Real Slim Shady
Eminem
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"The Real Slim Shady" was released as the lead single from Eminem's album, "The Marshall Mathers LP," on April 15, 2000.
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Billboard Hot 100The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was Eminem's first song to reach the top ten in the U.S.
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Chart SuccessIn the United Kingdom, "The Real Slim Shady" topped the UK Singles Chart for a whole week.
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Grammy WinThe song won Eminem his first Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2001.
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Music Video MastermindThe music video for "The Real Slim Shady" was directed by renowned music video director Phillip Atwell, who has also worked with artists such as Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
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Song Meaning"The Real Slim Shady" comments on Eminem's sudden popularity after the release of "The Slim Shady LP" and the public's fascination with his controversial persona.
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Controversial LyricsThe song mentions and mocks numerous celebrities, including Pamela Anderson, Will Smith, and Christina Aguilera, which induced controversy.
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CensorshipThe line that mentions Columbine High School massacre was censored, bleeped out, or replaced in most versions of the song due to the sensitivity of the topic.
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Record SalesThe single sold nearly 3 million copies in the United States alone.
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Music Video CharactersThe music video features Eminem playing multiple characters, including a psychiatric patient and a fast food worker.
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Cameo AppearancesThe music video features cameos from Dr. Dre, Kon Artis, D12, Kathy Griffin, and the rap group Xzibit, among others.
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ParodiedThe song's distinctive rhythm and main hook have been widely parodied in popular culture.
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MTV Video Music AwardsThe "The Real Slim Shady" music video won the award for Video of the Year at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
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ProductionThe track was produced by renowned producer Dr. Dre and co-produced by Eminem himself.
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Memorable PerformanceEminem performed "The Real Slim Shady" at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, leading a crowd of hundreds of lookalikes dressed like him.
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