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Eminem before fame: the story of that first cursed album that sold "around 70 copies"

In 1996 the world's most famous rapper released a first album that barely distributed a few copies in Detroit but already showed some of the virtues that, shortly after, would make him a celebrity.

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Eminem before fame: the story of that first cursed album that sold "around 70 copies"

A 21-year-old man is waiting for a bus, struggling with the cold and limited funds. He asks his friend for 15 cents to help him pay for the bus fare. The young man is tired of relying on public transport and living in poverty, especially with a baby on the way. He aspires to become wealthy and make successful music.

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