Ever wonder what it’s like to guard one of the most enigmatic rap stars right before he skyrocketed to global fame? Picture this: it’s spring 2000, Eminem’s on the cusp of dropping The Marshall Mathers LP, and I’m standing inches away, watching a man who’s the complete opposite of what you’d expect from a celebrity wrapped in controversy. The astrology gods might chuckle—here’s a Scorpio rising, intense and mysterious, yet shockingly humble and awkward, treating everyone from sound techs to snack providers with genuine kindness. It’s a wild contrast to the typical celeb chaos we’re so used to, reminding us that fame doesn’t always morph people into monsters… sometimes, it just gives them a quiet dignity and a knack for dodging diva drama. Curious to dive into the secrets behind the curtain, and why we should think twice before typing out those celebrity judgments? Buckle up—it’s a story that proves sometimes the stars align in the most unexpected ways. LEARN MORE.

“I was a bodyguard for Eminem from spring 2000 (right before The Marshall Mathers LP was released) up until about fall of 2004 (right around when Encore was released).

I can write a book about it. You never would have guessed Eminem was a celebrity. He was exceedingly humble, somewhat awkward and rarely a dick to people. He treated all of his staff, ranging from sound engineers to those who prepared food at the studio, very kindly and well. He never used his celebrity status to bully or show contempt towards others, and actually shied away from it. 

I do want to say, it is extremely important to never judge celebrities or make assumptions about them or what they do because they totally can (and many totally do) lose their minds with the exorbitant amount of fame and excess they are exposed to.” —u/asaph23

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