Acknowledgments p. ix
Introduction: I'd like to welcome y'all to the eminem show p. 1
This looks like a job for me the evolution of eminem p. 9
I only cuss to make your mom upset a lot of truth is said in jest p. 41
Damn! how much damage can you do with a pen? marshall and the media-from pans to fans p. 77
This rap game from kool herc to kool keith-a brief history of hip-hop p. 117
Became a commodity because l'm w-h-i-t-e caucasion persuasion-flipping the race rap p. 159
We call it amityville that's the mentality here, that's the reality here-to live and thrive in detroit p. 201
If I'm a criminal, how can i raise a little girl? moms, marriage, and the morals of marshall mathers p. 229
Conclusion: watch me, 'cause you thinkin' you got me in the hot seat from a sinner to a saint p. 259
Bibliography p. 271