Eminem, the underground rapper, launched his solo debut album, “Infinite,” in 1996. He garnered widespread recognition in 1999 with the release of his major-label debut album, “The Slim Shady LP.”

This album also marked Eminem’s first Grammy Award win for Best Rap Album.

Here are the 10 Lesser-Known Facts About Eminem:

Lawsuit with Mother: In 2000, Eminem’s mother, Debbie Mathers-Briggs, sued him for $10 million, claiming defamation of character. The lawsuit was eventually settled for $250,000.

Overcoming Addiction: Eminem struggled with addiction to pills, including Ambien, Valium, and Vicodin, from 2002 to 2008. He successfully overcame his addiction in 2009 after multiple attempts, including a stint in rehab and a near-fatal overdose.

Difficult Birth: Eminem’s mother, Debbie Mathers-Briggs, endured a 72-hour labor when giving birth to him at the age of 18.

Early School Dropout: Eminem dropped out of school in ninth grade after failing the grade for the third time.

Oscar-Winning Musician: Eminem won an Academy Award for the song “Lose Yourself” from the film “8 Mile,” making it the first rap song to receive an Oscar.

Comic Book Enthusiast: Eminem has expressed a lifelong love for comic books and often references them in his music.

Humble Beginnings: Before achieving fame, Eminem worked as a cook and dishwasher at a small family restaurant in Michigan, earning $5.50 per hour.

Computer Illiteracy: In 2010, Eminem revealed that he did not know how to use a computer.

Squatting After Eviction: Before being discovered by Dr. Dre, Eminem found himself homeless and had to break into his own apartment, from which he had recently been evicted.

Largest Vocabulary in Music: A 2015 study analyzed the lyrics of 93 top artists and found that Eminem possesses the largest vocabulary among them, with over 8,800 unique words.