Eminem's career success has allowed many white, middle class fans to see hip-hop as something they can identify with due to the fact that they look the same and this has allowed many of them to appropriate different aspects of hip-hop culture. Eminem's white participation in hip-hop culture gave entry for untalented white rappers to have some success under the name of hip-hop culture, marginalizing black artists and the origins of hip-hop culture. What people need to think about is Eminem's financial condition and proximity to African American communities while growing up. Even if black artists manage to achieve mainstream success, their sales are not as profitable compared to white artists. This marginalizes many aspects of hip-hop culture that were necessary for them