i don't know how you can say he has always been trash, eminem was great, but just like most rappers that hit it big and go from being broke and hungry, dude is rich and doesn't need shit anymore, the change in your lifestyle changes what you write about...he had a great flow, great delivery, just an overall talented rapper...he just doesn't have the drama in his life to cause him to have that spark anymore...it's happened to most of the greats...just cuz he isn't "the shit" now doesn't mean he never was