Eminem recently celebrated his 16th year of sobriety, sharing a photo of his Alcoholics Anonymous chip on Instagram. The rapper has been clean since April 20, 2008, and has previously opened up about his struggles with addiction, particularly with sleeping pills and Vicodin. His brother and longtime manager congratulated him on the achievement, showing their support for Eminem’s journey to sobriety.
Despite staying relatively quiet on social media about his recovery, Eminem did share a photo on the 11th anniversary of his sobriety in April 2019. He has been sober for over a decade now and released his album Relapse in 2009, which explored themes of drug rehabilitation and relapse. Eminem has expressed that getting sober allowed him to find joy in music again and relearn the process of recording and rapping, ultimately feeling like a fresh start after a long battle with addiction.
In a podcast episode in September 2022, Eminem discussed the making of Relapse and how it marked a turning point in his journey to recovery. He recalled feeling happy and rediscovering the fun in music after getting sober and allowing his brain to start functioning again. Eminem’s commitment to staying sober and continuing to work on his music has been evident in his career post-recovery, with his documentary project Stans providing an intimate look at his relationship with fandom and dedicated followers.
On April 10, 2024, Eminem reached out to fans on social media, looking for those interested in participating in the documentary Stans, which he is co-producing. The project promises to delve into the world of super fandom through the lens of Eminem and his dedicated followers. The term “stan,” derived from Eminem’s song of the same name, references the intense loyalty and admiration fans have for the rapper. As Eminem continues to navigate his post-recovery journey, he remains a source of inspiration for his fans and an example of resilience in the face of addiction struggles.
