Eminem has quite a lot to be proud of, as he is not only nominated for the top award, Artist of the Year, at the 2014 American Music Awards, but he’s also nominated for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album. This comes as no surprise given his impressive track record at the AMAs (he’s won eight AMAs and been nominated for a total of 23). 

Eminem is known for his way with words, so here are 13 of his best quotes that prove he knows he to keep it real. 

1. Never give up

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2. Live life to the fullest

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3. Everyone is unique and special

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4. Live life to the fullest

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5. Work hard to make your dreams a reality

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6. The moment. You own it. You better never let it go.

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7. #Sorrynotsorry

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8. I am what I am

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9. As Drake says, “No new friends.”

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10. Haters gonna hate

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11. Watch out for karma

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12. Confidence is key

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13. Just keepin’ it real

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Eminem is nominated for Artist of the Year. Have you voted yet? Vote now. Vote tomorrow. And vote the day after that. And did you hear that Iggy Azalea, Beyonce, Luke Bryan, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, One Direction, Katy Perry and Pharrell are also nominated for Artist of the Year? Don’t forget to watch the 2014 American Music Awards Nov. 23 on ABC.