The Marshall Mathers CD

The Marshall Mathers is the third studio album by American rapper Eminem, released on May 23, 2000 by Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. 

Like its predecessor, Slim Shady, The Marshall Mathers was surrounded by significant controversy upon its release. Criticism centered on lyrics that were considered violent, homophobic, and misogynistic. Lynne Cheney criticized the lyrics at a United States Senate hearing, while the Canadian government considered refusing Eminem's entry into the country.