MayEminemhave your attention, please?
Eminem (born Marshall Mathers) says he has exclusively used the term “Shady” and “Slim Shady” since 1996. He also owns the trademark for both to use on merch and his records.
“The marks Slim Shady and Shady have become and are an extremely valuable symbol of Mathers, his reputation and goodwill,” the doc reads.
Dixon, 43, and Bryant, 52, filed to trademark their podcast’s name with the intent of selling products a year ago, according to thePatent and Trademark Office. The reality stars launched the podcast in 2021.
Reps for Eminem and the podcast hosts did not immediately respond to PEOPLE request for comment.
The “Mockingbird” rapper wasinducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Famein November. During his acceptance speech, he spoke about his unique position in the organization.
“So I’m probably not supposed to actually be here tonight because of a couple of reasons. One of them that I’m a rapper, and this is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And there’s only a few of us right now that have been inducted in already, but there’s only a few of us,” said the rapper.
He continued, “Secondly, Ialmost died from an overdose in 2007, which kind of sucked. Hailie, plug your ears: because drugs were f—ing delicious, and I thought we had a good thing going man, but I had to go and f— it all up and take too many. God damn. OK Hailie.”
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According to the rapper, the project will provide a “backstory” to the film and show Eminem’s younger years. He also expressed a desire for the show to share Eminem’s story with a new audience.
source: people.com
