Eminem

In an article about stan culture, a stan livestreams an artist's performance at a concert and receives thousands of views on social media.

A Deep Dive Into Stan Culture

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Despite its unflattering origins, the term “stan” has become a badge of honor to many fans who have dedicated their lives to promoting and defending their artists — by any means necessary. …

August 31, 2023

stan wearing and holding BTS merchandise

Stan Culture: Is This Level of Investment Healthy or Harmful?

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

In an increasingly online world, the line between enthusiasm and obsession in fan communities has become blurred.…

June 7, 2022

An illustration of Eminem holding spaghetti for his new Detroit restaurant called Mom's Spaghetti.

Eminem Opens ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’ Restaurant in Detroit

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

'Palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy' for the rap star's fans who are anxiously waiting in line to grab a bite of homey-style pasta.…

October 15, 2021

An illustration of Eminem with bleach blond hair

Can Eminem Make a Comeback After Years of Decline?

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Will the hip-hop artist ever be able to recover from the backlash he has received for over a decade, or is he past his prime?…

March 13, 2021

TikTok app in an article about hip-hop one-hit wonders

TikTok One-Hit-Wonders Are Ruining the Hip-Hop Industry

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

If we want the genre to continue to make an impact and have a stable future, we cannot depend on music that is made to go viral on the video-sharing app.…

January 4, 2021