While some shock-oriented lyrics are still present, they are significantly toned down in terms of controversy. This is likely due to the fact that the album does not prominently feature the word " faggot", or other derogatory terms directed towards homosexuals, and no tracks are potentially offensive or misogynistic in the mold of "Kill You" or "Kim" on the previous album. Unlike The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem LP's release came off without significant complaints about misogyny or homophobia. He touches on the issues of race in Hip Hop, especially in the second track on the album, "White America", his childhood, especially in "Cleanin' Out My Closet", his conviction for assaulting a nightclub bouncer in 2000, his status as a both a hip-hop and pop superstar, and his relationship with his ex-wife Kim and daughter Hailie. This is true, and Eminem has admitted it himself, because he received custody of his daughter. Many say this was the album where Eminem started to lighten-up and become more of a happier man. He still sparks controversy in this album but not nearly as much as The Marshall Mathers LP. The Eminem Show is a reflective album, featuring a more personal and serious side of Eminem but presents a lighter, and not as hard-core/controversial/darker feel than his previous albums. however, many stores actually began selling on Sunday, May 26. It was intended to be released in June 2002, but Interscope decided to release the album early on May 28 when pirated copies of the tracks began to pop up on popular peer-to-peer file sharing networks and even played on the radio for the first time on the popular Opie and Anthony radio show. The Eminem Show is Eminem's third album after signing to a major label, Aftermath Entertainment.
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