If you haven't seen "Walk Hard:The Dewey Cox Story" I suggest checking it out. It's basically the story of Eminem (albeit the complete opposite music genre). At the end of the movie you will realize that we still have good things to look forward to from Em.
Troubled childhood that can't be escaped:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Troubled childhood leads to an overt passion for music:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Hardships with parents that started in childhood and carry into adult life:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Best friend and music partner is black:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Trouble making it big:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
HUGE success after making it big:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Writes popular songs about life/the world while taking a stand in a funny/sarcastic approach:
[x] Dewey Cox http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADpsIb7vfs
[x] Eminem
Trouble with drugs and dealing with overwhelming popularity:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Long break from the music industry:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Exploring new avenues of money making since inspiration for writing music is low:
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Era of sub par and less than noteworthy music after "comeback":
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Important realizations of life: (I think we're in this stage right now)
[x] Dewey Cox
[x] Eminem
Makes one last amazing final masterpiece to be remembered by encompassing all things learned/lived:
[x] Dewey Cox
[??] Eminem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t7wsaZqWkM
Don't worry Stan's! He still has one final gay, heartbreaking, tear jerking, summation left in him. The best is yet to come! Don't get down!!