The Marshall Mathers LP
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The Marshall Mathers LP is a 2000 album by American rapper Eminem, born Marshall Mathers. It achieved record-breaking sales in the United States for a rap album and featured hit singles such as "The Real Slim Shady" and "Stan". The album's success brought significant controversy, though Eminem addressed criticism by performing a duet with Elton John at the Grammy Awards. This album was nominated for best album of the year at the Grammys. Eminem is known as one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century, with 10 consecutive albums debuting at number one on the Billboard album chart.12
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