Whatever You Say I Am The Life and Times of Eminem

Here is the definitive profile of Eminem, by the only journalist ever granted full access to the Eminem camp. Whatever You Say I Am shines a spotlight on one of the most successful yet enigmatic performers of our time, the man behind the multimillion-selling records, the outrageous lyrics, the public battles with his wife and mother, the Grammys and the Oscar, and the blistering rhymes that appeal to fans of many ages and many different backgrounds. Whatever You Say I Am is not a simple biography of a rap artist. Anthony Bozza has created a thought-provoking look at American culture and the impact that the first white rap superstar has made on a public that in quick turn reviled and celebrated him. Using the insights of other well-known hip-hop performers such as Dr. Dre and Andre 3000 and Snoop Dogg-members of Eminem's entourage, sociologists, critics, and the man himself, Whatever You Say I Am shows why Eminem matters, and how his career will evolve and his significance will grow in the years to come. Book jacket.

ANTHONY BOZZA worked as a writer and editor at Rolling Stone from 1995 to 2002, where he wrote several major stories on Eminem as well as cover stories on a range of artists, from Jennifer Lopez to Nine Inch Nails. His writing has appeared in Maxim, Paper, Elle, Allure, Arena (UK), and The Face (UK). This is his first book. He lives in New York City.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>