Eminem

Eminem, born as Marshal Mathers has caused controversy with his lyrics. Born in Kansas City, Eminem became famous for his offensive and disturbing lyrics. With his lyrics containing drugs, alcohol, death, homosexuality, sex and suicide doesn't usually attract many fans. Because of all Eminems lyrics towards homosexuality, the gay and lesbian protestors have arguesd to get his records changed or for his lyrics to be heavily censored. Dr. Dre, Eminem's producer tells people, "It's working, we are creating controversy, this means record sales,if you don't like this record, wait for the next one, if you don't like this one then you aint going to like the next one much better". Turns out Dr. Dre was right, Eminem's next album caused even more controversy. "From the day Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP was released last May, GLAAD has worked toward a singular goal: to increase public awareness by initiating a high-profile national dialogue about the impact of hate lyrics and the continued glorification of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people," said GLAAD News Media Director Cathy Renna. The GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) have tried their best to to rid Eminem's lyrics.

Posted By: Kelsey Oler

Renna, Cathy. "GLAAD Puts Hate Lyrics Debate Center Stage at the Grammys". Progressive Newswire. 22 Feb. 2001
http://www.commondreams.org/news2001/0222-08.htm