"Cleanin' Out My Closet" is a song by the rapper Eminem, released in 2002. It was from his worldwide hit album, The Eminem Show, which was also released that year. In the song, he sarcastically apologizes to his mother for ever hurting her. Image File history File links Eminem_-_Cleanin_Out_My_Closet_CD_cover. ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less*) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... Eminem, (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri), a Grammy and Oscar-winner, is one of todays most popular and controversial rappers. ... The Eminem Show, despite the name, is not a television show. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Interference colors. ... Genres of Cuban music and other popular music A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Hip hop music is a style of popular music. ... This article contains information that has not been verified. ... Look up second in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A record label is a brand created by companies that specialize in producing, manufacturing, distributing and promoting audio and sometimes video recordings (especially music videos), on various formats including compact discs, LPs, DVD-Audio, SACDs, and cassettes. ... Shady Records is a record label, specialzing in hip hop music. ... Aftermath Entertainment logo Aftermath Entertainment is a record label, specializing in hip hop music, founded by Dr. Dre in 1996. ... Interscope Records is a record label which was started in 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field with financial support from Atlantic Records (who owned 50% of the label). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Eminem, (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri), a Grammy and Oscar-winner, is one of todays most popular and controversial rappers. ... Bass Brothers is the professional name for the team of Mark and Jeff Bass, the Detroit producers responsible for grooming rapper Eminem in his early days and collaborating on much of his subsequent music. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government  â€¢ President  â€¢ Vice President Federal republic George... Eminem, (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri), a Grammy and Oscar-winner, is one of todays most popular and controversial rappers. ... Without Me was a hit single from Eminems 2002 album The Eminem Show. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lose Yourself is a song by the rapper Eminem, released in 2002. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Eminem, (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri), a Grammy and Oscar-winner, is one of todays most popular and controversial rappers. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Eminem Show, despite the name, is not a television show. ...

In the song, he describes how others protest to his lyrics. He expresses the anger that he feels towards his family and how he is better off without them now. He says that the things he says about his mom isn't about selling records, just telling his story.

In the music video, it shows a younger Marshall Mathers' life and relationships with his mother, and also his father who had never lived with him. One memorable scene occurs at the end, when the young Mathers digs a grave, most likely for his mother. Although, the face of the "mother" is never seen, usually blocked by objects to avoid the viewer to ask Eminem about his actual mother being in the video.

The song was later included on Eminem's greatest hits album, Curtain Call. Eminem, (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri), a Grammy and Oscar-winner, is one of todays most popular and controversial rappers. ... Curtain Call: The Hits will be Eminems fifth major label release. ...