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Rapper Eminem marks 11 years sober

Michael Loccisano

<p>Eminem attends the New York premiere of "Southpaw" for THE WRAP at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on July 20, 2015 in New York City.</p>

Posted at 12:05 PM, Apr 22, 2019

and last updated 2019-04-22 15:05:31-04

Rapper Eminem is celebrating being 11 years sober.

He posted a photo on Twitter and Instagram Saturday, showing his sobriety coin commemorating the occasion.

"11 years - still not afraid," the rapper wrote.

The Detroit rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has been public about his battle with prescription drug addiction over the years.

It took multiple attempts at treatment before Eminem stayed sober. He got sober on April 20, 2008.

His albums "Relapse" and "Recovery" deal with his addiction and his comeback.