Another milestone for the Rap God. Eminem’s legendary music video for “The Real Slim Shady” has just hit 1 billion views on YouTube, making it his seventh video as a lead artist to reach this massive achievement and his eighth overall.
With this new addition, Eminem has become the first male rapper to have eight videos cross the billion-view mark. Let’s take a look at the iconic lineup of his billion-view hits:
– “Love The Way You Lie” ft. Rihanna — 2.9 billion views– “Without Me” — 2 billion views– “Not Afraid” — 1.9 billion views– “Rap God” — 1.4 billion views– Akon “Smack That” ft. Eminem — 1.3 billion views– “Mockingbird” — 1.1 billion views– “When I’m Gone” — 1 billion views– “The Real Slim Shady” — 1 billion views
“The Real Slim Shady” dropped in 2000 and was a turning point in Eminem’s career. With its playful yet provocative visuals, the video quickly became iconic and helped define an era of both rap and pop culture. Whether it is the hilarious impersonations, the bold commentary, or that unforgettable hook, this track still holds a special place in fans’ hearts today.
As Slim Shady continues to break records, his influence only grows stronger. Hitting 1 billion views just proves that Eminem’s music and visual artistry continue to resonate with both longtime fans and newer generations, asserting his place as one of the most influential figures in music.
Watch Eminem — “The Real Slim Shady” below:
