CELEBRITIESMarshall Mathers to Slim Shady: Looking back at Eminem's career on his 50th birthdayUSA TODAYGet ready to "Lose Yourself": Eminem is 50. The vitriolic platinum-selling rapper from Detroit celebrates his milestone birthday on Oct. 17, 2022. Continue scrolling through for a look back at the controversial rapper's career, including this photo from the 2022 Super Bowl.Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsIn 1999, Eminem released his debut album "The Slim Shady LP," which went triple-platinum. Produced by Dr. Dre, it introduced the rapper's alter ego, Slim Shady, a maniacal rap machine that spits insults with every breath. Here, Eminem performs during his Up in Smoke tour in 2000.Paul Warner, Associated PressIn 2000, Eminem released "The Marshall Mathers LP." The album sold more than a million copies in its first week, spawned several hit songs like "The Real Slim Shady" and snagged the Grammy Award for best rap album.USA TODAYOver the course of his career, Eminem has collected 15 Grammys and 44 total nominations. Here, he's pictured accepting the award for best rap album in 2001.Robert Hanashiro, USATEminem's devil-may-care lyricism sparked outrage in the gay community. To combat allegations of homophobia, Eminem performed a duet with Elton John at the Grammy Awards in 2001.Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAYLights, camera, action: Eminem starred in "8 Mile" in 2002. The film tells the story of a young white rapper from Detroit trying to make it in the music business – sound familiar?Eli Reed, Universal StudiosThe film garnered critical acclaim, and Eminem earned an Oscar for best original song for "Lose Yourself," which he wrote for the soundtrack. Here, Eminem is pictured attending the "8 Mile" premiere.Kevork Djansezian, APAfter Eminem became a rap star, he reunited with his original rap group D12. The group released two hit records, but has been less active in recent years after the death of member Proof in 2006. (Clockwise from bottom right: Eminem, Swift, Kuniva, Proof, Bizarre and Kon Artis.)APWith four successful albums under his belt, Eminem took a break from recording solo material from 2004 to 2009. The rapper had been dealing with substance abuse issues and spent some time in rehab during this period.Danny Clinch, Universal StudiosIn 2009, Eminem released his comeback album "Relapse" and quickly followed it up with "Recovery" in 2010. Both were critical and commercial successes; they also both won best rap album Grammys. Here, Eminem holds his trophy at the awards show in 2011.Mark Ralston, AFP/GettyIn June 2010, Eminem performed at the BET Awards.Matt Sayles APIn 2013, he released "The Marshall Mathers LP 2," almost exactly 17 years after the original.Frederick M. Brown, GettyEminem joined Rihanna onstage at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards to perform their hit song "Monster."Christopher Polk, Getty Images For MTVEminem performed "Lose Yourself" at the 2020 Academy Awards, 17 years after the song won him an Oscar.Kevin Winter, Getty Images"His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti": These often-memed lyrics from Eminem's "Lose Yourself" leant themselves to a new business venture for the rapper. In 2021, he opened a Detroit restaurant aptly named "Mom's Spaghetti."Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press Via USA TODAY NETWORKOn Feb. 13, 2022, Eminem joined 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg to perform for the Super Bowl halftime show.Rob Carr, Getty ImagesIn May 2022, Eminem joined Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon and more to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Rock And Roll Hall Of FameFeatured Weekly Ad