In this candid 2013 interview, rapper Eminem opens up about his battle with drug addiction and the long road to recovery. Born October 17, 1972, Eminem rose to global fame with raw, unfiltered lyrics that reflected both his talent and the struggles of his early life. Behind the success, however, he faced serious addiction to prescription drugs that nearly cost him his life. In the interview, he speaks honestly about how dependency took over — affecting his health, relationships, and ability to c