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"My Name Is" is a song by American rapper Eminem, released in 1999. It was featured on his album The Slim Shady LP and produced by Dr. Dre. The song's music video, known for its inventive style, helped propel the album to commercial success, earning Eminem Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. The song introduced Eminem's controversial alter ego, Slim Shady, who often expressed vulgar and violent themes in his lyrics, reflecting aspects of his turbulent life and relationships.12

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