Eminem has officially retired his Slim Shady persona, as revealed in a recent Complex magazine feature. In a surreal 11-minute video titled Slim Shady vs. Marshall Mathers: The Face-Off, Eminem, 51, converses with an AI-generated younger version of Slim Shady. The rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, reflects on his growth and the changing world, noting that people are more sensitive now. He attributes Slim Shady to the challenges in his life, including self-medication and nearly losing his career. Eminem, who has been sober since 2008, expressed relief at leaving the controversial persona behind. The video also humorously debates Slim Shady's impact on Eminem's career and the rapper's infamous jokes about actor Christopher Reeve. Eminem recently released his twelfth studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), signaling the end of the iconic alter-ego.