In "The Eminem Show" Em put problems he was facing during that era into his music. (Getting to FINALLY see his daughter, gun charges, getting blamed for kid's doing stupid shit, mom problems, etc.)
SO....
Let's say TES was never made. He never experienced those problems back in 2000-2002, and had instead experienced 'em this year.
Do you think if Eminem didn't have those problems back then, and instead had those problems THIS year, do you think he would still be able to lyrically come up with a "Sing For The Moment", or "Hailie's Song" or "Cleanin' Out My Closet" or a "Soldier"?