Eminem Was A Victim Of Bullying, He Reveals

10/19/2010 1:20 PM ET | Filed under: Inspiration • Eminem

One of today's most popular rappers was a victim of bullying as well! Just goes to show that this problem can affect anyone. As a child, Eminem was bulli… Read more…

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bovero1 says – reply to this

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i think that he is a bully himself. How many songs does he have making fun of celebrities?
leenonymous says – reply to this

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I doubt he 'revealed' this. This has been known for a while now…
CatAttack says – reply to this

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First of all, I don't get why these suicides have become an opportunity for celebs to gain cred & pathos for any incidence they've experienced with bullying. I mean, can we please focus on the fact that numbers specifically for gay suicides have been high for a very long time now? That encompasses more than just bullying, it's complete intolerance. I don't get why I'm hearing about this or that Juliana chick from E! talking about her italian googly eyes. It's a just a tad different, they don't need to make these suicides all about them.

PS- The people who used to bully ME listened to Eminem's music, they used to watch his videos, and they thought it was cool to say offensive things about gay people. Made me afraid to go to school.
Gagalo0 says – reply to this

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hmmm Perez i would say YOU are more of a negative influence wen it comes to bullying…just look at the hateful and disgusting ways u bullied Christina Aguilera and look how the rest of the media followed u in it like a bunch of 14 yr old girls this yr not 2 mention countless others..plz with the whole "nice act" perez cuz we know u have a cold heart and laugh at others' misfortunes…YOU alone cause many sheep 2 follow ur hateful ways..the balls this guy has to even try to talk about bullying when he is the biggest most disgusting 1 of all
je veux te voir says – reply to this

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i think he's more positive than you are. you're the WORST influence on bullying.
sparkys nemesis says – reply to this

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Wow, surprised his mom continued sending him to school:(( Or didn't sign him up for, like, karate lessons so he could teach the f–ker a lesson. Horrible.
RachelLove says – reply to this

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I think Eminem is a very positive person to turn too. It's so great he's sharing his story. Proud of you Em!
calicutie308 says – reply to this

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No shit. It's no "reveal," anyone who knows anything about him or has listened to lyrics off Marshall Mathers LP knows this already. Oldddd
ladyvirtue says – reply to this

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Well it sure must suck to be DeAngelo Bailey now. And Perez definitely bullies certain celebs.
Mindy Duran says – reply to this

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I agree with CatAttack. Seems like a publicity! Especially coming from people whom have made a living bullying, judging, and rating others' worth in various media. However, I'm willing to believe that as humans, we are ALL good and want to be good…so if it's a heartfelt proclamation that's supported in all faucets of humanity…well, alright then! But ya only get one chance…fail at this one and lots of people won't trust your opinion any longer.
Loralee says – reply to this

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Re: bovero1 – Saying something in a quick lyric is insanely different them beating the crap out of someone for being white every week/ someone just not liking you.
Also these Celebs aren't now say 'Well Listen to my boo-hoo story" Reporters are asking them if they have been bullied to show other people that it happens to EVERYONE and it gets better, as long as you make it though.
Reeree84 says – reply to this

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I think it's great he's speaking up but his whole career is based on the fact that that his rhymes and persona are straight bullying and intimidation of others…He seriously talks mad shit about people he know can't kick his ass…Baily to Eminem…Eminem to ? Brett Michaela for example LOL Oh plz.
stripes&smiles says – reply to this

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@Sparkys His mom spent all her money on drugs and what not, never could have signed him up for any sort of lessons lol its part of the reason he still doesn't get along with her
YUCK says – reply to this

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Most bullies were they themselves bullied, maybe by a parent. Most bullies bully you because they are jealous of you. I was bullied because some kids were jealous of my successes and I bullied kids because I was jealous of them. It's wrong and it's a vicious cycle. Perez and Mario are one person he has an evil heart that stems from his dads disappearance and being gay and not making it as an actor, that's why he bullies young actresses that he actually thinks he can compete with. I'm sure kids bullied him for his "personality" when he was a young pork. His issues are transparent!
JanJan_ says – reply to this

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Isn't it awesome though, that Eminem has overcome that crap and is one of the best rappers of his generation, and his loser aggressor is probably working a 9-5 desk job making 10 bucks an hour? I hope this is the case. Sweet justice.
menicee says – reply to this

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Eminem was no more of a bully than you were Perez! I do see a difference in your postings but I find they are borderline bland. You have always been a very opinionated blogger but staying away from name calling does not mean you have to stick with "You look good girl" or "Hope you get help" or something like that.
ALFREDOXO says – reply to this

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awww lol
xoxo_anonymous says – reply to this

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well if you didnt bitch about him all the time you would have known he was bullied in school. this isnt anything new.
timo says – reply to this

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i feel bad for the homophobe. seriously, i do. not!!!!!
imfawkinghott says – reply to this

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LMAO WHAT IS UP WITH THIS "REVEALING" ALL THESE THINGS HAVE BEEN KNOWN FOR A LOOOONG TIME
polishhottie1 says – reply to this

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awww I feel bad for him, but sucess is the best revenge.
JasonDiggy says – reply to this

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And yet he wrote songs that are homophobic. Hmm. Too dumb to learn I guess.
April 20th says – reply to this

