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"The Way I Am" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his third album The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). "The Way I Am" was released as the second single from the album on September 7, 2000. It is also featured on his 2005 compilation album, Curtain Call: The Hits. In the tradition of most of Eminem's follow-up singles, "The Way I Am" is one of the songs for which he has sole songwriting credit. It features a much darker and emotionally driven sound than the album's lead single, which was "The Real Slim Shady".  


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2001
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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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Release Information
"The Way I Am" is the second single from Eminem's third studio album, "The Marshall Mathers LP," which was released in 2000.
Chart Success
The song peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Eminem's popular tracks.
Album Sales
The album, "The Marshall Mathers LP," was immensely successful and is one of Eminem's most iconic albums. It sold over 1.78 million copies in its first week, making it one of the fastest-selling studio albums in the United States.
Song Composition
Eminem himself produced "The Way I Am," displaying his skills as not only a rapper but also a producer.
Song's Message
Eminem discusses his struggles with fame and how he is persistently critiqued by the media and his fans in "The Way I Am."
Awards and Recognition
"The Marshall Mathers LP" and by extension "The Way I Am" won a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2001.
Musical Style
The song showcases Eminem's signature aggressive and confrontational style of rapping.
Fan's Perspective
"The Way I Am" is often considered by fans to be one of Eminem's best songs.
Music Video
The music video for "The Way I Am" features actress Christina Ricci and rapper Stan "Eminem" Haley, and it received significant airplay on MTV.
Controversy
The song was controversial at the time of its release due to its explicit content and the candid way Eminem discussed his struggles with fame and the media.
Artistic Influence
"The Way I Am" showcases Eminem’s ability to write impressive verses with complex wordplay and rhyme schemes.
Use in Pop Culture
The song was used in several films and television series, including "Charlie's Angels" and "The Simpsons.
Book Title
Eminem named his 2008 autobiography "The Way I Am," after this song.

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