Yahoo News ‘A true legend’: Eminem praised by fans as he celebrates 10 years of sobriety with Instagram snap
Eminem has been hailed a “true legend" by fans as he celebrated 10 years of sobriety on social media.
The American rapper, real name Marshall Bruce Mathers III, uploaded an image to Instagram to commemorate the occasion.
The picture showed Mathers holding up his Alcoholics Anonymous sobriety coin, which are awarded at different points during a member's recovery.
The token had the Roman numeral X in the centre of a triangle, signifying 10 years.
Celebrated my 10 years yesterday.
A post shared by Marshall Mathers (@eminem) on Apr 21, 2018 at 5:09pm PDT
The words “service”, “unity”, and “recovery” were etched around the edges.
He captioned the image: “Celebrated my 10 years yesterday.”
Just heard @eminem is ten years sober, that is amazing. Such an achievement. ❤
— Belle 🌹🌸 #TogetherForYes ❤ (@Ire_vegan) April 20, 2018
Day one I actually looked up a bunch of artists that were sober and you and aoki and Barker inspired me the most; congrats my dude! I hope to be there one day! pic.twitter.com/vhQ4br1aDI
— oscar wylde (@OMFGITSOSCAR) April 22, 2018
Congratulations, on this wonderful achievement. Will be my 15th year of #sobriety this year. LIF 🙏👍
— Dan Horton (@danielhortonseo) April 22, 2018
The 45-year-old has been sober since 2008, following years of prescription drug addiction.
Fans flocked to social media to congratulate the River singer for his “amazing achievement.”
One wrote: “So proud and happy for you Eminem! Much love, peace and respect to you!! You truly do inspire me.”
Meanwhile another said: “Great stuff to have. Holding on to sobriety helps you hold on to those you love. Peace!”
Another fan added: “Just heard @eminem is ten years sober, that is amazing. Such an achievement.”