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yeah - anybody that listened to em when he first came out (when he was any good) already knew this
AvaLuna826 says – reply to this

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he's a big bully himself… christina, mariah, his wife kim, many celebrities including britney and mj… i'm glad he's speaking out because we need people to be passionate about this issue. i just really don't know how credible you can be when you don't practice what you preach. being a bully with words is just as horrible as being a physical bully. sticks and stones do break bones but words can stay with a person forever. i wish more people understood that.
AvaLuna826 says – reply to this

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Re: Gagalo0 – i think you should give perez the benefit of the doubt. he said he was sorry. he said he will change. i believe in second chances.
jsqtsa says – reply to this

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ridiculous…he's been "bullying" other celebrities, male and female, for god knows how long…he's a scurvy bully himself…
YUCK says – reply to this

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Re: menicee – agreed and you can tell he is dying to be a big bitch again
Paris France says – reply to this

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Re: JanJan_ – OMG! Well said!
marlow says – reply to this

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Everyone knows this already.
Steelergirl says – reply to this

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Now we know his bully's name let's kick his ass!!!!
AvaLuna826 says – reply to this

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Re: YUCK – Oh really? And you can tell this how? Because you know what a person is thinking and how they feel, right?
HaveACluckityCluckCluckDay says – reply to this

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Common Eminem Knowledge. He has spoke out about it a few times before. DeAngelo Baily even attempted to sue Em back when Brain Damage came out, for using his name.
roseblanche says – reply to this

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wow i thought everyone knew that marshall was bullied when he was younger?! get with the times people this news is oldddddd he's talked about it before. and come on em is such a recluse he didn't go to a newspaper and tell them this, they just dug it back up from 10 year old newspapers
Emesa says – reply to this

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Re: CatAttack – BINGO!!!!!! The people who bullied me back in school were all eminem fans. He seems to attract a particular kind of male fan (yes I was bullied mostly by boys even though I'm a girl) who think the world revolves around them, and any bullying or hatred THEY commit is just righteous anger. But of course, when it's from anyone else directed at THEM it's unforgivable.
LiliLove says – reply to this

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His new video NO LOVE regardes this issue in a great way and the song itself has a great message but the fact he has been bullied as a child is nothing new.
Tyler Prue says – reply to this

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i think em has changed and he has been a bully before in some of his songs but now hes standing up for it like his song not afraid
Siamesedream33 says – reply to this

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Eminem has been open and honest about this since the 90s. He didn't just reveal this…
anonymous313 says – reply to this

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yea i remember him talkin about it. he was in and out of a coma for 10 days and it took him like a year to relearn his motor skills
queen_0f_p0p says – reply to this

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And now he bullies gay people and incites thousands of hate crimes/suicides. Thanks Em.
Laura Gonzalez says – reply to this

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wow! you guys dont know shit about him! his debut album stated that he was bullied!!!!! damn now you guys want to make headlines with old shit! you guys shouldnt even mention him if your so ignorant of his past!!!!!!
Laura Gonzalez says – reply to this

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this soooooooooo oldddddddddddd newwwwwwsssssssss!!!!!! since his slim shay lp he has made public that he was bullied!!!!!!! damn u ignorant s !!!!!!!!
Eyes Crying Purple Tears says – reply to this

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"Eminem Was A Victim Of Bullying" -

Yeah, and he's a huge bully himself. He even used to beat up his girl. But it seems like everyone forgets about that. *eye roll*

Re: CatAttack – You are spot on.
goddess_maren says – reply to this

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wait wait WAIT A FUCKING MINUTE. He is speaking out on gay bullying but he called 3 people the f word in a song?? what. the. fuck. like really??!! what a hypocrite. asshole.
stayhighj says – reply to this

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this bully shit has always been a problem..its not like you started some fuckin movement perez…its been what a week since ur phony nice act and its coming off even more unreal through your obvious fake spew…
stayhighj says – reply to this

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Re: Laura Gonzalez – you guys..nah perez u mean…we know its old news..the readers aren't writing the posts..
gofcukurself666 says – reply to this

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aww eminem
poorlittlerichiegirl says – reply to this

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um when you pick fights with everyone and have a chip on your should you cant call yourself a bully
Brtt says – reply to this

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Re: CatAttack –
These celebrities are speaking about bullying because they're constantly being asked about it; it's a hot topic right now, so blame it on the journalists asking these questions if you're so tired of hearing about it. It sounds really ignorant on your part to think some of them are just doing it for "the cred." It may not suit your gay agenda, but someone out there may be inspired by a celebrity–ANY celebrity–who discusses their own experience with bullying. It's not all about you, either.
backfire says – reply to this

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Perez, why don't you start a website for kids so they can call out their bullys for the world to see?
camalex1 says – reply to this

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em is a perfect example of a person who was bullied becoming a bully themselves. Stop the cycle people please
wowzers123 says – reply to this

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how exactly is eminem a bully?because he rips on celebritys?thats not a good fucking reason considering every damn comedian does it so why is it wrong for eminem to do it?comedians make fun of gays too but thats alright i guess but when eminem does it its not ok
blackrabbitinle says – reply to this

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It's called growing up and going to school in Michigan. Happens every day.