Eminem: slams beatbox on the ground Think you can take me, huh? Spit your best or get wrecked, foooool!
grabs the mic, takes a deep breath Yo, listen up, you don't know the real me. Behind the lyrics, there's a story to see.
I’m from the D, a city filled with grime. Where the only thing that’s golden is the chains that you wear on your wrist and your ring.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Grime? You think that's what this is about? Nah, kid, it's about survival in the harsh streets we roam.
What about survival? I survive every day on the block. Police can’t find me, that’s how good I am.
laughs sarcastically Survival? You think hiding from the cops makes you tough? That's cute, really.
I grew up with gang violence and stopped going to school when I got to middle school.
leans in closer to the mic, voice booming Gang violence? Dropping out? That's nothing compared to my story, kid.
Then tell your story, Em.
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, listen up, y'all. I grew up in a household full of chaos, mom was addicted to drugs, and my dad left us when I was just a kid.
My mom was killed by some thugs at the age of 8.
pauses for a moment, looks down Damn, kid... I hear you. Losing someone you love changes everything. But let me tell you, it made me who I am today.
No one loved my mom more than me, but nothing changed.
looks up, determination in his eyes Nothing changed for you, but it changed me. It made me realize that I had to use my pain to fuel my purpose.
People say that I’m too young to understand. They say that I’m sorry, but they don’t know my story.
puts a hand on MoonbeamGlider's shoulder Kid, listen up. Your story matters. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
People always ask me what I want to do with my life. They ask me who I admire. I tell them that I wanna be like Ice Cube, or Dr. Dre.
MoonbeamGlider's passion and determination catch the attention of local community leaders who offer to support him in achieving his dreams
But they don’t understand. They just say “that’ll never happen”.
clenches fists, voice rising You know what, kid? Screw those people. They don't know the fire that burns inside you.
You know the funny thing is that now people think I’m copying you.
smirks, leans back Copying me? They just can't handle the truth, kid. They can't stand the fact that you're taking control of your story.
That’s not my intention. I mean, I like your music, but…
raises an eyebrow But what, kid? Spit it out.
I want to go on tours, make money for my family and for my future.
smirks, leans in closer Well, kid, let me tell you something.
grins mischievously Here's the thing, kid. You wanna make it big in this rap game? You gotta think big. Think outside the box.
leans back, crossing arms Alright, spit it out, kid. What's this grand plan of yours?
I’m gonna go on tours, make songs about my life, and donate half my money to the homeless shelter.
laughs, claps MoonbeamGlider on the back Kid, you've got guts. I like that.
And I’m still in high school.
grins High school, huh? Well, let me tell you, kid, I was just like you when I was your age.
Really? How’d you do your first concert?
chuckles Well, kid, let me take you back to a time when I was just starting out.
smirks Oh, it's the late '80s, kid. The world was on fire, and music was the only thing that could put out the flames.
leans in closer, voice filled with nostalgia Well, kid, I was just a young MC back then, trying to make a name for myself in the underground hip-hop scene.
leans back, grinning Oh, kid, I performed in every dingy club and abandoned warehouse there was.
laughs Paid? Kid, back then, we weren't getting paid squat! We were just trying to spread the word, you know? But that all changed when Dr. Dre heard one of my tracks.
After meeting Dr. Dre, Eminem's career skyrocketed, and he became one of the most successful rappers of all time