Eminem Annotates Lyrics for Genius and Tells the Stories Behind His Best Tracks

Eminem is the latest rapper to annotate a selection of lyrics from tracks from his vast catalog for

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Eminem is the latest rapper to annotate a selection of lyrics from tracks from his vast catalog for Genius, and joins the likes of Rick Rubin, Grizzly Bear, A-Trak and The-Dream as a Genius-verified artist. Eminem tells stories behind some of his best known and most loved songs and lyrics, discussing such personal struggles as his addiction to drugs and strained relationships with colleagues. He touches on everything from his state of mind during the production of the song, to the intricacies of how they were produced. It’s worth a read for any Eminem fan (or Stan), so be sure to head over to Genius to check it out.

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