friends I had back then are the same people on tour with me now.