The Marshall Mathers LP

The Marshall Mathers LP
Studio album by Eminem
Released	May 23, 2000 (2000-05-23)
Recorded	1998–2000[1]
Studio	The Mix Room (Burbank, California) Encore (Burbank, California) Larrabee Sound (Hollywood) Chung King (New York) Record Plant (Los Angeles) 54 Sound (Detroit)
Genre	Horrorcore hardcore hip hop
Length	72:04
Label	Aftermath Interscope WEB Entertainment
Producer	Eminem Dr. Dre F.B.T. Mel-Man The 45 King
Eminem chronology
The Slim Shady LP (1999) The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) The Eminem Show (2002)
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Singles from The Marshall Mathers LP
"The Real Slim Shady" Released: April 18, 2000 "The Way I Am" Released: October 3, 2000 "Stan" Released: November 20, 2000

The Marshall Mathers LP is the third studio album by American rapper Eminem. It was released on May 23, 2000, by Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Production on the album was handled by Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, F.B.T., Eminem, and The 45 King. The album spawned three hit singles: "The Real Slim Shady", "The Way I Am" and "Stan", and features guest appearances from Dido, RBX, Sticky Fingaz, Bizarre, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Paul Rosenberg and D12.

Recorded over a two-month period in several studios around Detroit, the album features introspective lyricism reflecting Eminem's thoughts on his rise to fame, criticism of his music, and estrangement from his family. As a transgressive work, it incorporates hardcore hip hop, satirical hip hop, and horrorcore. Like its predecessor, The Marshall Mathers LP was surrounded by significant controversy upon its release, while also propelling Eminem to the forefront of American pop culture. Criticism centered on lyrics that were considered violent, homophobic, and misogynistic, as well as a reference to the Columbine High School massacre. Future second lady Lynne Cheney criticized the lyrics at a United States Senate hearing, while the Canadian government considered refusing Eminem's entry into the country. Despite the controversies, it received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised Eminem's lyrical ability and considered the album to have emotional depth.

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, staying atop for eight consecutive weeks. A significant commercial success compared to the release of The Slim Shady LP just the previous year, the album sold 1.78 million copies in its first week, which made it among the fastest-selling studio albums in the United States. The album produced the singles "The Real Slim Shady", "The Way I Am", and "Stan". Among other publications, Rolling Stone named it the best album of 2000.

The Marshall Mathers LP has been included in numerous all-time lists and is widely regarded as Eminem's greatest album. It has sold 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, and is certified 11× platinum and Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Best Rap Album at the 2001 Grammy Awards, while "The Real Slim Shady" won Best Rap Solo Performance. The Marshall Mathers LP 2, the album's sequel, was released in 2013.