: The term "stan" was officially added to the dictionary in 2017 to describe an "overzealous or obsessive fan".
: It reached number 1 in 12 countries, including the UK, Germany, and Australia.
: The song is written in the form of letters ( epistolary style ) from an obsessed fan named Stan to Eminem. Eminem Feat Dido - Stan (Audio)
: Eminem famously performed the song with Elton John at the 2001 Grammy Awards to address critics of his lyrics. Credits Contributor Main Artist Featured Artist Producers The 45 King, Eminem Executive Producer Songwriters Marshall Mathers, Dido Armstrong, Paul Herman
"Stan" is a landmark storytelling track by Eminem featuring vocals from British singer . Released on November 20, 2000, it is the third single from his diamond-certified album, The Marshall Mathers LP . The song is widely regarded as one of the greatest rap songs of all time for its chilling narrative on obsessive fandom. Song Overview : The term "stan" was officially added to
: The chorus features a sample from the first few lines of Dido’s song " Thank You ". Production : Produced by The 45 King and Eminem. Cultural Impact & Legacy
: Stan's letters grow increasingly frustrated as he feels ignored. The song culminates in a final verse where Stan records a tape while driving his car off a bridge with his pregnant girlfriend in the trunk. The fourth verse features Eminem finally writing back, only to realize mid-letter that the tragic news story he saw on the TV was about Stan. : Eminem famously performed the song with Elton
You can listen to the official audio on Eminem's YouTube Channel or watch the remastered music video starring Devon Sawa on Vevo .