With a global fanbase, Grammy award winner, highest albums selling artist, and the most followed rapper of this era, The Rap God, Marshall Mathers aka Eminem, is a white boy who was often bullied by African -American kids for not being black. His mentor and the greatest rapper of the all-time, Dr. Dre said that he is the most diligent and intelligent rapper in the world. Like all the other great rappers, he has added many inscriptions on his body, each of which has a special meaning for him. Every tat on his skin is based upon his life. Let’s have an in-depth look behind the meanings of his inscriptions.

1. “Ronnie RIP and Detroit City” on his Left Shoulder

Tattoo: “Ronnie RIP” and Detroit City

Meaning: Eminem has a massive tattoo inked on his left shoulder. He got this tattoo to pay tribute to his uncle, Ronnie Polkingharn, who introduced him to the hip-hop world. Uncle Ronnie committed suicide in 1991. However, this tattoo started out simply as, Slim Shady, his other name. Eminem than updated this tattoo after the death of his uncle. He added roses under Ronnie RIP, an evil eye, and a huge mushroom. This tattoo is an artistic piece and depicts the distressing life of Detroit.

2. “Tribal Bracelet” on his Left Wrist

Tattoo: Tribal Bracelet

Meaning: Eminem has got a tribal bracelet inked on his left wrist. The meaning behind this tattoo is a mystery even for Eminem himself. In an interview, he said that he doesn’t remember the actual reason behind this inscription because he got this inked when he was drunk and wasted.

3. “ROT IN PIECES” on his Abdomen

Tattoo: “ROT IN PIECES” and “KIM” on the Tombstone

Meaning: Eminem got the phrase, ‘rot in pieces’ inked below an open grave which has a name of his ex-wife, Kim Scott, on the tombstone. This tattoo depicts his troubled relationship with Kim and inked it after they broke up. This tattoo is inked around his belly button.