Marshall Mathers had a difficult childhood. Growing up in Detroit Michigan, his father left when he was 6 months old and his mother had a history of drug abuse and negligence that plagued Marshall growing up. Being forced to switch schools two to three times a year, Marshall found it difficult to make friends and often found himself the victim of bullying.
Anderson Cooper's 60 Minutes interview reveals a lot about the rap superstar's childhood and the difficult times he experienced. The video also contains a good amount of insight into Marshall's life and fame.
Another good insight into the difficult things Eminem experienced is a Rolling Stone Interview done at the release of his fifth album, Encore. It paints a picture of not only the pains of his childhood, but the difficulties experienced by his family as well.
