Eminem's "Stan," released in 2000 as the third single from The Marshall Mathers LP , is widely regarded as one of the greatest storytelling tracks in hip-hop history. The song explores the dark side of celebrity culture and the tragic consequences of obsessive fandom.
Stan's letters to Eminem (Slim) grow increasingly unstable as he details his struggles with depression and anger over unreturned mail.
In the third verse, a drunken Stan records a final tape while driving his car off a bridge with his pregnant girlfriend in the trunk.
Eminem - Stan Lyrics [audio] Apr 2026
Eminem's "Stan," released in 2000 as the third single from The Marshall Mathers LP , is widely regarded as one of the greatest storytelling tracks in hip-hop history. The song explores the dark side of celebrity culture and the tragic consequences of obsessive fandom.
Stan's letters to Eminem (Slim) grow increasingly unstable as he details his struggles with depression and anger over unreturned mail.
In the third verse, a drunken Stan records a final tape while driving his car off a bridge with his pregnant girlfriend in the trunk.