Kim

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About Kim

"Kim" is a song by American rapper Eminem which appears on his 2000 album The Marshall Mathers LP. The song reflects intense anger and hatred toward his then-wife Kim Mathers and features Eminem imitating her voice, and ends with him killing Kim and later putting her in the trunk of his car. "Kim" was the first song Eminem recorded for the album, shortly after finishing work on The Slim Shady LP in late 1998. He wrote it, along with "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" (where Eminem and his daughter go to the lake to dispose of Kim's dead body), when he and Kim were having marital problems and Kim was preventing him from seeing his daughter Hailie. Despite its controversial graphic content, it is often highlighted as one of Eminem's most memorable songs. On the clean version of The Marshall Mathers LP, this song is replaced by a clean version of "The Kids" (an unedited version can be found on the CD single of "The Way I Am", the UK and deluxe editions of The Marshall Mathers LP). 


Year:
2000
6:18
171 
#5

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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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Content
"Kim" is a controversial song by Eminem that focuses on his tumultuous and violent relationship with his ex-wife, Kim Scott, whom it's named after.
Musical Style
Unlike most of Eminem's songs, "Kim" exhibits elements of horrorcore. This subgenre of hip hop is known for its morbid and controversial themes.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured on Eminem's third studio album, "The Marshall Mathers LP", which was released in 2000.
Vocal Technique
In "Kim", Eminem uses a variety of different voices, including a soft-spoken persona, a manically angry persona, and a guttural scream to convey different emotions.
Lyrical Controversy
The song has been widely criticized due to its violent lyrics, some of which fantasize about killing Kim.
Real-Life Impact
After hearing the song for the first time, Kim Scott reportedly attempted suicide, which further propelled the controversy surrounding the song.
Legal Implications
The song was not released as a single due to its violent content and potential legal implications.
Sequel Connection
"Kim" is considered a sequel of sorts to an earlier Eminem song "97 Bonnie & Clyde", which features the rapper's daughter and also deals with the concept of killing Kim.
Sample Usage
"Kim" samples the opening lines of a song called "When the Music Stops" by a group called The D.O.C. This sample was used to draw an ironic contrast between the romantic aspiration within The D.O.C.'s song and the violent content within "Kim".
Live Performances
Due to its violent and explicit content, as well as its personal nature, "Kim" is rarely performed live by Eminem.

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