10 Shocking facts about Eminem (With Pictures)

9. Childhood – The Coma

Eminem grew up in rough neighborhoods. He was a “street kid” who lived in a predominately black neighborhood. He was regularly beaten up for being one of the lone white kids who lived there. When he was just 9 years old, Eminem was beaten so badly by a school bully, he ended up in coma for a week. The hospital stay was a scary one for the poor white kid, and wouldn’t be the last time he found trouble. SEE ALSO: 10 Shocking facts about the Playboy Mansion (With Pictures)