Without Me

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About Without Me

"Without Me" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth studio album The Eminem Show (2002). "Without Me" was released on May 14, 2002 as the lead single from the album, and re-released on his greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits (2005). "Without Me" is one of Eminem's most successful singles, reaching number two in the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, and number one in fifteen countries. It is one of his most well-known and most recognizable songs. The song is included in the soundtrack for the 2016 film Suicide Squad.  


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2005
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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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11 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Without Me" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It was one of Eminem's most successful singles at that time.
Acclaimed Album Track
The song is from Eminem's fourth studio album, 'The Eminem Show,' which is considered one of the rapper's best works.
Grammy Recognition
"Without Me" won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 2003, highlighting the creative direction and execution of the song's music video.
Quick Composition
Eminem and producer Dr. Dre created the concept and lyric for "Without Me" in just a few hours, according to interviews with Eminem.
International Success
The song topped the charts in numerous countries and established Eminem as an international music figure.
Sampled Music
"Without Me" samples two tracks, "Buffalo Gals" by Malcolm McLaren and "Obla-Di, Obla-Da" by The Beatles. Interestingly, these are both tracks from completely different genres.
Music Video Popularity
The music video for the song also reached great heights of popularity due to its comical narrative and innovative visuals. The video was directed by Joseph Kahn.
YouTube Milestone
In August 2020, the music video for "Without Me" surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.
Album Sales Boost
The success of "Without Me" helped to boost sales of "The Eminem Show" album beyond 10 million copies in the USA, achieving Diamond status.
Criticism and Controversy
Like many of Eminem's songs, "Without Me" sparked controversy due to its explicit lyrics and direct attacks on individuals and organizations, including Dick Cheney, Chris Kirkpatrick from 'NSync, and Moby.
Cultural Impact
"Without Me" is often credited as one of the songs that propelled Eminem into the mainstream, marking a significant transition in his career.

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