: The term "stan" was officially added to the dictionary in 2017 to describe an "overzealous or obsessive fan".
: 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 Eminem Feat Dido - Stan (Audio)
: The song is written in the form of letters ( epistolary style ) from an obsessed fan named Stan to Eminem. : The term "stan" was officially added to
: It reached number 1 in 12 countries, including the UK, Germany, and Australia. Cultural Impact & Legacy : The song is
"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
: 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.