... mouthed other artists in the music business. Critics concentrated heavily on the offensive aspects of Eminem's lyrics and in effect, some of the underlying themes in his songs like: poverty, abuse, and teen struggles, were overlooked. He has been labeled a menace to a society because of his raw honesty which seems to offend many people who might only be afraid of the ... face while growing up. The intensity of his songs is fueled by the rage he carries from all of the years of abuse and poverty he endured himself. His infamous song, "Cleaning Out My Closet," exposes the years of abuse h...

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