Ask anybody to list famous rappers, and the odds are pretty high that Eminem will be somewhere near the top of that list. Since the 1990s, Eminem has been changing the rap game. Many top rap artists cite Eminem as an influence, and his music is still blasted through stereos (or Spotify accounts) all over the world. This guy has even dabbled in a bit of acting with his 8 Mile movie, which was critically acclaimed.
Of course, you aren’t here to listen to us list all of Eminem’s accolades. You’re here to find his most basic information; how old he is, how much he weighs, and how tall he is. So, that’s what we’ll do! Don’t blame us if we throw a couple of extra facts in along the way, though!
How Tall Is Eminem?
You wouldn’t know it by looking at him, but Eminem is actually below average male height in the US (and only very slightly above average female height). He comes in at 5 foot 6” (around 1.7m). Stick him next to some of the other big names in the rap game, and he is very short.
How Old Is Eminem?
Eminem has been around the music business for a long time now. If you were into your rap in the 90s, then you may have caught one of his first released albums back in 1996 (he didn’t become commercially successful until 1999). So, you would be forgiven for thinking that Eminem is on the older side of things. He isn’t.
Eminem was born on October 17th, 1972. He was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This means that at the time of writing he is just 50 years old. Yep. We know. You wouldn’t be able to tell just by looking at him. He still has that hint of youthfulness about him. Although, we suppose this may be because he has almost always had ‘white’ hair. When you’re born with white hair, you never look like you’re aging.
How Much Does Eminem Weigh?
Eminem has spoken about his weight a lot over the years. It is currently believed that he weighs 150lbs (68kg). Although, he has often been much heavier than this.
We don’t know if you remember, but in 2005, Eminem released the ‘Encore’ album and disappeared from the music scene for a while. He claimed it was his retirement (he obviously returned). However, he didn’t quit because he was bored with music. He quit because he was battling a pill addiction.
Anybody that has ever had to battle a pill addiction before will know that it can do a real number on your body. Eminem has claimed that during the height of his addiction, he weighed 230lbs! He says that this is the highest he has ever been. As far as we know, he did not step out in public during this time, so there seems to be no photographic evidence of this. Although, Eminem did want to keep to himself during that ‘retirement’ period.
You want to know how he managed to deal with his addiction and his weight? Eminem decided to get addicted to exercise instead. He now looks better than ever.
How Much Is Eminem Worth?
As one of the most successful rappers in history, Eminem is clearly worth a good chunk of change. Estimates put his net worth somewhere in the region of $250 million. Not quite the same net worth as fellow rapper Jay-Z ($2.5 billion), but we can’t imagine that Eminem is going to be hurting for money in the near future.
More Cool Facts About Eminem
Eminem is a tough guy to find interesting facts about. If you’re a fan of his music, then you will know that he lays bare pretty much everything about his life in his lyrics. You know that his parents were abusive, the name of his daughter, and that he had an uncle that committed suicide. However, there are still a few things that you may be interested to know about him!
For starters, did you know that Eminem has his own radio channel; Shade 45? This radio station (that broadcasts in the US), highlights both established and up-and-coming hip-hop artists, which is Eminem’s way of giving back to the community.
Perhaps one of Eminem’s most famous songs is ‘Lose Yourself’ which involves the lyrics “There’s vomit on my sweater already, Mom’s spaghetti’. We even love to rap this to ourselves every so often. Guess that? Eminem took those lyrics to a whole new level! He opened up his own restaurant called ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’, which we can only assume serves spaghetti, although hopefully not in the form of vomit.
Ever wondered why Eminem switches his name up often? Well, he claims that each rap name is meant to be a different personality. It makes sense, really. If you listen to his music when he performs under the name ‘Slim Shady’, his music is much more aggressive. If you listen to his stuff as Eminem or Marshall Mathers, the aggression is still there, but it is a lot more subdued.
And finally, while Eminem is well known for being a top rap artist and actor, he hasn’t always been like that. Apparently, before he hit the big time, he was a line cook at a restaurant in Missouri, so we can only assume that he knows how to whip up a couple of amazing dishes. We suppose it makes sense that he eventually went on to open his own restaurant, right? Although, we can’t imagine that Eminem will be working the line at his own restaurant. Still, stranger things have happened!
Final Thoughts
There you go. Everything that you really need to know about 50-year-old Eminem’s key stats. He is a little bit under the American average for male height (5 foot 6”), but he is roughly on-par with the average American male weight at 150 lbs. Although, during his addiction recovery, in the midst of 2005, he claims to have weighed as much as 230lbs.
