Eminem’s debut major-label album, The Slim Shady LP, wasn’t just an introduction — it was an explosion. Released in 1999, the record catapulted a bleach-blond, foul-mouthed rapper from Detroit into superstardom, changing the face of hip-hop forever.
Now, 25 years later, that album is still making waves — and streams.
According to updated streaming data, The Slim Shady LP ranks as the sixth most streamed album of 1999 across all genres, and more impressively, the second most streamed hip-hop project of that year. The only album ahead of it in the rap category? Dr. Dre’s legendary 2001.
Not bad for an album that dropped before streaming platforms were even a concept.
Tracks like “My Name Is,” “Guilty Conscience,” and “Role Model” continue to dominate playlists, with millions of new listeners discovering Eminem’s early alter ego: the chaotic, brilliant, and unfiltered Slim Shady.
But the story doesn’t stop there.
Eminem’s latest release, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), has officially entered the streaming race — and it’s coming fast. Though it currently holds the lowest total streams in his catalog, that’s only due to timing. With over 1.7 billion streams already, the album is quickly closing the gap with The Slim Shady LP and is expected to surpass it in the coming months.
Still, despite modern streaming trends, The Slim Shady LP remains a foundational pillar of Eminem’s legacy. It introduced the world to a raw, untamed voice that would go on to shape two decades of hip-hop culture.
For longtime fans, it’s a nostalgic time capsule. For new ones, it’s a masterclass in lyrical genius and rebellion.
🎧 Relive the madness, or discover it for the first time — listen to The Slim Shady LP here:
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