25 years after its release, “My Name Is” remains one of the most iconic hip hop songs of all time. Not only did it launch Eminem into superstardom, but the accompanying music video also left an indelible mark on fans’ memories.

To celebrate this special anniversary, Eminem has unveiled some surprising behind-the-scenes secrets about “My Name Is” in a new episode of Vevo Footnotes.

The song’s creation:

A legendary collaboration: Eminem revealed that the song’s iconic chorus was created in a single studio session with Dr. Dre. Dre’s genius transformed a sample from Labi Siffre’s track into a hip hop masterpiece.

Substance and inspiration: Eminem hinted that he may have been under the influence of substances during one of the video’s scenes.

The making of the video:

A new chapter: Filming the “My Name Is” video was a completely new experience for Eminem. It was his first time working on a big-budget production, a far cry from his earlier, low-budget videos.

A match made in heaven: The video’s creative vision came from Dr. Dre and director Phil Atwell, who already knew each other. Eminem even said, “It’s hard to imagine the song existing without that video. They perfectly complement each other.” Atwell went on to become a frequent collaborator with Eminem, directing iconic videos like “Stan” and “The Real Slim Shady.”

In addition to these revelations, Eminem shared many other interesting memories about the creative process behind “My Name Is.” This Vevo Footnotes episode is a gift to fans, giving them a deeper understanding of one of the most important works in Eminem’s career.

What surprised you the most about Eminem’s revelations? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s discuss “My Name Is”!