RAP ICON: Eminem, pictured here in Hollywood in 2020. Photo: ETIENNE LAURENT / EPA / NTB
Eminem (51) shows proof to his 42 million followers on Instagram.
Monday 22 April at 10:36 a.m
The American rapper posted a picture at the weekend, in which he is holding a coin in his left hand. And it’s not just any coin.
It is the symbol that Eminem has been drug-free since 2008.
The silver coin from Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a global community of women and men who share their experiences with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. (Source: AA) with the number 16 inside a triangle, represents the three pillars of fellowship – unity, service and healing.
Marshall Mathers, as his real name is, is content to share the photo. He doesn’t write anything.
On Monday morning Norwegian time, close to one million clicked “like”. the postwhile over 18,000 have written comments.
Rocker John Mayer (46) is among those who congratulate by posting an emoji of a clenched fist.
The rapper’s longtime friend and manager Paul Rosenberg (52), writes: “Sweet 16. So proud of you”.
Eminem’s brother, the lesser-known rapper Nathan “Nate” Mathers (38), also shows support.
«The biggest mentor and influence», he writes.
Turbulent
When Eminem entered the limelight in 1999 as troublemaker Slim Shady, hardly a week went by without him appearing in the columns. He was sued by his mother and ex-wife and repeatedly got into drug and weapons trouble.
The turbulence resulted in one rehab stay and court case after another.
But now it has been a long time since the rebel found peace. After an overdose in 2007, Eminem changed his life completely. And he has steered clear of substance abuse ever since.
The king of rap can boast 15 Grammy awards and over 220 million albums sold worldwide.