25 Throwback Photos of Eminem That Prove He Hasn't Aged

Mar. 15, 2025

A young Eminem in 1999.Photo: Catherine McGann/Getty

Happy Birthday,Eminem!

Don’t believe us? Here are 25 throwback photos of Eminem that prove he’s hardly aged.

01of 25Hard KnocksA young Eminem in 2000.Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times via GettyFifty-one years ago today, on Oct. 17, 1972, Marshall Mathers III was born. And somehow, the rapper — better known as Eminem — hasn’t aged since.

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Hard Knocks

A young Eminem in 2000.Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times via Getty

Fifty-one years ago today, on Oct. 17, 1972, Marshall Mathers III was born. And somehow, the rapper — better known as Eminem — hasn’t aged since.

02of 25Feel the BeatsEminem in 2018.David M. Benett/GettyHere is a photo of the rapper from 2018.

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Feel the Beats

Eminem in 2018.David M. Benett/Getty

Here is a photo of the rapper from 2018.

03of 25Take a PeekA young Eminem in his earlier days.Michel Linssen/RedfernsCan you see the difference? No? That’s because, if you take off the beard and dye his hair blond again, there isn’t one. The rapper doesn’treallyage!

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Take a Peek

A young Eminem in his earlier days.Michel Linssen/Redferns

Can you see the difference? No? That’s because, if you take off the beard and dye his hair blond again, there isn’t one. The rapper doesn’treallyage!

04of 25In the EyesA young Eminem in his earlier days.The LIFE Picture Collection via GettyStill a little skeptical? Who wants to see some throwbacks of Eminem from the early 2000s that’ll both make you super nostalgicandprove our point?

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In the Eyes

A young Eminem in his earlier days.The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty

Still a little skeptical? Who wants to see some throwbacks of Eminem from the early 2000s that’ll both make you super nostalgicandprove our point?

05of 25Hands UpA young Eminem in his earlier days.Barry King/WireImageGreat, let’s get started.

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Hands Up

A young Eminem in his earlier days.Barry King/WireImage

Great, let’s get started.

06of 25Mic CheckA young Eminem in 1999.Catherine McGann/GettyHere he is, performing in New York City in 1999.

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Mic Check

A young Eminem in 1999.Catherine McGann/Getty

Here he is, performing in New York City in 1999.

07of 25Now You See MeA young Eminem in 2000.Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times via GettyAnd in the studio in 2000.

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Now You See Me

And in the studio in 2000.

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Moonman Master

A young Eminem in 1999.

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A young Eminem in 1999.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images

And was clearly very excited about it. You can almost forgive Eminem for not smiling because his eyes are piercing your soul through the screen.

10of 25Across the PondA young Eminem in 1999.Eric CATARINA/Gamma-Rapho via GettyHe has always been stoic.

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Across the Pond

A young Eminem in 1999.Eric CATARINA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty

He has always been stoic.

11of 25Bright SpotA young Eminem in 1999.Evan Agostini /GettyThe rapper dyed his hair a now-infamous shade of blond and, to be honest, no man who hasdyed his hair platinumsince has measured up.

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Bright Spot

A young Eminem in 1999.Evan Agostini /Getty

The rapper dyed his hair a now-infamous shade of blond and, to be honest, no man who hasdyed his hair platinumsince has measured up.

12of 25Style FileA young Eminem in his earlier days.Sal Idriss/RedfernsIs it weird to find a man wearing overalls and a hockey mask attractive? Asking for a friend.

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Style File

A young Eminem in his earlier days.Sal Idriss/Redferns

Is it weird to find a man wearing overalls and a hockey mask attractive? Asking for a friend.

13of 25Denim DaysA young Eminem in 2003.Lex van Rossen/MAI/RedfernsThe rapper donned the get-up while on tour in 2003.

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Denim Days

A young Eminem in 2003.Lex van Rossen/MAI/Redferns

The rapper donned the get-up while on tour in 2003.

14of 25Award WorthyA young Eminem in 2000.George De Sota/LiaisonPlease enjoy this extremely 2000s ensemble.

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Award Worthy

A young Eminem in 2000.George De Sota/Liaison

Please enjoy this extremely 2000s ensemble.

15of 25Grammy GoldA young Eminem in 2001.Kevin Winter/GettyEminem made wearing tiny glasses cool.

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Grammy Gold

A young Eminem in 2001.Kevin Winter/Getty

Eminem made wearing tiny glasses cool.

16of 25Double VisionA young Eminem in 2002.Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/ GettyThis is all the proof that you need. We stan a trendsetter.Did you know thatthe rapper is to thank for ‘stan,‘the word we all now use to describe loving and supporting our favorite celebrities?

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Double Vision

A young Eminem in 2002.Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/ Getty

This is all the proof that you need. We stan a trendsetter.

Did you know thatthe rapper is to thank for ‘stan,‘the word we all now use to describe loving and supporting our favorite celebrities?

17of 25That’s a WrapA young Eminem in his earlier days.James Devaney/WireImageTwo bandanas at the same time. Iconic.

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That’s a Wrap

A young Eminem in his earlier days.James Devaney/WireImage

Two bandanas at the same time. Iconic.

18of 25Stage RightA young Eminem in 2000.Frans Schellekens/RedfernsYou wanna see more photos of Eminem? We live to serve.

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Stage Right

A young Eminem in 2000.Frans Schellekens/Redferns

You wanna see more photos of Eminem? We live to serve.

19of 25Back in the DayA young Eminem in 2002.Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect/ GettyWe didn’t know we needed this shirtless photo of Eminem until we found this shirtless photo of Eminem, but boy did we need it.

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Back in the Day

A young Eminem in 2002.Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect/ Getty

We didn’t know we needed this shirtless photo of Eminem until we found this shirtless photo of Eminem, but boy did we need it.

20of 25Real Slim ShadyA young Eminem in 2000.Ron Wolfson/WireImageThe rapper has always had a pretty casual red carpet style. Here, Slim Shady arrives at the 2000 Hip Hop Awards.

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Real Slim Shady

A young Eminem in 2000.Ron Wolfson/WireImage

The rapper has always had a pretty casual red carpet style. Here, Slim Shady arrives at the 2000 Hip Hop Awards.

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The White Stuff

A young Eminem in 2002.

22of 25Dad and DaughterA young Eminem and daughter Hailie Jade in 2004.WENNEminem is father to now 28-year-old Hailie, who is pictured here with her dad in 2004.

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Dad and Daughter

A young Eminem and daughter Hailie Jade in 2004.WENN

Eminem is father to now 28-year-old Hailie, who is pictured here with her dad in 2004.

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‘8 Mile’

The rappershowed off his acting skillswhen he starred alongsideBrittany Murphyin8 Mile, a film loosely based on his own life. The movie’s theme, “Lose Yourself,” won him an Oscar for Best Original Song.

24of 25Hats OffA young Eminem in ‘Eight Mile’ in 2002.Eli Reed/Imagine/Universal/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockBig fan of Eminem’s beanie, as well as his acting chops.

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Hats Off

A young Eminem in ‘Eight Mile’ in 2002.Eli Reed/Imagine/Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

Big fan of Eminem’s beanie, as well as his acting chops.

25of 25Birthday BlissA young Eminem in 2004.Kevin Winter/GettyWe think we’ve made our point!

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Birthday Bliss

A young Eminem in 2004.Kevin Winter/Getty

We think we’ve made our point!

source: people.com