In the 2000s, eminem 19946 meaning was a hugely influential record that changed the face of hip hop and spawned a huge amount of controversy. Although it was criticized for being overly violent and misogynistic, it was still one of the best selling albums of all time and is now considered a classic by several publications.

In an interview with Complex, music critic Robert Christgau said that "The Marshall Mathers LP is an album that can be listened to and appreciated even today, 20 years later, and it stands as one of the greatest records of the modern era." He added that the album's message of self-reflection was a welcome return to form for the rapper.

Originally released in 2000, the album was a major success, with it eventually being certified platinum. It has gone on to receive multiple prestigious awards and gracing the covers of several notable publications, including Rolling Stone.

The album was produced by Rick Rubin and Dr. Dre and was accompanied by a string of singles. It debuted at number one on the United States' Billboard 200 and was the highest-selling album of 2013 in the US, Canada and Australia.

It also went on to receive acclaim from the majority of its critics, who noted its lyrical depth and emotional complexity. Paul MacInnes of The Guardian gave it a perfect five star rating and wrote that the album "is a masterwork. It's a dazzling, virtuoso application of talent."

The album also features guest appearances from Dido and Pink. It is a mix of rap rock and pop, with a few songs reflecting his more personal views on fame. It also includes political commentary, with references to 9/11, Osama bin Laden and the War on Terror.