Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the most successful and acclaimed hip hop artists of all time. Eminem's accolades include 15 Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, 12 MTV Video Music Awards, and an Academy Award. He has sold over 220 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Eminem is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time.
In 2010, Eminem was named the "Raps MVP" by the hip hop magazine The Source. The magazine cited Eminem's critical and commercial success, as well as his influence on the hip hop genre, as reasons for their decision.