Talk:Eminem

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Personal life section need expanded?

Like, how his dad tried to contact him at one time after he became famous and how his aunt and uncle tried to sue him because he promised to buy them a house and he didn't.

That's all wonderful stuff. Unfortunately, because Marshall Mathers is a living person, this article is subject to the strict policies of WP:BLP. We can't just add information even if we are certain it's true. You must find a reputable source and cite it along with the information. If you can do that, then I'm sure concensus would be that it's welcome in the article. -Verdatum (talk) 14:38, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

K, just a quick question adding to this, will his autobiography he's writing be mentioned or are autobiographies something you don't mention? SlimShady6135 (talk) 06:18, 30 August 2008 (UTC)

Yes, autobiographies are acceptable to be used as a source for information provided the facts cited meet a few basic criteria. Details may be found at WP:SELFPUB. -Verdatum (talk) 14:08, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

(followup) Unless you are asking about mentioning the fact that he's writing an autobiography, in which case, that would be fine to add so long as you include a Verifiable Reliable Source that states he's writing an autobiography. -Verdatum (talk) 14:20, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

And more info about his children!!

His own biological daughter: Born as Hailie Jade Scott, December 25th, 1995. Parents: Marshall Mathers (Eminem) and Kim Scott Has changed between Scott-Mathers and Mathers for quite some time but is currently (2008) Scott. She's is 12. She cheerleads/pom-dances And is friends with 50cents son, Marquise, Actress, Chloe GreenField and Xzibits Son, Tremayne.

His niece whom he adopted: Born as Amanda Marie Scott, May 3rd 1993. Parents:Dawn Scott and father unknown. After Kim and Eminem adopted her, her name changed to Alaina (Lainie). Just like Hailie her name has varied between Scott and Mathers, but is currently (2008) Scott. She's 15. She cheerleads/pom-dances

His wifes daughter from another relationship: Born as Whitney Laine Scott Parents: Kim Scott and Eric Hartter Kim fell pregnant while Eminem was on tour, But apparantly Eminem is now a legal guardian for Whitney. She' 6. Quote about Whitney by Eminem: "Im in love with that girl man, she's so sweet and funny.I think I'll adopted her soon, if Kim agrees......" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.202.172.179 (talk) 12:57, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

New book by Eminem

Eminem wrote a new book and its going to come out this year: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Way-I-Am/Eminem/e/9780525950325/?itm=1 and on the back cover in the pics it says that hes soon going to come out with a new record this year so i guess it confirms the new album? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.190.58.95 (talk) 01:37, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

If what you say is correct (I didn't follow the link), this only confirms that there are plans to come out with a new album. Specific information about release schedules for albums change all the time. IIRC there is also a cited quote saying any new album will not come out in 2008, so the two facts would need to be placed in parallel (e.g "Source A states that Sleeping Beauty's dress will be pink, however, Source B states that the dress will be blue."). -Verdatum (talk) 14:26, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Suicide linked to Rock Bottom's lyrics

David Hurcombe killed himself in 2001, and it is believed that Rock Bottom's lyrics which were discovered in his bedroom were linked to his suicide. How come nobody mentioned this.

Probably no specific reason beyond the fact that Wikipedia was brand new in 2001. Unless specific action was taken against Eminem, it could be argued that this fact is related to the song, and not the artist. But, speaking for myself, so long as the fact was properly cited with a Reliable Source, such as a reputable major news publication, I'd have no problem with it being in this article. -Verdatum (talk) 14:33, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

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