..Wasn't he though?. He did sign with Aftermath in '98. That's like being drafted to the Yankees after high school
well for starrters, aftermath was an utter flop in '96 and was doing nothing in 97-98. aftermath didn't mean anything when they signed Eminem.
besides, just because you got a deal, it doesn't mean you were THAT dude beforehand.
aftermath had eve of destruction & the last emperor back in the day. no disrespect to them. last emp is NICE and eve is a legend, but they were nowhere near running chit in philly before they got signed.
Eminem was buzzing underground tho. he was known for battling and had a big buzz with the purist crowd. duck down & no limit wanted him too.